Mt Iron Hike, Wanaka
Mount Iron above Wanaka in New Zealand is one of my favourite hikes. One of those wonderful walks that gives you the exhiliration of reaching a summit and the joy […]
Cardona Skiing, NZ
As part of my current trip to New Zealand we’ve been enjoying a few days skiing at the Cardrona Alpine Resort. I’m not a big skier, but have done around […]
Ben Lomond Saddle: Pic of the Day
A rainbow spans Queenstown from the ridge line on the hike to Ben Lomond Saddle, New Zealand, with Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables behind. Cheers Toby
Bouddi Coastal Walk
The Bouddi Coastal Walk is another of the magnificent coastal walks near Sydney that traverses stunning headlands, beaches and coastal bushland. The track goes between Putty Beach and McMasters on […]
Copacabana Beach: Pic of the Day
Beautiful day after massive storms hit Sydney last week. Surfers and stand up paddlers out in force.
Lion Rock – climbing “Gweilo”
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, in large part due to successive foot and elbow injuries (father time is catching-up with me) and because when I find something […]
Sphinx Rock Walk: Mount Wellington
Sphinx Rock is a short walk on Mount Wellington perfect for anyone looking for a family friendly bush walk near to Hobart. Unlike most tracks on Mount Wellington, the walk is […]
Mt Arapiles Climbing Weekend
Last weekend I travelled to the Mecca of Australian rock climbing, Mt Arapiles, in Victoria. Arapiles is about 1 hr 15 mins drive west of the Grampians National Park (the […]
Lillafüred Hike: Eastern Greens walk in Hungary
I’ve recently returned from two overseas trips: the first to Europe for a friend’s wedding and reconnaissance of the Dolomites; the second to Japan which included some exploratory hiking from […]
Pic of the Day: Sparkling Sydney Almost Spring Kayak
Woke early this morning for a paddle putting in at Balmoral and doing a loop around Middle Harbour. Amazing Sydney weather in August. T
