Frenchmans Cap Track

Welcome to the start of the 3-5 day walk to Frenchmans Cap–the dazzling white quartzite monarch characteristic of much of Tasmania’s south-western wilderness high country which formed from the Pleistocene…

Barrington Tops Corker Trail

The Corker trail is a hard mountain track located in world-heritage listed Barrington Tops National Park. The variety of gums totally captivated me. The area is part of an ancient volcano characterised…

Mt Kosciuszko Summit and beyond

Mt Kosciuszko is Australia’s Highest Peak at 2,228m (7,310ft). Small by international standards and more of a plateau one can still marvel at its full 360⁰ panoramic view across the…

Dead Horse Gap

An ideal Snowy Mountains walk for sweeping views in Kosciuszko National Park. It winds beneath the craggy peaks of the Ramshead Range through remarkable scenery, including a forest of beautiful…

Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the greatest long-distance hikes in the world. It's a highlight of a life well-lived. I look forward to sharing my story with you…

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Kokoda Track

A tough multi-day hike in rugged and isolated terrain. On Day 1, I suffer heat exhaustion. Can I walk in the footsteps of our brave infantry who fought the Japanese…

Milford Track

The Milford Track, arguably New Zealand’s most famous walk, is a 53.5km hike in the South Island of New Zealand from Lake Te Anau through the majestic Fiordland National Park to Milford…