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Planning a short day hike, a weekend getaway, a weeklong trek, or an extended expedition? Here's some tips on selecting the right backpack volume and features.

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Decoding Backpack Volume: Don't Be Fooled by the Numbers
Planning a short day hike, a weekend getaway, a weeklong trek, or an extended expedition? Here's some tips on selecting the right backpack volume and features.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Summertown to Norton Summit is a 9km, grade 4 hike located in Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks, South Australia. The hike should take around 4 hours to complete.

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Yurrebilla S3: Summertown to Norton Summit (9km) - Horsnell Gully Conservation Park, Giles Conservation Park, SA
Summertown to Norton Summit is a 9km, grade 4 hike located in Horsnell Gully and Giles Conservation Parks, South Australia. The hike should take around 4 hours to complete.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Explore different hiking styles & discover essential tips for fostering safety, enhancing the experience, and celebrating our shared passion for the outdoors.

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Understanding different hiking styles and outdoor safety
Explore different hiking styles & discover essential tips for fostering safety, enhancing the experience, and celebrating our shared passion for the outdoors.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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West Head army track is a 450m, grade 4 hike located in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 20 minutes to complete.

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West Head Army Track (450m) - Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, NSW
West Head army track is a 450m, grade 4 hike located in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 20 minutes to complete.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Field test and review - Overall, the sturdy and easy-to-hang Hammock Bliss Sky Bed Bug Free offers comfortable sleep, ample space, and adequate support.

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Hammock Bliss Sky Bed Bug Free Review - Trail Hiking Australia
Field test and review - Overall, the sturdy and easy-to-hang Hammock Bliss Sky Bed Bug Free offers comfortable sleep, ample space, and adequate support.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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National ExploreSafe Day returns on December 1.
It is a nationwide call to put safety at the centre of every adventure.

This day highlights the importance of planning, good gear and smart decision-making in our wild places.
Stay Safe and Always #ExploreSafe
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National ExploreSafe Day Choose the right adventure Plan and prepare Respect the environment
December 1, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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This post outlines practical ways to stay safe on group walks, including how to prepare properly, ask the right questions, carry essential gear and navigate independently.

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How to Keep Yourself Safe on a Group Walk
Discover how to keep yourself safe on group walks with key advice on planning, gear, navigation, awareness and emergency readiness for confident hiking.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Field-tested review of the SCARPA Ribelle TRK GTX boot. Strong support, instant comfort, excellent grip and long-distance performance for demanding Australian trails.
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SCARPA Ribelle TRK GTX Hiking Boots
Field-tested review of the SCARPA Ribelle TRK GTX boot. Strong support, instant comfort, excellent grip and long-distance performance for demanding Australian trails.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Discover essential tips and gear for hiking with your dog. Make unforgettable memories on the trails with your furry companion.

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Discover hiking with your dog: Essential tips & gear
Discover essential tips and gear for hiking with your dog. Make unforgettable memories on the trails with your furry companion.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Explore Safe: The Principles of Outdoor Adventure Safety. These five essential guidelines will help ensure your safety while exploring the outdoors

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Explore Safe: The Principles of Outdoor Adventure Safety
Explore Safe: The Principles of Outdoor Adventure Safety. These five essential guidelines will help ensure your safety while exploring the outdoors
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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December 1 is National ExploreSafe Day.
A day to pause, prepare, and put safety first so every adventure ends well.

Stay safe. Explore more. #ExploreSafe

Learn more and get involved:
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November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Berowra to Hornsby is a 22.6km, grade 4 hike located in Berowra Valley National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 9.5 hours to complete.

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Berowra to Hornsby Hike (22.6km) - Berowra Valley National Park, NSW
Berowra to Hornsby is a 22.6km, grade 4 hike located in Berowra Valley National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 9.5 hours to complete.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Understanding trail signs and markers is an essential skill for hikers. Markers and signs provide vital information for navigation, safety, and conservation.

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Understanding trail signs and markers
Understanding trail signs and markers is an essential skill for hikers. Markers and signs provide vital information for navigation, safety, and conservation.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Mount Farrell summit is a 7km, grade 3 return hike located in Mount Farrell Regional Reserve, Tasmania. The hike should take around 3 hours to complete.

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Mount Farrell Hike (7km) - Mount Farrell Regional Reserve, TAS
Mount Farrell summit is a 7km, grade 3 return hike located in Mount Farrell Regional Reserve, Tasmania. The hike should take around 3 hours to complete.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Monkey Face Cliff Walk is a 400m, grade 4 hike located in Watagans National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 20 minutes to complete.

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Monkey Face Cliff Walk (400m) - Watagans National Park, NSW
Monkey Face Cliff Walk is a 400m, grade 4 hike located in Watagans National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 20 minutes to complete.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Lightweight, durable and trail-tested. Read my field review of the NITECORE NB10000 Gen 3 power bank and see how it performs for hiking, navigation and safety.
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NITECORE NB10000 Gen 3 Power Bank
Lightweight, durable and trail-tested. Read my field review of the NITECORE NB10000 Gen 3 power bank and see how it performs for hiking, navigation and safety.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Murchison River Loop Walk is a 9km, grade 4 hike in Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 4 hours to complete.

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Murchison River Loop Walk (9km) - Kalbarri National Park, WA
Murchison River Loop Walk is a 9km, grade 4 hike in Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 4 hours to complete.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The November Trail Hiking Australia newsletter is on its way. If you haven’t subscribed, you can follow the link below.

Ready to explore Australia’s trails? Get tips and inspiration right to your inbox!
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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If you’re in your 50s or beyond (or know someone who is), I recently wrote a blog for Inspiration Outdoors called “Hiking with Confidence: Practical Tips for Hikers in their 50s and Beyond.”
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Hiking with Confidence: Practical Tips for Hikers in Their 50s and Beyond | Inspiration Outdoors
Hiking in your 50s? Discover expert tips for staying strong, preventing injury, and hiking with confidence—plus how guided walks can make every trek easier.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Confused about flying drones in parks? Get clarity on the legalities and regulations surrounding drone use in public parks and reserves.

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Drones in parks and reserves: What's allowed?
Confused about flying drones in parks? Get clarity on the legalities and regulations surrounding drone use in public parks and reserves.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Blue Gum Ridge Traverse is a 15km, grade 3 hike located in Kara Kara National Park, Victoria. The short walk should take around 4-5 hours to complete.

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Blue Gum Ridge Traverse (15km) - Kara Kara National Park, VIC
Blue Gum Ridge Traverse is a 15km, grade 3 hike located in Kara Kara National Park, Victoria. The short walk should take around 4-5 hours to complete.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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National ExploreSafe Day is back on December 1.

National ExploreSafe Day is about building a culture of preparedness, respect, and shared responsibility across Australia’s outdoor community.

Explore resources, social media tiles, checklists and partner guides: www.exploresafe.au/national-exp...
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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North East Tasmania Rail Trail is a 26km, grade 3 hike located in Northern Tasmania, Tasmania. The hike should take around 7 hours to complete.

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North East Tasmania Rail Trail Walk (26km) - Northern Tasmania, TAS
North East Tasmania Rail Trail is a 26km, grade 3 hike located in Northern Tasmania, Tasmania. The hike should take around 7 hours to complete.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Enjoy your hikes, without the fungus, with our guide to hiking and tinea. Learn symptoms, causes, & practical tips to keep your feet dry, happy & healthy.

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A hiker's guide to tinea: Hiking and tinea prevention
Enjoy your hikes, without the fungus, with our guide to hiking and tinea. Learn symptoms, causes, & practical tips to keep your feet dry, happy & healthy.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Basin Gully to Eualdrie lookout track is a 9km, grade 5 hike located in Weddin Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 4.5 hours to complete.

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Basin Gully to Eualdrie Lookout Track (9km) - Weddin Mountains National Park, NSW
Basin Gully to Eualdrie lookout track is a 9km, grade 5 hike located in Weddin Mountains National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 4.5 hours to complete.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM