bush walking

Meanings

1. 1noununcountableAustralian

   The activity of walking in wild, bushy countryside, especially in Australia or New Zealand.

   Grammar: Uncountable; used like 'hiking': 'Bush walking is popular here.'

   Patterns

   • go bush walking
   • bush walking trail
   • bush walking gear

   We spent the weekend bush walking in the Blue Mountains.

   Bush walking is a great way to see native wildlife.

   She bought new boots for bush walking.

2. 2adjectivebefore a nounAustralian

   Related to or used for walking in wild, bushy countryside.

   Grammar: Used before a noun, as in 'bush walking track'.

   Patterns

   • bush walking track
   • bush walking club
   • bush walking holiday

   They followed a bush walking track through the forest.

   He joined a bush walking club to meet new people.

Common combinations

go bush walking

Let's go bush walking this Saturday.

bush walking trail

The bush walking trail is clearly marked.

bush walking gear

Make sure you bring proper bush walking gear.

Synonyms and how they differ

hiking

The general term used in most English-speaking countries; 'bush walking' is more specific to Australia and New Zealand.

trekking

Often suggests a longer, more challenging walk, sometimes in mountains; 'bush walking' is usually a day activity in bushland.

Word family

bushwalker noun

A person who goes bush walking.

bushwalk verb

To go bush walking (less common).

Commonly confused: bush walking or bushwalking?

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