April 13, 2014
Posted by Ramon in Australia, Camping, Class 6, Coastlines, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Mediterranean, Multiday Hike, National Parks, Sclerophyll & Mediterranean Forests, Solo Hike, Western Australia
Camping
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February 1, 2014
Posted by Ramon in Australia, Camping, Coastlines, Mediterranean, Sclerophyll & Mediterranean Forests, Western Australia
Wilbinga 4WD
Wilbinga is one of those hidden gems that not many people seem to have heard about. It is a place that is filled with sandy tracks that lead up to sand dunes that fringe the coastline - a perfect place for 4WD driving! The area is a Quindalup dune area and is part of the Gnangara Park. It lies to the north of Perth just after the town of Two Rocks, just after Yanchep National Park, which is roughly an hours drive away from Read more2
May 30, 2013
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Kelantan, Malaysia, National Parks, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfalls
Stong Waterfall
The 270-metre-high, seven-tiered Stong Waterfall is reputed to be the tallest waterfall in Peninsular Malaysia. It is located in the 21,950 hectare 'Gunung Stong State Park' that was formerly known as 'Jelawang Forest'. The directions to the park can be found in the post about Baha's Camp, a camp that is located on one of the higher tiers of this waterfall. Before we proceed any further however, I have to take a moment Read more0
May 29, 2013
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 5, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Kelantan, Looped Hike, Malaysia, Mountains, National Parks, Tropical Rainforest
Mount Stong, Mount Ayam, and Mount Baha
The group had split with Taner, Jenna and I eager to hike to the three peaks whilst the others decided to stay behind and explore the waterfalls. By the time the three of us set off from Baha Camp it was already 10:26. We made our way to the crossroads that lay just outside the campsite quickly to avoid any guides that may still be lingering around the camp just in case they tried to prevent us from heading up to the Read more0
May 28, 2013
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 2, Day Hike, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Kelantan, Malaysia, Sunrise & Sunset, Tropical Rainforest, Waterfalls
Baha's Camp
Baha's Camp lies near the top of the (apparently) 270-metres-high seven-tiered Stong Waterfall, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in Peninsular Malaysia, that is located in the 21,950 hectare 'Gunung Stong State Park' (formerly known as Jelawang Forest). The camp serves as a launching point for trips up to the higher levels of the waterfall as well as for treks to the multitude of peaks that one can find in the Read more7
May 12, 2013
Posted by Ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 4, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 6, Malaysia, Mountains, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest