An Australian and New Zealand term for a hiker or bushwalker — someone who walks through natural bush or wilderness terrain for recreation. 'Bushwalking' is the Australian equivalent of hiking or trekking and has its own culture, gear, and trail network. Unlike the more adventure-focused 'trekking,' bushwalking implies immersion in native Australian bush — eucalyptus forest, scrubland, or coastal heath.
She was an experienced bushwalker who always carried a topographic map even in well-marked parks.
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(Australia, New Zealand) A hiker or backpacker.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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