Trip reports Archives - Escape Awhile

Enterring the most scenic part of the ride, Red Ground Track

Attack Of The Buns: Bikepacking The Morton National Park

Attack of the Buns is a 320km bikepacking route through the spectacular scenery of Morton National Park, one of the few Australian routes published on Bikepacking.com. This is a story of the reverse four-day ride from Bundanoon to Bungendore with many pictures and practical tips to inspire and help you plan your own escape.

Namadgi Naas Valley Bike Ride

A story of a long-planned scenic bike ride along the Naas Valley in Namadgi National park, or how an easy 30 km family ride along the river valley turned into a full day family bikepacking adventure. Lesson learned: 4WD tracks are not flat, even if they follow a flat flowing river!

Overnight Canoeing With Kids – Tallowa Dam and Shoalhaven River gorge

For our first overnight trip on our new boat, we chose a trip in Tallowa Dam in Kangaroo Valley, NSW, up the beautiful Shoalhaven River gorge. A canoe is a great form of a family transport – it easily fits four people and a ton of camping gear.

Family Cycling East Gippsland Rail Trail

The East Gippsland Rail Trail is a 97 km long bicycle trail from Bairnsdale to Orbost in Victoria, Australia, following the former railway line. Since railways rarely climb steep hills, this is a perfect destination for a first attempt at a multi-day family cycling trip

Morocco, High Atlas: Tizi'n Tichka valley

Trekking with kids in Morocco – Tizi´n Tichka and Telouet

For a moment, views open up and we get a glimpse of High Atlas, towering above the Marrakech plain. After three weeks in Morocco, we are tired of cities and crowds. The kids grumble at any notion of more monuments or bazaars. We are longing for the mountains.

A perfect first time overnight family hike – Razorback Ridge to Mt. Feathertop

Feeling like your family is ready for an overnight hike, but have no idea where to start? Let us take you on a walk which ticks all the boxes for the perfect first time overnight family adventure – Razorback ridge in the Australian Alps.