Day 1 of our Overland Track winter crossing
Through snow, wind, and frozen streams, the wild beauty of Cradle Mountain made every exhausting step unforgettable.
Tackle the Three Capes DIY Style: Big views, small budget
Excerpt: From towering cliffs to hidden coves, our DIY take on the Three Capes offers 60 km of breathtaking coastal adventure and invites you to lose yourself in untamed beauty.
Meals that move us: Trail food that fuels our adventures
Food on trail is ritual, celebration, and survival rolled into one. Here’s how we plan, prep, and cook while chasing adventure.
When the wild found me
Watching Reese Witherspoon navigate the PCT alone sparked a hunger. Four days on Hinchinbrook Island became our baptism into the wild.
12 truths about life on the road
From kitchen-sink bird baths to epic outback tracks, life is nothing like it used to be—every turn brings beauty, adventure, and the occasional mishap!
Crossing the Kimberley: Our ultimate Gibb River Road adventure
From Tunnel Creek to Mitchell Falls, we chased cascading gorges, croc-filled rivers, and wild Kimberley skies on the ultimate Gibb adventure.
Corporate life to vanwife: Our journey from corporate grind to open roads
From corporate grind to open roads: we left our jobs, home, and routine behind to chase freedom, adventure, and a life untethered.
Day 35 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Final day, bittersweet and bright—misty valleys, narrow ridges, rushing rivers. Every step brought me closer until Jane’s voice called out: “You did it, baby.”
Day 34 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
After a sleepless, snowy night with a throbbing ankle, I hatched a plan—bread bags on feet and donning bedtime gear, I pushed forward to meet Jane for warmth and relief.
Day 33 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Thirty kilometres, sore and in pain, slowed by a frustrating detour—finally reaching St Gwinear, drenched and exhausted but relieved to be there.
Day 32 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
A slow sunrise and easy road walking gave way to brutal climbs, fierce winds and a throbbing ankle—saved only by 90s bangers, river magic and a perfect camp by the Thomson.
Day 31 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Blazing sunrise, then endless fallen trees and a swollen ankle made for a long, lonely grind—but making it to Fiddlers Green felt like a small, hard-won victory.
Day 30 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Cold dawn, swollen ankle, muddy tracks and mountain winds—then the Hilux appeared, bringing pies, vanilla slice, tears, reunion, and a full heart.
Day 29 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
After a ripper sunrise on Mt High Cone, I rediscovered the trail – an easy task with a fresh mind and sunlight.
Day 28 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
After a fond farewell with the couple from last night and a chat with two Timbertop teachers about reliable water sources, I hit the trail at around 7.15am.
Day 27 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
I woke to a condensation-free tent – an absolute rarity – at around 6am and hit the trail at 7.30am.
Day 26 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Damp forests, leeches and overgrown tracks gave way to a gruelling climb up the Viking, epic summit views, then a misty, fire-lit night at the saddle.
Day 25 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Bitter fog and soaking bushwalks to Mount Selwyn, prickly jungle detours, then a windy, rainy evening tucked safely in my tent at Selwyn Track Camp.
Day 24 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Alpine Highway trek with empty huts, steep climbs above treeline, tricky footpaths, then a perfect fire-side camp near Twins Tank.
Day 23 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Steep foggy climb to Hotham, icy winds, chai latte and a hot shower, then solo lodge comfort and video chats with my wife.
Day 22 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Bogong Plains trek with river views, coffee at Bongong River Chalet, then a busy Anzac Day trail and cosy campfire near Dibbins Hut.
Day 21 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Summited Mt Bogong through mist and wind, crossed Quartz Ridge with stunning views, then settled by a roaring fire at Edmondson Hut.
Day 20 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
Tearful farewell with Jane, overgrown trails to Mt Wills, a slip and split chin, then warmth, gin and chatter at Cleve Cole Hut.
Day 19 hiking the Australian Alps Walking Track solo
A blissful zero day at Glen Wills—pancakes, pizza, crackling fire and falling asleep in my wife’s arms to Melissa Etheridge.