LJ Nielsen
Exploring from Adelaide, in South Australia, a relaxed city bordered by natural wonder and filled by a great community of humans who love spending time outside. I am a travel addict,spending most of my time reading up and researching where I need to go next. Like many, I'm not happy until I have filthy hiking boots, more photos than needed and the sense of inner-peace that only the outbound would understand. But I am happiest sitting back, sharing a toasty thermos of coffee with my beautiful wife, and staring down, up or out at an amazing view. One day I'll add a husky to the mix.
Hike St. Mary Peak
Flinders Ranges, South Australia
13 mi
/ 1968.5 ft gain
There are a two major options for reaching the summit of St. Mary Peak, including the opportunity to turn the assault into an overnight trek. The most direct path to the summit consists of a 19km out and back hike via the outside trail, while the longer option involves a 21km partial loop via the inside trail to the summit, returning via the outside trail. The entire journey can be carried out...
Hike Devil's Peak, South Astralia
Quorn, South Australia
5.0
1.5 mi
/ 1322.2 ft gain
While this 2.4km return adventure is a must for anyone visiting the Southern Flinders Ranges, please take note that it cannot be climbed during fire-ban season, which usually occurs between November and April. All this means, though, is that you can enjoy it in the winter months when the area is coated in flourishing green, and the pesky flies are away on annual leave.
The Devil’s Peak is ...
Hike to the top of Cerro Arco
Las Heras, Argentina The Climb
With Mendoza sitting amidst an array of South America’s finest vineyards, it is not uncommon for the more intrepid traveller to seek out an arduous activity to warrant one or two extra Malbecs at the end of the day. Enter Cerro Arco – a 1640m (5,380ft) peak sitting just at the city’s edge, offering a 4-hour return jaunt to Mendoza’s most spectacular viewpoint.
The trail itself is...
Hike in the Tasmanian Wilderness at Russell Falls
Mount Field, Tasmania
5.0
0.7 mi
Within the Russell Falls area, there are a number of hikes of varying difficulty to choose from, all starting at the main car park of the pristine Mt Field National Park. Please note that there is a fee associated with entry, with a vehicle of up to 8 people costing $24. This is money well spent, however, as the Tasmanian Government is a world-leader in preserving its natural wonderland.
The R...
Hike the Deep Creek Circuit
Deep Creek, South Australia
7.5 mi
The single-day Deep Creek Circuit hike is a varied trail that meanders through 12km of varied coastal wilderness. While there are options to do various, smaller segments of the trail, the best option is to cover the all-encompassing Circuit Track in a clockwise direction from the Tapanappa Lookout carpark trailhead.
The trailhead is located inside the Deep Creek Conservation Park, a large c...
Hike to the Summit of Le Morne Brabant in Mauritius
Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius
4 mi
/ 1607.6 ft gain
History
Although Le Morne’s geological life spans over thousands of years, its modern history is tainted with sorrow. During the ages of slavery on the island, a group of men and women escaped their oppressors and fled their confinement, looking for sanctuary amongst the caves of the highest peak they could find, Le Morne Brabant.
Upon the abolishment of slavery in 1835, a group of policemen w...
Madonna and Child Falls Hike - Hogsback, South Africa
Hogsback, South AfricaHogsback is a picturesque town located in the scenic Amathole Mountains of South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. Although made up of only several streets, and with a population of just over a thousand, Hogsback delivers its visitors with artistic cafes, quiet inns and a wealth of small town charm. However, it is the natural features of the town that truly make Hogsback a memorable destination. ...
Trail Run the Newland Head Conservation Park
Waitpinga, South Australia
7.1 mi
Location
Utilising a portion of South Australia’s infamous Heysen Trail, the majority of the run lies within the boundaries of the iconic Newland Head Conservation Park, a 90 minute drive south of Adelaide. As the trail section connects the Kings Beach carpark to the Waitpinga Campground, a total distance of 11.5km, runners can opt to go on a one-way jaunt (starting at either location), or comp...
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