There are lots of great online resources that can help in getting your bub into the bush. Below are some of the resources we’re aware of, but get in touch or comment below if you know of others!
Wild Walks
Wild walks is the most comprehensive online walk guide for NSW, with detailed track notes and walk suggestions.
There are some great collections of walks that are suitable for kids and accessible walks that you can search through for inspiration.
http://www.wildwalks.com/lists/best-walks-with-a-kindy-kids/
http://www.wildwalks.com/lists/very+easy
Hike it Baby – facebook group
Hike it baby is an American site with a wonderful mission to connect families with the outdoors and with eachother. If you’re lacking the confidence to get out in the bush and want to join a group hike to meet other parents, join your local Hike it Baby Facebook group. To see the organised group hikes and details, you need to sign up to be a member on HikeItbaby.com It is currently free for Australians to join.
At time of writing, the following Australia Hike it baby facebook groups are active:
Sydney: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hibSydney/
Melbourne: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikeitbabymelbourneaus/
Adelaide: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hikeitbabyadelaideaus/
Ellas List
Not outdoors specific, but there are some great outdoors inspiration to be found on EllasList if you look out for it!
Ellaslist curates activities for kids, toddlers, preschoolers and mums across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
https://www.ellaslist.com.au/articles/sydneys-best-bushwalking-trails-with-toddlers-preschoolers
https://www.ellaslist.com.au/family-holidays/camping-with-kids-under-5-years
Local Parenting sites
Check out your local parenting site or facebook group for inspiration on getting out in the bush. See some we’re aware of below! Let us know, if you have any other local sites that might contain inspiration on getting bub in the bush.
Sutherland Shire: https://www.mumsoftheshire.com.au/lifestyle/health/get-moving-shire-pram-walks/
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Website
The NPWS website is a great wealth of information on getting outdoors and into the bush. It’s worth signing up to their nature escapes newsletter for inspiration. We recommend checking the NPWS website before embarking on any outdoor adventures with bub to check for alerts and information if you’re entering a national park.
