While many opt for deluxe alternatives to a backpack and tent, they can also stop independent hikers with smaller budgets from accessing national parks.

Police say two climbers spent the night atop of the Totem Pole in Tasmania's south-east after their ropes became "entangled" in high winds. Several attempt were made to rescue the pair by air and ...

A bushwalker has tragically been declared dead after being found on a remote and rugged Australian hiking trail on Christmas Day. Emergency services were contacted about 12.30pm on Wednesday after ...