🌟 We’ve reached 500+ Followers!
Thank you to everyone who has supported Dunya Escapes since July 2024!
We’d like to take this opportunity to reintroduce our purpose to our new followers.
Dunya Escapes is a not-for-profit initiative providing guided hikes that are culturally and religiously safe for Muslims. Our mission is to empower the community through hiking by providing experiences that go beyond the trail; nurturing the mind, body and soul.
It’s the passion and expertise of our guides that transform our hikes into holistic, engaging and high quality adventures - far more than just walks in nature.
Come along to one of our Dunya Escapes hikes to experience the difference! 🌿
🚨 There are less than 10 spots left for our upcoming hike (see link in bio to register)
Reminder: Drone use in NSW National Parks is prohibited without prior approval. If you plan to fly a drone you must obtain permission and follow all safety guidelines.
Our Bouddi Coastal hiking tour last Sunday was an enjoyable, educational and unforgettable experience for our participants.
We began the day with a lesson on bush safety, inspired by guide Ahmed’s life-threatening hiking experience in 2016. From there we explored local history, delving into Aboriginal culture, early European settlement, one of the area’s geological wonders, Australian flora and fauna and the tragic Maitland Bay shipwreck of 1898.
The next highlight was a delightful morning tea, enjoyed under the shade of cool sandstone rock shelves with Maitland Bay stretching out before us. Our spiritual guide, Ustadh Mukhlis, further enriched the experience with a thought-provoking talk that drew the attention of nearby beachgoers.
The tour concluded with a refreshing lunch prepared by Shahrouk’s Kitchen, followed by congregational prayers before departing back to the ‘concrete jungle’.
It’s the passion and expertise of our guides, along with the support we receive, that transform our tours into holistic, engaging and high quality adventures—far more than just walks in nature.
Special thanks to:
- Benny @dr.kribomon for the photography & videography support
- Ustadh Mukhlis @mukhlis.mah for the spiritual talk
- Abu Salim @jannehexpress for the transportation
- Houda @shahroukskitchen for the lunch
- Mya from @charityrightau, Usaamah @usaamahelkiki and Baria @bariaelmonla for the tour guiding support
- As well as a silent contributor who generously helped to reduce our costs.
May Allah reward and accept from all.
Our next tour is in February 2025, as the summer heat begins to ease.
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A few weeks ago, we witnessed one of the most spectacular waterfalls called Goomoolahra Falls while hiking in Yugambeh Aboriginal Country, also known as Springbrook National Park in Queensland.
It reminded us of the Qur’anic verse (40:57):
“The creation of the heavens and the earth is indeed greater than the creation of mankind, yet most of mankind know not”
لَخَلْقُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ أَكْبَرُ مِنْ خَلْقِ النَّاسِ وَلَٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
Please remember that drone use within NSW National Parks is prohibited without prior approval. If you wish to fly a drone you must obtain permission and follow all safety guidelines. Regulations vary by state and country.
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Nature is beautiful, but things can go wrong fast—even for experienced hikers.
Think Before You TREK!
🎒 T - Take Enough Supplies: At least half a litre of water for every hour of walking, enough food, weather suitable clothing (e.g. rain jacket, warm clothing), a map and a first aid kit.
📋 R - Register Your Trip: Tell someone about your plans including your route and expected return time. If you’re based in NSW, trips can be registered on the NSW National Parks website.
🆘 E - Emergency Personal Locator Beacon (PLB): Hire one for free or bring your own for use in emergencies when there is no mobile reception—this is the case with most hikes globally.
🥾 K - Keep to Your Planned Route: Stick to marked tracks. We recommend using the AllTrails phone app for offline topographic maps globally (requires a small subscription fee). Consider bringing a hardcopy map incase your phone battery dies!
See link in bio for more details about TREK, registering a trip with NSW National Parks and where to hire a PLB for free.
Or, book a tour with us and hike with peace of mind. Our experienced guides will take care of everything!
Before you enter the bush, Think Before You TREK.
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Dunya Escapes will organise guided and culturally sensitive hikes for Muslims in National Parks and reserves across New South Wales 🌿
As licenced guides, we will operate in accordance with the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s good practice guidelines.
Tickets will be very limited for each hike so stay tuned to secure yours early!
We offer subsidies of up to 100% for those who require it - finance is never a barrier to enjoy hiking 🤠
As this is a community initiative, we trust that our generous community will help us spread the word and offer their support 🙏
Special thanks to Mazen @mazenkourouche for the fine reel production and credits for photo & video footage to:
@ahmedel.kiki
@bariaelmonla
@dreem_fitness
@sabrinaallam_
beyofbengal_
P.S. Join the Dunya Escapes Hikers Facebook or WhatsApp Community Groups (links in bio) to get 24-hours priority access to upcoming trips 🤫
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