Spring has sprung and it's a beautiful time of the year to get out hiking as wildlife and wildflowers start to re emerge on the trails. In this episode I feature five trails that will showcase the best of South East Queensland's waterfalls, views and blooming flora. (Although Girraween is a little outside of the region it's one of the best places to hike in Spring)

Links:

Warrie Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 3,255 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track, Queensland, Australia - 2,120 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Enoggera Reservoir Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 3,013 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Somerset Trail, Queensland, Australia - 1,518 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

10 Best hikes and trails in Girraween National Park | AllTrails

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Join me and special guest Julie Cross as she talks about her experiences on the new Ngaro Track in the Whitsundays. Bookings for the 2027 season open on **11 August **. It sold out quickly last time so here is an opportunity to hear about the track, the boat ride over, what to take and the highlights.

NB: Apologies for the quality of the audio - we had to record this interview in an semi open area so some background noise is audible.

Links:

Ngaro Track | Whitsunday Islands National Park | Parks and forests | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

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In my first ever episode of this podcast I featured five fantastic day hikes you can do in Brisbane. This is a follow up episode with five new ideas for short day hikes no more than 9kms that take 3-4 hours from Brisbane including travel time. Hope you can get and out enjoy some different trails in the beautiful Brisbane weather.

Links:

Chermside Hills Reserves Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 553 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Venman Track, Queensland, Australia - 921 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Sirromet Winery - Dine, Wine, Stay, Celebrate, Tour

Karawatha Quarry via Rocks Circuit and Dianella Track, Queensland, Australia - 148 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Devils Break Loop, Queensland, Australia - 521 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

The Reserve Anstead

Gold Creek Reservoir, Queensland, Australia - 522 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Brookfield General Store Brookfield | Must Do Brisbane

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Join me and my special guest Jenny Woodhouse as she takes us through the four day Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. Jenny is a prolific hiker and videos many of her adventures on YouTube. She uses the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk as a training run for some of her bigger hikes and will often loop it twice if not three times. Jenny talks through the natural environment you will experience each day, where to start and finish, overnight hiking options and some practical tips of gear to bring with you. 

Links:

Jenny's YouTube channel - WHY I HIKE | A Personal Story | Rainforest Relaxation Film | 4K | Mt Glorious Queensland Australia

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, Queensland, Australia - 66 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Campsite bookings - Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk | Parks and forests | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Mapleton Pub - M

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In this week's episode I share my experience hiking the Three Capes Track in Tasmania. This is a moderate, well graded track over 4 days and 3 nights. It is a great introduction to multi day hiking and has some stunning coastal scenery. I'll go through practical tips to get there, what to expect from the huts and trail, what to pack and highlights you shouldn't miss. 

Links:

Three Capes Track | Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania

Packing list

Home - Port Arthur Historic Site

Three Capes Track 4-Day Meal Kit - Campers Pantry Pty Ltd

Welcome - Port Arthur Motor Inn, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania

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Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp in our second episode on essential overnight hiking gear. In this episode we discuss water storage, cooking options, and other essentials like safety gear and headlamps as well as some luxury extras like a pillow! 

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Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp as we talk about what's important when you're setting out on an overnight hike for the first time or what you might need to update with your existing gear. We discuss backpack size, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags in the first part of this topic. Next time we will cover food, water and all the extras! 

Links:

K2 Base Camp | Outdoor Adventure Experts

K2 have some really useful hiking checklists as well:

Hiking Essentials: A Checklist for the Australian Hiker

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Join me and my special guest Wes Lee who has climbed Mt Barney almost 100 times as he talks about the how, when, where and who should climb Australia's hardest hike. Have a listen before you set out on this strenuous climb.

Links:

Mount Barney South East Ridge and Peasants Ridge, Queensland, Australia - 907 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Rum Jungle Campsite via Yellowpinch and South East Ridge, Queensland, Australia - 224 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Montserrat Lookout via Upper Portals Track, Queensland, Australia - 137 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

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Join me and my special guest Suzanne Noakes - local Binna Burra resident, tour guide and member of the Lamington Natural History Association as we explore her favourite walks on the Binna Burra side of Lamington National Park. We also touch on where to stay, dining options and special events with the Lamington Natural History Association to learn more about everything nature has to offer in this wonderful part of the world.

Links:

Tullawallal Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 556 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track, Queensland, Australia - 1,824 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Ships Stern Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 957 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Upper Ballanjui Falls, Queensland, Australia - 352 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Lower Ballanjui Falls via Ships Stern Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 324 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Home | Binna Burra Lodge

Information – Lamington Natural History Association

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Join me and my special guest Peter O'Reilly who literally grew up with the Lamington National Park as his backyard. Peter shares with us the special places and walks from the O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat side of the park. O'Reillys is just about to celebrate their 100 year anniversary in April 2026 so we also talk about some special events and a historic bushwalk that is planned to celebrate. 

Links:

Links:

Python Rock Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 280 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Pat's Bluff and Python Rock Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 294 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Border Track and Box Forest Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 1,238 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Toolona Creek Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 990 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

O'Reilly's to Binna Burra, Queensland, Australia - 484 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

O'Reillys activities and accommodation - Gold Coast Hinterland Rainforest Retreat 

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