This popular 2½-day course is aimed at getting all participants to be competent at navigating in difficult and trackless terrains. It includes theory, a navigation-training manual to keep, and multiple walks based from the Lodge to really test out your new knowledge...
Building fitness at home to prepare for hiking season
With the latest announcements surrounding COVID 19 and lock down laws easing slightly as of this weekend its time to start considering what your “mountain” fitness is currently? Have you used the isolation period wisely and kept up a fitness regime that will see you...
Gift buying for Mothers Day and other ‘essential’ expressions of love
I’ve learned many lessons since the COVID lockdowns came into effect. The biggest learning curve was how we really need less “stuff” and more connection: to ourselves, each other and our environment! I’ve missed the national parks and being able to go to the beach,...
Mt Barney is an official Nature Play provider!
Mt Barney Lodge is proud to be an official Nature Play activity provider! So what is Nature Play? Nature Play Qld exists to increase the time Queensland children spend in unstructured play outside. The mission (if you choose to accept!) is to increase...
A Dummies Guide to Cooking Camp Oven Roast
Having lived in Broome, for 15 years, camping on long white deserted beaches among the sand dunes and red cliffs was a regular pastime. This is where my (and my husbands) camp oven skills came into practice and, with cook-offs with friends, I (we) quickly mastered the...
Bread Tags for Wheelchairs at Mt Barney Lodge
Looking for an easy New Year’s Resolution/habit? Why not get into the practice of transmutation - turning one item into another of useful value. Start saving your bread tags and motivate your families and friends to do so too. Mt Barney Lodge is proud to announce it...