The Snowies Alpine Walk officially opened on December 2, 2024. Spanning 55 km, this multi-day trail combines new and existing tracks into a four-day hike, connecting some of the best parts of the Main Range and surrounds in Kosciuszko National Park. While the official route is stunning, it’s not the most practical for most hikers….
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Guide to the Hiking Dress
In the early days of my trail experience, I subscribed to the belief that a true hiker must conform to a specific ‘look’. Khaki hues, heavy boots, and a nondescript shirt seemed to be the unwritten dress code of the outdoors. However, as I entered the world of thru-hiking, I realised that a true hiker…
Gear Review: Hyperlite Unbound 2P Tent
I was determined to hate the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Unbound 2P ultralight tent. As a devoted lover of freestanding tents, I’d sworn never to convert to a trekking-pole tent. I wanted a dependable shelter that could be pitched anywhere at a moment’s notice, and withstand any weather. I never believed a trekking-pole tent could offer me any…
Gear Review: Osprey Eja Pro 55 Backpack
On my first ever long-distance hike along the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), Osprey’s Eja 58 was my sole companion. It was the perfect backpack to take me 650km+ across the rugged expanse of the High Country. It was lightweight, breathable, reliable, but most importantly, comfortable. Now, as I prepare for my next thru-hike, 1100km on the Heysen Trail, I’m…
Best Multi-Day Hikes in Tasmania
With 1.5 million hectares of Wilderness World Heritage Area, there’s no doubt that the island state is the hiking capital of Australia – these are the best multi day hikes Tasmania has to offer. Explore beyond the crowded tourist stops with a multi-day hike that takes you deep into Tasmania’s rugged mountain ranges, wild, raging…
Best Multi-Day Hikes in NSW
Home to the highest mountains in Australia, endless pure white-sand beaches and rocky plateaus carved by deep gorges, it’s hard to look past NSW as the hiker’s dream. A multi-day hike is the ideal way to truly explore all that the NSW National Parks have to offer. Whether it’s a weekend, a week, or even…
Kate Aliice 