Microadventure Map

Sydney & NSW

Climbing Pantoneys Crown // Capertee Valley (NSW)

Melissa Hamblin Biggs22/08/2019

Pantoneys Crown is an isolated, flat-topped mesa rising from the floor of the Capertee Valley – the world’s second-largest canyon. That’s ri... Read More...

Adventures Before Breakfast // Ellenborough Falls (NSW)

Conor Moore21/08/2019

Sometimes you need a bloody good reason to get out of your warm car in the morning. Luckily for Conor, 200m high Ellenborough Falls delivere... Read More...

7 Must See Spots After Wrecking Your Ship On The South Coast

Melody Tang16/08/2019

Back in 1797 a group of men (and their beer), became shipwrecked twice and ended up on Ninety Mile Beach. With nowhere else to go, they hike... Read More...

Brisbane & QLD

A Jurassic Peak Hidden In The Hinterlands // Mount Cougal (QLD)

Rhys Tattersall05/08/2019

Not one to be easily put off, Rhys decided to take on the tricky ascent of Mount Cougal. A five-hour return, rock-scramble near the top and ... Read More...

9 Awesome Dog Friendly Campsites Near Brisbane by Saphira Schroers, photo by Jon Harris

9 Terrific Dog Friendly Campsites Near Brisbane

Saphira Schroers01/08/2019

Life doesn’t get much better than a roaring campfire with your four-legged friend by your side. Now that you’ve checked out the best dog fri... Read More...

Park Ranger Works to Create a Digital Archive Preserving Indigenous Knowledge of the Simpson Desert Range by Ash Kehoe Sporton Simpson Desert

An Indigenous Ranger Is Digitally Archiving Cultural Knowledge From The Simpson Desert

Ashlee Kehoe-Sporton31/07/2019

Don Rowlands is a Wangkangurru Yarluyandi elder and has been a park ranger of the Munga-Thirri National Park for over 20 years. In a quest t... Read More...

Melbourne & VIC

Impulsive Escape to Grampians National Park (VIC), Keiran Stone, sky, lake, mountain,

The Grampians Peaks Trail – Victoria’s New 13 Day Hike – Opens In 2020

Mattie Gould01/08/2019

If you haven’t heard of the Walk Victoria’s Icons initiative, you’re probably not alone. The folks from Parks Vic are responsible and it’s p... Read More...

First-Time Alpine Hiking On Mt Buffalo (VIC)

Cedric & Melody Tang24/07/2019

Growing up in WA, it's no surprise that Melody and Cedric hadn't seen snow before. Lucky for them, XTM hooked them up with some bomber snow ... Read More...

Camping Fees Have Been Halved in Victoria’s State and National Parks

Mattie Gould17/07/2019

Big ups to the Victorian Government! These legends have halved camping fees across all of Victoria’s state and National Parks. You heard... Read More...

Canberra & ACT

The Australian Alps Walking Track – The 680km Thru-Hike Across Our High Country

Kate Donald13/06/2019

Australian thru-hikes may not have the international fame of the Appalachian Trail, the PCT, or Te Araroa, but that doesn't stop them from b... Read More...

Gibraltar Falls // A Quick City Break (ACT)

Mattie Gould29/04/2019

Just a hop skip and a jump from the middle of Canberra (50 clicks or less) and you’ll be heading up Corin Road and towards Gibraltar Falls. ... Read More...

WAE & Arc’teryx Have Teamed Up For Some Pretty Crimpin’ Bouldering Events

Tim Ashelford12/04/2019

Indoor bouldering is essential training for climbing. Whether your next goal is a V6 highball or a Himalayan summit, pulling on tough moves ... Read More...

Perth & WA

What I Learnt Saltwater Fly Fishing In Ningaloo

Clare Downes13/08/2019

If you don't know your monster cast from your strip strike (I'm sure you're not alone), then this could be the article for you. Fly fishing ... Read More...

Houtman abrolhos island, Photo by Sascha Wenninger, western australia, national park, archipelago

The Houtman Abrolhos Islands Have Been Declared a National Park

Ashlee Kehoe-Sporton07/08/2019

In a bid to protect a pristine island chain and promote tourism at the same time, the WA government have announced that the Houtman Abrolhos... Read More...

Beware The Dragons // Anvil Beach (WA)

Megan Warner16/07/2019

Fancy a day on a beach with clean white sand, rock-pools-a-plenty and unique formations to explore? Anvil beach has it all! Megan reckons th... Read More...

Tasmania

You Can Walk The Overland Track For Free (But There’s A Good Reason), photo by Dom Douglas, overland track, cradle mountain lake st clair, multi day hike, snow, tasmania, snowshoe

The Overland Track’s Free In Winter (But There’s A Good Reason Why)

Tim Ashelford12/08/2019

From the 1st of June to the 30th of September the Overland Track, Tasmania’s (and Australia’s) premier multi-day hut hike, drops in price fr... Read More...

Tyndall Ranges, Tasmania, via Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service

Say Hello To Tasmania’s Newest Multi-day Hike

Brooke Nolan06/08/2019

Tasmania's wild and rugged west coast has been chosen for its next iconic multi-day hike. The question is...can it rival the undisputed mona... Read More...

Satellite Island, photo by Tim Ashelford, Talisker Whisky, Tasmania, tent

Satellite Island – The Little-Known Private Island South Of Hobart

Tim Ashelford15/07/2019

Our Editor Tim spent a day on the stunning Satellite Island; it’s a private bit of land, girt by sea, on the raw southern tip of Australia. ... Read More...

Northern Territory

Expedition Dust Reaches Halfway // An Interview With Brando Yelavich

Jack Brookes24/07/2019

After 1800 gruelling kilometres of pedalling Brando Yelavich has made it to Uluṟu, marking the halfway point of his gnarly ride across Austr... Read More...

Dune Viewing Area, Kata Tjuta, Photo by Bee Stephens, Northern Territory

Listen, Respect & Connect – Understanding Culture In The Northern Territory

Bee Stephens11/07/2019

The density of living culture in the Northern Territory is hard to match, but how do you properly show respect while exploring the Red Centr... Read More...

How To Photograph The NT_Katie Goldie_Wangi Falls_Sunset_

How To Photograph The Northern Territory (And Where To Go!)

We Are Explorers26/06/2019

Are you ready for a dose of adventure photography inspo? Settle in, legend-behind-the-lens Katie Goldie is about to share a few hot tips for... Read More...