Hammocks in Australia/New Zealand?
I just finished a 1,000 mile section of the AT and fell in love with the idea of hammocks. I really envied the site flexibility hammockers had while I often struggled to find suitable areas to tent outside of shelter spots and designated sites. However, I am moving to Melbourne, Australia soon and am wondering about the suitability of hammocks in that area.
Hammocks are ideally suited to the eastern US, but does anyone have thoughts on how well they're suited to Australia, especially Victoria, and perhaps New Zealand (there's obviously a lot of alpine areas in New Zealand - is it worth it to try to hammock)? Are the parks there ok with hammocks?
Re: Hammocks in Australia/New Zealand?
Its hammock paradise.....be sure to pack one in your luggage. :)
Hammocks in Australia/New Zealand?
As an Australian hammocker I can testify you won't have a problem (except in the desert regions).
Hammocks in Australia/New Zealand?
@Bobsled
Hi,
I grew up in Melbourne; from 4-28 yo and now live in Brisbane. Anyway, it's true to say that Melbourne and the State of Victoria is indeed Hammock Heaven. There are so many diverse and unique environments to explore. If anything you are really spoilt for choice. Close by you have the 'Dandenongs' mountain range and the Yarra Valley. Further afield you have World Class National Parks like the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians, the Victorian High Country, Wilsons Promentory. You can do one of the worlds great canoe trips down the Mighty Murray River, The Snowies, Eildon Weir, Lakes Entrance.............
And I haven't scratched the surface of all the places to see. These are just the main well known tourist spots that you can easily Google.
Have no fear, if you seek unbelievably stunning country, you will not be disappointed.
If you get a chance to go visit Tassie- well you'll take your adventure another few pegs up the ladder. You would literally need several lifetimes to see it all....