My part of Tassie
Discover yourself in Tasmania in old world Antarctic beech and wet sclerophyll rainforests, or along remote coastlines where there’s only you and the deep blue sea, or up in the high country where unique alpine flora and fauna abound.
My part of Tasmania (called Lutruwita in the Palawa language) covers Northern Tasmania, the Central Highlands, and the North-West.
I have spent most of my time in the Meander Valley, with its fertile lush farmland and picturesque bluffs that dominate the landscape west of Launceston. The friendly country town of Deloraine is an art and crafts hub sitting on the Meander River with the majestic Great Western Tiers / Kooparoona Niara breathing in the background.
View of Mt Van Dyke and Great Western Tiers / Kooparoona Niara from Mt Claude
The Great Western Tiers / Kooparoona Niara mark the start or end (depending on where you are) of the Central Plateau and Highlands, upon which Cradle Mountain and Walls of Jerusalem national parks sit, its massive length stretching across the heart of Tasmania.
View of Mother Cummings Peak from Mole Creek Karst National Park
As a relatively new local, I never tire of the silent yet constantly expressive presence of the Great Western Tiers / Kooparoona Niara. You don’t need to go far too find yourself enveloped in the beauty of its pristine world heritage nature.
Looking at Quamby Bluff, Mother Cummings Peak and Nells Bluff from the plateau
View of Western Bluff, Walls of Jerusalem and Cradle Mountain National Parks from Mt Claude, Tasmania
There are several tracks we can take to get up to the Central Plateau including, but not limited to:
- Dell Track
- Higgs Track
- Parsons Track
- Warners Track
Start with half day walks and progress up to overnighters, or even follow the pulse of the bush for several days. Please get in touch with me to discuss your dreams, goals and ideas.
“Could you do with a few days alone to yourself? Take time to tune out and dream. It will lead you to the stars and beyond.”
My part of Norway
Find yourself in Norway on the hundreds of tracks crisscrossing and connecting beautiful sacred mountains, forests, lakes and fjords of Norway.
Norway has a long tradition, culture and history of outdoor life and connecting with nature. It is one of the few countries in Western Europe where you can dive into genuine wilderness and really be alone.
Hiking down to Gjøra in Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella national park
To begin to understand Norway’s intimate relationship with nature, a good place to start is by familiarising oneself with the Norwegian philosophy and privilege of the ‘Right to Roam’.
Camping at Per Gynt hut in Rondane national park
This respected and ingrained collective acceptance of having access to nature everywhere, is what laid the foundation for Norway’s fantastic, elaborate and well maintained network of marked trails and huts.
Looking down at Refviksanden beach in Nordfjord
The part of Norway I lived in (inland Norway) is a crossroads. Around every corner, there is a story waiting to be told. Whether summer or winter, it is possible to hit the trails and follow the history. My passion is discovering and exploring Norway’s ancient Norse roots and culture. The mountainous and forested heart of Norway is full of timeless sagas and legends.
The view from Bitihorn over Jotunheimen national park
Central and Eastern Norway offer some of the very best multi-day hiking opportunities, taking you through inland Norway’s most spectacular regions. Would you like to discover Central Norway? Hike the highland and border (to Sweden) counties of Oppland and Hedmark (now Innlandet), along hundreds of marked trails crisscrossing and connecting the two, and experience the unique beauty of Norway’s inland national parks?
Winter in Stavanger on the West Coast
I offer you the opportunity to hike some of the more popular long distance trails here:
- Finnskogleden, hiking the mystical Finnish forest
- Kongevegen over Filefjell, journey to the home of the giants
- Pilegrimsleden, the Pilgrim’s Way from Oslo to Nidaros
- Rondanestien, into the spiritual heart of Norway
- Skarvheimen, connecting alpine and fjord Norway
I also invite you to hike some of the less popular but nonetheless scenic hiking trails in and beyond Central Norway:
- Den Stavangerske Postvegen, from Stavanger to Bergen on the old postal route from 1600s
- Fossestien, hiking the Waterfall Path in Gaularfjell (day hike)
- Landåsbygda Rundt, along a 1,000 year old bridle trail (day hike)
- Østerdalsleden, from Sweden to Nidaros on the Pilgrim’s Way
- Valldalsleia, from Fjord to Fjell on the Pilgrim’s Way
What’s next?
Both Norway and Tasmania are best explored and discovered on foot. They are where you go if you want to experience genuine wild nature.
Fortunately it’s still possible to find lesser known places, relatively untouched by tourism, which you can experience wholly and fully as nature intended.
Avoid the tourist traps; avoid the saturation and soullessness of social media driven tourism. Experience the real essence of both Tasmania and Norway.
Would you like to try one of the marked trails above or have you own route planned for you based on your wishes? Let’s meet at the lovely Frank and Lottis or at the river in Deloraine to discuss your dreams, goals and ideas. Call me to book a meet and greet on 0448 381 306.
Got a question?
It may already be answered on my FAQs page. If you don’t find your question answered there, give me a call on 0448 381 306 or send me an email.
“Take some deep breaths and relax for a while. Have you noticed any wildlife in the forest? Have you heard the sound of the wind in the treetops or savoured the fresh air? Our lives are not lived at the pace of the forest. In our culture there is too little time for contemplation. Why not take a seat? Or lie down and watch the clouds drift past the tops of the highest trees. Be silent. Imagine yourself as a part of the forest.”
An interpretive sign on the Tall Trees Walk in Mt Field National Park, Tasmania.
Contact 0448 381 306 and email to make a booking.