Hiking the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory

Sitting on the mini-bus from Alice Springs out to Redbank Gorge – I’m walking the Larapinta Trail west to east starting at section 12 -and staring at the imposing peaks and ranges that comprise the West MacDonnell National Park; I wonder what the next 17 days will bring. Already it’s had surprises.

 

 

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Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk

I always find the first morning the hardest, the body adjusting to the heavy pack, trying to accommodate its new companion with every stride. I chose the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk, because I had little choice! My preferred option of the Fraser Island Great Walk, along with all the other great walks in SE Qld and many national parks, were partly closed. Still recovering from the damage inflicted from a remnant cyclone on Australia Day weekend. Continue reading

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Hiking the Yuraygir Coastal Walk in Northern NSW

Preparations for the intended Yuraygir Coastal Walk were not exactly textbook: 8 days prior – remembered that existing hiking shoes were all but expired, so purchased replacement pair.

7 days prior – given that I had not walked with a heavy pack for nearly 5 months, I embarked on a ‘training’ walk after work.  In doing so, I’m attacked by a dog and with the injury to my left calf, am barely able to walk for two days.  I have little confidence I can commence the walk.  So much for breaking in the new shoes.

2 days prior to the walk  – I’m groomsman at a mate’s wedding – you know how that ends.

1 day prior  –  NRL grand final with the boys – same ending! Continue reading

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Travelling in Rajasthan, Mumbai and Hyderabad in INDIA

We are approached on the street by a casting scout for a Bollywood movie.  Barely hesitating, we accept the offer.  The following morning we are driven across Mumbai  – not an easy task – to a shopping centre which has been closed to the public to allow filming. Continue reading

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Hiking from Spicers Gap to Teviot Gap

It’s Friday night and with the car swap logistics completed at Aratula, our group of eight commence the drive in the dark to Spicers Gap.  Cattle sleeping on the road, almost prematurely ended our excursion before it began.  Obstacles aside, we reach Spicers Gap and set up camp.  A 7 AM start beckoning in the morning. Continue reading

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