The new issue of Wild magazine (119) is hot off the press and features a spectacular cover shot by our own Glenn Tempest. The image captures Karen Tempest, Michael Hampton and Stuart Imer ascending the classic South Ridge of Mt Giles in the remote Chewings Range, West MacDonnell National Park in the Northern Territory. The… Continue reading Wild Magazine covers Mt Giles
Category: WALKING
Mobile Phones and Emergency numbers
After all the discussions we have had regarding the Emergency Markers (in Lerderderg Gorge State Park) I thought it would be a good time to discuss mobile phones and the correct emergency numbers to be used by walkers, climbers and skiers. These days, in the event of an emergency, people undertaking outdoor activities in the… Continue reading Mobile Phones and Emergency numbers
Parks Victoria Entry changes
Just reminding everyone using our walking guidebooks that entry to all Victorian parks (managed by Parks Victoria) is now free. This came into effect on the 01 July 2010 and marks a major policy shift for Parks Victoria. Wilsons Promontory National Park Point Nepean National Park Werribee Park Mount Buffalo National Park Baw Baw National… Continue reading Parks Victoria Entry changes
Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit Walk
Next to Arapiles and the Grampians, Wilsons Prom is also on my very favourite list of places to go. Although I have been there numerous times, it has always been on a day walk schedule, so the two day overnight walk was something I have had on my radar to do for quite a while.… Continue reading Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit Walk
Grampians Peaks Trail
Parks Victoria has moved to start work on the much anticipated long-distance walking trail traversing the length of the Grampians National Park. This project has been a long time coming and one of which has been of particular interest to myself and to a number of other Victorian bushwalkers who have talked about just such… Continue reading Grampians Peaks Trail
Kakadu NP (NT)
On our last day in Kakadu National Park Karen and I joined a cruise across Yellow Water, one of the parks most scenic locations. I shot this image of a flock of magpie geese as the sun was just rising. Despite my reservations this enjoyable few hours was one of the highlights of our visit.… Continue reading Kakadu NP (NT)
Buccaneer Archipelago, the Kimberley (WA)
The day before we were to drive home to Melbourne, Karen and I took a seaplane flight across one of the most spectacular sections of the Kimberley coastline, the Buccaneer Archipelago. We took off from Broome and flew across King Sound. Suddenly we were flying over some of the most incredible coastline either of us… Continue reading Buccaneer Archipelago, the Kimberley (WA)
Windjana Gorge NP (WA)
Last week Karen and I dropped into Windjana Gorge National Park. We put up our tent in the nearby campground and then set off on a 9km return walk through the gorge. I’ve got to say, I wasn’t prepared for what we found. The gorge is carved through a 100m-high limestone ridge which forms the… Continue reading Windjana Gorge NP (WA)
Walk 61, 62, 63, & 64 (Marysville)
Walk 61, 62, 63, & 64 (Marysville) Walk 61 (Island Hop & Red Hill) is now open. Walk 62 (Keppel Lookout & Stevenson Falls) is largely closed. Yellow Dog Picnic Area and Stevensons Falls are closed as is the walking trail linking them. The walking trail to Oxlee and De La Rue Lookouts from Keppel… Continue reading Walk 61, 62, 63, & 64 (Marysville)
Walk 4 (Painkalac Dam)
According to Parks Victoria: Closures due to upgrade of Painkalac Reservoir Spillway No access to Painkalac Reservoir until late 2010. Walking track from Distillery Creek Picnic Ground to Painkalac Reservoir closed until late 2010. Walking track leading from Moggs Creek Picnic Ground to Gentle Annie Track remains open. Walking track through reservoir from Distillery Creek… Continue reading Walk 4 (Painkalac Dam)