Puyehue Traverse

A journey through fire and forest. The Puyehue Traverse is a stunning multi-day route in Puyehue National Park, part of the Northern Patagonian Andes. The trek typically focuses on the ascent of the 2,240m Volcán Puyehue, transitioning from the Valdivian temperate rainforest—rich in ancient coihue trees and wildlife—to the stark, surreal scoria fields of the volcano's upper slopes. The highlight is reaching the massive, 2.5km-wide crater, which offers views over the Cordón Caulle fissure (site of a major 2011 eruption). The trek is unique for its geothermal activity, with natural hot springs (termas) providing a perfect post-climb recovery in the wild.

The Wilderness Coast Walk is a remote, point-to-point coastal trek of roughly 100 km, linking the Merrica River trailhead in South East NSW (Nadgee Nature Reserve) to Mallacoota Inlet in Gippsland, Victoria (Croajingolong National Park). The route traverses expansive sand dunes, sandstone headlands, and coastal heathlands along the Tasman Sea, with optional extensions to Green Cape. Navigation relies on tidal windows and topographic cues, as much of the track is unmarked. The walk passes through critical habitats for species such as the White-bellied Sea Eagle. Permits are required from NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service and Parks Victoria.