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Welcome to the Wildfire Sports & Trek Blog! This is where we talk about events, share tips on choosing the right gear for your favourite activities and other helpful/useful information from our lovely staff members.

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Date Posted: 11 February 2026

We’ve mapped out the 6 best locations in the city to help you smash your goals. Whether you want the "pancake-flat" speed of Kedron or the scenic, lung-busting hills of Bunyaville, we’ve found your perfect starting line. Ready, get set, run! 


Date Posted: 27 January 2026

Master your Everest Base Camp trek with our 2026 preparation guide. Learn essential training tips, safety protocols, and a comprehensive gear checklist to conquer the Himalayas with confidence. 


Date Posted: 20 January 2026

From toaster oven hacks to revolutionising running, learn more about the brand that created zero-drop running shoes and started a movement  


Date Posted: 24 December 2025

The javelin throw requires a unique combination of momentum, stability, and control. Ordinary track spikes or other throwing shoes won’t cut it. 


Date Posted: 12 December 2025

When you think of track & field, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the athletes flying around the track or launching things through the air. But behind every fast sprint or powerful throw is a carefully chosen pair of shoes. 


Date Posted: 28 November 2025

ASICS is not just one of our most popular shoe brands, but they’re also the go-to brand for many sport organisations, groups and teams in Australia. But what are the best used for, and what does all the lingo even mean? 


Date Posted: 14 November 2025

We stock a wide range of nutrition products from 21 different brands, but with so many different flavours and textures, how can you decide what to try? 


Date Posted: 7 November 2025

Interested in the ASICS Blast range, but not sure which one to choose? Here we'll run through the different aspects of each model, so you can feel confident in your decision. 


Date Posted: 5 November 2025

Considered one of the most scenic hiking routes in the world, the Lycian Way is a long-distance hiking trail in south-west Türkiye along the Mediterranean coastline. 


Date Posted: 22 October 2025

Step away from the heavily populated trails and take on Scandinavia’s most remote long-distance hiking route through Sweden, Norway and Finland. 


Date Posted: 7 October 2025

Looking to add some interesting or challenging adventures to an otherwise relaxing holiday in Greece?  


Date Posted: 25 September 2025

It’s exciting to find new trails that few people have explored! If you’re yet to travel to the region, the awe-inspiring mountains can not only provide incredible views, but also multiple routes to challenge yourself. 


Date Posted: 12 September 2025

From the soaring heights of the Tatra Mountains to the gentle rolling hills of the Beskids, Poland's trails will ignite your spirit of adventure and leave you craving more! 


Date Posted: 27 August 2025

We always have suggestions for what to take when it comes to hiking, whether that’s for a day-trip, overnight or multi-day, but what do we actually take? 


Date Posted: 13 August 2025

If you’re new to multi-day hikes and looking to go on a holiday, combine the two and head to the southwest of Germany to experience the best of the large, famous, forested mountain range: Schwarzwald (Black Forest). 


Date Posted: 30 July 2025

Home to kings, queens, and the Great British Bake Off, England has an open landscape, peppered with history from prehistoric settlements, to Roman ruins and medieval castles. Explore the English countryside and soak up the local history under your feet.