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Travel Guide Hikes in Australia

Hikes in Australia

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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.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Australia

Hiking Route · North West
Marion's Lookout - Cradle Mountain National Park
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
1
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.
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Hiking Route · Blue Mountains
Katoomba - Mt Solitary Loop - a two night adventure
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
1
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.
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Hiking Route · Australia
Mt. Ossa & Wadleys Hut Track - Up Tasmania's Highest Mountain
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
56.4 km
18:01 h
2,196 m
2,198 m
A challenging trek through the beautiful and rugged Tasmanian wilderness
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Ormiston Gorge
Hiking Route · Australia
Ormiston Gorge Circuit
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
9.5 km
2:47 h
176 m
176 m
Wonderful, short hike through varied outback landscapes.
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Hiking Route · Sydney
Coastal Cliff Walk
PremiumPremium content 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.
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Hiking Route · Flinders Ranges and Outback
Wipena Pound Mt. Ohlssen Bagge
PremiumPremium content 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.
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Hiking Route · Lasseter
Valley of the Winds - Katatjuta
PremiumPremium content 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.
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Hiking Route · Lasseter
King's Canyon Rim Walk incl. Garden of Eden
PremiumPremium content 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.
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Port Phillip (Bucht)
Hiking Route · Peninsula
From Portsea to Point Nepean National Park
PremiumPremium content 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.
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Boardwalk
Hiking Route · North West
Dove Lake to Tourist Information
PremiumPremium content 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
January 26, 2023 · Community
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
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
Photo: Chris Hall, Community
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Grampians Peaks Trail - Daywalk 04 - Wartook Lookout to Halls Gap by Matt
May 07, 2022 · Community
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Grampians Peaks Trail - Daywalk 09 - Jimmy Creek Rd to Yarram Gap Rd by Matt
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