journey through nature

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stories that document place and nature

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Sad tidings.

Many of you likely know already, but it is with deep regret that we have to announce that Craig ‘Casual’ Fardell, has moved on to adventures in another realm. He succumbed to his battle with cancer on June 5.

Cas was half of the amazing awildland couple (along with Chrissy) who inspired us all with their adventures, eloquent writings and amazing photography.

Everyone will have their own reflections on the life and legacy of Cas. He was a mentor and friend to so many and his calm, kind, thoughtful, stoked and humorous demeanor is what drew so many to him. There are few people on the planet who loved nature more and explored its varied, wild places with so much passion and skill. He was a master of bushcraft and adventure sports. He was also one of the best wildlife and landscape photographers around, capturing beautiful images that will continue to lead viewers to dream, reflect and plan adventures for many years to come.

In one of Cas’s final emails, he said "No regrets, all things positive. Keep paddling, keep walking, keep exploring because that's what life is all about". He was a true legend.

Please offer your love and support to Chrissy in this very difficult time.

Brian C.

Who we are

Craig (Cas) Fardell began photographing wild and remote places more than 30 years ago as a whitewater rafting guide and bushwalking and adventure guide. His photos grace the pages of multiple adventure magazines, reference books, national parks information boards, brochures, annual reports and even gaming platforms. Chris (Chrissy) Armstrong began her writing career as a newspaper journalist and publicist. She is also a published and award winning author of fiction and poetry, as well as working as a bushwalking guide.

Our philosophy

awildland began as a collaborative blog - a place for us to hone our crafts and express our love of adventure, exploration and the Australian landscape. From 2014 until 2024 it could be found only at awildland.blogspot.com.au where it grew into a respected repository of adventure stories from around Australia, including hiking, canyoning, sea kayaking, rafting, pack rafting and bike touring. The original motivation for awildland hasn’t changed. But, the development of a dedicated website, in 2024, offers the chance for us to evolve the delivery and concept. Through our respective crafts, we will continue to document Australia’s amazing landscapes; its natural wonders and the opportunities it offers to those needing a return to the most important thing in life - this wild land. 

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