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The Big Loop Trail – Joy’s Fitness Hub Hike 2017

The Big Loop Trail – Joy’s Fitness Hub Hike 2017 What a fantastic group of ladies! It is hard to fit 5 days of hiking, relaxing and exploring into a short blog, I hope the photos show what a great group…

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The Trial Hike

The Trial Hike I will be forever grateful for my very trusting friends who came on the “guinea pig hike” with me. Bec, Gabe and Hannah risked all to be part of Trek West history. Hannah was our official photographer…

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How it all began

How it all began My first blog… very daunting! I am so excited to be able to say I have started my very own hiking business where I am able to share our little piece of the world with everyone. …

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Wow a thousand times over!!! When I left Brisbane to come on this wonderful 5 day experience all of my city friends said “Judy you camping!” This is not camping, it is GLAMPING. All the wonderful personal touches from our amazing tents to Tilly’s wonderful restaurant services, be it at the Stockcamp of by a waterhole, and the treks so great. It has just been such a great experience over all. Many, many thanks for your wonderful hospitality – I will be back.

Judy Rankin The Stock Camp Hike June 2019

A big thanks for an amazing experience, you have delivered beyond expectations. I have really enjoyed the space, the environment, the stillness, the food and the great company. We leave here as a tribe and we met as strangers only a few days ago. Keep up the good work and be proud of what you have created.

Tamara Olley The Big Loop - Hub Hike 2018

Congratulations on hosting your first trek!! It has been fantastic. The landscape has been impressive, the food has been amazing, best of all your attention to detail has blown me away. The washers, linen tablecloths, table decorations etc. The size of the group spot on. Well done and thanks to you Shelly and your fabulous offsiders.

Louise Martin “Macfarlane” Tambo Qld The maiden voyage - The Big Loop Hike 2017

We have just returned from the most amazing experience ever “The Stock Camp Trek” on Herbertvale Station. We had four nights at The Stock Camp which was glamping at its finest – spacious Bell Tents, flushing toilet and a hot shower!

Our days were filled trekking and exploring this magnificent part of the world – landscapes, gorges, open plains each and every direction a symphony for the eyes. It was also fascinating to talking to Shelly and Tilly and learning about life on the land. I will now look at a steak on the supermarket shelf a different way – I’ll see the steak and now know the story behind it.

One absolute hands down highlight was walking into The Lost City.
Historians, geologists, scientists, archaeologists and palaeontologists please take a deep breath….. a really really deep breath – It was part of an inland sea and is over 530 million years old. I can barely fathom that number as I say it and then type it! It was jaw dropping awe inspiring to walk amongst a history that was home to the trilobites.

All of the meals were delicious and plentiful. Sunset drinks on our first night was spectacular – beautiful cheese platter and plenty of champagne whilst watching the most magnificent sun set! Our last night’s meal at The Stock Camp was a steak, from Herbertvale Station, cooked on hot plate over a roaring fire. Mouth watering, delicious and a great finale to a wonderful four days!

Thank you Shelly and Tilly for being absolutely fabulous hosts and making the “Stock Camp Trek” and the “Long Lunch” such a memorable experience and one we will all never forget.

Sally, Jane, Maz & Jill – Apollo Bay The Stock Camp Hike August 2019

Knocked my socks off! What a terrific mind escape in a vast, ancient and beautiful landscape. The camaraderie of companionship was just brilliant, a credit to the structure of the trek. All the finer details – refreshing face clothes, fine champagne, white linen tablecloths and nutritious meals topped off each stage of the trek. AMAZING!!!

Joy McClymont “Dalkeith” Longreach Qld Fitness Hub Hike 2017

Thanks so much for your hard work, and patience and for sharing your wonderful knowledge. We have been so well looked after, with gourmet food, unbelievably beautiful tents and beds, hot showers and fabulous adventures. Much appreciated

Carmel Charles Stockcamp Hike

Thank you for the most amazing experience of Herbertvale Station. Your attention to detail for our comfort and food was 15/10!

Rosanne Rowe Wellness Adventures Retreat - Stockcamp May 2018

Thank you, thank you, and thank you!! Shelly you have an amazing affinity and appreciation for this country – your enthusiasm is infectious!! It is undoubtedly beautiful country! It has been an amazing experience to share the challenge of this trek and be spoilt with such incredible hospitality. Thank you for the opportunity to share this with you all and for looking after us so well – The Big Loop 2017!!!

Annie Donoghue “Baradoo” Bauhinia Qld The Big Loop Trail 2017