Everyday Hiker

Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp in our second episode on essential overnight hiking gear. In this episode we discuss water storage, cooking options, and other essentials like safety gear and headlamps as well as some luxury extras like a pillow! 
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Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp as we talk about what's important when you're setting out on an overnight hike for the first time or what you might need to update with your existing gear. We discuss backpack size, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags in the first part of this topic. Next time we will cover food, water and all the extras! 
Links:

K2 Base Camp | Outdoor Adventure Experts
K2 have some really useful hiking checklists as well:
Hiking Essentials: A Checklist for the Australian Hiker

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Join me and my special guest Wes Lee who has climbed Mt Barney almost 100 times as he talks about the how, when, where and who should climb Australia's hardest hike. Have a listen before you set out on this strenuous climb.

Links:
Mount Barney South East Ridge and Peasants Ridge, Queensland, Australia - 907 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Rum Jungle Campsite via Yellowpinch and South East Ridge, Queensland, Australia - 224 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Montserrat Lookout via Upper Portals Track, Queensland, Australia - 137 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
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Join me and my special guest Suzanne Noakes - local Binna Burra resident, tour guide and member of the Lamington Natural History Association as we explore her favourite walks on the Binna Burra side of Lamington National Park. We also touch on where to stay, dining options and special events with the Lamington Natural History Association to learn more about everything nature has to offer in this wonderful part of the world.
Links:
Tullawallal Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 556 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track, Queensland, Australia - 1,824 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Ships Stern Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 957 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Upper Ballanjui Falls, Queensland, Australia - 352 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Lower Ballanjui Falls via Ships Stern Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 324 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
 
Home | Binna Burra Lodge
Information – Lamington Natural History Association

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Join me and my special guest Peter O'Reilly who literally grew up with the Lamington National Park as his backyard. Peter shares with us the special places and walks from the O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat side of the park. O'Reillys is just about to celebrate their 100 year anniversary in April 2026 so we also talk about some special events and a historic bushwalk that is planned to celebrate. 
Links:
Links:
Python Rock Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 280 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Pat's Bluff and Python Rock Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 294 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Border Track and Box Forest Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 1,238 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Toolona Creek Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 990 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
O'Reilly's to Binna Burra, Queensland, Australia - 484 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
 
O'Reillys activities and accommodation - Gold Coast Hinterland Rainforest Retreat 

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