For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Australia. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
Hiking in Australia
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Australia
Hiking Route
· North West
Marion's Lookout - Cradle Mountain National Park
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Difficulty
moderate
6.7 km
2:35 h
395 m
468 m
The tour goes up to St Marion’s Lookout, from where you get a great view of Dove Lake and the summit of Cradle Mountain. The hike includes a steep climb that takes a direct route to the summit, strenuous but very rewarding.
Hiking Route
· Blue Mountains
Katoomba - Mt Solitary Loop - a two night adventure
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Difficulty
difficult
31.9 km
12:35 h
2,311 m
2,308 m
This is a 3 day scenic loop of the mountain range visible from the Three Sisters.
Hiking Route
· Australia
Mt. Ossa & Wadleys Hut Track - Up Tasmania's Highest Mountain
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Difficulty
difficult
56.4 km
18:01 h
2,196 m
2,198 m
A challenging trek through the beautiful and rugged Tasmanian wilderness
Hiking Route
· Australia
Ormiston Gorge Circuit
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Difficulty
moderate
9.5 km
2:47 h
176 m
176 m
Wonderful, short hike through varied outback landscapes.
Hiking Route
· Sydney
Coastal Cliff Walk
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Difficulty
easy
7.2 km
1:44 h
167 m
167 m
This easy walk takes you from Watsons Bay to the famous Bondi beach and, especially at the beginning, along breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hiking Route
· Flinders Ranges and Outback
Wipena Pound Mt. Ohlssen Bagge
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Difficulty
moderate
6.3 km
2:20 h
389 m
389 m
Short hike (ascent approx. 1.5 h) up Mount Ohlssen Bagge, from where you have a magnificent view of the Wilpena Pound. The Pound is similar to a pan, on one of whose elevations you stand on Mount Ohlssen and look into the cauldron.
Hiking Route
· Lasseter
Valley of the Winds - Katatjuta
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Difficulty
moderate
7.6 km
2:30 h
429 m
429 m
Moderate well-signposted circular walk in the Olgas/Katatjuta that gives a good ¨overview in about two hours.
Hiking Route
· Lasseter
King's Canyon Rim Walk incl. Garden of Eden
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Difficulty
difficult
5.4 km
1:45 h
300 m
266 m
Deep insights into the canyon and wide views of fantastic million-year-old rock formations in Australia's outback.
Hiking Route
· Peninsula
From Portsea to Point Nepean National Park
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Difficulty
easy
14.1 km
3:45 h
76 m
76 m
The trail leads along the picturesque coastline through the national park. On one side you can see Port Phillip Bay, on the other the much more stormy Pacific Ocean.
Hiking Route
· North West
Dove Lake to Tourist Information
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Difficulty
moderate
11 km
3:02 h
201 m
269 m
Beautiful and well-kept path leads from Dovelake to the Tourist Information
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Kosciusko & Dead Horse Gap 26 Jan 2023 by Chris
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
January 26, 2023
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Great walk. Up chair lift and then to summit. Returned to top station and theb took the longer path down to Thredbo via Dead Horse Gap . Had a refreshing dip in the river at the end
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When did you do this route? January 26, 2023
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Grampians Peaks Trail - Daywalk 04 - Wartook Lookout to Halls Gap by Matt
May 07, 2022
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Grampians Peaks Trail - Daywalk 09 - Jimmy Creek Rd to Yarram Gap Rd by Matt
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