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awildland.blogspot.com.au is a collaborative blog space for Caz and Chrissy. Its aim is to showcase the wild side of Australia. Caz is the photographer and Chrissy writes the stories. Together, we hope this blog will foster an awareness of the remarkable value of our natural world as well as inspire people to consider exploring their own wild land.  

Originally based on the north coast of NSW, a lot of the stories on this page focus on the beautiful landscape found there. However, in December 2014 we set off to explore wild places across the country and have been based in various states and locations. For the last 5 years we have been based in Tasmania with winter stints of work in Alice Springs, NT. 

Our main focus is wilderness walking but you will find us pack rafting, white water rafting, mountain bike touring, canyoning and camping - anything that gets us out there! Many of our stories have appeared in magazines including Wild, Outdoor, 40 Degrees South, Australian Geographic, Great Walks, and Bushwalk Australia emag and Caz's photos grace information boards and brochures for tourism bodies, NPWS and other government departments. 

WARNING: Our blog page gives a taste of our experiences in each location. The stories are not presented as track notes and rarely contain detailed directions. Our aim, rather, is to encourage exploration. By highlighting the beauty, the features, the challenges and rewards of a destination we hope people are inspired to find their own way, set off on their own adventure and reap the rewards that come with walking out into the unknown. Many of the walks are, however, challenging and remote. 

email: awildland [at] gmail [dot] com

You can also follow us on Facebook and (most recently) Instagram although we are not social media slaves. There is too much exploring to do. 

All images and words are copyright of Caz and Chrissy. It is illegal to sell, copy, or distribute these images and words without seeking permission first. We thank you for your help in respecting the copyright of our work and basically just request that before taking, try asking. Thanks! 



Caz and Chrissy

are

Craig Fardell & Chris Armstrong



Craig has been photographing wild and remote places for more than 20 years since beginning his adventures in the high country of the Barrington Tops as a teenager and later working as a whitewater rafting and adventure guide forever. 



Chris began her writing career as a newspaper journalist before working extensively in public relations in both Australia and the UK. She is also a published and award winning writer in the genres of fiction and poetry and holds an MA in Creative Writing. 




16 comments:

  1. Hi Craig and Christina. Lovely pic and great blog :) Glad I found it and looking forward to exploring it.

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    1. Thanks for the lovely comment Julie. We hope you enjoy the pictures and stories on awildland. We recognised that your drawings are of the Vintage Nest in Bello !...so most of the places on our blog are right on your doorstep :) Thanks again. Craig and Christina.

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  2. What camera are you using Craig? Some great shots.

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    1. Hi John, Caz here. I use a Canon EOS 550D. I've always used Canons and always been happy with them. A good shot also needs a good lens, good glass (this is one of the most important things for image quality).

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  3. Really lovely stuff guys - words and pictures. I can't wait to sit down and read it all.

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    1. Thanks for dropping by Caro! Hope you enjoy the blog when you get a chance.Lots of lovely stuff up here on the North Coast.

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  4. Hi guys! I was so stoked to come across your blog while searching for info on the peak at the Nymboida and Mann Rivers Junction, that, thanks to you guys, I have found out is called Munningyundoo Point or Devil's Tombstone. I've often thought of breaking up a paddle with a hike up there and was wondering if you could point me in the right direction to getting further info on this hike?
    Thanks heaps!
    Dean

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    1. Hi Dean, so sorry we haven't replied earlier but are glad you got in touch. The walk up to Devils Tombstone is a great way to break up a river trip. There is no marked path and a topographical map may be useful for you in finding the best route up. Essentially, it is a matter of starting at the south-western corner of the junction of the Mann and Nymboida Rivers, walking up the ridge and keeping fairly central, with a gully to your left and the Mann River to your right. It has been some time since we have climbed it but certainly it wasn't a technical climb, just some scrambling once you reach the first band of rocks (keep right and you come up the back of the main outcrops). Spectacular views from up there! I don't think there is any other info on this hike. The Ulitarra Society in Coffs Harbour list it in their 1989 'Making Tracks' booklet of walks but give even less detail than we have written here!! Good luck.

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  5. Hello,
    I'm excited to find your blog, we live in Newcastle and I am always looking for a new walk to do but the national parks website has terrible and often wrong info!

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    1. Hi Meg. We are also glad you found our blog because it means we have found your blog. Looks like you do a lot of fantastic travelling. Newcastle is a great spot to be based - Barrington Tops, Goulburn River, Woko, great coastline - so much stuff close at hand. And always try the OEH website rather than the glossy National Parks website. Go to http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks - as they have more practical information. Another good spot is the Bushwalk Forum if you haven't found it yet. Also try and get a hold of Greg Powells old book (as mentioned in our Mt Royal blog post) which has some great walks in the Hunter Valley.

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    2. Great! Thanks for the tips!

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  6. Hello,
    Love your blog :) Random question - any chance you were camped at Mt Feathertop on Thursday 15th January??
    Louise & Red

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    1. Hi Louise & Red. It was us camped on Mt Feathertop on the 15th January!! It was the tent that gave us away, wasn't it! We've sent you a reply to your email. Cheers and keep on adventuring.

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  8. Hey great notes and pics, love it! Inspired off track again like the good ol days.
    Bruce

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    1. Hi Bruce, and thanks for the nice comment about our little blog. Off the track is where the action is! Thanks for reading.

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