Women of Wander

05/06/2023

*NEW TRIP* Murray Sunset Canoe Expedition 🌅⛺️🛶

Paddling downstream from Ned's Corner towards the South Australian border, in an untamed corner of our beautiful state. A 7-day health retreat on the river. Camping with some surprise comforts along the way.

This trip is an exciting opportunity for women who have experienced our Bocara journey, with a reasonable level of fitness and mobility (ability to get in and out of canoe without a jetty). All organic, plant based meals, as fresh as possible for such a remote journey.

Aiming for you to finish feeling accomplished, nourished, grounded and connected to nature and the other women you will be living alongside.

17/05/2023

When in doubt … sprout 🌱

As we are moving towards longer duration expeditions, we have been practicing and researching ways to keep things fresh, nutritious and delicious!

08/05/2023

EXPEDITION FOOD 🥬🥑💚

We take great pride in the meals we serve on our trips! It’s what sets us apart and makes us, us. In short they are organic, plant based, nutritionist certified and made fresh by your guides. But there’s also a lot of love sprinkled throughout. We want you to feel cared for, nourished, connected and regulated. All these photos were captured by you, our wanderers, wanting to preserve and remember every last bite 🤤 x

02/03/2023

TRAIL FOOD 🥑🥬🎃

Lunch made fresh - with plenty of plant based goodness. These buckwheat wraps are made on our camp stoves. Topped with a mix of cooked pumpkin, cannellini beans & miso paste. And additional toppings of avo, rocket, sesame and h**p seeds. The healthy fats in avo & h**p seeds help us feel full, satisfied and ready to take on the afternoons adventures.

We encourage you to take your time to eat and digest while we prepare then pack down the lunch spot. Our guides know the best spots to stop - giving your eyes a feast as well.

18/02/2023

We also make sure our tents are clean and set up before darkness falls. As soon as you’re sleepy you’re welcome to slink off into your cocoons … 😴

12/02/2023

BUSH BANQUET 🌕💛✨

We love serving up delicious, nourishing, organic, plant based meals in nature. Paddling for days and ending up at a campsite like this, pulling the esky out of the canoe and finding the ingredients are still fresh and flavourful!

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31/12/2022

GARIWERD ⛰️🛶🥑

Our 3 day loop walk & canoe on the Grampians Peaks trail. An active trip with some challenging rocky sections. Our group this year got some heat ☀️ Fyans creek on night 2 was a welcome relief 💦 Epic views & dinner tables!

08/12/2022

MEET THE TEAM ✨💛✨

One of our superstar guides that’s been leading the way for us. Nikki has been running the show over the last month, with four back to back trips. Wonderfully competent, engaging and efficient. Client feedback summary: she’s the best. Clone her. I asked her a few questions to learn more about her story …

What got you into the outdoors - both my parents are ex-outdoor instructors so growing up I spent a lot of time exploring outside. As a slightly lost and confused 20 year old I moved to Guatemala and volunteered as a hiking guide, and have fallen in love with working in the outdoors ever since.

Fave part of working with WoW - witnessing women coming together, challenging themselves and supporting each other; I think it’s so important for people to have experiences and community like that.

First thing I do post trip - listen to carefully selected music that I've had stuck in my head all week, and usually have a boogie while I do the pack down.

Essential item - my akubra! It's been patched many times and comes with me everywhere. Also a pair of big woollen socks for camp comfort.

Editors note: Nikki chose this image herself. I prefer her face, but the image sums her up well. Low fuss, fun & always ready to face the wind and whatever’s thrown her way.

10/11/2022

GLENELG RIVER 🛶☀️🥑

Another wonderful week of women tuning into river time. 5 days of learning paddling skills to last a life time. Walking shady paths, spotting koalas and sharing stories over delicious fresh meals prepared by our guides.

04/11/2022

GOW 🌊💙🌊

A couple of pics from last week on the Great Ocean Walk. Lots of sun, sand & smiles!

16/09/2022

LAKSA BOWL 🤤💛👏

You may have noticed we love serving meals where you can choose your own adventure. With all the toppings options! Right now we are loving crispy chickpeas & chilli. What would you put on yours?

14/07/2022

GRAMPIANS 🥾🛶🏕

*New dates*
We’re finally heading back to the Grampians!
December 2-4 2022.

You will hike and camp on the new Grampians Peak Trail with a light day pack for the first two days. On the third and final day we paddle across Lake Bellfield in a canoe to finish the loop. 10 places available - get in touch to find out more 💌

This image is some of our happy wanderers nearing the top of Mount Rosea in 2021. Thanks to 📸 💛

16/05/2022

IT'S HERE!

💚 Bush Banquets the eBook 💚

A collaboration with Women of Wander and Kirsty, our bush loving nutritionist.⁣
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The eBook includes;
* 19 plant-based, gluten free recipes⁣
* Tips on nutrition for hiking ⁣
* Tips on setting up a camp kitchen ⁣
* Tips on hiking foods ⁣
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The recipes are appropriate for both the bush and at home. Whether you're an adventure seeker looking to get the most out of your hiking nutrition or a foodie, we think you'll love what you find inside! ⁣

To purchase: https://www.womenofwander.com.au/bushbanquetsbook 😊

23/04/2022

TRAIL TIPS 🌱🍵🌱

Peppermint tea is anti-septic and anti-bacterial. And, it’s super soothing and cools down the body internally and externally.

07/02/2022

We have a few spots remaining for our March Hiking Health Retreat with nutritionist, Kirst Urquhart 💚✨

More info: https://www.womenofwander.com.au/great-ocean-walk
Get in touch: [email protected]

24/01/2022

IMMUNITY BOOSTERS ☀️🥗🌱

It couldn’t be a better time to work on our immunity! With a spreading virus and a new baby, I want to give my body the best opportunity if / when it finds me. Our nutritionist, Kirsty, wrote a blog post for us last year on this very topic and it couldn’t be more relevant (https://www.womenofwander.com.au/post/boost-immunity-naturally). Stock up on her recommendation of whole foods rich in the relevant nutrients, get more fresh air & lower stress in any way you can. Kirsty is catering for our March GOW hiking health retreat. Get in touch ASAP if you want to jump on board.

21/01/2022

COMMUNITY 👯‍♀️🧡🧺

It never takes long for our women wanderers to connect. Like minded and adventurous with plenty of opportunities to chat. Spending days on the trail away from phone reception and the busyness of the everyday, allows friendships to deepen and new ones to form.

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10/01/2022

Beyond stoked to tell our story in the 💚 A chance to reflect and share our journey so far! Brewing up more experiences behind the scenes x

24/12/2021

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When Cassie Harrison started taking friends and family members on adventures in nature she could see it was sparking something special in them. In fact, the trained guide and Outdoor Education teacher quickly realised her passion for connecting women with nature had the potential to be much more tha...

07/12/2021

NEW DATES 🥾🛶🥾

We have just released dates for our 2 most popular trips, get in early if you’re keen to join us!

Glenelg River Canoe, Hike & Camp
April 4-8 2022

Great Ocean Walk Hike & Stay
March 24-27 2022

More trips and dates to come in the new year… 💚

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27/11/2021

MEET THE TEAM 💛✨💛

If you are one of the 100 women that joined us on a trip in 2021, you were likely lucky enough to meet Kaila. This ray of sunshine knows her stuff! From the camp kitchen to the river, you’re in good hands! Let’s find out more…

What’s been the best hike/outdoor trip you’ve ever been on?
Guiding a 9 day rafting trip down the Snowy River. Nothing but laughter & sunshine!
Your favourite outdoor activity? Snorkel/ free diving. Never felt more at home than underwater. Being underwater is extremely calming and peaceful.
Earliest memory of being in the outdoors?
Chasing an army of soldier crabs down Eden beach with my brothers!

All of our guides are experienced and qualified in leading hike and canoe journeys. As well as training in Wilderness First Aid.

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24/11/2021

TRAIL LUNCHES 🌱🥑🌱

We are always on the lookout for idyllic spots to eat, relax & chat. Taking our time to enjoy and digest the delicious fresh food on our organic, plant based menu created with 💚

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22/11/2021

17/11/2021

WE’RE BACK ⛺️🛶⛺️

We have a group out enjoying the Glenelg River this week! Feeling absolutely pumped and a touch envious. Slowly paddling their way downstream over 5 days. Stretching their legs on the Great South West Walk in the afternoons & filling up on nutritious food under the stars.

Where are you itching to go now that we’re able?

💚📸: Celeste Cowell

08/10/2021

BABY BREAK 💚👶💚

Taking some time out to welcome a new member to our team. I will be back on deck early December, ready to share some new journey dates with you all! My guides and I cannot wait to adventure with you in 2022 ✨

💛📸: Leslie Carvitto

22/09/2021

For those that have been on our Grampians or Glenelg journeys - you may remember Trace Balla’s beautiful children’s books!

She’s helped create a wonderful resource to share with the little ones in your life 💚

Finding your Nature is your connection companion: a growing hub of films, stories, and activities to help you connect with nature near you!

25/08/2021

We miss you 🌿💚🌿

Another cracking image by Celeste Cowell from our Grampians journey back in April. All our trips are day-pack only, allowing you and your body the space & comfort to focus on your magical surrounds. Connect, nourish & adventure with us. 2022 dates coming soon! x

18/06/2021

LUNCH SPREAD 🥑🌿🥑

Another delicious and satisfying hike lunch curated by our nutritionist and recipe developer, Kirsty 💚

Freshly made buckwheat wraps filled with pumpkin miso beans with all the toppings! Avocado, rocket, black sesame and h**p seeds. Kirsty is aware of our nutritional needs whilst active in the outdoors, the fact that it’s drool inducing is an added bonus. This is one of my personal favs 🤤

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24/05/2021

GARIWERD 🌄🥾🌄

We were extremely fortunate recently to have Celeste Cowell join us on our Grampians journey. She captured our trips perfectly; hiking, canoeing, laughing & enjoying delicious meals together in the bush. Plenty more stunning photos like this one to come 💚

25/04/2021

GREAT OCEAN WALK 🌊💙🌊

This 4 day journey utilises cosy accommodation at Johanna, walking distance from our trail. We walk a different section each day, with a lot of vegetation and trail diversity.

All the same great aspects of other Women of Wander journeys. Fresh, flavourful & nourishing organic food. Small groups & knowledgable guides.