Navigate Journal

On July 17th, we gathered at Kangarutha Farm for our very first Evening of Adventure—and what a night it was! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support us, and we are hoping to make this a regular biannual tradition.

When we started Navigate Expeditions, we made a promise: to ensure that every time our guests step into a kayak, hop on an e-bike, or lace up their hiking boots, they are directly giving back to the stunning landscapes and communities we call home.

1, 2, 3… PUSH!
We worked together like a dog sled team to get ourselves, our two kids—Kiah (1) and Indigo (4)—and all our gear up a steep, slippery mountainside. Every few meters, a massive fallen tree would bar the trail. While Indigo and I (carrying Kiah) could clamber over the logs, Pat had to negotiate a one-wheeled cart and the bulk of our gear over every single log. The rain was heavy and the leeches were plentiful.

The Light to Light packing list for this stunning 2 night 3 day coastal trek on the Far South Coast of NSW is here. But what does “light” really mean when you’re also carrying an 11-month-old baby? My recent adventure with a friend and my little one taught me that “light” is a relative term! This isn’t a post about the ultimate ultralight gear; it’s a realistic look at the gear we had on hand and used for our trip.