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Gai's Fabulous Friands Are Perfect For Your Weekend Baking
3 April 2020
Many of us are spending much more time inside than we used to. But these new social distancing laws have brought some silver linings - there's plenty of time to get baking!

This weekend, give Gai's delicious gluten free raspberry friands a try.
61 Things We're Grateful For This Week
31 March 2020
It’s been a huge few weeks here at Wild Women HQ.

We’ve faced some of the biggest challenges we’ve ever faced as a business, and we know we aren’t alone. Fear and panic are everywhere.

But we know that what you focus on grows. So we asked our team to tell us things they are grateful for, and together we’ve come up with a list that has helped us through some of the most challenging days.

We hope it can help you, too.
From the Drakensberg Mountains to Self-Isolation in a Week
24 March 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it feel like the world has tilted on its axis.

Everything seems different now. In times of crisis, we usually come together with love. Now, we’re forced to stay apart for love.

Here's how I'm finding ways to cope.
An Epic Collection Of The Best Walks In Victoria
13 March 2020
Victoria has epic trails around every corner, walks that suit hard-core hikers and women who are new to bush walking. Here's where Wild Women recommend you explore.
Cal's Pumpkin and Coconut Curry
11 March 2020
This recipe comes from a Wild Man in our community, and it is truly EPIC. Full of flavour, packed with nutrition and even better the next day, it's the perfect Sunday arvo meal prep recipe. Enjoy!
The Moment I Realised I'd Done My Job As A Mother
4 March 2020
Although I have made – and continue to make - many mistakes as a parent, I have given my daughter the gift of education. She has learned how to think for herself, express herself and communicate her needs with love and respect. She has been given the tools she needs to choose her own future, which is a gift denied to so many girls around the world.
How To Leave No Trace On A Hike
27 February 2020
This summer Mother Nature has shown us her best and worst. She’s unleashed fires upon our parched lands and hail upon our parliament. She’s watered our wilderness, filled dams and flooded rivers.

She’s also forced us to contemplate what we can all do to live and tread more gently upon her fragile flora, to protect our threatened fauna and to support a healthy, flourishing natural environment.
Muscle Loss, Weight Gain and Other Age-Related Myths Busted
18 February 2020
In a culture that worships youthful looks, many of us think that physical weakness and decline is a natural part of ageing. But research shows that most age-related wilting is a result of lifestyle, not the number of candles on your cake.
What I Learned When I Slept With 10 Total Strangers
12 February 2020
Have you ever wondered what it's like to sleep in mountain huts, sandwiched between friends or strangers like sardines night after night? Our Managing Director Tania shares her first experience of hut life...
Clifftop Chocolate-Coated Strawberries And French Vanilla Ice Cream
5 February 2020
By the Wild Women On Top Team

Preparing the ULTIMATE Valentine’s Day dessert in a wilderness location takes a little effort, but it’s sooo worth it.

Here’s how we do it.
Five Ways To Make Valentine's Day Romantic And Adventurous
5 February 2020
By Di Westaway | Chief Adventure Chick at Wild Women On Top

If, like me, you’re the kind of woman who prefers clifftop kisses to fancy lingerie on Valentine's Day, you’re in the right place.
What Trek Training Is Really Like For A Newbie
4 February 2020
Ever wondered what Trek Training is like for a newbie? Our Client Services Manager Robby shares her first Trek Training experience with us.
What Should We Really Be Eating?
31 January 2020
When it comes to nutrition, there’s a whole lot of information out there about what we 'should' and 'shouldn’t' be eating. We asked nutrition expert Dr Joanna McMillian to simplify it for us. The good news? It’s way easier to eat healthy than you think!
The Best Day Hikes In Australia's Capital Cities
22 January 2020
If you’re looking for some great ways to get out in nature this long weekend, look no further! These gorgeous day walks are the perfect summer activity – take the kids, friends, family or go by yourself for a solitary soak in nature’s playground.
How To Reset Your Goals Following A Natural Disaster
17 January 2020
When the immediate emergency has passed and our beautiful homeland has stopped burning, we need to take some time to grieve, re-set ourselves and then begin to renew our goals, with a productive and positive mindset overlaid with the new filter of a climate changed world.

Here are some ways to turn your guilt and sadness into positive action.
Easy Hiking Share Plates That Will ‘Wow’ Your Friends
16 January 2020
To help you avoid the boxed chocolate aisle on the way to your BBQ or picnic this long weekend, we’ve pulled together some great ideas for when you need a quick, fabulous and impressive share plate – without lots of effort.
A Message From Our Directors
10 January 2020
Celebrating when such a huge environmental crisis is unfolding in Australia just hasn’t felt right. The pain of knowing how many homes, animals and forests have been destroyed has been intense. Seeing so many people in our communities struggling with the force of these fires has been deeply stressful and exhausting.

Now it's time for us to pause and recognise the grief and pain which has marked the beginning of 2020.
6 Quick Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk
6 January 2020
Stretching and gentle movement is a great way to support a healthy, happy spine – even while you’re sitting – so we asked our in-house yoga teacher/marketing specialist Donna for her favourite desk stretches to relieve shoulder, neck and back stiffness.
Di's Instant Salad Is The Perfect Healthy Lunch
19 December 2019
Skip the food court and make this delicious and nutritious salad in less time than it takes to walk to the shops. You'll love it.
This Show-Stopping Christmas Salad Will Wow Your Guests
13 December 2019
This isn't an everyday salad... it's an epic, show-stopping, jaw-dropping, Christmas salad. It's for people who like TONNES of flavour. We hope you love it.

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