Budawangs Track closed for upgrade
The popular Castle Walking Track in the Budawangs will be closed from June to the end of November 2025 for significant track maintenance and upgrades. This closure includes the Cooyoyo campground and is necessary to repair fire-damaged infrastructure and improve the track's sustainability.
Barmah National Park rebounding after brumby removal
The removal of over 700 feral horses from Barmah National Park has led to a significant rejuvenation of the park's wetland vegetation. Parks Victoria is continuing its efforts to control the feral horse population, with the aim of reducing it to zero to protect the park's delicate ecosystem.
ACT Targets feral deer in annual pest control program
The ACT Government is conducting its annual pest control program, which will see several nature reserves temporarily closed. The program utilizes thermal imaging and aerial culling to manage populations of feral deer and other pest species, aiming to protect the native environment and threatened species.
Bushwalkers with storiesBushwalk.com member Liam is seeking bushwalkers with interesting adventure stories he could make short stories of.
The bush calls usRead the Conversation article about those courageous women who started bushwalking in the days when the bush was reserved for men only.
Campers outraged by proposed national park fee hikes
A proposed overhaul of camping fees in NSW national parks has been met with anger from campers, who say the changes will make camping unaffordable for many. The new tiered system, which could see some campsite fees increase to as much as $89 per night during peak season, is intended to create a more consistent and fair pricing structure while also addressing the issue of 'ghost bookings,' but has been labelled an 'outrageous money grab' by critics.
Tributes flow for Perth hiker lost in Swiss Alps
Experienced Perth hiker Stephen Ingram, 33, has tragically died during a solo expedition on Stockhorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps after a suspected fall on steep, snow-covered terrain. His family paid tribute to the passionate adventurer, saying he died doing something he truly loved in one of his favourite hiking destinations.
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