Adventure
Jessica Fox wins kayak/canoe double gold
Australian Jessica Fox has smashed a new paddling record at the white water World Championships in the US
Tag: kayaking
Adventure
Kayaking the Katherine River
A kayak journey down the Katherine introduces a novice to the splendid beauty and bewitching isolation of one of the Top End’s major rivers.
Adventure
Paddling through the desert
The idea of paddling down the Cooper Creek in the Central Australian outback was madness. And yet, thanks to La Niña rains, it was not only possible but appealing.
Adventure
Bear watching on Kodiak Island, Alaska
The pure wilderness of Kodiak Island, Alaska, is a refuge for the world’s largest bear
News
Kayaker pulls out of trans-Tasman crossing
After almost three months at sea, with only days to go, kayaker Scott Donaldson pulls out of his trans-Tasman crossing.
Adventure
The Ditch: Is it about to be conquered by a Kiwi?
Within a week, Scott Donaldson may become the first man to have kayaked solo across the Tasman Sea.
Adventure
Paul Caffyn: A legend of the ocean
An insatiable thirst for adventure and exploration has made Paul Caffyn, a man of countless firsts and plenty of tales, an Australian legend. He recounts his wildest journeys and how he faced his biggest fears.
Destinations
Bay of Islands, NZ
With 144 islands, the Bay of Islands is a fantastic destination for divers, kayakers and nature lovers.
Destinations
Camping in Murrumbidgee National Park
Once, it was logging territory. Now Australia’s biggest continuous river red gum forest has spawned a national park. It’s a camper’s paradise: pitch a tent anywhere, light camp fires and bring your dogs.
Destinations
Port Adelaide, South Australia
Kayak with dolphins, dive on shipwrecks or soak up the maritime ambience on a walk around town down at the Port