Real Trail Talk

Episode 8 - Rottnest, Q&A and Christmas Ideas for Hikers

In Episode 8 we discuss the hiking trail network on Rottnest Island, the Wadjemup Bidi, answer some more questions that have come through on the email and talk about some Christmas present ideas that you can get hikers this holiday season.

Episode 7 - Interview with Rod Annear (Assistant Director of Visitor Services, Parks and Wildlife Service)

In our seventh episode, we interview Rod Annear (the Assistant Director of Visitor Services at the Parks and Wildlife Service) and ask him about his Munda Biddi adventures, what happened to the proposed multi-day hike in Fitzgerald River National Park, his appearance on Karri FM radio and the future of trail development in Western Australia. 

Episode 6 - The Bibbulmun Track - Part Two - Dwellingup to Collie

In Episode Six, special guest Michelle Ryan (Walkingtwobytwo) joins us for an an extended overview of the Dwellingup to Collie section of the Bibbulmun Track, talking about some of the section highlights, lowlights and burnt Jarrah forest in general.  

Episode 5 - Bibbulmun Track - Kalamunda to Dwellingup

In Episode Five we provide an extended overview of the Darling Scarp section of the Bibbulmun Track from Kalamunda to Dwellingup, talking about some of the section highlights. 

Episode 4 - Outdoors October, Q & A and the Stirling Ridge Walk

In Episode Four we answer our first round of mailbag questions, discuss what we've been doing for Outdoors October and a recount of our unsuccessful attempt at the Stirling Ridge Walk.

Episode 3 - The Southern Forests

In our third episode we discuss the magnificent walking in the Karri-dominated Southern Forests of Australia's South West, covering walks from Donnelly River Village, Pemberton, Quinninup, Northcliffe and Walpole. 

Episode 2 - Top 5 Perth Day Hikes

In our second podcast we each list our Top 5 Day Hikes in Perth and discuss/compare what Perth has to offer for the day hiker. The discussion also names a few honourable mentions and what areas we would like to see developed with more hiking trails. 

Donovan's List

5) Whistlepipe Gully

4) Eagle View Walk Trail

3) Mt Cooke (Plantation Entry)

2) Kitty's Gorge

1) Numbat Track

 

Mark's List

5) Kitty's Gorge

4) Gabby Karniny Bidi

3) Kattamordo Heritage Trail

2) Numbat Trail

1) Sullivan Rock

Episode 1 - Introductions and Albany

The debut episode of Real Trail Talk introduces the hosts, Donovan from The Long Way's Better and Mark from The Life of Py. Then the discussion moves to one of the best hiking towns in Western Australia - Albany.