October Adventure Edit October is already over half way through and wow this month has gone by fast! So many exciting things have happened already this month... I'm planning a Christmas / End of Year celebration. I am wanting to collaborate with likeminded brands, so if you have any recommendations or if you manage a brand please reach out! At the end of this month I will be attending the Outdoors Queensland award ceremony where I am nominated as a finalist for the Queens

Discover 13 adventurous things to do on the Sunshine Coast with kids, including paid attractions, free outdoor activities and family-friendly hikes.

September Adventure Edit Spring is here and it's one of my favourite seasons of the year because it's whale watching season! 🐋 As the migrating whales head south they typically stay closer to the headlands to protect their babies. So this means it's easier to spot them from the shore. There's so many great hikes where you can spot whales from on the Sunshine Coast, here are a few of my favs: Emu Mountain Noosa National Park (I prefer to walk from Sunshine Beach as the pa

I declared my Misogi: hiking the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island with my toddler. Here’s how Zorali helped turn this adventure into reality.

Wondering what to pack for multi-day hiking with a toddler? Here’s everything we carried for four days on the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island, from our Osprey Poco carrier and toddler essentials to clothing, camping gear and safety equipment.

What’s it really like hiking the Thorsborne Trail with a toddler? We spent four days backpacking across Hinchinbrook Island, carrying everything we needed on our backs. From rock scrambling and creek crossings to tropical waterfalls, beach camps and plenty of toddler snacks, here’s the story of our biggest family hiking adventure yet.

I have some very exciting news to share. Mums Who Hike has been recognised in the 2026 Outdoors Queensland Awards! 🏆 I have been named a finalist for the Queensland Government Outdoor Volunteer Award, recognising individuals who have given outstanding volunteer service to Queensland’s outdoor sector. To say I’m excited about this is a bit of an understatement! I started Mums Who Hike in June 2025 with one simple goal: to help mums feel less isolated, get outside with their l

Hiking the Sunshine Coast with Kids Guidebook is now LIVE! After a whole year of hiking, photographing, writing, designing, editing and carrying a toddler more for more km's than I can count... Hiking the Sunshine Coast with Kids Guidebook is officially LIVE! I've been dropping hints about this guide for a while now, so it feels very exciting and scary, to finally put it out into the world. I created this guidebook because I wanted to make getting outside with kids feel

When people think of Queensland they don't normally associate it with hiking. Queensland is typically known for its mild climate, beaches and white sands. It is a hidden secret that the sunshine state is also full of a diverse range of multi-day trails. There are various landscapes and trail options that everyone can enjoy. You can hike here all year round, however, the best time is winter when it's not too hot and it still reaches 20 °C most days. Queensland has many Great W