The dynamic interaction between people and place
The mountain is a place of interaction. It's a piece of absolutely glorious nature right on the doorsteps of a capital city. So what you see up there ...
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Nature connection with filmmaker Joe Shemesh
Acclaimed cinematographer and photographer Joe Shemesh shares his thoughts on the importance of nature connection, and his own spiritual connection to...
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Shredding Betties: community and empowerment on the mountain
The Shredding Bettys is Australia’s first ever mountain bike club for women and girls, creating a community of empowerment and encouraging women regar...
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Easy access can spur complacency
The amazing thing about Kunanyi is the easy access - it's right there. But easy access can also spur complacency, and there's a risk we consider it sa...
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From big city teacher to the Tasmanian outdoors
“My job is to help people learn about what makes the place special, the values that are protected within Wellington Park...", says Ben Masterman, Educ...
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Time in nature is medicine
"I have quite a demanding job dealing with people's mental health. So I need to look after my own mental health. And that's why I go up the mountain t...
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The mountain helped me through a hard time
Sometimes, nature can be the companion that helps us through a particularly hard time. This was the case for David, after going through a difficult ti...
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An echidna friend
Rose Fuggle shares a touching memory, where an echidna showed her that she was on the right path. Photo by Eric Woehler
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The outdoors was my home
"I guess I've always been a bit of an explorer and a traveler by birth. My family environment in Sydney led me to look for something more, to look to ...
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Exploring sparks true love for nature
I would like for all the people that visit the top of the mountain for the great views, that they would take just five or ten minutes out of that time...
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The mountain as a playground
The mountain offers an endless playground for all ages. Simon Allen shares his view on having fun in nature.
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Mt. Wellington: Sanatorium of Tasmania - a poem by Mulga Mick (1875 - 1958)
This is a poem written by Mulga Mick. He was an open-hearted, generous man who befriended many birds and other animals on the mountain.
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