Chloe, Anne and Anna (Doods) recently spent three days walking through the Jagungal Wilderness, a bucket list experience for any bushwalking enthusiast. The 40-ish kilometre loop via Round Mountain Trail and Grey Mare Trail, including summiting Mount Jagungal, encompasses everything...

Having finally pulled the trigger on a new bikepacking rig, Chris recently went out for a shakedown of his bikepacking gear. With the majority of his gear coming from his existing hiking kit, he shows us that with some minor...

When you think of a typical day in Northern Kosciuszko National Park, you think of hiking, fly fishing, huts, and scenic views. That's exactly what Chloe did, finding Kosciuszko's hidden gems in the park's northern end. The day starts by...

Patagonia offers a premium, comfortable, and feature-packed line of waders that we at Tom's Outdoors absolutely love! Pat and Anne run us through the features of the Swiftcurrent in both men's and women's, the Expedition, and the Expedition with Zip...

Pat finds some serenity in the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park by hiking, camping and fly fishing at Townsends Hut on the Murrumbidgee River. With spectacular views, amazing dry fly fishing, and the entire landscape to himself, Pat shows...

Fly fishing in small streams, or 'twig water' as it's commonly known, can be some of the most technical, rewarding, and fun places to fish. Pat runs through his tips on how to approach a small stream to find success...

Going on your first overnight hike can be pretty daunting. Anne shares her experience from her first multi-day hike through the Jagungal Wilderness carrying the Mystery Ranch Bridger 55L. As a first-time hiker, Anne runs through all the features she...

Having finally pulled the trigger on a new bikepacking rig, Chris heads out for a shakedown overnight bikepacking trip. With the majority of his gear coming from his existing hiking kit, he shows us that with some minor adjustments, you...

As much as we love getting outdoors, sun safety is a major factor in any discipline. Sun hoodies are a fantastic solution for sun protection and staying comfortable in the heat. Chris shares his thoughts on the Patagonia Tropic Comfort...

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...

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...

The Rest House at Sawyers Hill (Sawyers Hut) is the first hut to be rebuilt following the devastating 19/20 bushfires. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is working with support from the Kosciuszko Huts Association, families associated with the huts...

Once a thriving grazing hub, Long Plain boasted numerous huts and homesteads scattered across the plain, with the Rules Point Hotel at its heart. Though the hotel was demolished in the 1960s when the region transformed into Kosciuszko National Park,...

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...