Adventure
Taking to the hills in southern Scotland
Never mind the Highlands. Just across England’s border is Scotland’s best-kept secret – the beautiful, wild hill country of Dumfries and Galloway.
Category: Australian Geographic Adventure
Adventure
Climbing the Arapiles
November 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of recreational climbing in the Arapiles, a rock formation so intricate it has yielded more than 3000 different routes.
Destinations
Climbing California’s Mt Shasta
Northern California’s Mt Shasta is steeped in legend. Spooky stories claim it’s home to survivors of a sunken continent, but what really gets climbers up at night is the prospect of bad weather.
How To
Guide to trail running
Trail running is no longer the domain of super humans. Now shorter, more accessible trails are encouraging everyday runners go off-road.
Destinations
Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, NSW
This spectacular park – famed for its wilderness, waterfalls and rare wildlife – is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area.
Destinations
Bay of Islands, NZ
With 144 islands, the Bay of Islands is a fantastic destination for divers, kayakers and nature lovers.
Destinations
South West Rocks, NSW
The town may be small and sleepy, but there’s plenty of thrills to be had swimming with sharks just offshore.
Destinations
Mt Ossa, TAS
Explore Tasmania’s highest peak on an adventure into the heart of the state.
Destinations
Blackheath, Blue Mountains, NSW
A few hours’ train ride from Sydney and you could be gazing into a 500m deep valley, strolling through the oldest conservation forest in Australia or riding sweet MTB traiils.
How To
Rock Climbing basics
Want to head outdoors, scale new heights and test the limits of your physical and mental endurance? This beginner’s guide to rock climbing will get you off the ground.