hiking Archives

Capital city outdoor escapes: Sydney and Canberra

There are plenty of short outdoor escapes from Australia’s capitals. Here are some of the best from Sydney and Canberra. Time to hit the road!

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Dreaming of a Japanese adventure: explore Kumamoto

Nature lovers will revel in the active volcanoes, wild rivers and bike and hiking paths in picturesque Kumamoto Prefecture, central Kyushu, Japan.

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The North Face VECTIV Exploris Mid Boots: Tested

The North Face claims its new hiking boot technology boosts your stride and speed on the tracks. We take a long walk in search of the truth.

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Fjallraven Vidda Pro Ventilated Trousers: Tested

Fjallraven’s rugged trousers are claimed to be up for any outdoor activity. We spent months testing them in a wide variety of conditions to see if that promise rings true.

History & Culture

Incredible archive footage shows how hiking Tasmania’s iconic Cradle Mountain has changed over last century

One hundred years ago, what we now know as Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair NP was first declared a protected area.

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Macpac Hesper 52L backpack: Tested

Lightweight, robust and a versatile design means the Macpac Hesper 52L could be the ultimate load-lugging all-rounder. We head bush to find out.

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Exclusive: Osprey UNLTD AirScape® 68 shows the future of backpack design

Osprey brings innovative technology to this limited-edition backpack aimed at hikers looking for the ultimate in load-carrying comfort and capability.

Adventure

Exploring the Gardens of Stone, NSW

The Gardens of Stone, not far west of Sydney, is an area dominated by rugged escarpments, deep valleys and unique rock formations that is well worth a weekend’s exploration.