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28.04.2022 Welcome news that Western Australia will soon re-open to the rest of the country after it's long, enforced isolation. March 3rd is the date that triple vaccinated travellers will be admitted to WA again without any requirements for quarantine. This means we can welcome people onto two great trips we operate in WA once again; The ever popular Cape to Cape in Margaret river and the wonderful Camino Salvado pilgrimage walking through rural WA to New Norcia. We expect accommodation places will fill very quickly with this news so don't delay in contacting us if you have ambitions to walk in 2022 on these walks.

26.04.2022 Spain's Galician landscapes have been delighting Camino walkers for years! Next week, this historical region hosts an exciting international cycling event O Gran Camiño 2022. From 24 to 27 February, the peloton will complete four stages in each of Galicia's four provinces. The second stage will pass through A Coruña and showcase some of the most iconic points of the Camino de Santiago.

13.04.2022 We all love our beaches whether here in Australia where we're blessed with so many or wherever you live - but the challenge is the same all over; the oceans are degraded with huge amounts of plastic now and its taking a huge toll on marine life, which is already under assault from commercial fishing fleets. When we take people on beach walks in fairly remote parts of our local coastline it is shocking to see how much plastic is there. We do try and clean it up as we go but ...usually there is more than you can carry. Please take some action and get involved in some way: whether reducing your own plastic usage with single use items or actively supporting beach clean ups or donating to campaigns if you live far from one! Sea Shepherd and Beach Patrol are one of a few organisations that have regular beach clean ups. Check out what they are doing and give up an hour or two of your time to make a small difference to our oceans.

11.04.2022 We are thrilled to once again support the Women’s Spirit Project, a volunteer driven non profit dedicated to supporting vulnerable women in Victoria’s South East - home of RAW Travel’s head office. Our partners are looking for local women who are ready to start a new chapter and keen to improve their fitness, health and well-being! If this sounds like you, someone you know, or you’d like to join as a program mentor, check out the upcoming ‘Spirit of Transformation’. ... Free 12 week program March to June Fitness, Health, Well-being 30 participants 15 mentors Be quick! Mentor and participant applications are closing soon https://womensspiritproject.org/spirit-of-transformation-2/

06.04.2022 The long awaited announcement: Australia will be finally open to the rest of the world from February 21 after 2 years of border closure. Scott Morrison announced the milestone following a meeting of the National Security Council today. I know the tourism industry will be looking forward to that and over the next two weeks they’ll get the opportunity both for visitors to be coming and for them to be gearing up to welcome international visitors back to Australia, he said, acc...ording to the Australian. The condition is you must be double vaccinated to come to Australia. That’s the rule. Everyone is expected to abide by it. Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said unvaccinated travellers will need to apply for an exemption and will have to undergo hotel quarantine if they are granted permission, according to ABC News.

17.03.2022 Thinking about a Camino pilgrimage in 2022? How about a fully guided adventure that offers quintessential outback landscapes, dramatic coastal seascapes, and the simple rituals of pilgrim life - no passport required! The Aussie Camino follows in the footsteps of Australia's Saint Mary MacKillop and celebrates the spirit and traditions of Spain's 1200-year-old route. The 160km journey takes you from Portland on the far south-western Victorian coast to Penola in South Austra...lia. ***LIMITED PLACES*** Our 11-day fully guided trips depart 2 March, 6 April and 18 May. Pack-free, hassle-free, small group hiking. Find out more and book online: https://bit.ly/3LaNtpo

25.01.2022 Happy Friday from some of our friends on the ‘Tour du Mont Blanc’ (volume up << ) Have you walked the TMB? What was your highlight??... Not yet? What are you most looking forward to? #mountains #tourdumontblanc

23.01.2022 A piece of welcome news! It's been announced this morning that Victorians will be eligible for $200 travel vouchers to explore their state. Victorian residents will be able to apply for one of the 120,000 vouchers provided they spend at least $400 on accommodation, attractions or tours in the state’s regional areas. So any of our Victorian walks should be eligible for the scheme as they are all in regional areas like the Great Ocean Walk, Grampians, Great South West walk, high country, Wilson's Prom and Mornington Peninsula. The scheme is due to begin next month ahead of the Christmas break. More details to be announced but it's expected the scheme would be operating in time for Christmas holidays.

22.01.2022 FREE WELLBEING WEBINAR THURS 17 SEPT 7.30pm Happy Tuesday Female Walkers! ... (Sorry gents - this one is for the girls only....) We're excited to invite you to a fantastic webinar covering all things fitness, health and wellbeing to help us get through the continued challenges presented by the pandemic. The webinar is the first of a monthly series brought to you by our partners The Women’s Spirit Project. Join the group's inspirational founder Jodie Belyea and wellknown fitness, health and wellbeing coach Juanita Sanger. The webinar will explain our various emotions and behaviours experienced during the pandemic and cover lots of tips and tools to support our fitness, health and wellbeing. It's a great opportunity for some much needed self-care, to connect with and be supported by a bunch of sensational women. Be quick to register as spots are limited. Please share with other ladies in your circle who may benefit... For details and to register https://facebook.com/events/s/wellbeing-webinar-fitness-heal/2645532035663375/?ti=icl

21.01.2022 What do you reckon?

20.01.2022 B A C K. T O. B A S I C S. When we are buried in nonessentials, we lose track of what is truly significant. We are loving Jay Shetty’s new book -... ‘Think like a monk Train your mind for peace and purpose every day.’ Read this book to open your mind, lift your heart, redefine success, and connect with your deeper purpose. Arianna Huffington #nature #connection #purpose

20.01.2022 VICTORIA'S GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK. We are thrilled to introduce you to the breathtakingly beautiful Great South West Walk - the essence of freedom and adventure we've all been waiting for! Get away from it all and soak up the amazingly diverse scenery -- from rugged sea cliffs and remote beaches littered with shells to the beautiful seclusion of Cape Nelson lighthouse. Not to mention the prolific wildlife and a staggering variety of seasonal orchids and wildflowers which enh...ance the forest floor. Our first 5-day hike departs 27 January 21 -- what better way to start the new year! Pssst. Get in quick :).... We know you like small groups, so numbers are strictly limited.... https://rawtravel.com//great-south-west-walk-guided-great/

18.01.2022 W A N D E R L U S T. Wanderlust describes the desire for hiking, the constant inner urge to discover nature and the world on foot, both far away and close to home.... It stands for the adventurous side of ourselves that’s been held back by the pandemic. It’s the polar opposite of ‘lockdown’. ... Great Walks magazine Roslyn Jolly Travel Writer Ohhhh we are soooo ready to reclaim our wanderlust! Who’s in? #wanderlust #greatwalks #adventureawaits

17.01.2022 We’d love to hear it all - good and bad! #hiking #sanity #covidwalks

17.01.2022 TODAY marks our one year anniversary of joining the global BCorp Community - an inspiring group of leading businesses around the world, dedicated to using ‘business as a force for good’. We’re the only International hiking specialist who has achieved this incredibly rigorous certification - an achievement our team is very proud of. The program certifies that we walk the talk and recognises us as a leader in sustainable travel. ... Here are some of the highlights of the past 12 months Championing zero waste & plastic free travel committing to being the first climate positive hiking company planet donating 10% of our profits to social and environmental causes working with a range of local and international charities planting trees for every customer who walked with us paid volunteer days for all our staff to support our partners. We take our role in championing sustainable travel very seriously and are committed to continuously improve, pioneer and drive change for a better planet. Every single step we take has an impact. The challenge is to minimise our negative footprint while maximising opportunities to make a real difference. We look forward to sharing our next steps and having you on our journey! B Corporation - Australia & NZ B Corporation #responsibletravel Intrepid Travel

17.01.2022 YOU’RE INVITED TO ‘SPRING CLEAN YOUR PATCH’ SUN 18 OCT. We are super excited to invite you to the upcoming ‘spring clean your patch’ event hosted by our partners at ‘BeachPatrol’ and ‘LoveYourStreet’ - Australia.... We’ve seen so much litter accumulate across our regions over the past 6 months, especially in areas where regular group clean events haven’t occurred due to the pandemic. It’s time for a collective spring clean, taking care of our individual patch. Grab your family, a bag and some gloves and head outdoors for an hour to join us for this sensational cause. Mornington Peninsula event details: https://fb.me/e/5s6G2oDSv Victoria wide event: https://fb.me/e/4pq1l3oLg Not in Victoria? We’d still love you to join by following the links above, just download the litter app, join on the day and record the litter you’ve collected B Corporation - Australia & NZ Beach Patrol Australia Love Your Street Clean Up Australia

16.01.2022 F R E E . TO. EXPLORE. Bring on 9 November! Soon all Victorians will be free to explore far and wide! What’s your dream escape? You can challenge yourself on Australia’s BEST hikes with us! Coming soon! . .... . #findmeoutside #bestofaustralia #nature #getoutsidemore #hikersofinstagram #hike #freedom #hikemore #exploremore #seekthetrails #outdoors #bushwalkingaustralia #staywild #greatwalksofaustralia See more

15.01.2022 What's your next walking challenge? Join us to set your next goal.... There is something hugely inspiring, grounding and satisfying about completing a challenging walk -- big or small. ... A few of our female RAW crew have participated in the 'Why Women Walk' event over past few weeks, challenging ourselves to walk up to 500km in our lockdown radius of 5 and now 25km. Check out the video of our team member Jayne D'Arcy sharing her experience.... Join us this coming Sunday from 3:30 to 5pm AEDT to celebrate our 'Why Women Walk' journeys and hear from our incredibly inspiring 'Hike the World' ambassador Catherine Wallis - global adventurer, multiday trail lover, writer and speaker with a life affirming motto of 'Just say YES!' Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and set your next adventure goal. Sign up to the event here -- all female RAW hikers welcome (sorry gents, this event is for our girls only!) -- https://www.facebook.com/events/349793696475436

13.01.2022 sounds familiar?

11.01.2022 Are you itching to connect with the wild again? We are thrilled to launch an innovative new service and concept for our independent hikers - ’Adventure in a box'. We have looked at how we can most usefully support independent hikers wanting to explore Australia’s best walking trails and landscapes - at a very affordable price. We have put together detailed information on iconic hiking trails around the country aimed at people who like to hike independently and carry a pack. ...We've combined that with our own unique range of hiking food - 'RAW Tucker' - and our RAW travel walking app. The result is a service that takes out the hassle and time of researching a walk for hours online. We understand what you need to be properly prepared and we deliver all the food for your adventure straight to your door! We’ll give you lightweight, nutritious and tasty hiking meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. RAW Tucker is handmade and sourced from suppliers here on Victoria's bountiful Mornington Peninsula. Mains have been either freeze-dried or dehydrated to ensure they are super light to carry. No more home dehydrating for endless hours! On the trail you get to use our RAW Travel navigation app, packed with useful information and features on each trail. It shows you in real time your location - no internet connection needed! We continue our commitment to low-impact travel by carbon offsetting each walk and planting a native tree for every walker. Honouring Sir David Attenborough’s vision to ‘re-wild the planet’, starting with the small steps we can all take. We have just released the first 10 trips! And we're adding more each week. Soon you’ll be able to browse a whole range of the best locations and trails in Australia. Are you ready to connect with nature again and enjoy the extraordinary landscapes and wildlife our country offers? Our food service starts shipping by early January. Check it out on our website under ‘Independent adventures’: https://rawtravel.com/destinations/independent-adventures/

11.01.2022 VIRTUAL CAMINO CHALLENGE Here’s the perfect alternative to heading overseas for the Camino this year! The ‘Camino de Santiago Virtual Challenge’ takes you 772 km along the pilgrims’ ways leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.... Each time you complete a distance based exercise activity such as running, walking, cycling etc. you advance along the map from France to Spain. You set up your own deadline (up to 78 weeks) and you can do it solo or as a team. Cross the finish line and you will be rewarded with an awesome finishers medal. This is the perfect opportunity for maintaining focus, motivation and fitness. Check out the pics from one of our keen walkers Heidi taking the challenge . Head here to sign up https://www.theconqueror.events/camino/

10.01.2022 Today is National Family Business Day, so we want to give a big shout out to all you hard working family businesses and hope you keep getting through this year intact business wise and family wise . We're also a family run business, we started RAW travel around the time our eldest daughter, Ruby, was born. Our kids have grown up fully immersed in all the highs and lows of a family business in which both parents work full time. They have come as helpers on many work trips, wh...ether we've been giving talks around Australia or researching new trails around the world. Starting our youngest, Lily, as a 4 year old 'support crew' in Cambodia during a Marathon event we both ran and participated in! We sometimes wonder whether we've given them an interest in business & hiking or put them off for life!! One thing is for sure they have been lucky enough to have many great adventures along the way. Do you have any memories to share of your family run business?

09.01.2022 'The Aussie Camino' trips have proven very popular, we now only have places left on one remaining departure next Sept. as the others have sold out. If you are thinking of walking an Australian Camino next year then this is a unique opportunity to walk this 230km route from Portland to Penola, supported by our Team and you'll take home a memento; with special 'Aussie Camino' stamps and pilgrim passport. We still have places available on our 'Camino Salvado' group trips in West...ern Australia, where you walk through farmland and forests to reach the Spanish styled Benedictine Monastery and settlement of New Norcia. This is a slightly shorter at 185km but still a satisfying walking challenge that can be much harder to undertake yourself, so again a unique opportunity. More details can be found on both trips here: https://rawtravel.com/destinations/aussie-caminos/

09.01.2022 This morning we'd like to give you some inspiration and share with you our new RAW Travel walking video. It emphasises the freedom that walking can bring and we are craving after this year of lockdowns and restricted movement. Mother nature as always has the answer! We had planned to shoot some of this over the summer with our travellers in Europe but COVID had other plans ;-) Hope you enjoy it! https://youtu.be/4F96Uj-J_Jc

07.01.2022 Freedom to wander.... Yes!!! From today, Victorians are free to roam beyond 25km. Who’s ready for a hiking adventure? ... We have a sensational bunch of Aussie & NZ trips planned for you - check them out in our new website Rawtravel.com

06.01.2022 For all you deeply curious travellers with incurable wanderlust we’d like to recommend a piece of beautiful inspiration today to set your mind free, when we can’t physically travel. You'd have to say it's more an artwork than a conventional movie or documentary; incredible cinematography shot in over 60 countries around the world, featuring people from everywhere and set to a sublime orchestral soundtrack. At a time when we need inspiration and something calming, its a treat. And it's free to watch! Have a nice weekend. https://youtu.be/uog4eCZTUX4

06.01.2022 H A S S L E. F R E E. H I K I N G The most epic landscapes in Australia are waiting to be explored! ~ We’ll take care of all your essential bookings (campsites, national park passes etc), plus we’ll give you a comprehensive trail guide, exclusive walking app and tasty trail food. ~... Just add hiking boots and go! ~ Link in bio. #hiker #australianhiker #nature #2021goals #staywild #exploremoreoutdoors

03.01.2022 LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOCKDOWN WALKS! Has walking helped you stay sane, fit and healthy during lockdown? We’d love to hear about your experiences . . ... . A bunch of RAW Travel staff signed up for the Women of Spirit Project ‘Why Women Walk’ virtual challenge during lockdown, setting the goal to walk up to 500km by 25 October. Our publications specialist Jayne reached her goal this week, hitting 300km. I’ve spent lockdown by the Yarra River in Melbourne, and since this walking challenge has taken place during with a 5km radius, I reckon I’ve discovered every bumpy rock on the trail! Late in the challenge Jayne discovered a tiny slither of the CBD was in her 5km radius, so shook things up a bit with some almost-empty skyscraper-lined city streets, as well as past State Parliament and through Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens. When I signed up I figured I could walk 5km a day or 25km week, and I’ve pretty much stuck to it, bringing my kids with me, walking to the shops instead of driving, and also keeping up my usual running training. It’s really kept my spirits up during lockdown too! #lockdownwalk #staysane #slowdown

02.01.2022 JOIN US THIS AFTERNOON, be inspired and set your next hiking goal. 2020 has been a year like no other. Our partners ‘The Women's Spirit Project’ have referred to this year as the year of the Pivot, Pivot, Turn! ... Despite all of the restrictions, the Women’s Spirit Project has moved forward with the help of 120 amazing women across Australia who walked 25000km together! Time to celebrate, be inspired and set your next hiking goal You will get to meet our fabulous guest speaker and ‘Hike the World’ ambassador Catherine Wallis! Check out some of Cath’s adventures in the images a true inspiration to all. Join us at 3.30pm (AEST). Registrations essential: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SSd4ilsuRP6W2fSCRg9lCg

01.01.2022 WE RENEWABLES. We’ve joined over 70 leading businesses, including Ikea_Australia, Unilever Australasia and our partners Intrepid Travel, calling on the Federal Government to support a $2 billion renewable-led stimulus package in the 20-21 budget to help our nation rebuild from COVID-19. We believe we need to collectively ‘build back better’ and have a vision for Australia to be a real leader when it comes to sustainable business practices, regeneration of our land an...d becoming a global renewable energy superpower. A renewable-led recovery is not just how we will get to carbon neutral over the coming years, it also makes good economic sense. It would unlock 100,000 jobs, enable local manufacturing and support existing and new industries. PS || Did you know RAW Travel is the only International hiking company committed to being climate positive and our headoffice is powered by renewables. It can be done! Greg Hunt MP Scott Morrison (ScoMo) B Corporation - Australia & NZ WWF-Australia More information: wwf.org.au/RenewableRecovery