Category Archives: Bushwalking

River Explorers on Woronora River

HEATHCOTE NP – 29 February 2020 Imagine a day out with pool rings, champagne, hot dogs and the words  River Explorers sung to the tune of  Viva Las Vegas (none of us could remember any of the lyrics other than Viva Las … Continue reading

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I might have to do a return visit to the Overland Track

HIKING THE OVERLAND TRACK – by Warwick Sprawson A publisher in the UK sent me a book to review, which was a big surprise.  I told them that I had less than 100 subscribers, but that didn’t seem to worry … Continue reading

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1,000ml+ of rain but who’s counting – The Milford Track Part #2

NEW ZEALAND – 2 – 6 February 2020 To wear over pants to keep my legs dry or not? And when was the last time I wore my Gortex jacket, seemed a bit tight … do they shrink (lol)? There … Continue reading

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Glamping the Milford Track – Part #1

NEW ZEALAND – 31 January – 2 February 2020 Is it glamping when you stay in a lodge?  Not sure … I’ve always wanted to do the Milford Track and decided that (as it’s known to rain a bit)  I’d … Continue reading

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Recce #2 – Hawkesbury River abseil

HAWKESBURY RIVER – 18 January 2020 You know you’re hard up for an adventure when the prospect of 20-50ml of rain doesn’t deter you.  With our weekend of canyoning cancelled due to Parks being closed, Jeff B (trying to prove … Continue reading

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