Adventure
Meet the first woman to walk around the whole of Australia solo and unassisted
Twenty pairs of shoes later, Terra Roam has officially become the first woman to walk around Australia.
Category: Adventure
Adventure
1987: One year in the wilderness
Apart from radio contact with the RFDS base at Derby, 240km away, Mike Cusack, a ranger, and his wife Susan, a naturopath, were left entirely alone, by Australian Geographic, to survive for a year in 1987 in the remote Kimberley. Last Wednesday they received a special commemorative award on behalf of AG.
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AG Expedition: Three Peaks in Three Weeks
The AG-sponsored Three Peaks in Three Weeks expedition set out to document how climate change is impacting Queensland’s tropical cloud forest communities.
Adventure
Circumnavigating the world in a tiny flying boat
Michael Smith discovered the delights and peril of true adventure in a solo circumnavigation of the world in a tiny amphibious flying boat. Independent cinemas across Australia are showing the documentary of his amazing tale at 3:30pm this Sunday.
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The most heroic Aussie female adventurers
Australia’s adventurous female role models are more important today than ever. And while Australia is abundant in these audacious women, we’ve narrowed it down to a select group.
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Surviving in the desert
Aboriginal people across Australia have employed a number of common strategies to help them survive in some of the planet’s most arid environments.
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10 best Australian multi-day hikes
From mountain traverses to sand islands and outback tracks, here’s our pick of the best long-distance hiking trails in Australia.
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Heart of darkness: exploring the far reaches of the Jenolan Caves
An AG Society-supported crew of cavers and cave divers is attempting to reach deeper into an Australian cave system than anyone has ever done before.
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Road trip: Binns Track, NT
From the northern Simpson Desert’s vast expanse to Davenport NP’s rocky tracks and Gregory NP’s deep water-crossings, the Binns is a microcosm of the NT’s eternal appeal to visitors.
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Paddling into the past: Byadbo Wilderness, NSW
This adventure down the Snowy River into untouched wilderness transports paddlers into an ancient past.