r/OutdoorAus

I am Sydney-based and just got into hiking recently and was wondering if there are any beginner-friendly hikes that would be good to do in the next couple months considering snow/weather conditions

I definitely want to try the Blue Mountains. Would that be a good option for a beginner around this time of year?

Every year we go away with a few families. Not quite outdoor - caravan park with access to a stove/oven.

As years have gone on the numbers have gotten bigger with kids, we're now up to about 20.

Thoughts on a dinner option that's cheap, relatively easy to prepare, can be served quickly, easy to eat and caters for fussy kidsnand a handful of gluten free peeps.

Last year I did Tacos, it was fine. But ended up being more expensive than I was wanting to spend once you add on sour cream, guac etc. Some kids only wanted soft tacos etc. Not horrible, but keen to try something new.

I was thinking Japanese curry: big pot with veggies already cut up, a few curry cubes. Cook another big pot of rice and then get two bags of frozen chicken tenders + a box of GF ones and then put them in the oven.

But happy to hear other ideas that work for people: fast, cheap, tasty, GF options, easy to quickly serve/eat! (We have a "lasagne lady" so that's out).

Hi everyone, my friend and I moved to Melbourne a few months ago and are planning to hike Mt Feathertop around May 23. We’ve done hikes in both warm and cold conditions before, including Mt Bogong, but haven’t done Feathertop yet.

With the recent snow in Victoria, we’re wondering what conditions might be like and whether we’d need crampons or ice axes for the summit. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

I'm planning on walking this trail in reverse (Yanchep to Joondalup). Has anyone done it? I need to catch public transport one way and figured I'd get the long walk from Yanchep Station to the trail head out of the way early, but want to make sure I'm not robbing myself of some magical experience doing it the 'wrong' way.

Hi, I’m about to go camping over the winter in the snow at Perisher and have never camped in the snow before. What are some things you wouldn’t think of that you need. Thanks

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I want to start hiking and camping solo in Australia but don’t know what I’m doing….I’m looking at overnight hikes around Sydney and can’t tell which ones are suitable and safe for a beginner. I’ve done many full day hikes in Japan w minimal food and supplies but I imagine I should be more prepared in the Australian bush - I will have a tent.

Pierces Pass to Blue Gum Forest looks okay w a campsite at Acacia Flat? But are there any better options in the blue mountains?

Also what do people do between dark and the morning? It’s pretty eerie being alone in the wilderness so I’m betting on others being around so I won’t shit myself lol.

Any advice is appreciated! Unfortunately I have no friends who are interested in hiking with me so I’m hoping for a route that is relatively safe for a solo female beginner hiker.

Hi everyone,

I'm doing Duke Of Edinburgh this year, and wondering if anyone has gear recommendations for the over night hike, what do you think of Kathmandu gear for a new hiker?

Hi all!

Have to be in Melbourne the last weekend of August and will be extending to do a bit (lots) of hiking.

Was wondering where were the best places to hike around (i’m happy driving 5h for a hike). I’m from Canada so I have a lot of experience hiking in snow but as I will be alone I don’t feel comfortable climbing mountains that will be too hectic in winter.

From what i’m reading Mount Bogong might be a bit too much end of august? Would other mountains around would be a bit more accessible? I’m comfortable hiking around 25km a day with lots of elevation. Also have camping gear so could consider doing an overnight.

Taking suggestions for big hikes but not too crazy for a solo gal!

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Hi,

i'm new to hiking and am wondering if anyone has some budget friendly quality gear recommendations, backpack, shoes/boots, sleeping gear, tent, etc.

any help would be much appreciated!!

Thanks