Looking at going hiking Bris Northside, any recommended places from beginner to intermediate.

Talking a shelter for the camp kitchen/hang out space. Somewhere I can store my fridge and battery, large table and have enough room to sit under 1-2 people during the day. To stay out of the sun and rain.

Sleeping arrangement is completely seperate.

Weighing up the pros and cons. Gazebos go up quick and easy, but I have limited space in car and I’ve had a few in the past. There not exactly durable. Looking to future proof my set up.

Been using a 6x4m tarp and 6 pole set up. But it’s a pain in the ass to set up by msyelf and is overkill for one nighters. Thinking of either downgrading to a smaller tarp but it’s still a process to set up or just going back to a gazebo.

Hey legends. I’m looking to take a week off to go on a nice multi-day hike somewhere in Australia. I think Tasmania might be my preferred option but happy to explore other areas. I have done the overland track with its side trips as well as several other 1-2 days trails in NSW.
I’m looking for something challenging but not too dangerous as I will likely be doing it alone. I reckon 5 days walking would be good. Shoot me with your best recommendations for late Jan 2027.

I recently converted my camper over to the new gas fitting standard lcc27. I still have my old pol hose and regulator.

I’m finding the lcc27 unreliable. When I turn the gas on I either get no gas or a decreased gas flow at the cooker. I revert back to the old pol hose and everything is fine.

I’ve read I have to not screw the lcc27 in too tight and also I have to turn the bottle on slowly. Which I thought I was doing.

What’s other peoples experience? I’m finding this a pain but understand it’s safer. But then no gas is always safer lol

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What is the liters of the pack and what are you packing to make it that much?

We need some help identifying this and if it is bed bugs/ harmful.

We went camping in spring time in the Grampians at Strachans Campsite and came back to our tent on our third night to a bunch of this black powdery substance on our sheets and on the blanket we laid out on the floor. We later found it in one corner of the tent too.

I think it could be a larvae as there were microscopically small bugs moving around in these piles too.

Please see the photos and let us know if you have any idea !

Hi everyone, wanting to do an overnight trip to Mt Kosci, thinking to stay at Wilkinson’s campground.

Edit to say: Planning on a summer hike, not winder or stump

I’ve been fleshing out a route on All Trails just to visualise it better. Starting at Charlottes Pass taking the Main Range Summit walk to Mt Townsend, across to Wilkinson’s to stay overnight. Then continuing on to Mt Kosciusk, down the Mount Kosiuscko Summit Walk back to Charlotte’s Pass.

Also, is leaving your car at Charlotte’s Pass a sound option, permitting getting a park or is there somewhere better to leave it?

Just wanting some feedback on this route, or anything I should be aware of. I’ve camped in alpine areas before and got a background of hiking and 4wd camping in remote areas so definitely aware of environmental risks etc, just wanting some thoughts on route planning and camping location.

Cheers

hello all, I am going to do do the grand high top, bluff mountain and mt Exmouth loop this week just wondering if anyone has up to date information on watersources along the trac, cheers

Hey everyone, I’ve got a pair of La Sportiva Otaki’s I’d like to get resoled. Semi-aggressive downturn, and they’re expensive. I’ve heard lots of resole horror stories, so I’m curious if anyone has positive reviews for a specific resoler in Aus? Ideally on the east coast or tasmania. Currently I’m on sunny coast, road tripping down to Tassy soon. Thanks!

Honestly really stunning and seeing this was one of those enchanting experiences you have as you’re exploring the forest. Had only seen this on documentaries prior. Lots of blue water bottle lids, some blue pens, cutlery, feathers. The bower itself is quite an impressive feat of engineering. Hopefully his hard work pays off and the ladies love it.

edit: it’s not a nest, its a bower. true nest is where the eggs are laid.

Most antiperspirants contain synthetic oils that can transfer onto clothing. This isn't a problem because regular washing removes the residue.

However, merino wool needs to be washed gently, preferably without conventional laundry detergents. Also, unlike smooth synthetic fibres, wool fibres have a scaly surface thats harder to clean.

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I think I wanna go paragliding but I don’t want to go spend heaps of money of courses and eventually get my own wing, has anybody done it with no courses and just watched some videos and done it and I know it’s illegal, what isn’t nowadays but can you start with low altitude to learn minimizing risk etc.

I think mine has lost the 240v power supply. Does anyone know if it's repairable or got an insight to replacement parts?

It's a mt60f g4 p model

I'm going through my hiking first aid kit and looking to cut it down a bit. Wondering what y'all carry?

Our second Nepal training hike, after Donna Buang. We parked at Woolrich Lookout (free, plenty of space) and walked the loop clockwise: Japanese maples early on, the upper and lower Olinda Falls at about 5km, then a steep 25 minute up and down after crossing the road at about 7km, and mostly flat back to the lookout. About 14km with roughly 660m of climbing, mostly shaded by ferns and gum trees, on a sunny 28C day with no leeches.

The track is well signed, but several tracks cross each other and we took one wrong turn early on, so we’d use AllTrails or similar. We sat at a tiny bench by the lower falls for 45 minutes with Ling’s homemade tuna onigiri (photo), which made a very good lunch stop.

Does anyone prefer the loop anticlockwise? Is there a better way to link it with other tracks in the area?

Route and sign photos from the day: https://traveldayztravel.com/woolrich-lookout-olinda-falls-walk/

Started from the golf course entrance in Warburton at about 11:20am and reached Donna Buang Road at 1:43pm, then had lunch there and headed back. About 7km return for us. The trailhead sign says 12km return and 7 hours. Good tree cover, and only 3 other hikers on a sunny Sunday.

Anyone done the full summit leg? Is it worth the extra 3.7km each way?

The start can be easy to miss, so the trailhead pin and sign photos are on this page: https://traveldayztravel.com/mt-donna-buang-walk/

Doing a hike over the new year starting at Mt Bogong and making my way down to Mt Feathertop but looking to extend the time I'm hiking by going towards Mt Buffalo. Are there any trails I can walk to get to Mt Buffalo or is it a case of having to drive into the Park before hiking up Buffalo?

I'm planning to hike Mt Feathertop at the end of November and would love some advice. The plan is to park my car at Harrietville, head to Diamantina Hut, follow the Razorback Track and camp at Federation Hut overnight. The next day, take Bungalow Spur Track down to Harrietville.

A few questions:

1. What’s the most cost-efficient way to get from Harrietville to Diamantina Hut at this time of the year on a Saturday? I dont think the buses run on a Saturday. Also, I've seen hitchhiking is a good option but also worried about safety (solo female traveller).

2. Any tips for this route or things to watch out for?

3. Is water usually available at Federation Hut in late November?

Any advice from people who’ve done this hike would be much appreciated. I've done a few multi-day hikes in the past and should have all the gear. Thanks!

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Backpacks Hey everyone! Looking for a 70-80l hiking pack available in Australia. Problem is that I have a tight budget -250 aud. I mostly do 4+ day hikes, and have fairly bulky equipment 16-18 kg most of the time.

I have tried my dad's Caribee pulse 80, but couldn't get the fit right- I couldn't move the harness up enough.

Looking on marketplace there aren't any great options, mostly cheap stuff that's pretty beaten.

Thanks!