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Inarlanga Pass circuit – Sunday 27th May 2018

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

A wonderful walk to open our autumn walk program, from the Ochre Pits, through Pioneer Gorge, with shoes off for a knee-deep wade.   A couple of kilometres along Section 9 of the Larapinta Trail, which was quite busy at … Continue reading →

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Introducing the McDoualls – the ‘distinct’ high peaks of the NT

Posted on June 23, 2016 by

Peak baggers in Scotland have the Munros – the high peaks over 3000 feet (910 metres) in elevation. In response Bill Wilkinson devised the Tasmanian Abels – the high peaks of Australia’s mountainous southern isle over 1100 metres with a distinct … Continue reading →

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Bushwalking in Australia’s “adveNTure” Territory

Posted on June 10, 2015 by

The latest edition (Volume 11, June 2015) of Bushwalk Australia’s e-magazine is now out, featuring bushwalking in the Territory. Included are features on the best walks in the NT, a profile on our bushwalking club, and much more. Enjoy the read. … Continue reading →

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Direction finding by the stars in the southern sub-tropics

Posted on December 4, 2014 by

by Michael Giacometti In the southern hemisphere, all of the stars and constellations rotate around the South Celestial Pole (SCP). Unlike the northern hemisphere with its North Star, there is no ‘South Star’ situated at the point of the SCP. … Continue reading →

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Leaders Guidelines updated – Driver responsibilities

Posted on July 21, 2014 by

It may seem like common sense, but all drivers have a duty of care to their passengers. This applies on our bushwalks too. To clarify this, the following has been added to the Leader Guidelines: Driver Responsibilities In terms of … Continue reading →

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The art of walking country, a response

Posted on March 1, 2014 by

This article, a curatorial response to the 2012 exhibition, was written and considered for the prestigious national magazine Art Monthly. It was not used. When I saw the cover image of Philip Jones’s Images of the interior: seven Central Australian … Continue reading →

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Hot weather walking, drink lots of water

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

With an October heat wave and temperatures soaring into the high-30s and 40s, it is a timely reminder to make sure before you leave the carpark that everyone has at least 3 litres of water, and that you plan to … Continue reading →

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