Australia offers an extraordinary range of walks, in locations ranging from tropical rain forests to harsh desert landscapes to wild coastlines. Australia also boasts vast tracts of unique bush wilderness that provides a rare opportunity to experience the world as it once was.

 
 
 

Victoria

 

 

Lighthouse Circuit

The southern most point of the Australian mainland offers spectacular forests and beaches in the much-loved Wilsons Promontory National Park.

⏱ Duration: 3 days
🗺 Distance: 62 km
⛰ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Sept - June

 

Great Ocean Walk

One of Victoria’s most stunning coastal walks, featuring the renowned coastline near the Great Ocean Road and the famous Twelve Apostles.

⏱ Duration: 6 days
🗺 Distance: 104 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Sept - June

 

Falls to Hotham Crossing

Journey through the ethereal world of Victoria’s High Country, experiencing unique alpine scenery in the Victorian Alpine National Park.

⏱ Duration: 3 days
🗺 Distance: 37 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Nov - May

 
 

Grampians Peaks Trail

Explore dramatic sandstone cliffs, forested canyons and rocky escarpments on this beautiful walk in the Grampians National Park.

⏱ Duration: 3-13 days
🗺 Distance: 36-160 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging
🗓 Best Time: Sept - June

 

Surf Coast Walk

The Victorian Surf Coast is the birthplace of Australian surfing. This wonderful trail showcases the mighty surf seascapes plus lush bushland.

⏱ Duration: 2-3 days
🗺 Distance: 45 km
⛰ Difficulty: Easy
🗓 Best Time: All year

 

Goldfields Track

This fascinating track celebrates gold rush history. It features Victorian era goldfields towns, heritage spa towns, gold mining relics and diverse scenery.

⏱ Duration: 3-10 days
🗺 Distance: 42-210 km
⛰ Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
🗓 Best Time: All year

 
 

Mornington Peninsula Walk

The Peninsula has something for everyone, including walkers. Experience the energy of the wild Bass Strait and the Peninsula’s natural bush.

⏱ Duration: 5 days
🗺 Distance: 100 km
⛰ Difficulty: Easy
🗓 Best Time: All year

 
 
 
 

Tasmania

 

 

Overland Track

Australia’s premier alpine walk, the Overland Track is set within the world famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

⏱ Duration: 4 - 6 days
🗺 Distance: 64 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
🗓 Best Time: Oct - May

 

Three Capes Track

Sensational clifftop walking in the Tasman National Park along a new, purpose-built track. For good reason, it has rapidly rocketed to fame.

⏱ Duration: 4 days
🗺 Distance: 46 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Oct - May

 

Freycinet Peninsula Circuit

Get up close to the stunning Hazards Mountains and the acclaimed Wineglass Bay and Cooks Beach in the Freycinet National Park.

⏱ Duration: 3 days
🗺 Distance: 30 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Sept - May

 
 

Bay of Fires

Tranquil walking along Tasmania’s sheltered north-eastern coast with white sand beaches, turquoise waters and orange lichen rocks.

⏱ Duration: 3 or 4 days
🗺 Distance: 32 km+
⛰ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Sept - May

 

Maria Island

A collection of excellent day walks on this remote, beautiful and historic island located mid-way down Tasmania’s east coast.

⏱ Duration: 3 or 4 days
🗺 Distance: 34 km+
⛰ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Sept - May

 

Frenchmans Cap Track

One of the most challenging and rewarding walks, at the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

⏱ Duration: 3 to 5 days
🗺 Distance: 46 km
⛰ Difficulty: Hard
🗓 Best Time: Dec - May

 
 

South Coast Track

For those looking for the challenges and rewards that come with a true wilderness adventure in the Southwest National Park.

⏱ Duration: 9 days
🗺 Distance: 89 km
⛰ Difficulty: Hard
🗓 Best Time: Nov - May

 

Walls of Jerusalem

Dolerite peaks, bluffs and cliffs create a natural fortress on Tasmania’s central alpine plateau in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.

⏱ Duration: 3 to 4 days
🗺 Distance: 30 - 38 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Dec - Apr

 
 
 
 
 

New South Wales

 

 

Blue Mountains Traverse

Stunning vistas across vast forested canyons, escarpments and plateaus, a short distance west of Sydney in a World Heritage Area.

⏱ Duration: 3 days
🗺 Distance: 47 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: All year

 
 

The Coast Track

The best Sydney coastal walk showcasing sandstone cliffs, pristine beaches, lagoons, waterfalls and native forests.

⏱ Duration: 1-2 days
🗺 Distance: 26 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
🗓 Best Time: All year

 

Lord Howe Island

An exquisite and isolated island gem north-east of Sydney that offers pristine mountain, rainforest and coastal scenery.

⏱ Duration: Day walks
🗺 Distance: Up to 12 km
⛰ Difficulty: Various levels
🗓 Best Time: Sept - May

 
 

Kosciuszko Main Range Circuit

This circuit features a walk to the top of Australia’s highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko, amidst the iconic Snowy Mountains.

⏱ Duration: 3 days
🗺 Distance: 48 km
⛰ Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Nov - May

 

Light to Light Walk

Vast ocean views, isolated beaches and red-rock platforms feature on the stunning Sapphire Coast in south-east NSW.

⏱ Duration: 2-3 days
🗺 Distance: 31 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: All year

 
 
 

Queensland

 

 

Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk

A walk featuring the wonders of the Gondwana World Heritage Rainforests in both the Lamington and Springbrook National Parks.

⏱ Duration: 3-5 days
🗺 Distance: 60 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
🗓 Best Time: March - Oct

Lamington Plateau Traverse (Gold Coast Hinterland)

This walk traverses the spectacular Lamington National Park, located a short distance south-west of the Gold Coast.

⏱ Duration: 3 days
🗺 Distance: 33 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
🗓 Best Time: March - Oct

Scenic Rim (Main Range/Mount Barney National Parks)

A collection of excellent day walks within the World Heritage-listed Main Range and Mount Barney National Parks.

⏱ Duration: 2-7 days
🗺 Distance: 30-60 km
⛰ Difficulty: Various Levels
🗓 Best Time: March - Nov

 

 

South Australia

 

 

Kangaroo Island Trail

Located within easy access of Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is home to unique rock formations, stunning coast and abundant wildlife.

⏱ Duration: 5 days
🗺 Distance: 61 km
⛰ Difficulty: Easy
🗓 Best Time: Mar - Nov

 

Heysen Trail (North Flinders Ranges)

The Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park offers some of the most spectacular sections of the Heysen Trail including the Wilpena Pound crater.

⏱ Duration: 4 days
🗺 Distance: 57 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: May - Sept

Heysen Trail (Fleurieu Peninsula)

Just south of Adelaide, the lush Fleurieu Peninsula features the first part of the renowned Heysen Trail with a great mix of coast and forest.

⏱ Duration: 5 days
🗺 Distance: 74 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Apr - Sept

 
 

Western Australia

 

 

Cape to Cape Track

This coastal walk is Western Australia’s most popular long distance trail showcasing the Margaret River region, pristine beaches and forests.

⏱ Duration: 7 days
🗺 Distance: 135 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate
🗓 Best Time: Feb - Oct

Bibbulmun Track South

Featuring the most scenic sections of the epic Bibbulmun Track in south-west Western Australia, with giant forests and wild coast.

⏱ Duration: 6 days
🗺 Distance: 115 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
🗓 Best Time: April - Nov

 
 
 

Northern Territory

 

 

The Larapinta Trail

Explore the grandeur of Australia’s red centre in the West MacDonnell (Tjoritja) National Park, along one of the world’s best desert treks.

⏱ Duration: 6 -15 days
🗺 Distance: 70 - 223 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
🗓 Best Time: May - Aug

Jatbula Trail

Spectacular walking in the Nitmiluk National Park, traversing the acclaimed Katherine Gorge and Arnhem Land escarpment .

⏱ Duration: 5 - 6 days
🗺 Distance: 62 km
⛰ Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
🗓 Best Time: June - Aug