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Here are some of our favourite expeditions and locations, in no particular order; see map below.
South Coast Track, Tasmania
From Melaleuca to Cockle Creek, this walk has variety: a flight into a remote airstrip, beach walking, river crossings, boats, a small mountain range, and mud. The scenery is spectacular, with seascapes, forest, mountains, and moss.
Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria
The classic Prom circuit is a much-loved walk for many Victorian bushwalkers. We like it because it is a good introduction to new walkers. It is relatively easy, has good scenery, the chance of seeing some animals, and a variety of walking styles (sand, boardwalk, track, etc).
Werribee Gorge, Victoria
A lesser-known day walk about ninety minutes from Melbourne, past Bacchus Marsh. The walk takes only a few hours but takes in some basic rock-climbing where the track squeezes around rocks, sandy river beaches, some climbing, and dry woodlands. Unfortunately, the area is slightly environmentally degraded.
The Overland Track, Tasmania
Perhaps Australia’s best-known walk, increasing numbers of people from all over the world attempt this walk. Although I have not done it recently, I well remember the misty landscapes and mysterious mossy forests, and a winter traverse is on my agenda. Take leech repellent.
Bogong High Plains, Victoria
Flattish terrain makes this a better place for ski touring in poor weather than some others. I think this because heavier packs (caused by bringing more clothing and equipment to deal with extreme conditions) exact less of a penalty on the skier on flat terrain than hilly. There are also a number of huts you can take refuge in if things go belly-up.
Mount Baw Baw Plateau, Victoria
The Baw Baw/Mt St Gwinear area is relatively small and self-contained. It has enough variation in terrain for both ski and snowshoe expeditions to be interesting and challenging in winter, as well as a resort to act as a jumping-off point or as a refuge in an emergency. The lower altitude means that the conditions do not seem to be as extreme as at Bogong.
Otway Ranges, Victoria
Glow-worms, moss, tree-ferns, and towering eucalypts make for spectacular rainforest walking.
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