Australia
Top Spots in and near Australia
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South Bruny, Tasmania
Visit the Bruny Island Lighthouse
Cape Bruny, at the south end of Bruny Island, is accessible by car. To enter the island you must take a ferry from Kettering (view website for times and prices: brunyislandferry.com.au). Once you park near the lighthouse, walk up the short path to the top of the hill and the lighthouse. From here...Read more -
Petermann, Northern Territory
Hike the Kings Canyon Rim Walk in Watarrka NP
5.03.7 mi / 900 ft gainKings Canyon is not a place to be missed in Australia's Northern Territory. Located at the western end of the George Gill Range in Watarrka National Park, you'll find an easily accessible but less well-known area of the Red Centre. Both for beautiful light and for staying cool in the heat of the ...Read more -
Paddys Green, Queensland
Explore Granite Gorge Nature Park
Truly experience Australia's Northern Savannah wilderness at this nature park. Granite Gorge offers options for staying overnight, such as camping or renting a cabin (visit their website at granite gorge.com.au), but you can experience the park extensively during a day trip.Follow markers to walk...Read more -
Baw Baw Village, Victoria
Backpack from Mt Baw Baw to Mushroom Rocks
18.6 mi / 3933.7 ft gainPlease note that the weather on this walk can change drastically, so be prepared for anything! The first day on our walk was +15 and sunny and we woke up to a blanket of snow and had to walk back in freezing temperatures. Please note that, depending on the year, you may need to buy a permit to dr...Read more -
Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Hike Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
11.2 mi / 5068.9 ft gainCradle Mountain stands at 1545m high, making it the 5th tallest mountain in Tasmania. It is roughly a 2.5 hour drive west from Launceston and situated in the Central Highlands. The hike can be done on the well-known Overland Track (65km, 5-6 days), or as a day trip from Dove Lake. The day trip gi...Read more -
Rye, Victoria
Photograph Lizard Head Point at Sunrise
0.3 mi / 820.2 ft gainVictoria's Mornington Peninsula is a stunning example of one of Australia's many rugged coastlines, dotted with rock formations, pristine sand beaches & epic waves. Lizard Head Rock is a unique formation rising out of the ocean which is especially beautiful at sunrise. The "hike" is really j...Read more -
Darling Downs, Western Australia
Hike the Wungong Gorge
7.5 miThis adventure is about 12 km's there and back. You can park your car on south western hwy and walk there and back, observing God's creation in the meantime. When you get at the end you can eat a snack at the picnic tables or even have lunch there. You can also walk up the road to the Yungong Dam...Read more -
Walls of Jerusalem, Tasmania
Backpack the Walls of Jerusalem Circuit
18 mi / 4265.1 ft gainThis is a great hike if you're looking for some stunning views, but also has some sections of unmarked trail where you will need to have either GPS or the ability to navigate with your compass/map (preferably both!). The mountains are stunning, but as you are at a high altitude the weather can ch...Read more -
Waitpinga, South Australia
Trail Run the Newland Head Conservation Park
7.1 miLocation Utilising a portion of South Australia’s infamous Heysen Trail, the majority of the run lies within the boundaries of the iconic Newland Head Conservation Park, a 90 minute drive south of Adelaide. As the trail section connects the Kings Beach carpark to the Waitpinga Campground, a total...Read more -
Cairns North, Queensland
Relax at Cairns Esplanade
4.0Nestled between the city and the ocean is the Cairns Esplanade, a large public space including a grass park, many picnic benches and barbecues, the Lagoon (free outdoor swimming pool), walking paths, and restrooms. Cairns Esplanade offers a scenic view of the ocean and surrounding mountains. Brin...Read more -
Wooroonooran, Queensland
Visit the Mamu Tropical Skywalk
The Mamu Tropical Skywalk offers a chance to walk high above the forest floor on a cantilever walkway that leads through the canopy. To see all the features of the skywalk requires a 2.5 km (round-trip) walk and takes at least an hour.The Forest walk starts out by winding through the forest floor...Read more -
Fortescue, Tasmania
Photograph the Tasman Peninsula by Boat
Viewing the Tasman Peninsula by boat offers easy access and an amazing perspective of the towering dolerite sea cliffs that you can't get from land. Put your boat in at Fortescue Bay campground and travel out around the peninsula to the south. You can travel for hours with unending scenery and wi...Read more -
Finch Hatton, Queensland
Hike the Finch Hatton Gorge
5.02.5 mi / 492.1 ft gainFinch Hatton Gorge is located around 80km West of Mackay in North Queensland. It lies within the Eungella National Park and is home to an expanse of waterfalls, gorges and pristine wilderness. From the car park there is a well maintained track which leads to the two main swimming holes. After tre...Read more -
Quorn, South Australia
Hike Devil's Peak, South Astralia
5.01.5 mi / 1322.2 ft gainWhile this 2.4km return adventure is a must for anyone visiting the Southern Flinders Ranges, please take note that it cannot be climbed during fire-ban season, which usually occurs between November and April. All this means, though, is that you can enjoy it in the winter months when the area is ...Read more -
Kalamunda, Western Australia
Hike the Bibbulmun Track
4.0624.5 miThe Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda, a suburb in the hills on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast. It passes through the heart of the scenic south west of Western Australia. The Track is ...Read more -
Whitsundays, Queensland
Hike Passage Peak
3.1 mi / 787.4 ft gainIf you're looking to catch the sunrise make sure to get up nice and early, as the walk from the trailhead to the summit could take up to an hour and a half (depending on how strong your coffee was). I aim to be at the peak about half an hour before dawn. When the insects of the night have stopped...Read more