Activities

Want to get into overnight hiking but not sure how to start? Whether you’re an experienced day hiker or new to the outdoors, there are a few important steps that you need to take in planning your first overnight hike. To get the ball rolling, we’ve put...

Joel Johnsson explores wild and wonderful places while documenting them through his incredible photographs. We dive a little deeper behind the pictures as Joel writes about his recent trip to the imposing rock-faces of the Kennedy Ranges in Western...

If you love overflowing waterfalls and landscapes bursting with lush mosses and earthy scents, then nothing beats hiking in the rain. Often, heading out in wet weather will be one of the few times you’ll have the trail to yourself, excluding those furry...

Long days and blue skies make summer hiking an absolute must for many of us. However, staying comfortable on warmer days requires a bit of knowledge. Unlike winter hiking, where we can always pull on extra layers, summer hiking requires us to think a little...

Long days, warm nights and the chorus of colourful birds. These are just some of the reasons to love hiking in the warmer months. However, the long hours of heat and UV exposure can sometimes take its toll on our bodies. We have compiled a list of some of the...

Get Outside Melbourne's founder Kane Ford loves getting out onto the trail and inspiring others to do so at any opportunity he gets. Kane shares with us his top 5 reasons for heading out to the bush and hitting the trail.  Get Outside Melbourne was...

With so many methods of water purification it can be hard to know which one is right for you and your adventure. Check out our handy water purification guide and ensure your water is safe when you're out exploring.  Hiking is thirsty work, and if you’re...

Wild Women on Top are always keen to get more adventurous women out there on the trail, regardless of age, ability or experience. They've been around for a while now, and Paddy Pallin has always loved keeping up to date with them, and supporting what they're...

There is nothing quite like a backcountry snow adventure. The big mountains, fresh air, snow beneath your feet and sense of freedom, it is definitely a magical experience. Snow addict Robbie and #PaddyStaffer, recently headed out on a 3 day backcountry...

Sometimes skiers and boarders can sound like they are speaking another language with all of their technical and colloquial terms. If you are new to the slopes this can seem pretty confusing as you have no idea what the person on the chairlift next to you is...