With most of my time spent on a river and in the outdoors whether it's fly fishing, rowing drift boats, or even paddling a packraft, I’d never undertaken a bikerafting trip. The Murrumbidgee River around Gundagai was the perfect proving ground for this newfound way to explore a river. Not too far to ride or paddle and not super technical paddling for a first-time bikerafter.
Tumut fly fishing guides Pat Ryan and Mickey Finn spend three days hiking and camping alongside remote trout streams in the heart of backcountry Kosciuszko National Park. A backpacking adventure on many Australian anglers bucket list, set in some of...
It's that time again to fill the fly boxes with bugs that'll work year-round but are tailored towards the beginning weeks of the season. Tumut River fly fishing guide Pat Ryan twists up some of his go-to patterns and speaks...
Choosing the right paddle can feel overwhelming with so many blade shapes, shaft materials, and features to consider. In this video, Chris breaks down the Aqua Bound paddle range, offering expert tips to help you find the perfect paddle for...
After bikepacking 400km+ on the Hume & Hovell Track, Chris runs through his gear list for a multi-day bikepacking trip. From how he sets up his bike to the specific gear he brought along, enjoy as Chris debunks packing for...
Mont Adventure Equipment has just released the Hypermid, a pyramid-style tent with full and half inner options. After 400km of bikepacking and snowshoeing to Four Mile Hut in the iconic high country in Kosciuszko National Park, Chris shares his initial...
The Murrumbidgee River, as it flows through Wagga Wagga, offers the perfect opportunity for an afternoon paddle, i.e., an urban microadventure. Microadventures are a brief yet satisfying taste of outdoor activities without demanding a significant time commitment. They are even...
Tucked away just south of Cabramurra, along the Tooma Road, Bradleys and O'Brien's Hut is a timeless reminder of the rich pastoral heritage of the Snowy Mountains. Originally built between 1952 and 1953 by Jack Bailey, a builder from Tumbarumba,...
Vickerys Hut is a humble log cabin located beside Jounama Creek at the Northern end of Kosciuszko National Park. The hut was originally built in 1938 by sheep and cattle graziers Ross and Noel Vickery, and in 2023, was rebuilt following the...
Nestled amongst a clearing of native bushland, just down the road from Sawyers Hut, sits Delanys Hut. The hut is one of 11 huts to be rebuilt following the devastating January 2020 bushfires. Today, the hut stands proud thanks to...
Coming to you from the carpark at Tom's Outdoors is the infamous Mickey Finn cooking up a delectable delight of teriyaki venison skewers on the Snow Peak BBQ Box. If you too have been blown off a lake and are...
Here at Tom’s Outdoors, we love learning new ways to jazz up meal time while backcountry camping. The lesson learnt from this overnighter was that the Snow Peak Heavy Duty Cook Set is aptly named and hauling it up a...
After a long day of traversing tributaries, tickling trout and touring big terrain, a simple yet satisfying feed is just what you need. The best part is you can adjust this recipe to perfectly suit how you spend dinner time...
