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Reasons why winter hiking in Australia is the best
In this video, I discuss several reasons why winter hiking in Australia is the best! From kinder weather and lower temperatures to bright blue skies, winter is the best season to start hiking.
Index
0:00 Reasons why winter hiking in Australia is the best
0:44 You carry a lighter pack
1:08 Less chance of dehydration
1:46 It's easier to keep warm and cool down
2:49 Blue skies and sharp colours
3:40 Diverse landscapes
4:15 Less rain
4:40 Snakes, leeches, tickes are hibernating
6:43 Reduced bushfire risk
8:18 Best tips for winter hiking in Australia
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How to start hiking for beginners
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Hiking to Hanging Rock: Burramoko Fire Trail
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Why I Hike Alone
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Best lightweight hiking day pack: Osprey Tempest 20
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Sea Life Aquarium Sydney Australia
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  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 4 години тому

    Lovely video and I love Wollemi National Park !

  • @helloworld6126
    @helloworld6126 17 днів тому

    1.8 M price tag for a 2BR old apartment with waterfront view… The rock pool is nice. Can anyone find such a place comparable in Melbourne?

  • @doubledee9675
    @doubledee9675 2 місяці тому

    With that wind, I'd be keeping well away from the edge at Lincoln's Rock. No protective edge there, for the very good reason that not only would the rock be irreparably damaged, but the view itself would be broken. There's a similarly good view from McMahon's Lookout, but the fence there does not interrupt it. There is a very steep and dramatic drop on one of the pathways - it's not a place for young children.

  • @doubledee9675
    @doubledee9675 2 місяці тому

    What's amazing about the Wolgan Valley is that you're driving through typical central ranges country, such as that around Hartley and Oberon, you go through a bit of a gap, and then there's nothing in front of you. The road just drops away and you're driving down the side of a cliff with a magnificent view across the valley opening up in front of you.

  • @doubledee9675
    @doubledee9675 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for thgis. It's magnificent country

  • @doubledee9675
    @doubledee9675 2 місяці тому

    My father grew up at Lithgow in the 1920's, and he, his brother and their mates spent quite a bit of time walking along the Plateau and nearby areas. I have a recollection of his saying that once they walked along the line to Newnes and were met there to be driven back. That would have been late '20's to mid 30's. In the 50's and 60's, he took us to the valley and also to some of the line on the plateau.

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 2 місяці тому

      @@doubledee9675 it's a beautiful area

    • @doubledee9675
      @doubledee9675 2 місяці тому

      @@delphinelesterlost3285 It is indeed. A lot of people think of the plateau as little more than scrubby heath, but there's a lot more to it than that.

    • @doubledee9675
      @doubledee9675 2 місяці тому

      @@delphinelesterlost3285 Yes indeed

  • @VipulThakur-y6q
    @VipulThakur-y6q 3 місяці тому

    How much?

  • @wasilqayyum
    @wasilqayyum 3 місяці тому

    Great review! How are the wheels and handle holding up?

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely beautiful - a walk that I would like to do in the near future ❤

  • @AbdulRasheed-rv5rm
    @AbdulRasheed-rv5rm 4 місяці тому

    Two indian women dead one day before at this area?

  • @memyself9640
    @memyself9640 5 місяців тому

    thank you Del, this is the video I was looking for.

  • @doubledee9675
    @doubledee9675 7 місяців тому

    I used have a unit at Cremorne Point, a short walk from Old Cremorne wharf, which was the one we used, and a bit longer to Cremorne Point. The ferry trip to and from work was very pleasant, especially that home. By the time the ferry had left the wharf at the Point, all the unpleasantness of the day's work had vanished. I also recall a swim not long after dawn in the pool at the Point one New Year's Day, but am making no admissions.

  • @jasmijnariel
    @jasmijnariel 7 місяців тому

    Mirrored footage, clip and camera are not lefthanded

    • @MerchantsOfMisery
      @MerchantsOfMisery Місяць тому

      Good catch, this is a crucial detail.

    • @jasmijnariel
      @jasmijnariel Місяць тому

      @@MerchantsOfMisery i know, i am lefthanded myself. L-handed cameras dont exist😂 same with smartphones or microwaves for example

  • @bhiexybhie
    @bhiexybhie 7 місяців тому

    My boyfriend just bought me this suitcase, a medium and small and I love it specially he got me the pink color ❤

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 7 місяців тому

    I have to try this , thank you for your lovely video !

  • @Luke-ue8bv
    @Luke-ue8bv 8 місяців тому

    Thinking about getting this in the yellow for something to stand out on the baggage carrousel. Would you say the carry on + the medium would be sufficient for a 10 night cruise ?

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 8 місяців тому

      The medium size actually contains a lot, it really depends on what you pack but I've been fine with the medium and carry on for 3 weeks in Europe.

    • @Luke-ue8bv
      @Luke-ue8bv 8 місяців тому

      Thankyou for your hints and tips. Are you still happy with the quality of the bag since the video was posted?

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 8 місяців тому

      @Luke-ue8bv I haven't had any problems with this suitcase since I bought it and it's travelled a fair bit, including in the hold. No issues with the wheels, handles or zippers, it's holding out really well

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 9 місяців тому

    What a beautiful walk, even on an overcast day, but I’m glad that the sun came out for you Hope that you can post more hiking videos in the near future - I really enjoy seeing them

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 9 місяців тому

      Thanks Bianca, I will think about going out again when the temperature drops a bit

  • @tasmaniancaptain7768
    @tasmaniancaptain7768 10 місяців тому

    Breathtaking location do the treck often, amazing photography and wildlife sanctuary

  • @KitMunki
    @KitMunki 11 місяців тому

    What’s the item attached to the shoulder strap?

  • @ricker76er
    @ricker76er 11 місяців тому

    Turn on and light. Never would have figured that out. Thanks for the tip.

  • @bluebox2996
    @bluebox2996 Рік тому

    Would you choose the Curio over the American Tourister Bon Air Deluxe? I’m trying to decide which to get between those two 😅

  • @louisaklimentos7583
    @louisaklimentos7583 Рік тому

    I guess you can walk it half way then return back . Very nice video thank you .

  • @towardsthelight4919
    @towardsthelight4919 Рік тому

    How are the wheels on stairs?….I know it glides smoothly on a smooth surface etc but how about cobblestones and trying to go up stairs ….if you have to put it on its side and use it as a two wheel? Thanks in advance would really like to know I’m going to Spain which I hear has got a lot of cobblestone streets🙏

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 Рік тому

      I haven't had issues with stairs. I've had this suitcase for several years now and the wheels are pretty sturdy. With cobblestones, I prefer to drag it on 2 wheels or avoid them altogether

  • @60somethingontheroad26
    @60somethingontheroad26 Рік тому

    I have been using this clip for years and would not want to carry my camera any other way.

  • @aussiekit9172
    @aussiekit9172 Рік тому

    As a local you can drive your car to the glow worm tunnels from Lithgow or at Clarence not sure why they told you at the info centre that it was 4wd.. it does get very bumpy when it rains because of the traffic on the road as it is very popular with 4wds as there is a lot of off road tracks up the drift etc.

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 Рік тому

      I noticed the information centres always take a very cautious approach, they won't risk someone getting in trouble based on their advice. The 4WD road is a shortcut so I'm glad I took the long way round, it was a beautiful day trip

  • @danielacarloni2891
    @danielacarloni2891 Рік тому

    Great video! I’m going to buy this suitcase now thanks

  • @camilaxvillegas
    @camilaxvillegas Рік тому

    Thank you! Just a question, in my case, I'm moving to another country and my flight is +35 hours, I really wanted to buy the Large suitcase, but the medium one would be better?

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 Рік тому

      It really depends on how much stuff you have and how much weight allowance you have. If you fly internationally, the large size is ok

  • @finalclutch
    @finalclutch Рік тому

    The Osprey backpacks have a rail for the sternum strap--did you have to tighten the clip all the way down for secure hold? Does is small the rail?

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 Рік тому

      It depends on how tight you need the strap to feel secure, I usually tighten a little bit but only to stabilise the pack

  • @ivamorris1605
    @ivamorris1605 Рік тому

    I found American 🇺🇸 tourist suitcase and manage to fix the zip after several attempts! Phew 😮‍💨😊

  • @lilromance95
    @lilromance95 Рік тому

    Really beautiful thank you !

  • @lilromance95
    @lilromance95 Рік тому

    We were at the rifle range the other day .There was no shooting practice that day . Next time we will walk through Malabar Headlands National Park .I loved the way you videoed this .I felt like I was doing this walk. .

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 Рік тому

    So very beautiful ❤

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 Рік тому

    If you were going by public transport I.e. by train or bus, which would be the closest stop to Middle Head? This looks like such a beautiful walk

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 Рік тому

    I finally got the opportunity to do this walk last May and it was such a beautiful walk. Only regret I have is that I didn’t complete the entire walk on the day that I did it - I had to turn back 2.5km from the end due to needing to pick up my kids from school that day, but I plan in the next few months to try this walk again and this time complete the trail. I still won’t make the leap on to Hanging Rock though - I’m scared of falling through the crack; I’ll just do the fire trail up to Baltzer Lookout.

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 Рік тому

      It's worth going all the way, the view is magnificent. But I'm with you, I didn't leap over the crack either...

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 Рік тому

    I definitely agree with you. Hiking alone means that you can go at your own pace. When I was hiking with other people some of them would complain if I couldn’t keep up with them (I’ve just recently started hiking again) so I feel that if I’m alone I can go at my own pace. It’s also peaceful too especially if you’re in the bush. I too have anxiety and depression and I find that walking and/or hiking helps me a lot. I love watching your hiking videos - the scenery of the walks, whether coastal, in the bush or in the city, are just beautiful ❤

  • @TheAazah
    @TheAazah Рік тому

    How does the code work? I can still open my suit case

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 Рік тому

      You need to mix up the digits to lock it. I'm not sure how to change it though

    • @TheAazah
      @TheAazah Рік тому

      @@delphinelesterlost3285 I got it worked out thank you!

  • @Enwony
    @Enwony Рік тому

    Thank you for an independent review! I'm plan to you this pack on a bike and also to carry my 14" laptop with daily city walks. I know it's women designed, but I can't resist its orange color ;) May I ask you what laptop do you use with your pack? Does it fit in water compartment or main one? How pack resist to dirt and water?

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 Рік тому

      A 13in laptop fits in the main compartment. The mesh is pretty resistant but if you want to be watertight, you should buy the rain cover as well. I hope this helps!

    • @Enwony
      @Enwony Рік тому

      @@delphinelesterlost3285 Great! Thanks for quick answer!

    • @Enwony
      @Enwony Рік тому

      Finally I got one for myself for xmas. It have good back weight support system and restful orange color I love alot. I will test helmet clips and overall bike usage later this summer - how does it fit in ride, back sweat, dirt and waterproof, external loads. This backpack easily fit my 14" laptop, but does not have any protection, so you may hit notebook parts when lay backpack unsuccessfully down - be sure to put some laptop protection cover before carry on (it may be just a piece of textile). I use mine as everyday backpack (city/short walks/bike) with should-no-care mode withing several month, and happy with it look and usability.

  • @KitCate
    @KitCate Рік тому

    Thank you for this very detailed review of the American Tourister Curio Spinner luggage. Helped me decide to purchase it.

  • @mrkanangra
    @mrkanangra 2 роки тому

    And there were NEVER any signs back then - we just explored - I was like 12/13/14 years old - we explored the entire area every weekend, and traversed, swam and followed the entire creek system, and NEVER got lost - and we didn't have mobile phones/GPS etc...we just explored....I was 13 years old.....How dumb can you be?????

  • @mrkanangra
    @mrkanangra 2 роки тому

    LOL seriously. I swam, watched a bunch of mid 20's something clan nude bathe and swim down their at the bottom of the trail from Grosevenor. I spent literally years exploring/fishing, swimming that creek. I have lived in Wahroonga for 50 years. back in the 80's we'd explore the creek every weekend, even more so during floods etc. that was my backyard for my entire junior years.,.... How you could get "lost" is mind blowing... maybe stop exploring trails......

  • @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
    @MrsSlocombesPuddyCat 2 роки тому

    Not so secret now you have told everyone!! Love it here.

  • @tseringsimkhang8162
    @tseringsimkhang8162 2 роки тому

    How to unlock if combination is forgotten ma’am?

  • @mostlikely...
    @mostlikely... 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @klarisselouisereyes2745
    @klarisselouisereyes2745 2 роки тому

    hi! plan to hike here, is it different to fire trail?

  • @zyaravie911
    @zyaravie911 2 роки тому

    Is this the medium 69cm one?

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 2 роки тому

      Yes, that's the size I use

    • @zyaravie911
      @zyaravie911 2 роки тому

      @@delphinelesterlost3285 you reckon it'll fit 30kg in there? I went to Strandbags today to have a touch of the material. I can tell it's going to be durable

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 2 роки тому

      @@zyaravie911 depends on the volume you have but there's no wasted space so you should be ok

  • @biancasadventures8463
    @biancasadventures8463 2 роки тому

    Definitely a walk that I would love to do in the very near future - so beautiful

  • @KanokwanSritawan
    @KanokwanSritawan 2 роки тому

    When you bought the rain cover specifically for this Tempest 20, did you choose XS or S? I can see that both sizes cover 20L, just wondering what yours is as it fits well. Really great review

    • @delphinelesterlost3285
      @delphinelesterlost3285 2 роки тому

      I chose the small cover, it fits well and could be used for a slightly bigger pack

  • @carinabeza
    @carinabeza 2 роки тому

    So true. Same here.

  • @carinabeza
    @carinabeza 2 роки тому

    Thnx for the tips

  • @carinabeza
    @carinabeza 2 роки тому

    Thnx for d instructions and directions. Will do it while am on the B2M.