Activities

There’s that saying “spend money on experiences, not things.” While I support this, I also feel that certain “things” make those experiences even better!! To help you this Valentine’s Day I’ve picked my top pieces of gear that will be sure...

If you’re the type of traveller who savours the journey more than the destination then 2018 should be an exciting year. There are more destinations to visit than ever before and while many other ‘top trips’ lists focus solely on cities and countries...

2017, what a year!! This year Paddy Pallin's humble little blog has strived to give you an entertaining & educational mix of inspirational destinations, camping, adventure photography & hiking tips and reviews on the latest in outdoor...

Looking for an epic adventure? Register for Oxfam Trailwalker by the end of January 2018 and your team could Win $10,000 to gear up from Paddy Pallin!! To wet your appetite the team at Paddy Pallin put together our wishlist of Items we would chose...

We at Paddy Pallin love good healthy food, especially when it's delicious and perfect for taking on outdoor adventures. So naturally we were eager to learn more about a little local company who are producing healthy adventure food right here in Australia,...

Since 1987 when founded in Seattle, Washington, by Rick Hemmerling and Joe Boldan, ExOfficio has celebrated the traveller and outdoors enthusiast by crafting clothing that allow you to experience the world unhindered. Intelligently designed products with...

Few pieces of outdoor gear are as useful (nor so crucial) as a headlamp. Whether it's for hiking and night, setting up camp, getting caught out later than you expected, or simply finding the toilet when nature calls in the wee hours... you'll be wanting a...

The ever popular Paddy Pallin Urban Amazing Race was held over the weekend in Sydney’s CBD. A great mix of social and racing competitors of all ages gathered near Central train station under sunny skies with a buzz of anticipation. The Amazing Race...

The Torres del Paine Circuit in Patagonia is consistently voted as one of the best hikes in the World and in January my wife and I spent 9 days hiking the “O”. We had everything from sunshine to snow, 95km + winds and amazing views around every...

For ten years The North Face has worked with inspiring applicants from Australia and New Zealand to help turn their expedition dreams into reality. The North Face Adventure Grant 2018 marks the tenth year of the grant, and its support of the adventurous...