Destinations
10 remote national parks you should visit
Want to really get away form the crowds? Head to these remote national parks that are worth the effort
Tag: bushwalking
Destinations
Gallery: Oxley Wild Rivers
New England’s Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is distinguished by its many waterfalls and the dry rainforest that cloak its gullies and slopes. Rivers plunge over cliffs to create one of the largest gorge systems in Australia, providing secluded swimming, canoeing and fishing spots. Lookouts at Apsley, Dangars and Wollomombi falls provide breathtaking perspectives at every turn.
Adventure
Sealers Cove trail guide
Want the complete walking package in just one day? Then be prepared and start early for great touring in Wilsons Promontory, some of Victoria’s most scenic hiking
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Burleigh Head National Park, Qld
An unexpected reprieve from the high-rise hotels and bustling traffic of Gold Coast City, Burleigh Head National Park is a welcome haven for people and wildlife alike.
Destinations
Tamborine National Park, QLD
A weekend on the Gold Coast might conjure thoughts of glitzy beaches and touristy theme parks, but there’s plenty to embrace as a nature-lover as well.
Gear Test
Osprey women’s Ariel 65 rucksack
With so many great features, this Osprey pack is perfect for multi-day treks
History & Culture
Gallery: Historic photos of Cradle Mountain
Christina Armstrong unearthed some old slides from her Dad’s trip to the Overland Track in 1957. These are some of the digitised images
Destinations
Springbrook National Park, QLD
This rainforest area is just a short distance from the heart of the Gold Coast
Adventure
Not over it yet, the Overland Track Tasmania
If you think Tasmania’s Overland Track has been walked – and talked about – so much now that it might nearly be classified as passe, you’d be mistaken
Destinations
Best outdoor apps of 2014
Here are the best camping and hiking apps to make your adventures go a little more smoothly