Five paddling adventures
Want to experience the paddling trip of a lifetime? Whether an exploratory kayak expedition, a family canoe journey or a fun multi-day event, there’s a paddling memory-in-waiting here for everyone.
Want to experience the paddling trip of a lifetime? Whether an exploratory kayak expedition, a family canoe journey or a fun multi-day event, there’s a paddling memory-in-waiting here for everyone.
Beyond the manicured Overland Track, in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the rugged Du Cane Range sprawls bereft of tracks, devoid of humans and full of mysticism.
We asked five top Tassie wilderness photographers on Instagram for their favourite shots of Australia’s island state.
We spoke to five talented Tasmanian wilderness photographers sharing their remote paradise with the rest of the world on Instagram.
Only an hour north-west of Hobart, Mount Field is an enduring favourite of outdoor enthusiasts, with its wallaby-tracked snow fields, lakes and tarns (lakes formed in remnant glacial cirques). In autumn, the deciduous fagus tree erupts into colour across the mountain. Read about Mount Field’s beautiful peaks and the conservation efforts to protect the 100-year-old national park in AG#132, out now.
Paddling Tasmania’s dangerous waters can be tricky at the best of times. Paddling the formidable and unchartered southwest coast requires plenty of preparation, the right gear and a healthy dose of optimism.
Black cormorants in the Swan River in Freycinet National Par, Tasmania.
An orphaned young wombat has stolen hearts the world over after being filmed running along a Tasmanian beach.
The Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania. It’s not difficult to see why.
An echidna roams free atop Hanson’s Peak in Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania.