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"On Country Youth Leadership Camp"

We recently had the pleasure of hosting the amazing staff and students from Carnarvon Christian School on a Youth Leadership Camp 🙂

There were many firsts for these amazing kids and many challenges that we faced 🙂

However, each challenge was another opportunity to build capacity and we are very grateful that we were invited to be part of their life journey 🙂

#aboriginaltourism #youthleadershipcamp #gutharraguda #theplaceoftwowaters #sharkbayworldheritagearea

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What. A. Week! 🌏🧡

3 incredible days immersed in the World Trails Conference, right here in Boorloo (Perth), and WOW... my heart is full, my mind is buzzing, and I've got A LOT to think about!

This year's theme, Trails to the Future: Connection, Culture & Conservation, united passionate trail advocates from across the globe. So many inspiring stories, meaningful conversations and incredible humans sharing a love of trails and nature.

What a privilege to be part of it!🫶

Team OTBT hosted 5 hikes showcasing our beautiful backyard to international delegates, we recorded 5 Trail Tales WA interviews (with more to come!), and I had the honour of sharing our Accessible Tourism journey on stage.

Talking about the power of saying YES, looking beyond barriers and the life-changing impact of creating opportunities for others was a pretty special moment. One I won't forget in a hurry. 🧡

But amongst all the inspiration and connection, there was a confronting message that really hit home.

Our planet is in trouble. 🌏

Climate change is reshaping our landscapes, impacting our trails and threatening biodiversity. And our culture of overconsumption is only making things worse.

We talk so much about connecting people to nature, but what are we doing to protect the very places we're connecting them to?

That question has been playing on repeat in my head.

After almost a decade of building OTBT, I'm feeling a renewed sense of purpose. Not just to help people experience nature, but to find more meaningful ways to protect it, advocate for it and inspire others to do the same.

Because the future of our trails, our wild places and our planet depends on the choices we make TODAY.

I'll be reflecting on what this means for me and the future of OTBT over my Summer break... How can we turn our love of hiking into meaningful conservation action?

I don't have all the answers yet, but I know I want to be part of the solution. 🌿

To everyone I met, learnt from, laughed with and shared stories with this week, THANK YOU. You've inspired me more than you know.

Here's to connection, culture, conservation and creating a future where both people AND nature thrive!🌏🧡

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"Spike the Echidna"

Our guests are always excited to see one of these fullas.

And, with the cooler weather, we are seeing more activity and their tracks criss crossing the red dirt track 🙂

Their back feet face backwards. So, their footprints face back and it's a challenge to track which direction they are heading 🙂

We also see them along the beach and through the dunes as they search for food and water 🙂

#aboriginaltourism #culturalwalkingtours #gutharraguda #theplaceoftwowaters #sharkbayworldheritagearea

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HEY GUYS 👋💅🏻🌸🐬💞
Thought I’d make another cutie pie hiking list!
Here’s three close to the city that I’ve loved before the rivers dry up and the bugs and bities get too much!
Remember your water, bug spray, and be careful of snakes and other animals! Please pick up your rubbish and stick to the paths. I don’t wanna share these places if you won’t care for them too!
Anyway have fun hiking! 🌸🧚🏻🌱🪻🌺🌍

#perthhiking #boorloohiking #perthtrailseries #perthtrails #hikinggirl

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From walking dirt tracks to celebrating the grand opening!

We headed to @experiencenannupwa last month to see Pine Ridge Mountain Bike Park officially open and our branding come to life!

Designed and built by @samhill_signaturetrail , Pine Ridge has plenty of character, from its flowing trails to dual slaloms carved from its former life as a golf course. We even managed to sneak a bit of that history into the branding.

A big congrats to the Shire of Nannup on becoming an accredited Trail Town!

It’s a whole lot of fun, so get out there as soon as you can! 🚲

#creativework #logodesign #thebox

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More mountains in 2027 please 🙏🏼

#hiking #camping #westernaustralia #bluffknoll

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🌿 Bold Park is my go to place if I’m pushed for time and craving bushland and nature.

Less than 10km from Perth CBD you could even run here! However driving and parking in one of the many car parks, is totally acceptable too. With entrances and signage all around the park it’s easy to do a loop, or join onto the main trail The Zamia trail.

With both city and ocean views it’s a great spot for visitors to enjoy the best of both.

If visiting if visiting in summer it’s great to head down to City Beach to cool off. If heading out in Winter adding a sauna session at City Beach would almost make it a mini wellness retreat just 10km from the CBD!

#trails #trailswa #trailrunning #perthtrails #hikinginginperth

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WHAT. A. WEEK!... And we're only just getting started! 🤯🥾🌿😍

Over the past few days, we've had the absolute privilege of welcoming international delegates from the World Trails Conference onto our beautiful WA trails!

From Dwellingup to Serpentine National Park, the Bibbulmun Track, Lesmurdie Falls and John Forrest National Park... we've been showing off our backyard to the world, and WOW, what an experience it's been!

So much enthusiasm. So much passion. So many incredible conversations. And SO MUCH trail immersion!

There's something pretty special about sharing the places you love with people from all corners of the globe who just GET IT. People who understand the magic of trails, the power of nature and the connections that happen along the way.

Ten years ago, when I first started building OTBT, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine we'd one day be hosting delegates for an international trails conference right here in Perth.😱

But HERE WE ARE! 🧡

And today, this boss lady swaps her hiking boots for a microphone as I take to the world stage to share our journey in Accessible Tourism and how we're empowering people of all abilities through outdoor adventure.

In fact, yesterday I got the privilege of hosting two guests on the trails that didn't think they could... but, we made it happen!🧡

Proud? BLOODY OATH!
Excited? YOU BET!
Nervous? JUST A LITTLE! 😅

Consider this my official OUT OF OFFICE auto-reply for the week. I'm busy soaking up every moment, connecting with trail legends from around the world and celebrating everything that makes our WA trails so bloody special!

EEEEEEKKKKK! LET'S GOOOOOO! 🌏🥾

#WorldTrailsConference #OffTheBeatenTrackWA #TrailsTourism #AccessibleTourism #WesternAustralia

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I love being on the trails and whilst I wasn’t born in WA or Perth or even Australia! I have been hiking and trail running on these trails for over 12yrs?! 😱

So I thought I’d share my TOP 5 Hiking and trail running trails in Perth! These trails are just 10 - 20 minutes from the Perth CBD and a great way to explore the bush and experience some stunning National Parks if you’re limited for time when in WA.

1. Eagle View Trail in John Forrest National Park - park fees apply for this one and it is the longest trail at 16km although there are other shorter options in the park

2. Lesmurdie Falls - this short 2-4km trail takes you to the base of the falls with the option of heading to the top as well.

3. Whistlepipe Gully - this a my favourite to do with the kids and dog only a short hike there’s lots of things to explore and it’s a great way to connect with nature

4. Zamia trail in Bold Park - just minutes from the city this is the perfect way to escape city life.

5. The Numbat Trail - Paruna National Park- this stunning trail is only open in the winter months and there is an entry fee and secret code required to get in but all proceeds go to the Australian Wildlife conservancy and it’s truly worth the wait to see this place.

Hope you enjoy these trails! I’ll be sharing my top 5 trails in WA soon!
#trailrunning #perthtrails #trails #hiking

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An inspiring afternoon of Trail Experiences from around the world! Thanks @trailsfilmfest for the opportunity and supporting some of our community and crew to come to the World Trails Film Festival in Perth today 💕

It was a pleasure to meet @zelzin_aketzalli, hear her story and current projects and mission 👏. It was awesome to learn she is also a mountain biker at heart 😉🥰

If you missed today, there is another screening of feature films tomorrow 19 October at 1pm at the WA State Library Theatre 🙌 including an adaptive mountain biking feature film! Tickets available through the World Trails Film Festival website.

Another great weekend of outdoor adventures, bikes and fun with friends 🤗

@westcycle_offroad
@breaktheboundaryau

#womenonwheels #womensupportwomen #wagravitygirls #worldtrailsfilmfestival #womenwhoridebikes

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Stunning views like this the whole way along Bald Head Trail!

I just posted a YouTube video of my recent walk, safe to say it’s my best video so far 🙌🏼 Very proud of how it turned out so please check it out and give it some love.

Thanks legends 😙

#westernaustralia #hiking #baldheadtrail #albanywa

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"Nature's Medicine"

There is nothing better than getting our young people back out on country and into mother nature 🙂

#aboriginaltourism #youthleadershipprogram #gutharraguda #theplaceoftwowaters #sharkbayworldheritagearea

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