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Bushwalking With Kids: Tracks, Snacks and Realistic Expectations
Bushwalking with kids is a different sport. Shorter distances, half the pace, triple the snacks - and done right, it builds walkers for life.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


Bushwalking With Dogs in Australia: Where You Can Go and the Rules
The hardest part of bushwalking with a dog is working out where you're allowed to go. Here's the state-by-state picture, plus how to keep your dog safe.
Outdoorsia
4 min read


What to Do If You See a Snake While Bushwalking in Australia
Sooner or later, every Australian bushwalker meets a snake. It's almost always a non-event, as long as you do the right thing.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


How Much Water Do You Need for a Bushwalk? An Australian Guide
"Just take a water bottle" is the advice that gets walkers into trouble every summer. Here's how to work out how much you really need.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


What to Do When the Weather Turns on a Bushwalk
Australian weather doesn't drift, it flips. How to spot trouble early, handle heat, storms and rising creeks, and know when to turn back.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


Bushwalking for Beginners: How to Choose Your First Walk
Your first bushwalk decides whether there's a second one. Four simple checks will help you choose a walk you'll enjoy.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


Snake Bite First Aid: How to Apply the Pressure Immobilisation Technique
Australian snake bite first aid is different from what the movies taught you. Here's the pressure immobilisation technique, step by step.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


Bushwalking Mistakes Beginners Always Make
Nobody gets rescued because the track was too hard. Five bushwalking mistakes that are free to fix, which is exactly why people skip them.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


Do You Really Need Hiking Boots? Boots vs Sneakers for Bushwalking
When are sneakers ideal, or when are hiking boots best? Read on for more Aussie outdoors tips.
Outdoorsia
3 min read


Australian Walking Track Grades Explained: Grade 1 to Grade 5
Australian walking track grades. Here’s how it works, what they mean, and how to use it to pick a walk that matches you.
Outdoorsia
3 min read
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