BY Andy Gibson
With so many trails to get to and so many different variables to take into account, how do we know which trail is suitable to where you are at with your fitness, time available, and ability right now? In 2011, the Australian Walking Track Grading System was endorsed by Bushwalking Australia as the walking standard […]
BY Andy Gibson
Why is it so important that you stick to the trails when you are out hiking? Put simply, our hiking trails are a small blip in a huge ecosystem and one foot into that ecosystem, and you can cause more harm than you may realise. Let’s start with what our main concern is with wayward […]
BY Andy Gibson
A shout out to all our first timers, beginner walkers and start out explorers! Everyone has to start out somewhere, just like all The Hike Collective leaders did and now we are here to help you explore your first trail. For the Summer season, here is our top pick for you to check out. Any […]
BY Andy Gibson
Whether you want to hike for an hour with your dog and earphones, or 6 hours with a hiking tour company, it is important to pack wisely for the trail so you can get the best out of your nature experience. You don’t need all the bells and whistles to get started, so we have […]
BY Andy Gibson
When we asked our hiking community what they were most worried about on their hiking adventures, the number one mention was snakes. At The Hike Collective, in 3 years of hiking with groups, and over 300 hikes completed in that time, we have only come across 3 snakes! The odds sound to be in our […]
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