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Continue reading →: Overnight Hike in Morton National Park: Corang ArchThe first time I hiked to Corang Arch, I almost walked straight past it. A barely noticeable, mossy stone arrow on the ground pointed to a faint footpad that vanished off the plateau. And there it was: a sandstone arch the size of a two-storey house, holding its place impressively…
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Continue reading →: Dog-Friendly Multi-Day Hike on the Hume & Hovell TrackLooking for a dog-friendly overnight or multi-day hike in NSW? This 40km section of the Hume & Hovell Track, between Fitzpatrick Trackhead and Chinamans Creek, is perfect for hiking with your dog.
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Continue reading →: 7 Tips for Overnight Hiking with a DogFor years, I was on the never-ending search to find the perfect hiking partner. Someone who never complained about how long or steep the trail was. Someone who loved jerky as much as I did. Someone who always said YES to anything and everything. Just when I was about give…
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Continue reading →: Hannels Spur Track in Kosciuszko National Park: Australia’s Biggest Climb“This isn’t just a hike, it’s a rite of passage for anyone that wants to earn every metre to the summit of Australia’s highest peak” Some trails draw you in with a promise of gentle gradients and meandering boardwalks. Hannels Spur is not one of them. This trail holds the…
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Continue reading →: Te Araroa: A Guide to Thru-Hiking the Length of New ZealandTe Araroa (TA) Trail is a 3,000 kilometre thru-hike from the top of Aotearoa (New Zealand) to the bottom. For me, this epic adventure was a mix of incredible highs and unexpected lows. What I expected to be a seamless journey through jaw-dropping scenery turned out to be far more…
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Continue reading →: Bikepacking in the Blue Mountains Area: the Glow Worm TunnelThe plan was to follow the ‘Glow Worm Tunnel: Bell to Newnes’ route designed by Omafiets with a few extra side trips. But plans are just suggestions, right? Once the reality of speeding cars and rutted roads set in, detours started looking far more appealing. Soon enough, I was cruising…
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Continue reading →: Overnight Hike in ACT: Mount Gingera & Pryors HutThere’s something special about taking a friend on their first overnight hike. Hyping it up, hoping they’ll love it as much as you do, and in the process, you fall in love all over again. You pull out all the stops: pointing out every view with exaggerated enthusiasm, rattling off…
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Continue reading →: Sun Shirt Review: The Must-Have for Outdoor AdventuresI used to think sun shirts were a bit ridiculous. I mean, how could long sleeves possibly keep you cool in the heat, right? I was so wrong. After spending sweltering days hiking the Heysen Trail in South Australia, where the Flinders Ranges offer breathtaking views but absolutely zero shade,…
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Continue reading →: Mountain Biking in the Victorian High Country: Indigo EPIC TrailIn the mountain bike (MTB) world, trail names often come with over-the-top titles like Hero, Gladiator, Heartbreaker etc (yes, all real trail names). So, when I heard about the Indigo EPIC MTB tail stretching 56km from Beechworth to Yackandandah in Victoria, I didn’t think much of the name. But now,…
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Continue reading →: Bikepacking French Island in Mornington PeninsulaWe’ve all been there: trapped in the dentist’s chair, mouth uncomfortably wide open, trying to make polite noises while they happily chat away. So, there I was, mid-clean, with metal tools clanging against my teeth, whilst my dentist started raving about his sailing trip around French Island. Naturally, I pictured…
The Author
Kate Aliice
Based in Jindabyne, NSW, Kate spends every spare moment outdoors: hiking, biking, snowboarding or paddling through the Snowy Mountains and beyond. She’s conquered the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), Heysen Trail, & Te Araroa solo and unsupported.
Next up? She has her heart set on completing the Australian Triple Crown by hiking the Bibbulmun Track.
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