Everyday Hiker

Having just spent four days out at Girraween National Park I can tell you it's a great time to visit for a hiking and foodie adventure. Girraween literally translates to "place of flowers" making spring extra special. In this episode I feature at least five different walks in the park and also add in a hike to Bald Rock and a couple of lovely waterfalls on the NSW side of the border. Links: Girraween National Park | Parks and forests | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and...

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, A...

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 | Par...

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 | AllTrai...

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 t...