ADVENTURE BLOG

What We Eat on Multi-Day Hikes

January 24, 2026

“Is this going to back me up on trail… or go through me like a laser beam and send me sprinting for the toilet paper?”

Overland Track Meal Plan for a Family of Three

July 15, 2025

If you own an adventure food company, you’d think planning meals for a multi-day family hike would be a breeze, right? Well… sort of. We had a great food plan. And then changed it the day before the hike. Classic.

Official Overland Track start sign at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania – Overland Track Transport shuttle drop-off point

Overland Track With Kids – Why This Tassie Hike Should Be on Your Family Adventure List

May 01, 2025

We recently hiked Tasmania’s famous Overland Track with our 11-year-old daughter Pippa—and spoiler alert: she nailed it!

Frenchman's Cap Tasmania

March 05, 2025

From its ancient rainforests to its towering mountain peaks, the Frenchman's Cap Track promises an unforgettable adventure for those willing to answer the call of the wild.

South Coast Track Tasmania

February 19, 2025

Embarking on the South Coast Track is a journey into the heart of Tasmania's pristine wilderness, offering unparalleled natural beauty and a sense of adventure like no other.

iKamper Skycamp 4x vs Darche Panorama 2 review

July 19, 2023

Ultimately, the choice of rooftop tent will depend on your specific needs, preferences and budget. If you need a larger tent for a family or group camping trip, the Skycamp 4x may be an option. However, if you prefer a smaller tent for two with excellent views and ventilation, the Panorama 2 may be the way to go.

Wild Dog Campsite | Walls of Jerusalem

June 09, 2023

Our daughter Pippa has had many camping trips with us since she was a toddler but no overnight hikes. We decided to blaze a trail, pun intended, with her first at The Walls of Jerusalem. The main reason is that the first campsite is close to the trailhead and has comfortab

Tentipi Olivin Combi 2P

April 24, 2023

We've been a big fan of Tentipi tipis for camping since we purchased our first canvas tipi for canoe and car camping trips when our daughter Pippa came along ten years ago. As a family of three, having ample open space for sitting, cooking and sleeping was a huge decider. The other factors are quality build and fabrics, size when packed away and ease of setup.

Chefs Tips for PIMPING Hiking Meals

April 05, 2023

By far, the easiest way to pimp your hiking meal is adding fresh herbs to bring a burst of flavour and aroma and make everyone in the trail hut jealous. Pack a small container of herbs such as basil, coriander, parsley, or mint, and sprinkle them over your dish before serving

Blackwood River Canoe Trip

November 15, 2021

The Blackwood River begins in Quelarup and enters the Southern Ocean at Augusta, some 300 kilometres away. With 42 tributaries, the Blackwood River has Tight twisting romantic bends in the upper reaches with fast-moving shallow rapids that gradually transform into wide open and slow flat water.

Bangers, Brussels and Mash

November 12, 2021

Deep-fried Brussel sprouts with a silky smooth dressing served with pork bangers and buttery mash. We cooked this meal in a beautiful bush camp setting and can't wait to cook it again.

campers pantry pesto pasta hiking meal or camping meal is super easy to cook on the trail but best of all you wont know you are carrying it because it's so light

TRAIL RECIPE / Pesto Pasta

November 11, 2021

We know this isn’t rocket science. But we’ve tweaked a few elements of a tried and tested hearty uni-student favourite. Including adding some fresh greenery from the garden!

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