What happens when you set off your PLB?
We hikers are constantly reminded to carry a personal locator beacon (PLB) when we’re hiking. In fact, we wrote a piece a few years back on the importance and benefits…
Hiking Shuttle Services in Australia & New Zealand
We're compiling a list of hiking/tramping shuttle services across Australia and New Zealand.
Grampians Peaks Trail: First Impressions of Hiking Victoria’s Newest Hiking Track
What should you expect hiking the new Grampians Peaks Trail? Here's a rundown on some first impressions on Victoria's newest hiking track.
Best Food for Hiking: Freeze Dry vs Dehydrated vs Ready to Eat Meals
Want to know what the best food option is for your next multi-day hiking trip? We weigh up the pros and cons of freeze dry, dehydrated, and ready to eat…
Steub Trail, Cleland Conservation Park
South Australia's newest hiking trail, the Steub Trail is a nice gentle alternative to the more adventurous tracks in the Cleland Conservation Park.
How To Reduce The Weight of Your Backpack
Four ways to get the maximum bang for your bucket when it comes to reducing pack weight.
How To Choose Hiking Boots
Hiking boots or shoes are arguable one of the most important pieces of gear. John Feeney shares his tips for choosing the right pair of hiking boots.
Training For Hiking For Beginners
Training for that big hike should be more than just going for hikes with a heavy pack. Rowan Smith gives some tips on how to prepare for that big adventure.
Urban Hiking: The Ultimate Guide
We can't always travel to those far flung wilderness tracks. Here is a kind on 'hiking' in more urban areas and places closer to home.
10+ New Zealand Made Tramping Gear Brands
Wanting to support the local New Zealand outdoors gear industry? We've put together a list of almost a dozen brands that make tramping gear in NZ.
5 Lesser Known Day Hikes Within Two Hours of Melbourne
Looking for a less busy day hike within two hours of Melbourne? Here are five options that'll stretch the legs this weekend.
Review – Merrell Trail Glove 5 Trail Shoe
I recently started wearing Merrell Trail Glove 5s as my #urbanhiking/light trail shoe. Here's a review on about the first 500km of wear.
How Do We Support Hiking Businesses Right Now?
A list of small Australian hiking gear retailers, guided hiking tour operators that sell gift vouchers online. Buy now, use later.
Best Day Hikes on the South Island of New Zealand
Putting together your itinerary for New Zealand? Here's our pick of some of the best day hikes on the South Island.
Best Hiking Stores in Adelaide – A Guide to Rundle Street Outdoor Gear Shops
A guide to Adelaide's Rundle Street, the epicentre of hiking gear stores in Adelaide.
Walking The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is a popular track not far from Melbourne for cyclists and horse riders. But you can walk it too.
What to Pack for a Day Hike in Australia
What to pack for a day hike? This is what I make as a bare minimum for day hikes around Melbourne.
Australian Made Hiking Gear: 30+ Local Hiking Brands That Still Manufacture in Australia
If you prefer to shop locally made there are still a few brands that manufacture hiking gear in Australia.
Best Hiking Stores in Sydney – A Guide to the Outdoor Gear Stores on Kent Street
A comprehensive guide to the epicentre of hiking gear hiking stores in Sydney: Kent Street near Town Hall.
Best Hikes Near Adelaide You Can Access By Public Transport
Wanting to hike near Adelaide but don't have a car? There are many great hiking tracks near Adelaide that can be accessed by public transport.
A Guide To Hiking Gear Hire in New Zealand
Looking to hire some hiking gear for your New Zealand tramping adventure? Here's a list of places in both the North and South Island that rent out tramping equipment.
Best Hiking Stores in Melbourne – A Guide to the Outdoor Gear Stores on Little Bourke Street
Little Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD is where you will find Melbourne's best hiking gear stores.
How To Make Great Coffee When Hiking
Enjoying a tasty brew in the bush is one of life's true pleasures. Tim Messenger tells us how.
4 Tips For Personal Hygiene When Hiking
How do you go about removing the stench when you're on a long hike? Question is, is it really that important?
Ultimate Guide To Nelson Lakes National Park and Travers Sabine Track
This is a guide not only for the Travers Sabine Track, but the Nelson Lakes National Park itself.
Where to Hire Hiking Gear in Australia
Looking to hire or rent hiking gear for your first long track? Here's a comprehensive list of hiking stores and clubs across Australia that rent out quality equipment.
Australian Hiking Blog (With a Twist of New Zealand)
The official website for the Hiking in Australia & New Zealand hiking (and tramping) community, here you’ll find trip guides and reviews, gear tips and advice, food ideas and recipes, and a whole lot of other stuff related to hiking in Australia and New Zealand. It’ll also act as a bit of a ‘summary’ of some of the valuable discussions that occur in the group. We’re proud to say we’re one of the leading hiking blogs in Australia.
Is HIANZ not enough to satisfy your fix of hiking info and news? Check out the Australian hiking blog over at Ottie Merino.
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