Everyday Hiker

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 experienc...

In this week's episode I share my experience hiking the Three Capes Track in Tasmania. This is a moderate, well graded track over 4 days and 3 nights. It is a great introduction to multi day hiking and has some stunning coastal scenery. I'll go through practical tips to get there, what to expect from the huts and trail, what to pack and highlights you shouldn't miss.  Links: Three C...

Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp in our second episode on essential overnight hiking gear. In this episode we discuss water storage, cooking options, and other essentials like safety gear and headlamps as well as some luxury extras like a pillow!  Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp as we talk about what's important when you're setting out on an overnight hike for the first time or what you might need to update with your existing gear. We discuss backpack size, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags in the first part of this topic. Next time we will cover food, water and all the extras!  Links: K2 Base Camp...

Join me and my special guest Wes Lee who has climbed Mt Barney almost 100 times as he talks about the how, when, where and who should climb Australia's hardest hike. Have a listen before you set out on this strenuous climb. Links: Mount Barney South East Ridge and Peasants Ridge, Queensland, Australia - 907 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Rum Jungle Campsite via Yellowpinch and South East Ridge, Que...

Join me and my special guest Suzanne Noakes - local Binna Burra resident, tour guide and member of the Lamington Natural History Association as we explore her favourite walks on the Binna Burra side of Lamington National Park. We also touch on where to stay, dining options and special events with the Lamington Natural History Association to learn more about everything nature has to offer in this w...

Join me and my special guest Peter O'Reilly who literally grew up with the Lamington National Park as his backyard. Peter shares with us the special places and walks from the O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat side of the park. O'Reillys is just about to celebrate their 100 year anniversary in April 2026 so we also talk about some special events and a historic bushwalk that is planned to...

Welcome to the first episode of Everyday Hiker for 2026. In this episode I interview the new hosts of one of my favourite walks in South East Queensland - the Great Noosa Trail Walk which will be held from 3-5 October 2026. Listen to all the highlights and logistics of this great 3 day walk. But don't wait to long! This walk sells out pretty early in the year. It's a great way to test mu...

This is our last episode for 2025 and I wanted to share with you a magical multi day walk in New Zealand that you should put on your Christmas wish list. The Banks Track is near Akaroa in New Zealand's South Island. It is a fantastic coastal walk crossing farmland, mountains, and nature reserves. It features dramatic sea cliffs, waterfalls, secluded bays, dense woodlands, amazing views and so...

I recently walked the Nakasendo Way in Japan. I did it as a solo, independent traveller. In this episode I talk through the logistics of organising the trip from transport, accommodation, itinerary, what to pack and what to expect on the trail.  EPISODE NOTES: Transport: ·        Klook app – pre booking major train trips ·        JR Central Official - Shinkansen Travel Site Cash: ·        711 conv...

I recently walked the Nakasendo Way in Japan. I did it as a solo, independent traveller.  I have done two episodes. The first episode has all the details you will need to help you plan your trip. This episode is a daily trip report. I take you through the itinerary I followed - the transport I took, the highlights, the accommodation and the meals.  Please see Episode 1 notes but details of accommo...

Summer is almost upon us in South East Queensland so if you are looking for hikes you can do at some of the most natural wild swimming spots - head to Mt Barney! In this episode I discuss three fantastic hikes and swims ranging from fairly Easy to those involving a 4WD and some lung busting up hills. Plus where to stay and where to eat in the Mt Barney region. Links:   Lower Portals Track, Queensl...

Join me and my special guest Marc Murray from Brisbane Hiking Adventures as he talks about how hiking helped him overcome barriers in his life and build mental and emotional resilience. To share his experiences on the trails, he created a group that now has more than 10,000 members posting about their hiking adventures and opportunities to connect. As a rural firefighter, Marc also knows a thing o...

Today I explore the iconic Noosa Coastal Walk - a must in my opinion if you're visiting Noosa beach for a holiday. And if that's not enough for enjoying walking and hiking in the region check out my other ideas for mountains, lakes and cute regional towns to visit while in the Noosa region. Links:   Coastal Track: Dolphin Point, Hell's Gates and Devils Kitchen, Queensland, Australia...

Join me and my special guest Mitch from Wildfire Sports and Trek as he talks the latest trends in hiking shoes and accessories to keep your feet comfortable and blister free! His main observation on why hikers have issues: "90% of people wear shoes that are too small". Find out why and what problems this could be causing. And the trail shoes vs traditional hiking shoes debate: alive and...

Join me and my special guest and walks leader Bart from Brisbane Bushwalkers Club. Bart has done the climb of both Mt Greville and Mt Maroon many times. He shares his insights on the best trails to take and highlights of both. They're two of my favourites and good ones if you're looking for new challenges. Trail links: Mount Greville Loop via Waterfall Gorge and Palm Gorge, Queensland, A...

Join me and my special guest Paul Ferry who is the founder of the 52 Peaks Challenge. The challenge aims to encourage participants to get outside their comfort zone climbing mountains around South East Queensland at an average rate of one per week. Paul talks about his motivation for starting the challenge as well as how much he has grown along the way including gaining 6,500 new friends to share...

Join me as I outline why early spring is such a great time to visit Mt Cordeaux to see the magnificent spear lillies! I share details of how to get there, what trails to take including side trips to Bare Rock and Morgans Walk as well as Mt Cordeaux's twin sister Mt Mitchell. One of my favourite hikes in South East Queensland! Links to trails: Mount Cordeaux Track, Queensland, Australia - 376...

Join me and my guest Tom Bor of Bushwalkers of Southern Qld as he discusses basic first aid strategies for bushwalkers and what to do if the worst happens and you get bitten by a snake or spider. Tom talks about the minimum you need to have in your backpack to be prepared for other common issues like splinters, open wounds, ticks and leeches. Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland Inc. Buy Snake Bite...

No it's not South East Queensland but if you've ever thought of exploring the Blue Mountains in NSW here are some ideas and inspiration from a recent trip we took over an extended long weekend. I give ideas for six hiking trails both long and short plus some great places to visit for refreshment stops along the way including a winery and two cider houses. You can tell I'm from South...

Join me and my special guest Mat Murphy as he shares his experiences on overnight hiking on K'gari (Fraser Island). Mat talks about the best way to get there, where to camp, great day trips from the campgrounds and why Lake Mckenzie might just be the most beautiful spot in Queensland if not the world!  Booking the barge and staying at Kingfisher Bay Resort: kingfisherbay.com Booking campsites...

Join special guest Michael Dwyer as he tells us about hiking to the summit of Glen Rock and trails beyond. This is a lesser-known area in the Main Range National Park and accessed via Gatton. Links and information: Glen Rock Summit Trail, Queensland, Australia - 44 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Glen Rock Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 33 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Mount Machar, Queensland, Australia -...

The Glasshouse Mountains between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast provides a mecca for bushwalking and hiking. This episode looks at five walk options from the base of the mountain circuits to some of the more manageable mountain peaks to enjoy the magnificent views in this region.   Trachyte Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 413 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Mount Tibberoowuccum, Queensland, Australia -...

Join me as I discuss three ideas for day walks in beautiful D'Aguilar National Park north of Brisbane.  Links: Thylogale Walking Track, Queensland, Australia - 589 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Greenes Falls, Rainforest Circuit and Cypress Grove Track, Queensland, Australia - 1,103 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Mount Glorious Cafes   Northbrook Gorge, Queensland, Australia - 242 Reviews, Map | AllTrail...

Join me as I outline five fantastic day hikes within 30 minutes of Brisbane and all accessible by public transport. Look out for bonus koala spotting and an apres hike beer that fits the bill. 1. Mt Coot-tha details Mt Coot-tha Summit Track, Queensland, Australia - 498 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Contemporary Australian Restaurant & Cafe | Brisbane’s best views located at Mount Coot-tha Lookout |...