Recently, I have had a fascination with wanting to try out hiking in the darkness of the night.

I’ve been doing a lot of reading about night hiking and what the benefits might be, including being able to stay cooler in the summer heat, experiencing the fascinating sounds of the nocturnal wildlife, and seeing the night sky up above.

I did my first #NightHike in #Darkness on the weekend in #WerribeeGorge. As the daylight came out, so did the wallabies! Here’s a cute video of one I took:

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Hiking has become a cherished activity for me, and it’s even more special when shared with loved ones. Two days ago, I embarked on a hike with my mother through the Whipstick Loop Walk, located in Blackwood, Victoria, within the Wombat State Forest. This 5.8 km loop trail, which takes about two hours to complete, is a relatively easy and scenic walk, perfect for someone like my mother, who is rediscovering hiking after decades.

The trail is known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from ferny rainforests near the river to classic Australian bushland with towering eucalypts. It’s a sensory …

I went for a #hike today with my 65+ year old mother at the #LerderdergGorge here in #Victoria, #Australia.

We spotted two different groups of #WildGoats and a beautiful #Wallaby who was curious as to what we were doing.

It was a great day!

This post is basically a re-post of some of my favourite photos so that you are able to find them.

When I transitioned my website from using Wordpress to Micro.blog I lost access to my old posts and the media I had uploaded to that server.

Luckily, I only had 3 articles so far, as I was still finishing my web design and waiting on some new gear to go out and photograph with.

Below are my favourite photos that were all taken using a Nikon D7000 while out hiking in various locations of Victoria.

Well, that was a fun hike with the wife. 12.44km and a 332m elevation gain. Beautiful temperature of 20 before the 40 degrees hit on Monday (Celsius)