Adventure Articles

July 8th, 2006

Browse our collection of adventure articles ranging from bushwalking, cycling, adventure touring, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, gliding and extreme adventure. We are always adding new articles so remember to visit regularly.

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Hiking the Overland Track, Tasmania

July 7th, 2006

The flight from Sydney to Launceston was reasonably quiet and uneventful,just the way we wanted. Ray, Ken and I had planned for this trip and now it was time for the action to start.

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Cape to Cape Walk Trail – Hamelin Bay to Cape Leeuwin Western Australia

July 7th, 2006

The scene is set – Augusta on one of those sensational days where the ocean is so blue that its brilliance almost hurts your eyes and the clouds are a mere suggestion in the turquoise sky.

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Bushwalking in Mount Field National Park, Tasmania

July 7th, 2006

What do you do when there’s a long weekend coming up, you can’t get rid of the travelling bug and there’s still so much more to explore in your own country. We decided to add an extra few days to the weekend and fly to Tasmania to do some walking in Mt Field National Park.

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Kayaking Tours - Losing it in Freycinet National Park, Tasmania

July 7th, 2006

A she-oak needle landed softly on my face, bringing me back from a waking dream. Looking around it seemed that my companions too were busy with pursuits, the likes of which are usually reserved for balmy Sunday afternoons. One lay pinned down by the weight of a book, whilst the other I could see strolling at the waters edge looking slightly groggy with wonderment at the landscape.

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River Fever – The Wilderness Virus

July 7th, 2006

Thanks Break Loose for the opportunity for this novice canoeist and her friend to spend two days as guests of the refreshingly genuine Sharon and Stephen Ross, owners of Clarence River Wilderness Lodge.

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Rare Eagle Meets Comedian – Only in Tasmania

July 7th, 2006

There’s a rule that applies to adventure experiences in Tasmania - what you get is not always what you expect, whether it is the wildlife or the people.

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Pandani Grove Nature Walk, Tasmania

July 7th, 2006

Wander the Pandani Grove Nature Walk around Lake Dobson in the Mount Field National Park and walk with survivors.

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Lisa’s Landy – The Land Rover Defender 300

July 7th, 2006

A classic example of today’s single 30’s something independent woman, Lisa is slim, blonde, sports an impish grin and rather thick glasses. With a couple of university degrees in the bag, a great job and a home, what more could Lisa Ann ask for?

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Kayak Fishing – An Old Man and The Sea Moment

June 19th, 2006

The paddle from our launching site at Yokohama Bay to Kaena Point, where we usually turn around and start the return leg, is about two hours. On this day the waters were calm, the sun was hot, and the fish weren’t biting in the least. It was the kind of day that one gets lulled to the brink of sleep due to a complete lack of activity combined with the kayak’s gentle roll from side to side with each stroke of the paddle.

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