Adventure
Gone wanderin’ in Gondwanaland
A weekend hike in Barrington Tops National Park that will take you from subtropical to subalpine, just a short drive from Sydney.
Tag: trekking
Destinations
Mountains to sea: Hollyford Track, NZ
If you’re looking for a trek that takes in stunning mountain scenery, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, dense forest and coastline – without the hard slog – then New Zealand’s Hollyford Track should be on your list.
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Walking the Southern Cape, Tasmania
An east-coast gem, the Three Capes Track gives walkers access to Tasmania’s highest sea cliffs and some of its most arresting views.
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Silver lining: Black Peak, NZ
A cold front ruined plan A. But the clouds parted long enough for two friends to put plan B into action – an exhilarating bike and hike up Black Peak, near Queenstown in New Zealand.
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Two of NZ’s best hikes
It’s nearly time for bookings for NZ’s awesome Great Walks to open for the 2016/17 trekking season. Here’s two of the best to get you psyched to push that “Booked” button!
Gear Test
Tested: Deuter Aircontact packs
Our two new Deuter Aircontact 75+10 and 60+10 SL packs are only just starting to lose that brand-new sheen, but it’s enough to share first impressions.
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Discover Du Cane Range, Tasmania
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.
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15 minutes with Di Westaway
We speak to Di Westaway, founder of Wild Women on Top, about transforming women’s lives through adventure.
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Adventure: Teton Crest Trail
One of North America’s best treks, the Teton Crest Trail is a gruelling series of switchbacks through Wyoming’s alpine wilderness, where the biggest hazard is neither bears nor moose, but fatigue.
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Wonder Wall
Jinshanling is a great base for exploring China’s Great Wall. No crowds, only epic contrasts. Trek one way to see beautifully restored watchtowers, the other to explore an ancient, overgrown monument in the wilderness.