Category Archives: Bushwalking

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

Posted on February 6, 2020 by marilyn

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

Posted on January 31, 2020 by marilyn

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

Posted on January 18, 2020 by marilyn

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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Abercrombie – the only act in town

Posted on January 12, 2020 by marilyn

ABERCROMBIE CAVES – 10 – 12 January 2020 This trip had been set up months ago, to try to finish off some of the outstanding cave surveying for the upcoming publication of the definitive book on Abercrombie Caves.  I knew … Continue reading →

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Coastal fitness walks

Posted on January 3, 2020 by marilyn

CENTRAL COAST – 3 & 4 January 2020 With so many National Parks closed, and high temperatures forecast, a couple of beach walks seemed like a good idea.  Normally not blog-worthy, I thought I’d post because some of you might … Continue reading →

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