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25.01.2022 Goodbye 2020. #mountains #australia #offroad #4x4 #nsw #bush #nissan #patrol #scenery #sunset #clouds #adventure #camping

25.01.2022 These cows had been through a tough three years. The first calves born outside of the drought. #australia #drought #hunter #nsw #isolation #breeding #wagyu #beef #cute #farming #livestock #food #calf #cow #agriculture #sunset #ig_countryside #country #photooftheday

24.01.2022 Guula Ngurra National Park Today I visited the newly gazetted Guula Ngurra National Park. A new national park which has been created specifically for the conservation of the Koalas. I welcome the NSW Government’s initiative to protect and preserve our critically endangered species and threatened biospheres. However, I believe their good intentions will be undermined by the NSW NPWS’s management practices. ... Not surprisingly, I was greeted by a locked gate and sign which said, Park Closed: 17/09/20-28/08/20. I then phoned the local NSW NPWS office and was advised the park will be closed for at least another three months. Though no sign suggested otherwise, this is a common pattern I have seen at many national parks across NSW. This is an example of their locked gate policy, where the taxpayers can be locked out at any time for any given reason. I obtained permission to view the park from an adjoining private property. I was shocked by the condition of the park; from the drought affected flora, the dieback and the vast expanse of combustible fuel loads. This is no habitat for the conservation of koalas. It is these very tinderboxes that have decimated our wildlife and forest ecology. It is a shame that land management experts have been gaged during the Royal Commission. #conservation #australia #nsw #koalas #bushfires #drought #lockedup #conservationist #nationalparks #forest #ecosystem

24.01.2022 An old god snow gum in the high country, this was taken a few weeks after the fires ripped through here. It survived thanks to the managed private land around it. The high country is rich in Australian indigenous and pioneering history, there is a story to tell at the turn of every corner and at the top of every peak. Switch yourself off under the snow gums, gaze into the heart of our cosmos and listen to the galloping of brumbies rumbling through the cool mountain air. Phot...o Credit:@aussiebushcamping #bushfires #fire #got #australia #mountains #nsw #victoria #nature #4wd #home #offroad #explore #wilderness #patrol #aussie #explorer #sky #clouds #summer #lost #photography #tree #old #colour #heaven #wild #instagood #forest #woods See more

24.01.2022 A welcome update to the latest Drought index map of NSW. Looking forward to the breaking of the drought this year. The vast areas of our forests have restarted their cycle of regrowth. The regrowth will be denser than ever before, increasing the risk of an even more severe bushfire season, than the 19-20 season, in 5-10 years time.

24.01.2022 With vast areas of our public fire trails locked out to responsible recreational 4WD tourers, NSW is one of the most restricted places in the world for 4WD touring and camping. This is due to the bad eggs in the community. I’m growing sick of people that don’t respect our environment. Wherever I go, someone’s dumped their rubbish, torn up a track or campground or deliberately and indiscriminately chopped down trees and destroyed our natural assets. I’m also frustrated by t...he NSW NPWS’s locked gate policies, which claim to protect the environment from 4WDs. Well, clearly after the fires, there’s nothing left to preserve. Especially when all the unmanaged fire trails failed to protect the environment from the progression of the fire. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, it’s time to seriously consider a lock and key system to keep the good eggs in and the bad eggs out. This can be managed by Service NSW and allow you to approve or deny access based on driving record and several other factors.

23.01.2022 I’ve spent several weeks off-track assessing the recovery of the bush within the Blue Mountains region west of Sydney. Overall, recovery has been better than expected, however there remain significant areas of bush that resembles a wasteland. It’s been one year since fire had impacted this area [pictured], the ecological recovery here has been slow. Very little epicormic growth and very little signs of wildlife including birds. #bush #recovery #australia #nsw #bushfires #wildfires #drought #rain #ecology #environment #bushwalking #hiking #trekking #adventure #camping #forest #conservation

23.01.2022 No this isn’t Tasmania. It’s NSW. However, very few truly old-growth forests remain in NSW. Most of our bush was indiscriminately logged for over a century and followed by poorly managed regrowth. This is a 400 year old swamp gum, one of the oldest and largest trees in NSW. It is surrounded by dense regrowth which must be managed to protect these old trees, the koala population and the woodland forest ecology that exists here. ... #australia #nsw #ecology #tree #old #giant #gumtree #wilderness #conservation #koala #forest #woods #adventure #explore #sydney #flora

23.01.2022 Continuing my assessment of the destruction caused by the 2019-2020 bushfires. #bushfires #nsw #australia #volunteer #ecology #conservation #destruction #fire #wildfire #firefighter #mountains #forest #bush #walking #adventure #hiking #bushwalking

23.01.2022 A day to remember, a year ago. It was one of my most intense and rewarding days during the campaign. We saved properties down in the picturesque Megalong Valley of the NSW Blue Mountains. Note: Photos are taken only when there is relative calm on the fire ground. #bushfires #summervibes #summer #australia #bluemountains #nsw #sydney #rfs #volunteer #fire #firefighter #wildfire #emergency

23.01.2022 Always watching and on guard #firetruck #rfs #views #volunteer #driving #bluemountains #nsw #sydney #bushfiresaustralia #bushfire #wilderness #mountains #protect

22.01.2022 Unsurprisingly The Guardian Australia released a fact check article on the bushfires and to bust the myth of the lock up of national parks. It is one of a handful of similar myth busting news articles. The link to it can be found here: https://www.theguardian.com//factcheck-are-national-parks-... For the record, I believe in climate change, it is irrefutable. However, the observed evidence, and outcome is before me - here at Kanangra-Boyd National Park. 7 Months and very little epicormic growth in some areas.

21.01.2022 My gorgeous little sister Bush. She doesn’t like long journeys in the truck or the plane. But she will join her older brother on adventures soon. #sister #siblings #littlesister

21.01.2022 One of the Earth's rarest plants: A young Wollemi Pine and it’s cone at the @bluemountainsbg. The Wollemi Pine is one of a small handful of prehistoric trees that exist across the globe today. It’s been dated back to 200 million years, during the age of the dinosaurs. For nearly three decades botanists have been working around the clock to save this rare and critically endangered species from extinction. During the recent bushfires, the last remaining wild colonies of Wollem...i Pines were saved by remote area fire fighters. #australia #conservation #wollemi #fires #bushfires #nsw #sydney #tree #plants #dinosaur #wilderness #gardens #prehistoric #pine #wollemipine #botanic #botany #science

21.01.2022 WARRAGAMBA DAM REACHES 100% CAPACITY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 5 YEARS. From nearly 40% to 100%. A continent of droughts and flooding rains.... We must now seriously address the issue of flooding in Western Sydney, the communities along the Hawkesbury/Nepean catchment. We can’t afford another natural disaster. One more significant rain event will spell disaster for the people living in Western Sydney. Over 80% of the World Heritage-listed wilderness surrounding Lake Burragorang has been decimated in the recent bushfires and most of it will never recover. It’s time to raise Warragamba Dam’s wall to protect human life, property, livelihoods, the broader environment and our economy. #warragamba #water #drought #australia #sydney #life #bushfires #naturaldisaster #auspol @ Warragamba Dam

21.01.2022 An absolute pleasure to show Jon from Aussie_bush_camping the central remote Kosciuszko high country before the snow set in. The high country is rich in Australian indigenous and pioneering history, there is a story to tell at the turn of every corner and at the top of every peak. Switch yourself off under the snow gums, gaze into the heart of our cosmos and listen to the galloping of brumbies rumbling through the cool mountain air. #hut #explorers #home ... #australia #mountains #nsw #victoria #nature #4wd #home #offroad #explore #wilderness #patrol #aussie #explorer #sky #clouds #summer #lost #photography #tree #old #colour #history #wild #instagood #forest #woods #historic #isolation See more

20.01.2022 What a recovery from the fires and the drought! The Blue Mountains has never looked healthier. It is a real privilege and an honour to be a Blue Mountains volunteer bush fire fighter with @lindenruralfirebrigade - within the UNESCO Blue Mountains region. There’s no better feeling than being a part of a collective effort to protect and preserve this World Heritage declared wilderness. #4wdaustralia #volunteer #australia #nsw #bluemountains #sydney #scenic #mountains #firefighter #wildfire #bushfire #tourism #adventure #photography #me #rfs

20.01.2022 Great afternoon on the Oberon Plateu while the coast was being smashed.

20.01.2022 BREAKING: Kanangra-Boyd National Park has reopened. Heading there immediately to assess the destruction and recovery.... Picture taken September 2019.

20.01.2022 Vast areas of my favourite wilderness areas and national parks remain closed to the public and lie in total ecological ruin. My mission is to bring you true and objective observations from the ground. #australia #bushfires #nsw #nationalparks #wilderness #ecology #conservation #volunteer #firefighter #sydney #bush #adventure #environment #me

20.01.2022 The falcon cools down above a waterfall on a hot day in NSW’s Blue Mountains. #australia #bluemountains #nsw #visitnsw #sydney #scenic #wilderness #birds #rainforest #cliff #adventure #wildlife #waterfall #travel #igwildlife #ig_australia #igdaily #igtravel

19.01.2022 The call of the mountains. #australia #mountains #clouds #vic #nsw #camping #sunset #patrol #oztent #nissan #summer

19.01.2022 Looking forward to heading out to the cattle station this week. #horse #riding #bulls #cattle #farming #farm #agriculture #nsw #australia #me #muster #cattledog #selfisolation

18.01.2022 I know you can do it Bathurst Regional Council NSW Government Paul Toole MP NSW Liberal Party NSW Nationals, let’s get the bridle track open [its entire length] to bring some life back into the struggling towns north of Bathurst. Bridle Track, Hill End NSW

18.01.2022 The first bushfire in the Blue Mountains district of the season. A very long day of 40 degree heat. The bushfire in Falconbridge was brought under control early this evening. #bushfires #wildfires #australia #bush #nsw #rfs #volunteer #summer #firefighting #firefighter

18.01.2022 Yesterday was the first of six day-glamps for charity. A newly wed couple [who wanted to remain anonymous] donated $500 directly to charity for this experience. They asked me to find a very private spot right on a tranquil river. I knew just the place. It was an adventure getting there through some deep river crossings and mountainous tracks. Unfortunately the rain was a bit of a hindrance for the rest of the day’s plans.... Thank you very much Mary and Barry for your generous donation and for covering my cost of fuel for the day. #charity #australia #food #nsw #donations #sydney #bush #wilderness #river #patrol #nissan #guide #chef #glamping #camping #mountains

17.01.2022 It’s worth it. #australia #wildlife #wireswildliferescue #wildliferescue #nsw #kangaroo #joey #roadtrip #road #roadtripaustralia #naturephotography #animals #bush #baby

17.01.2022 BREAKING: NSW GOVERNMENT'S SINGLE LARGEST PURCHASE OF LAND IN HISTORY. I welcome the government's purchase of land for annexation to National Parks. The region contains unique and highly sensitive ecosystems and indigenous artefacts which have been protected by the O'Connor family for decades. ... Will public ownership positively change the status quo of conservation efforts in this region? Most likely, however, I have two concerns: 1. Will this new national park be highly-restricted or locked up? Neighbouring Sturt National Park is locked out to the public, with highly restricted access only for road-trippers that travel along the major road corridor. One thing that's almost certain, in my opinion, is that responsible 4WD tourers will be locked out of this park. 2. Will adjoining private landholders be disadvantaged? Extreme-green bureaucracy, Carr-era lock ups and the rules and regulations imposed on private landholders adjoining National Parks is an existing and ongoing generational-long issue. The 2003 and 2019/20 (so far) Royal Commissions into the bushfires has revealed significant issues between private landholders and NSW NPWS imposed laws on what can or can't be done on private land. This is notwithstanding the management practises of parks which have contributed to the severity of bushfires. The NSW Minister for Environment, Matt Kean said: "we're seeing something that pretty much only been accessible to one family for the past century". Mr Kean is passionate about annexing new national parks for the preservation of our environment and enjoyment for future generations. I agree with Mr Kean. Let's hope that the enjoyment is all-inclusive and that the public can be given reasonable access to this property that was paid for and will be managed by our tax dollars. I fundamentally support and champion the values of conservation. However, those values must be sensible, responsible and sustainable for the environment, and backed by observed and tested science that has not been perverted by [ideology] culture wars, politics and agendas. So far, the complete lock up and 'let it all regenerate' strategy has been destructive to our environment and has impeded on our personal liberty and freedoms, particularly for farmers that practice responsible and sustainable land management practices.

17.01.2022 Australia isn't called the land of drought and flooding rains for no reason. Our climate and vast biospheres are cyclic, we must all remember that. Australia's droughts are historically followed by floods and periods of wetter than average conditions. Anecdotally, the more severe a drought period, the more likely it is succeeded with a severe wet period. That's what dams are for, to bank the most vital resource on this planet. Surprisingly the Bureau of Meteorology has been... accurate about the big wet to date and it looks to continue into summer. Expect floods - severe floods. This is Australia and we have built our homes, farms and infrastructure - our livelihoods, on the edge of mother nature's forces.

15.01.2022 One year on from the horrific fires. A memory from the dark days that followed a year ago. Baz was a lucky survivor that spent his time between home care and @portmacquariekoalahospital after being rescued from the fire ground. The work of animal care organisations and hospitals like @portmacquariekoalahospital is nothing short of phenomenal. Not only do they rehabilitate our critically endangered koalas they ensure their survival though varying breeding and protection prog...rams. #koala #bushfires #koalahospital #fire #animals #conservation #australia #environment #nature #volunteer #endangeredspecies #nsw #wildfire

15.01.2022 RFS volunteers from the mid-mountains brigades clearing trails for remote area fire fighters for next week’s hazard reduction burns. These forests are very dangerous and in very poor ecological state, they haven’t seen any hazard reductions in decades. Today was my first operational shift since the 2019-2020 bushfires [COVID] and as the driver for my crew.... #bushfires #hazardreduction #nsw #bluemountains #australia #volunteer #fire #wildfire #bushfireseason #sydney #firefighter #conservation #environment

15.01.2022 The nets up on the vineyard. The grapes are almost ready to be picked. @coal_valley_vineyard #wine #australia #tasmania #grapes #vine #grapevine #vintage #harvest #agriculture #agribusiness

15.01.2022 Help keep billions of dollars in Australia [or the Trans-Tasman bubble]. Australia has everything the world has to offer. Australia.com

15.01.2022 I’ve been koala counting in areas identified as koala habitat west of the Great Dividing Range. In this particular region, my count for the full day was: 1 koala within a 3-4 Square KM area on foot. Of course, it is incredibly hard to spot a koala in the wild, I’m certain I have missed a few. ... I will continue independently assessing the major habitats identified over the coming weeks and speak with a broad range of stakeholders on the conservation of our koalas before I formulate an opinion on the new planning laws. Conservation must be mutual, balanced and emanate from the soul of every Australian. It must be backed by sensible science and observed practices that are politically and ideologically neutral. #koala #Australia #NSW #Conservation #wildlife

15.01.2022 For over a century, the ancient giants and woodlands of Tasmania were indiscriminately logged. As a direct result of widespread logging, the new ecology that formed [dense regrowth forests] was followed by high intensity bushfires. Many parts of the state still lie in total ecological ruin. Sustainable land management is a two-way street.

14.01.2022 Missing those days on the farm. #farming #horse #me #australia #aussie #horseriding #bush #nsw #cattlestation

14.01.2022 High up at 1,700m in the Victorian High Country. The regions in the backdrop were impacted by the 2019-2020 bushfires. #australia #victoria #vic #melbourne #wilderness #offroad #camping #4x4 #patrol #nissan #mountains #forests #enviornment #wild #adventure

14.01.2022 Preparing for a hazard reduction burn next week. After eight months, today was my first day back to training since the bushfires and COVID. #bluemountains #australia #fire #wildfire #bushfire #volunteer #nsw #rfs

14.01.2022 Visiting a small section of the Gosper’s Mega-fire fireground where the fire intensity was low. RFS volunteers and NSW NPWS protected a small habitat of blue gums and pockets of endangered temperate rainforest by back burning off a series of hand tool lines and walking tracks.

14.01.2022 BREAKING: THE NSW GOVERNMENT SECURES MORE LAND FOR THE CONSERVATION OF KOALAS This week the NSW Government announced the gazettal of one national park in the Southern Highlands: The 3558-hectare Guula Ngurra National Park, and the proposal of a new national park in Sydney: Georges River Koala Reserve. I welcome the NSW Government's continued purchase of land for gazettal into NSW National Parks. ... However, my concerns around the NSW NPWS's land management practices [including feral animals] and public access remain the same. I am very familiar with the region around the new Guula Ngurra National Park. The park in its current form is a tinderbox. Most of the land was previously cleared, most of it is comprised of dense regrowth forest of very poor ecological value [in my opinion], with the exception of a small koala population. It is a miracle the Green Wattle Creek fire didn't impact the current national park 8 months ago. After a period of above-average rainfall [which we are experiencing now], the growth in this national park will become denser, which if followed by a dry period, will destroy the good intentions of the NSW Government in the event of a bushfire. This is notwithstanding the impact of heavy fuels and undergrowth on the forest ecology over the long-term without an impact by fire. Expensive research programs, at the expense of the taxpayers, are unnecessary to state the obvious. National parks such as this must strategically begin hazard reduction programs before its too late. We cannot afford to lose any more of our biospheres through intense fire and poor land management practices. We must adapt to the changing macro climate.

13.01.2022 One year ago today I was visiting ancient churches and relics deep within the mountains of a tiny Caucuses nation. Armenia is the only free and democratic nation in the region, it is surrounded by hostile neighbours run by oppressive dictators and oligarchs. Armenia is one of the oldest surviving nations on earth, over 4,000 years. Some of the oldest relics are found here including the worlds oldest shoe, winery and a Stonehenge thousands of years older than the English Stone...henge. It is a nation with a proud yet sad history of persistent genocides and persecution. Today, there is an active invasion attempt on this tiny Christian nation by Turkey and Azerbaijan. Beyond the mountains pictured is one of the contact zones with the enemy. This nation and it’s tiny population need the world to stand behind them. There is an active attempt to commit genocide under the distraction of a global pandemic. #australia #armenia #wilderness #ancient #history #stopaliyev #stoperdogan #genocide #warzone #relics #old #mountains #civilisation #azerbaijan #turkey

13.01.2022 Australia where the bloody hell are you!? #nsw #australia #sydney #bluemountains #bluemountainsaustralia #tourismnsw #tourism #travel #adventure #domestic #covid_19 #wilderness

13.01.2022 Let’s take a drive down to the Jenolan Caves. #cave #nsw #australia #lights #colors #caves #mountains #drives #driving #tourismaustralia #exploring #adventure #exploringaustralia #4wdaustralia #patrol #nissan #sydney #zd30

12.01.2022 The dance of the snowgums. What you see is what you see. There is no other high country in the world like the Australian high country. It must be accessible to all and protected for future generations through sustainable conservation practices. The high country is rich in Australian indigenous and pioneering history, there is a story to tell at the turn of every corner and at the top of every peak. Switch yourself off under the snow gums, gaze into the heart of our cosmos an...d listen to the galloping of brumbies rumbling through the cool mountain air. #bushfires #fire #got #australia #mountains #nsw #victoria #nature #4wd #home #offroad #explore #wilderness #patrol #aussie #explorer #sky #clouds #summer #lost #photography #tree #old #colour #heaven #wild #instagood #forest #woods

12.01.2022 A young (200-year) snow gum in the NSW high country, this was unaffected by the fires that ripped through here. The high country is rich in Australian indigenous and pioneering history, there is a story to tell at the turn of every corner and at the top of every peak. Switch yourself off under the snow gums, gaze into the heart of our cosmos and listen to the galloping of brumbies rumbling through the cool mountain air. #bushfires #fire #got ... #australia #mountains #nsw #victoria #nature #4wd #home #offroad #explore #wilderness #patrol #aussie #explorer #sky #clouds #summer #lost #photography #tree #old #colour #heaven #wild #instagood #forest #woods See more

12.01.2022 Over a century of destructive logging followed by unmanaged regrowth. It’s been at least 2 years since the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 bushfires in Tasmania. Most of the forests lie in total ecological ruin with very little epicormic growth. Some biospheres and flora that dated back to the Gondwanan era will never recover. ... We will see a similar sight to this across NSW in a few years as the bush tries to recover.

12.01.2022 The Genocide of Fire: It’s been one year since the first sparks of fire in my district, the NSW Blue Mountains. Little did we know today was the beginning of a 3-month battle to protect lives and save the environment from a genocide of fire. #2020 #australia #bushfires #bluemountains #nsw #fire #volunteer #rfs #inferno #environment #threesisters #lookout #genocide #armenia #me #wildfire #stopaliyev #stoperdogan #artsakh

12.01.2022 My sanctuary. The world renowned, Jenolan Caves. One of the worlds oldest cave systems. Right on Sydney’s doorstep, help out domestic tourism industry and travel domestically (it’s your only choice). #caves #australia #nsw #jenolan #sydney #tourismaustralia #adventure #caving #exploring

11.01.2022 It’s been a real privilege to participate in the NSW Independent Inquiry. I welcome the findings of the NSW Independent Inquiry into the 2019-2020 Bushfires. It is encouraging to see that some of my concerns were addressed by the Inquiry.... As with previous inquiries and Royal Commissions, governments have been slow to implement recommendations or have failed. I am cautiously optimistic the Berejiklian Government will be an exception. The biggest threat is the autocratic bureaucracy and the complex legal frameworks that will need to be changed or repealed. A copy of the recommendations can be found by following the link on this post.

11.01.2022 We can all make a big difference for conservation. You could start from simple things like cleaning up rubbish in the bush to participating in environmental rehabilitation initiatives. Whatever you decide to do, it all makes a BIG difference! We all must unite under the one banner of conservation.

11.01.2022 Sydney's Warragamaba dam should have spilled several times since February 2020. The Sydney Catchment Authority has been monitoring inflows quite well over the past 11 months and has managed to stop the dam spilling on these several occasions by conducting a controlled release into Warragamba River. You can see this strategy working by observing Warragamba's water level before and after the moment SCA releases significant volumes of water from Warragamaba Weir into the river.... This almost perfectly levels off the rising water levels in Lake Burragorang and assists with sustaining rising water levels and maintaining dam levels at just below 100% capacity. This strategy does not safeguard Western Sydney from a medium, heavy or catastrophic flood. Warragamba dam is at capacity, we are experiencing a La Nina event with our climate. NSW can not afford another natural disaster. Sydney Water NSW Government

11.01.2022 Summer on the beach out the back of the rig, good food and ice cold drinks out the fridge #beach #cheese #wine #food #summer #australia #nsw #hotday #waves #water #swimming #luxurious

10.01.2022 Walking atop the engineering marvel, Gordon Dam, in the remote Tasmanian wilderness. This wall holds back the largest and deepest lake in Australia. The dam is among Australia’s highest dams. #tasmania #tas #australia #hobart #lake #wilderness #engineering #water #tourismaustralia #tourism #wall #dam #island #seeaustralia

10.01.2022 The northern Flinders Ranges in Outback South Australia, one of the most ecologically diverse biospheres in the Australian Outback. We crossed a remote section of the Strezleki Desert for two full days of driving to arrive here. Australia’s Outback is dry and inhospitable, however, it makes up for it with its incredible world-renowned beauty, conservation value and it’s ancient Dreamtime stories. You must experience the energy out here. ... #australia #southaustralia #nsw #outback #flindersranges #desert #dry #red #sunset #mountains #offroad #bush #4wd #conservation #environment #adventure

10.01.2022 Walking the overland track in Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness, the last frontier between humans and the pristine wilderness that’s remained untouched since the days of Gondwana. Almost all of Tasmania’s western half is a highland wilderness accessible only by foot. I’ve had incredible insight into the conservation work currently underway to help protect and preserve the last remaining wilderness regions of the island state. Conservation work which involves everyone.

10.01.2022 You can still get to some amazing spots in the southern part of Victoria’s High Country with a 2WD Vehicle. #waterfall #wilderness #australia #nsw #vic #melbourne #mountains #yarravalley #yarrariver #water #life #tranquility

09.01.2022 BREAKING: WIDESPREAD RAIN DEVELOPING ACROSS NSW & QLD

09.01.2022 Looking forward to disappearing into the mountains and switching it all off very soon. #bush #australia #cheese #wine #food #mountains #me #wine #wilderness #forest #camping #peace #serenity #bushman #vic #nsw

08.01.2022 Kanangra remains closed. 7 months and counting.

08.01.2022 Picture never do it justice. An absolute privilege to see these ancient giants growing deep in Tasmania’s wilderness area. This region was aggressively logged over the past century, thankfully the recent managers of the land have taken on a more sustainable approach to logging, preserving what’s left of these old woodlands. The Southern Hemisphere’s oldest and tallest trees grow here. These trees are only the second tallest in the world, with the first being the Californ...ian redwoods. #conservation #australia #conservationist #trees #me #volunteer #offroad #environment #nature #animals #preservation #care #savetheplanet #saveaustralia #aussie #tasmania #giants #mountains #got #ancient #woodland #wild #hiking #freedom #wilderness #big See more

08.01.2022 As I’ve said a few times, the volunteers were very respectful. So respectful, that I received a follow-up message from one brave volunteer. For the sake of avoiding drama for him (because NSW NPWS doesn’t believe in free speech), I’ve hid is name and profile.

07.01.2022 Soon I will be offering 5-star three-course wilderness dining experiences, with all profits donated to charity. Watch this space. #food #wine #bluemountains #australia #nsw #sydney #bush #glamping #wilderness #adventure #tourism

06.01.2022 Merry Christmas and Joy to the world. We got through 2020 My prayers are with my friends and kin overseas who will not be celebrating Christmas this year in their homes and on their land. We are so fortunate to be living in Australia. #christmas #aussie #australia #home

06.01.2022 Thank you to Natalie and Emil for your generous donation and time out today. Over $200 donated directly to a charity of their choosing. Once again we were graced by Australia’s bipolar weather, forcing me to change a cliff-side vista with a valley vista. The cloud and fog still let us down! >Entrée was a mixed fruit, cheese, cold meat and pickle platter.... >Main was a bruschetta toasted on my aged cast iron pan. >Dessert was a crepe, that was a fail, my cast iron pan was a good try! Two charity glamps done, three more to go! Over $700 raised so far. #australia #nsw #bluemountains #chef #cooking #cheese #charity #aussie #food #glamping #camping #wine #rain

06.01.2022 I spent the weekend tree-hugging in the Gospers Mountain fireground. I’m relieved to see some fire-affected areas in full recovery. However, just over the ridge, everything is dead and will never recover. This sensitive ecological region comprised of blue gums and temperate rainforest was protected by a back burn against Gospers from hand tool lines in the bush. #nsw #gospersmountainfire #megafire #bushfires #volunteer #nswrfs #rfs #sydney #wilderness #wildfire #bushfire #fire #australia #conservation #environment

06.01.2022 My most cherished national park. One of the last pictures taken before Kanangra Boyd National Park succumbed to the 2019-2020 bushfires. This region contained some of the most remote and ecologically diverse biospheres in Australia. ... #kanangraboydnationalpark #nsw #australia #bluemountains #sydney #tourism #wilderness #conservation #mountains #bushfires #wildlife #protect #koala #environment

06.01.2022 Correction: This is the world’s widest canyon. Making it wider than Colorado’s Grand Canyon. Parts of the Capertee were reduced to ash during the 2019-2020 bushfires. Fortunately, most of the environment around the canyon has recovered well. Gosper’s Mega-fire started not too far from here and grew into the single largest fire recorded in recent history. #bluemountains #canyon #australia #nsw #4wd ##4wdaustralia #offroad #mountains #sydney #cliff #forest #wild #adventure #drives #daytrip

05.01.2022 A surprise treat for my cousin and his fiancé on their engagement. Congratulations Garry and Talar. Charity foodie day trips resume from next week. #food #wine #australia #nsw #sydney #bluemountains #views #roomwithaview #restaurant #wine #family #bush #cooking

05.01.2022 Always driven past Byron, had to stop this time to visit Australia’s most easterly point. #tourismaustralia #tourist #australia #touring #byron #byronbay #nsw #nswcoast #hinterland #beach #dog #coast #ocean

04.01.2022 An old god of the Outback, a river red gum growing on the banks of a dry river bed in Outback South Australia. This particular red must be at least 400-500 years old judging by its size. I can feel the energy around this tree as I sit beside it with the ancient indigenous clans that used to inhabit this region. After the arrival of the First Fleet most of these ancient trees were unsustainably cut down and the biospheres around them altered, slowly killing them off. ... River reds are one of my favourite Aussie icons. They survive the harshest of conditions and can grow up to 1,000 years. #aussie #outback #history #trees #tree #old #bushman #stories #nature #southaustralia #nsw #flindersranges #lakeeyre #desert #conservation #environment #offroad #explore #wild #4x4

03.01.2022 My remote area walks through the Blue Mountains continued this week. I was visited in the night by feral dogs scavenging whatever is left of the bush. Fire impacted this area almost one year ago. Epicormic growth seems healthy and reasonably dense considering the severe impact of fire. ... Vast regions still are void of any growth, they remain barren and desolate. #bushfires #remote #wildfires #australia #aussiehiker #aussie #conservation #walking #trekking #camping #hiking #bluemountains #nsw #me #trees #fire #volunteer #bushman #environment #forest

03.01.2022 Tasmania’s wilderness areas contain one of the worlds oldest and tallest trees. When Tasmania opens its doors in December (fingers crossed) I encourage everyone to go and see these natural marvels. We are incredibly fortunate through the tireless efforts of conservationists to have these living among us today.

03.01.2022 A secret infinity pool that spills out over into a 300 metre waterfall. #nsw #australia #sydney #bluemountains #remote #isolation #pool #swimming #travel #infinitypool #spa #adventure #travel #hiking #bush #water #waterfall #rapids #river

02.01.2022 This is truly the land that time forgot, except there aren’t any dinosaurs that will eat you. I commend Tasmania’s National Parks and Wildlife service for their Gondwanan efforts to preserve and protect their environmental heritage. #australia #tas #tasmania #mountains #volcano #me #bush #forest #wilderness #tourism #trekking #hiking #hobart #conservation #environment #time #landscape #igtravel

02.01.2022 Warragamba Dam continues to spill. Carnage House Productions

01.01.2022 I came across a hermit during my two-day walk to this spot on the Murray. We stand just a few kilometres downstream of where the Mighty Murray emerges from the ground in the remote Pilot Wilderness. From here the Murray weaves its way 2,500km to the Southern Ocean, nourishing Australians along its journey. The vast majority of Australia’s food is produced by the water that flows through the Murray-Darling basin. #australia #mountains #nsw #vic #isolation #remote #wilderness #river #murrayriver #themightymurray #water #forest #clean #air #trekking #walking #exploring #bushwalking

01.01.2022 No border passes here. One foot in NSW other in VIC. The headwaters of the mighty Murray River in the remote Pilot Wilderness in the NSW and VIC high country. Further up this point the Murray emerges from under the ground as a spring and weaves its way to the Southern Ocean feeding and nourishing Australia along the way. It is a 1-2 day walk to this point depending on where you start your walk, this is a significant historic and geographic region.... #australia #nsw #vic #border #murrayriver #river #history #wilderness #adventure #bushwalking #remote #isolation #bush #hiking #trekking #mountains

01.01.2022 A dry salt lake in the South Australian Outback. Deceptively dry, we couldn’t cross it, the cars would sink into the wet mud underneath. #outbackaustralia #outback #australia #southaustralia #40series #patrol #nissan #toyota #saltlake #dry #desert #lake #sand #expedition #adventure #offroad #4x4

01.01.2022 Another year has gone by. #bushfires #firefighting #wildfires #australia #nsw #bluemountains #forest #bush #mountains #emergency #volunteer