Hikes With Shay

04/06/2026

Fairy Canyon honestly felt too beautiful to be real 🌿⛰️
Towering canyon walls, crystal-clear water, and hidden little corners everywhere you looked — this place had such an unreal atmosphere. Definitely one of those spots that reminds me why I love exploring so much.

04/06/2026

Some paths aren’t meant to be followed — they’re meant to be felt 🌿

The deeper you wander, the quieter everything becomes.
Just the sound of rain, the scent of the forest, and that feeling of stepping into another world.

These hidden corners always remind me to slow down and take it all in.

03/06/2026

From the smallest details to the beauty all around 🌿✨

A single fern, the soft light through the trees, and the peaceful energy of the forest… moments like this are what make slowing down in nature so special.

Sometimes all it takes is stopping to notice the little things.

03/06/2026

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Sometimes the best adventures are the ones hidden close to home 🌿

My newest vlog is now live on YouTube, taking you on a peaceful little adventure through the incredible Strickland State Forest. From towering trees and lush rainforest vibes to hidden corners that felt like stepping into another world, this was one of those walks that reminds you how much beauty is waiting to be explored.

If you’re into nature, hidden gems, and slow adventures through some of Australia’s most beautiful places, this one’s for you.

Watch now on **Hikes With Shay** 🎥
And keep an eye out.

**This Forest Felt Like Another World… 🌿 | Exploring Strickland Sta...

03/06/2026

Just me and the trail winding through Strickland State Forest 🌿🌲

There’s something so grounding about slowing down, following the path ahead, and taking in everything this beautiful forest has to offer. Sometimes the simplest walks turn into the best little adventures.

Getting lost in places like this is always worth it ✨

03/06/2026

Standing beneath one of the coolest things I’ve ever come across at Fairy Bower Falls 🌿✨
This beautiful stairway carved into the stone honestly looked like something fairies built hidden deep in the mountains. Places like this make the whole adventure feel magical — like stepping into another world for a little while.

📸 .n.out

03/06/2026

Standing still long enough to realise just how wild this world really is 🌿

There’s something about being surrounded by towering palms, soaked earth, and that quiet rainforest energy that makes everything else fade away.

Strickland State Forest delivered that kind of magic again.

02/06/2026

Adventures are always better with a solid crew ⛰️🌿
Exploring Fairy Canyon with this group made the whole experience even more unforgettable — endless laughs, epic jumps, and sharing moments in places that honestly don’t feel real. Grateful to have people around who are always keen for the next adventure.

02/06/2026

Rain-soaked details and the kind of beauty you only notice when you slow down 🌿
Sometimes the smallest moments in the forest hold the most magic.

Captured deep in Strickland State Forest — where every leaf, drop, and shadow tells its own story.
Full vlog is on YouTube 👀

01/06/2026

One of those peaceful little corners of Strickland State Forest that makes you stop for a moment 🌿💧

The gentle flow of this beautiful little creek, the sounds of the forest, and that calm atmosphere… simple moments like this are what make these adventures so special.