https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13 made with an aura of love for hiking cause i just love it so much en-us 2021-03-14 22:58:19 UTC 2023-01-21 17:49:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f600.png van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313289734 Motivations are varied through personal or simply, reasons why we do something and can benefit ourselves whether it be physically, emotionally, mentally, socially or spiritually. Motivations are generally separated/categorized through Intrinsic Motivations [Motivations we get from ourselves] and Extrinsic Motivations [Motivations we get from outside ourselves, which are external to us], this can be thought of by why you're doing something. ]]> 2021-03-16 00:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313289734 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313313695 Personal motivations within myself was considered much of being able to experience a natural environment so close and viewing breathtaking sights such as crystal blue waters, white soft sand, ancient grown trees, vivid green plants and paths that felt significantly untouched [ that hadn't been purposely built in by humans] and it totaled the meaning as to why it felt so special to be there in the moment, to be granted the opportunity to see what had been given to us to discover. I had explored both Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivational experiences within the time-period hiking at Wilsons Prom, for example, I felt that after we stopped to admire the views/hills at WPNP, I took a mental picture along with a good feeling - telling myself that I've just walked all along a certain way around [the mountains, long paths and such] like I couldn't stop saying to myself "Wow, I can't believe that I was capable enough to overcome that" or "I really did that?". It's funny to reflect back on what I did, only to have myself feel so appreciative, lucky and honored afterwards but whereas at the time, I'd be too hungry and tired to care. ]]> 2021-03-16 00:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313313695 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313364053 Throughout the experience, my mindset changed greatly as each day went by during the camp. How I knew this was through the almost constant feeling of either, "Are we nearly there yet?", "How long do we have to go?" I'd annoyingly ask and "This hike is absolutely beautiful." I'd admire 10 minutes after. Quite hard to stay in between, especially with a 20kg pack on your back and sweat drawing everywhere on your body - mentally and physically mainly, my motivation grew stronger as much as I tried denying it at the time, it made me learn so much more about myself and what I am now capable of even if I didn't believe it myself. ]]> 2021-03-16 01:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313364053 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313388471 Having now been on a multi-day hike especially [and surfing 'experience'], as said previously, it's made me reflect upon how capable I actually am on doing things out of my comfort zone and have me think that I am more than what I doubt myself as - which personally is super important know to keep yourself going. Looking back at the experience, it's made me consider that I should keep pushing towards things I believe in to achieve it and feel proud of myself no matter how small or big - if it feels significant than it's important either way. ]]> 2021-03-16 01:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313388471 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313404148 As of many highlights, the most significant experiences I enjoyed most was watching the sunset and sitting on the giant rocks at Waterloo Bay with everyone, being able to finally take off my overpacked bag from my back and sit, talk about the day with others and share each-others thoughts and feelings about it then being able to laugh about it, getting to tidal river and eat the glorious food I hadn't been able to eat since the day we started hiking and finally, the bus ride home seeing everyone so tired [including myself] and all the mountains at Wilsons Prom and proudly telling myself that I hiked most of it. As well as seeing camp utilities I've never seen before be used to make beverages, meals etc.]]> 2021-03-16 01:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313404148 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313423802 As stating the obvious, my biggest lowlight was having to carry my fat overpacked hiking bag - it was almost I had purposely put 100 bricks inside just wanting to break my back however, I managed to walk through with it entirely [with a lot of sooks and cries of course] and among the sulks I reminded myself that "It'll be okay, walk at your own pace." and for 'next-time' that I should be careful and consider what I needed to really pack and what I actually needed to keep at home. Another lowlight was my ankles, it became really difficult to walk and move my feet as my ankles were super swollen and stiff by the end of the day - this could've been the condition of my runners I stupidly chose to wear. Apart from those minor issues, much of the camp tested my mental and physical health and wellbeing greatly and I pushed myself to overcome it. ]]> 2021-03-16 01:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313423802 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313444970 Positive Responses:
As among most positive responses I felt that I particularly experienced a response of Awe [a feeling of wonder or admiration for WPNP] as I admired the many incredible views of Wilsons Prom and Appreciation [a recognition of value and significance in an outdoor environment], which was shown through valuing the life and significance that exists at Wilsons Prom.

]]> 2021-03-16 01:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313444970 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313469173 Wilsons Prom is considered to be a 'natural' environment as it's harder to get to unless you hike through it [40km if taking the suggested/most used paths] or somehow be airlifted in, less signs of human interaction [besides the overnight camping spots] and are more likely to have mostly native plant and animal species living in there. Although there have been minor adjusted facilities built inside [such as toilets, flattened ground for camping etc.], it's made up of mainly a natural environment not relatively touched or changed by human interaction/s. ]]> 2021-03-16 01:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313469173 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313487171 1. The revolting public toilets at each overnight camping ground for hikers to destroy [the smell is definitely unnatural]
2. The adjusted paths to make it safer and easier to walk on 
3. The wooden table crates and purposely cut logs placed at overnight camping grounds for hikers.
4. Some cut trees to move it out of the way from hikers so they can get past and continue their way without getting stuck or injured in some possible way.
5. Some giant rocks being moved or adjusted for hikers to safely walk across/past without getting stuck or injured.]]> 2021-03-16 01:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313487171 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313500748 The purpose of a National Park is that these protected areas are large natural areas set aside to protect large-scale ecological processes, along with the variety of species and ecosystems characteristic of the area, which also provide a foundation for environmentally and culturally compatible, spiritual, scientific, educational and recreational opportunities.]]> 2021-03-16 01:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313500748 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313508122 It's important for humans to visit places such as Wilsons Prom to see such incredible sights and come to the realization of issues such as climate change, deforestation, sea-levels, global warming etc. And to help gather the resources to prevent these risks from destroying environments such as Wilsons Prom. ]]> 2021-03-16 01:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313508122 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313515402 Since it's an easier access to humans to view parts of the Wilsons Prom, it gives visitors an idea of the built environment and to enjoy a part of the national park. and to have them surrounded by the many variations of the different rarely seen animals [that wouldn't be usually seen in cities, parks etc.] and the tall trees/plants that had been around before the discovery of Tidal River/The National Park itself. ]]> 2021-03-16 01:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313515402 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313526641 It's full of local animals such as possums, wombats, wallabies, birds, insects, snakes, lizards etc. 
Located in the Gippsland of Victoria, Australia. It was established in 1898 although it was built in 1859 from local granite on a narrow peninsula jutting into the wild waters of Bass Strait. and has a easier accessible campground called Tidal River. There are many types of hikes you can take there but the commonly done hike track is the approx. 40km one. To camp around Wilsons Prom it's $7.00 a night per person. ]]> 2021-03-16 02:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313526641 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313541230 1. As much clothes as I brought [too many shorts, shirts, jumpers, bathers etc.]
2. Instant Food Meals
3. Toiletries [Wipes, extra utensils etc.]]]> 2021-03-16 02:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313541230 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313544239 1. Pack as lightly as you can - you don't need to bring as much as you think you do especially clothes and toiletries.
2. Pack more snacks rather than difficult meals, you're more likely to eat more snacks especially while hiking [to regain more energy] rather than instant food that you need a trangia or hot water for.
3. I suggest packing medication such as Panadol and Allergy Tablets mainly as they help a lot [considering you're very likely to get bad allergies and headaches]]]> 2021-03-16 02:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313544239 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313550611 Although my menu plan was quite successful, I felt like it wasn't enough but I definitely overpacked for breakfast meals that I didn't even eat. For dinner, they were fine [even before staying at Tidal River] they weren't that fulfilling but were still enjoyable. I'd change most of it, it being dinner wise I would've liked to include more veggies and filling ingredients like pastas, rice etc. ]]> 2021-03-16 02:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313550611 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313556815 I didn't really encounter any risks apart from climbing tall, big rocks which were really scary to climb on in my opinion. But it was really relaxing to sit and watch the view from a high height to see everything that came to my eyes. ]]> 2021-03-16 02:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313556815 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313560493 Encouraging others when hiking was super helpful as they're experiencing it too and being comforted by them to keep going or that 'we're almost there' really helped me out when I wanted to give up and cry endlessly like a baby. And at the end of the day, we're able to give each other a high-five for their efforts and bring them up for being able to actually get through the hard times during the walk/s. ]]> 2021-03-16 02:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313560493 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313569158 This represents the hard efforts of everyone hiking through the Prom and that we all stuck together [even if we lost each-other we still found everyone], even though most of us were grumpy, hungry and tired [that was probably only me], we all still had a giant and proud smile across our red sweaty faces. ]]> 2021-03-16 02:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313569158 van0080 https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313576671 I'd use this image to promote Wilsons Prom to new hikers as it displays the Awe in our face of the Prom and that it's definitely a place worth exploring in person. ]]> 2021-03-16 02:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/van0080/yc78v90ty4zb6l13/wish/1313576671