Formed by a volcano that last erupted 18 million years ago, Mount Kaputar National Park is home to lava-sculpted landscapes and a network of walking trails.
Australia and New Zealand are chock-full of brilliant day walks for hikers of all skill levels and ages, with each of these excellent examples worth throwing the boots and daypack on for.
How far can the human body go in extreme conditions? Freediver Ant Williams finds out when he sets a new under-ice distance world record.
Africa is renowned for its big wildlife, even bigger rivers and, perhaps surprisingly, its big mountains, with Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya and the Rwenzori Mountains the continent’s three highest points. Each peak is accessible to trekking groups up for a challenge and the chance to stand atop the world’s wildest land.
On any given day, Kalin Pallett can be found traversing the wilderness trails of Canada’s Yukon Territory. His greatest love, however, is whitewater paddling – a pursuit he credits with saving his life.
When a long-held dream river run becomes a reality, it’s never without some hard work involved, as Travis Frenay finds on this canoe-borne exploration of the Upper Shoalhaven River.
Our 2024 Adventurer Awardees have undertaken journeys of discovery through remote lands and little-known cultures. Along the way, they gained a greater appreciation of nature and the resilience of the human spirit.
Summer is nearly here, so it’s time for our annual selection of Australia and New Zealand’s best and brightest of adventures for those warmer – and longer – days. From hikes and bike rides to paddling and snorkelling, check them out and add them to your summer bucket list!
From sea to summit, from Asia to the Middle East to North America and back home, and in sickness and in health, Australian Geographic’s 2019 Young Adventurer of the Year Jimmy Ashby has had an exciting but tumultuous year.
An adventure photographer’s life looks amazing, but as OM SYSTEM ambassador Matt Horspool explains, there’s also lots of hard work and plenty of crazy experiences behind each image he captures.