Ski and snowboard trips are awesome and following a ski packing checklist helps with making sure you have all the things. And there are so many things! But don’t let that deter you, as the comprehensive list below should cover most items that travellers need when arranging and planning for a ski vacation. Forgetting items […]
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Oct
Oct
Road trips – there is a reason there are countless movies and books and articles about them, and a mountain bike road trip has got to be near the top of the tree for a ideal outdoor adventure. Accessible to most and relatively quick to implement, the success or challenges can be determined by good […]
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Oct
Oct
The first things that strikes you, as start riding at Buxton mountain bike park is the beauty of this place. These trails are cut into some very impressive country. Plenty of roots, ferns and the unmistakable Australian bush sound of the Eastern whipbirds, calling out. Relatively easy to get to, the Buxton mtb trails are […]
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Oct
Oct
Bikes, beaches and beers, the holy trinity of Australian mountain biking destinations and what you can expect from the Anglesea mountain bike trails, in Victoria. The trails are surprisingly good, with old school singletrack, tweaked and improved, and set in a coastal landscape. Think sandstone like trail and rock, costal scrub, grasstrees and bushland. The […]
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Sep
Sep
Falls Creek snow resort is a great ski holiday destination. Having visited here for over 25 years, throughout various life stages, the resort offers everything you could ask for, as ski destination in Australia. From budget skiing breaks, mid-range ski weekend trips or family ski holidays, Falls Creek is a top choice for a skiing […]
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Sep
Sep
The first time I rode the Wombat tracks and the greater Woodend mtb trails, was way back in 2006. Covered head to toe in mud, but thinking these trails were awesome and different than what was on offer, for Melbourne based riders. At the time, the Wombat Track was one of the more challenging mountain […]
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Sep
Sep
Is it cheaper to ski in Japan than Australia? What is the breakdown of the costs of skiing in Japan vs Australia? After a couple of disappointing Australian ski seasons, we are going to do the comparison. To see what it actually costs, including flights, to have a ski trip to Japan. The costs and […]
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Sep
Sep
The Lysterfield MTB Park is one of the better places to mountain bike in Melbourne. A solid collection of trails for all riders, proper signage & mapping and a balance of technical & flow features. In the car, the trails are located about 45min South East of central Melbourne. They are easily accessible with excellent […]
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Sep
Sep
The Plenty Gorge MTB trails are almost a hidden gem in Melbourne’s north. With a network of trails crisscrossing the park, and limited signage, it is easy to get lost, or an opportunity to explore! The trails have been built here for many years, and definitely have the hand cut, grassroots vibe about them. In […]
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Aug
Aug
Jutting out amongst the flat plains, on your way to Geelong, is the You Yangs MTB Park. One of the original locations to ride, near Melbourne. Whilst trails have been here for many years, during the mid 2000’s, it was one of a small handful in of trail networks to recieve funding and support. As […]
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