G'day from the land downunder

NEwbie here,
Ive never really been into recreational hiking but im comming around.
Im here for alot of gear research, hiking tips and basically to meet like minded folks.
Anyone with tried and true gear and things to look out for when getting started would be a fantastic to hear from.

Welcome to the forum! Have you read the articles listed in the left column of the home page of this website ("TLB Home")? Those will get you started. Feel free to come back with specific questions!

We have other Australians on this website, especially Franco, whose posts you may already have discovered.