Winter brings extra hardship, but that can soon be forgotten in such a beautiful setting. Photo: Dennis Radermacher
Winter camping isn't for the faint of heart, but having the right gear and skills can make it an unforgettable experience.
When taking someone winter camping for the first time, it pays to overplan so you can adapt to unexpected conditions.
We've put together a checklist of seven essential tips to help you organise before you head out the door.
Missed Friday’s feature? New less toxic stoat sausage bait results impress DOC, old Hooker Valley bridge parts being offered for sale, Australia’s epic new hike connects two Northern Territory icons and more in last week’s The World Outdoors.
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New podcast episode: hunting for tiny treasure
Jay Lichter combines macro photography and fascinating facts in his new book to reveal The Secret Life of Fungi.
Deputy editor Leigh Hopkinson sat down with Jay for this month's Track Chat to learn what it is about fungi that fascinates him and how walkers can find fungi themselves.
Bonus: listen to the full interview in our latest Wild Podcast!
Current Issue - June 2026
Expert tips for winter camping, seven overseas trails you’ll love, why a night under the stars is the perfect sleep fix, BTS at the OGU, mapped trip reports, gear guides and dozens more articles!
Photo of the week 📸
This week's photo comes from Jacek Pakulski who won the ‘out there’ category and finished third overall in our 2026 Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition with this photo from the Milford Track.
The judges had the following comments about Jacek’s photo.
Alistair Hall: There’s drama aplenty in this photo, which is why I was drawn to it. We’ve no doubt all been in similar foul weather and can appreciate the struggle! It really is ‘out there’.
Mark Watson: Muted tones and a bold diagonal structure emphasise the mood and moment of this photo. The track leads our eye through airborne snow to a figure whose outstretched arm and apparent tension convey the effort of tramping in bad weather.
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The secret life of fungi
Obsessive fungi photographer Jay Lichter takes you on an extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of fungi – from the tiniest fruiting bodies barely visible to the naked eye, to the sprawling mycelial networks that stretch for kilometres beneath our feet.
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