Everyday Hiker

Bec Sullivan
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Hiking inspiration, tips and guides for South East Queensland region and beyond. Featuring special guests revealing their favourite trails and gear recommendations.

  1. 7 MAY

    Overnight Hiking Gear Advice: Part 2

    Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp in our second episode on essential overnight hiking gear. In this episode we discuss water storage, cooking options, and other essentials like safety gear and headlamps as well as some luxury extras like a pillow!  Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    31 min

  2. 22 APR

    Overnight Hiking Gear Advice: Part 1

    Join me and my special guest Bam da Silva from K2 Base Camp as we talk about what's important when you're setting out on an overnight hike for the first time or what you might need to update with your existing gear. We discuss backpack size, tents, sleeping mats and sleeping bags in the first part of this topic. Next time we will cover food, water and all the extras!  Links: K2 Base Camp | Outdoor Adventure Experts K2 have some really useful hiking checklists as well: Hiking Essentials: A Checklist for the Australian Hiker Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    37 min

  3. 16 APR

    Mt Barney - Australia's hardest hike?

    Join me and my special guest Wes Lee who has climbed Mt Barney almost 100 times as he talks about the how, when, where and who should climb Australia's hardest hike. Have a listen before you set out on this strenuous climb. Links: Mount Barney South East Ridge and Peasants Ridge, Queensland, Australia - 907 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Rum Jungle Campsite via Yellowpinch and South East Ridge, Queensland, Australia - 224 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Montserrat Lookout via Upper Portals Track, Queensland, Australia - 137 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    31 min

  4. 20 MAR

    Binna Burra and the Best Bushwalks in Lamington NP

    Join me and my special guest Suzanne Noakes - local Binna Burra resident, tour guide and member of the Lamington Natural History Association as we explore her favourite walks on the Binna Burra side of Lamington National Park. We also touch on where to stay, dining options and special events with the Lamington Natural History Association to learn more about everything nature has to offer in this wonderful part of the world. Links: Tullawallal Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 556 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Daves Creek Circuit via Border Track, Queensland, Australia - 1,824 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Ships Stern Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 957 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Upper Ballanjui Falls, Queensland, Australia - 352 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Lower Ballanjui Falls via Ships Stern Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 324 Reviews, Map | AllTrails   Home | Binna Burra Lodge Information – Lamington Natural History Association Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    34 min

  5. 22 FEB

    O'Reillys and the Best Bushwalks in Lamington NP

    Join me and my special guest Peter O'Reilly who literally grew up with the Lamington National Park as his backyard. Peter shares with us the special places and walks from the O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat side of the park. O'Reillys is just about to celebrate their 100 year anniversary in April 2026 so we also talk about some special events and a historic bushwalk that is planned to celebrate.  Links: Links: Python Rock Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 280 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Pat's Bluff and Python Rock Lookout, Queensland, Australia - 294 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Border Track and Box Forest Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 1,238 Reviews, Map | AllTrails Toolona Creek Circuit, Queensland, Australia - 990 Reviews, Map | AllTrails O'Reilly's to Binna Burra, Queensland, Australia - 484 Reviews, Map | AllTrails   O'Reillys activities and accommodation - Gold Coast Hinterland Rainforest Retreat  Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    30 min

  6. 5 FEB

    Great Noosa Trail Walk 2026

    Welcome to the first episode of Everyday Hiker for 2026. In this episode I interview the new hosts of one of my favourite walks in South East Queensland - the Great Noosa Trail Walk which will be held from 3-5 October 2026. Listen to all the highlights and logistics of this great 3 day walk. But don't wait to long! This walk sells out pretty early in the year. It's a great way to test multi day hiking with all the logistics organised for you including transport of your bags and meals and at a very affordable price. Links: Great Noosa Trail Walk Trail Running, Hiking & Fast Packing Adventures – Trail Trekkers (check out link at the top of the page for the Unbroken event Bob speaks about) Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    32 min

  7. 20/12/2025

    Banks Track - New Zealand

    This is our last episode for 2025 and I wanted to share with you a magical multi day walk in New Zealand that you should put on your Christmas wish list. The Banks Track is near Akaroa in New Zealand's South Island. It is a fantastic coastal walk crossing farmland, mountains, and nature reserves. It features dramatic sea cliffs, waterfalls, secluded bays, dense woodlands, amazing views and so much wildlife.  Links: Banks Peninsula Walking Holiday and Hike | Banks Track The Seventh Generation | Akaroa # 1 Expert Local Guide Home | Akaroa French Connection – bus trip The Giants House - Akaroa - N.Z. Akaroa Visitor Information - ChristchurchNZ.com | ChristchurchNZ.com Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    21 min

  8. 02/12/2025

    Nakasendo Way - Trip Planning

    I recently walked the Nakasendo Way in Japan. I did it as a solo, independent traveller. In this episode I talk through the logistics of organising the trip from transport, accommodation, itinerary, what to pack and what to expect on the trail.  EPISODE NOTES: Transport: ·        Klook app – pre booking major train trips ·        JR Central Official - Shinkansen Travel Site Cash: ·        711 convenience stores Esim: ·        Buy eSIMs for international travel - Airalo | Airalo. I have a code that gets you $5 AUD off (roughly $3 USD) which is REBECC7542. Packing list:  ·        Two sets of complete hiking clothes – tshirt, long sleeve top, long/convertible pants, two pairs of hiking socks, underwear – I wore one and carried one set. ·        One puffer vest and one rain jacket – both compact. You might need a warmer jacket depending on the time of year but even on a cold day (11 degrees Celsius) I was warm enough with four layers. ·        One cap/hat. ·        Hiking trail shoes (you don’t really need boots unless it suits you – just some good grip soles). ·        Slides (although these were at the hotels/guest houses) and a spare pair of lightweight socks. ·        One pair of plain pyjamas/lightweight loungewear– I also wore them to dinner at night with a vest or jacket over top. Some guest houses provide pyjamas/robes to wear at dinner. ·        One small towel – just in case it rained but also because it can be humid and you might appreciate it to dip in water and cool off with. ·        Hiking poles – I appreciated these on the down hills – mine are foldable in my back pack so I didn’t always use them. ·        2 litre bladder for drinking water – I refilled this at every town – cold bottles of water are readily available in vending machines at the train stations or on the side of the road in towns and are cheap to buy. ·        Food – I didn’t take any and just bought along the way as there was plenty of little shops but I would caution that restaurants closed early so maybe stow a pack of instant noodles if you wanted a back up – hot water was readily available. I did take a few black tea bags and some UHT milks as I just love my cup of tea in the morning.  ·        My phone and a charger with an ebook on board to read along the way. I used an eSIM from Airalo and had good coverage almost the whole way.  ·        Coin purse – you need coins for some local trains and buses as well as smaller shops and to enter temples and museums. ·        Travel size bathroom items and a small first aid kit. There was soap, shampoo, towels including hand towels and lots of other bathroom items in the hotels/guest rooms. ·        Small plastic bags for food rubbish and wet clothes – bins are really hard to find along the way! Itinerary outline: Day 1 – Matsumoto to Kiso Fukushima (via Yabuhara to Narai trail) Day 2 – Kiso Fukushima to Agematsu and return  Day 3 – Kiso Fukushima to Magome (via Nagiso – Tsumago – Magome trail) Day 4 – Magome to Nakatsugawa/Nagoya If I had one more day I would have made Day 3 – Nojiri to Nagiso and stayed the night in Nagiso. This is a 15km walk and is much quieter than the others mentioned here but accommodation is hard to find in Nagiso. Accommodation (see Episode 2 notes) Please follow us on Instagram for details of upcoming episodes

    30 min
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Hiking inspiration, tips and guides for South East Queensland region and beyond. Featuring special guests revealing their favourite trails and gear recommendations.

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  • Creator
    Bec Sullivan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Everyday Hiker
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    Everyday Hiker

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