The Overland Track, or When Gore-Tex isn't Enough

One of the most famous "bushwalks" in Australia, an 84Km trek through windy alpine plateaus and dense eucalyptus rain forest that provided us with sighting of some of Tazmania's rare and unique wildlife and a very visceral introduction to its weather patterns. Did we mention the rain? And the wetness? The fast moving storm systems were as much a part of the adventure as the hiking. And they validated our expensive gear purchases before we left.