But first the back-story… back in 1985, severe drought conditions dropped the Gordon River Dam water levels low enough to expose the Huon Pine trees that had been flooded when the 140m high Dam was built in 1974. Dad obtained a permit to collect some of this exotic timber and took 9-year-old me and myContinue reading “I made a table….”
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Yuraygir Coastal Walk
65km (Garmin said 75km?) from Angourie to Red Rock over 4 days. This was one of those ‘insta’ vs reality experiences. I imagined us strolling along the picturesque coastline, wearing my swimmers ready to take a dip at every rest-break and sipping hot chocolate in my sleeping bag while watching the sunrise. The 4 riverContinue reading “Yuraygir Coastal Walk”
Kokoda Track – ‘Lest we forget’
A rigorous thought-provoking adventure through the muddy jungle of Papua New Guinea. Whatever your reasons for visiting, whether it be the physical challenge, historical connection, or self-reflection, the more you immerse yourself in the Kokoda Track the more you will gain from it. My porter Loxie became my personal guide, not just carrying some ofContinue reading “Kokoda Track – ‘Lest we forget’”
Frenchman’s Cap
The trail to Frenchmans Cap (1,446m) is a maze of tree roots, duckboard, enchanted forests, tree staircases and jagged rocks. There are lake views a plenty and two well-kept mountain huts for refuge from the weather. The quartzite rock peaks are intimidating and awe-inspiring simultaneously. A return trip of 46km doesn’t sound that daunting andContinue reading “Frenchman’s Cap”
Light to Light Walk
Ole Benjamin Boyd fancied himself to be an entrepreneur, he built a tower and planned a city (and did some other dodgy stuff)… but it all went a bit pear shaped and he had to bail out. The tower still remains and was our starting point of the Light to Light walk. This is aContinue reading “Light to Light Walk”
I love a sunburnt country…
So it seemed like a good idea to hike 234km from Alice Springs to Mount Sonder (aka the Larapinta Trail). I honestly can’t get my head around the temperature extremes of the dessert. Nights so cold your drink bottle freezes solid, melt into sweltering days under a seemingly relentless sun in a landscape where shadeContinue reading “I love a sunburnt country…”
The Twelve Days of Tassie
Originally published on the findyourfeet.com.au blog on Jan 08, 2020 We’d spent the last six months planning a trip to Tassie’s Western Arthurs. Maps, gear list, transport, etc all sorted. About a month out my mate Gaz rings me from a hospital in Dubai “There may have been an incident…” he says “but I should beContinue reading “The Twelve Days of Tassie”
Did you have a good adventure?
Even though Lincoln had been left lying dead in the snow, now he was sitting up and said “I imagine you’re surprised to see me here..” The first Australian ascent of Everest was 3rd October 1984. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting both Tim Macartney-Snape and Greg Mortimer whose tales of bravery, independence and adventureContinue reading “Did you have a good adventure?”
I blame him
I don’t remember it but mum tells a story about Dad bringing a two year old me home icy and blue from being in baby carry backpack while Dad went hiking in the Tasmanian winter. He was warm from the movement so didn’t realize that the poor kid on his back was freezing! As aContinue reading “I blame him”
Travel Diaries: A Tranquil Tasmanian Adventure
Originally published on the https://red-equipment.com.au/ blog on 19th July 2019 Folding down to half the size of a conventional inflatable paddleboard, our 9’6” Compact inflatable SUP is making it much easier to take on adventures big and small. Simply exploring from the water can reveal previously undiscovered wonders right on your doorstep. Keen paddler Alice Grant found aContinue reading “Travel Diaries: A Tranquil Tasmanian Adventure”
tommy the travelling turtle 