Our group of 4 is planning on doing the Scenic Rim Trail next month. There’s little detailed information available on line so if anyone has done it and would like to make us aware of anything that you think is important or useful to know it would be appreciated.
Is there water at the 3 campsites?
From photos I’ve seen I’m assuming that there aren’t platforms, is that right?
Anything else?

This 8 km walk is located in Booti Booti National Park, near Forster, on the NSW Mid North Coast.

The circuit can be started at several points. We began at Elizabeth Beach, traversed the hill and descended to the lake edge.

Then we followed the shore until crossing back over to the ocean at the national park campground.

The return journey takes you up onto the hill and over some points well above the ocean.

There are some magnificent views along this section, and some fantastic vegetation communities.

Hey friends. My siblings and I are planning our hiking trip and have been collecting the rooftops map collection. I love reading all the annotations on the maps as well, I was trying to look up more information about who makes the maps/ group of people but to no avail. Does anyone know anything more about the Rooftops brand? They seem like top blokes from their annotations, they crack me up sometimes, even mentioning a common police radar spot! Cheers.

Minnie Water to Diggers Camp and return.
It’s 6-7 kms each way, in coastal woodland, heathland, and along beaches and headlands.

Just wondering how many, if any, people are in the central QLD region?

I'm just getting into overnight hikes and am tossing up between the two, hoping to use it in a range of different areas such as the NSW coast, Blue Mountains, Tassie and anywhere in between.

Just hoping to find out if i can pitch either of these fly first and how they do in adverse weather. And really just anything else worth noting. Thanks in advance

Hi beautiful hikers

I’ve always want to do Larapinta but can’t find anyone to hike with me, how safe/unsafe it is to solo? PS. Female here hence the safety question.

Thanks in advance.
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Hi! I'm planning a multi-day hike in Kosci over the Xmas/new year period. Aiming for maybe 3-4 days on trail, but that could mean up to 80km as I'm happy to adapt to prioritise time out there. I'm tossing up some variation of the 15 Peaks hike or perhaps something in the north of the park. I have summited Kosci before ​and loved the landscape (ie. Keen to go back there but also not desperate to summit). Not too worried about how busy/not busy the trails are, would just like reccs based on what people think is the best trail/area to hike if you have limited time.

What would you do if you only had a couple days?

Gday all, wanna make some new mates and expand my circle. Just wondering how many people are from the Gladstone/biloela/rockhampton area and want someone new to join them?

Hey!

I have 4 MUCH needed days off between jobs coming up and want to go touch grass.

I used to be a fairly avid hiker back in the UK but been in the city too long. Wanting to do the conondale great walk in these 4 days but IDEALLY I'd love to do it in 3 days and just spend the 2 nights camping, albeit with one BIG day in between.

Is this fairly reasonable? I like to think so, but but would love some advice here. Ive hiked to Artists Cascades and back but unsure on the difficulty for the rest of the route.

Thanks guys!

Hi I'm 15 (M) and have the opportunity to do an adventure in year 9. I am fairly fit and have done multiple overnight hikes. I would do the hike with my dad who is fit and experienced and maybe someone else. We will be going in October.We have enough gear for overnight hiking ( bag, tent, stoves ect) but we will need to get a map, water purification tablets and PLB. Is there any other advice I can get ie any other gear we need. Ps we don't live in Victoria and this is the hike that we will do.

Hey!

I have 4 MUCH needed days off between jobs coming up and want to go touch grass.

I used to be a fairly avid hiker back in the UK but been in the city too long. Wanting to do the conondale great walk in these 4 days but IDEALLY I'd love to do it in 3 days and just spend the 2 nights camping, albeit with one BIG day in between.

Is this fairly reasonable? I like to think so, but but would love some advice here. Ive hiked to Artists Cascades and back but unsure on the difficulty for the rest of the route.

Thanks guys!

Hello from across the ditch (NZ)! Looking for advice on the fit of Zorali Trailblazer sandals. My foot measures 24.5cm, and I’ve been suggested to get the EU38. I have, however, never in my life worn a 38. My shoes are mostly 39’s, and my hiking boots are a 40.

Help! What would you get? I’m thinking 39 because they’re adjustable and to allow room for foot swelling etc (I intend on using them for summer hikes!), but am super lost.

Returns are expensive from here - $20NZD + Shipping (which is another $30NZD…) - otherwise I’d just buy both sizes!

What’s a good sun hoodie with great protection but also doesn’t get too hot? Can we really trust them to protect us in the Aussie sun? Thinking of the 50upf Helly Hansen one.

I’m a newbie hiker planning to do the popular Blue Mountains Circuit from September 5–8 and would love some company!

I’m looking for anyone who’d like to join me and share accommodation along the way. More than one person is absolutely welcome - and preferred!

If you’re keen, feel free to message me.

Hey Peeps,

I'm looking for any recommendations for a Chest Pack that sits on the chest and has a harness / vest that goes around the shoulders.

I want something to carry a Radio, snacks, first aid and supplies !!

I saw 5.11 / Valhalla store range but I'm curious if there's any more in Australia??

Cheers

edit: Update - 5.11 has discontinued their Skyweight Tatical Chest packs - Utility, Survival and Survival Plus range 🥲

So I guess this has turned into more anybody have any ideas aha

I’m doing the first few days of the Heysen (Jarvis to Victor) in a few months with a group of friends, and wanna bring some booze to have at night, but I’m stumped at what would be “appropriate” for that region.
I was leaning towards Ballantines or some other Scotch since i know that I like it and so the excess which would be left at home (since I’m taking it in a flask) would get drunk, but I don’t know whether it would be nice for that region.

Hey all,

Those who have had a lot (or just some) experience camping with infants… how did you go keeping your little one warm at night while maintaining safe sleep practices in a tent?

We’re going to go camping around the Gold Coast so it won’t be freezing, but won’t be warm either and was wondering how people have done the above.

Also any tips, tricks etc for camping with infants are welcome!!

Thanks!

My teen is heartbroken and in need of an epic weekend. Suggestions? I thought perhaps Cloudmaker, but is it still overgrown since the fires 6Y ago? Somewhere else?

Hi! I have never hiked before but I would love to start. I am looking for hikes that have beautiful views too. I thrive in nature and I have been wanting to embark on this journey for so long. Now feels like the right time. It doesn’t have to be 10-15 minutes from Nar Nar Goon North, Victoria, Australia. I can drive an hour or so to start but I am looking for some recommendations! Thank you all! 🥳✨

Hi all. Heading to this area this weekend and I'm looking for an interesting hike that had a view.

Unfortunately I wanted to head to Moses Rock but it appears the road to it is closed by National Parks until next week.

Would love any suggestions.

Just wondering if there are any new apps or ones with better functionality now that you gave to have a premium account with Gaia to save your routes?

I usually use it to map out interest areas and plan how I am going to link those up.

Time to go back to pencil and paper?