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Left: The rugged beauty of the Yuraygir coast.

management detail and local history as well. There is also so much that a self-guided walker would be likely to simply miss being THE FLOWER busy with logistics, timing and weather details and route options. They need not carry much weight either, which can be another distraction from the experience of the place itself. Top zip pocket for head torches, maps and snacks & THE PASSION Because we take care of those issues, not only do things go more smoothly and safely, but people Having a love for conservation is just one find themselves freer to appreciate the walk they Hydration compatible (port at back) are on and are better able to be in the here-and- thing a good guide needs, says Adrian Deville now when it matters. We point out highlights or Centre front zip opening with double storm of Yuraygir Walking Experiences. spontaneous events on the track, arrange to meet flap for ease of access and weather resistance with Aboriginal knowledge holders when we can, and manage unexpected events that might RHYOLITE 47L WORDS_ADRIAN DEVILLE catering, natural therapies, yoga, kayaking, surf otherwise spoil a trip for a DIY group, such as Helium™ harness with a lightweight frame for comfortable support lessons and transport services. retrieving injured or weary people. HIKING PACK WHEN I was four I The Yuraygir Coastal Walk is a four-day, remember walk-in trips with 65km walk that runs from Angourie in the Side compression straps provisions in Royal NP, south north to Red Rock village in the south. We of Sydney, to stay for several traverse a mix of beaches, headlands, rocky I FEEL COMPELLED TO “I love having quick access to nights at one of the old platforms, estuaries, hind dune coastal “ENSURE THAT WHAT I Mesh side pockets for drink bottles my gear – it’s a life saver on shacks at Era. This seemed forests, wet and dry heath areas, and some an epic journey at that age, but probably old growth Eucalyptus forest. We offer DO MAKES A POSITIVE the trail! The back harness involved only a one-hour drive and one to two four-day and two-day guided walks and Dual walking pole or ice axe attachments hours of walking. And I’m pretty sure much of self-guided walks, and can provide simple DIFFERENCE. is comfortable too, making these trips were taken on my father's shoulders. logistical support for full DIY walkers as it a great pack for hiking or I also remember being frightened of cicadas well. We are also starting to look at whether There are many walks I'm still yet to do, but Self-draining hip belt pockets bursting out of grassy clumps as we approached any other parts of Yuraygir NP might offer in a time when many species” are on a knife for deep river crossings and and wild sounds of birds and the ocean. alternative walks in the future. edge through habitat loss, I feel compelled hiking in heavy rain multi-day adventures.” The reason we started up our walking Tours with passionate local guides provide to ensure that what I do makes a positive – Charlie Murray - Macpac Ambassador tour company was my wife Gina Hart and I, for so much more opportunity for a deep difference. As our hero David Attenborough along with several others in the Yuraygir coast appreciation of an area than a person can said, the natural world is the greatest source community, had been watching the coastal walk get doing a DIY hike. We know the place of excitement, visual beauty and intellectual gradually becoming more popular over a couple very well, both having lived and worked interest and “makes life worth living”. of years. We had started thinking about how we in conservation roles in the area for almost could value add to visitors’ experiences, drawing 20 years. Gina still works part-time with Need to know: on local skills from within the community like National Parks and knows all manner of park www.clarencevalleyexperience.com.au macpac.com.au

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