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Hikes in Australia

In total there are about 1,627 hikes for you to discover within the region of Australia. To get a first glimpse of what’s awaiting outdoor enthusiasts like you in Australia, we created a short highlight list:
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Hiking Route · Blue Mountains
Katoomba - Mt Solitary Loop - a two night adventure
Top 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.

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from Jacob Roussos,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Route · Hobart and the South
Two Capes Track
Top moderate
39.9 km
14:47 h
2,884 m
2,859 m

A free version of the Three Capes Track which can be done in two to three days using the Wughalee Falls Campsite.

from Philipp Hammes,   Community
Hiking Route · Melbourne East
Sugarloaf Reservoir Circuit
Top moderate
15.3 km
4:10 h
101 m
107 m

A well marked and maintained track not far from Melbourne

from Philipp Hammes,   Community
Hiking Route · Macedon
Mount Macedon Loop
Top moderate
16.2 km
5:03 h
528 m
527 m

This is the classic Mt Macedon Loop which starts and ends near the Mount Macedon Hotel for some sneaky after-hike drinks.

from Philipp Hammes,   Community
Hiking Route · South Coast
The Coast Track
Top moderate
33 km
10:05 h
674 m
789 m

Spectacular ocean views! This hike is perfect for whale watching between the months of May and November. Well maintained track with lots of ...

from Jacob Roussos,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Route · Hunter
Mt Tomaree - Shoal Bay
Top moderate
2.7 km
1:00 h
128 m
128 m

An easy walk to a fantastic view! A small amount of elivation provides a beautiful perspective.

from Jacob Roussos,   Outdooractive Editors
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Hiking Route · Blue Mountains
Katoomba - Mt Solitary Loop - a two night adventure
Top 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.

1
from Jacob Roussos,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Route · Hobart and the South
Two Capes Track
Top moderate
39.9 km
14:47 h
2,884 m
2,859 m

A free version of the Three Capes Track which can be done in two to three days using the Wughalee Falls Campsite.

from Philipp Hammes,   Community
Hiking Route · Melbourne East
Sugarloaf Reservoir Circuit
Top moderate
15.3 km
4:10 h
101 m
107 m

A well marked and maintained track not far from Melbourne

from Philipp Hammes,   Community
Hiking Route · Macedon
Mount Macedon Loop
Top moderate
16.2 km
5:03 h
528 m
527 m

This is the classic Mt Macedon Loop which starts and ends near the Mount Macedon Hotel for some sneaky after-hike drinks.

from Philipp Hammes,   Community
Hiking Route · South Coast
The Coast Track
Top moderate
33 km
10:05 h
674 m
789 m

Spectacular ocean views! This hike is perfect for whale watching between the months of May and November. Well maintained track with lots of ...

from Jacob Roussos,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Route · Hunter
Mt Tomaree - Shoal Bay
Top moderate
2.7 km
1:00 h
128 m
128 m

An easy walk to a fantastic view! A small amount of elivation provides a beautiful perspective.

from Jacob Roussos,   Outdooractive Editors
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Plenty Gorge 15km Loop

You'll find plenty of tracks at the gorge so you can make your own little hike. This one is roughly 15km but you can easily chop off some loops to make it shorter or add some to make it longer.

Mount Everard Short Circuit

This is a nice loop in dry bushland near Kinglake

Lamington National Park - Ship's Stern circuit

A circuit route mostly inside rainforest but also with many lookouts and great scenery. Not difficult, but close to cliff-edges, so you shouldn't suffer from acrophobia (scared of heights).

Coffs Harbour to Yamba

Coastal hike from Coffs Harbour to Yamba. Write up: https://weareexplorers.co/coffs-harbour-to-yamba-hike/ River crossing: https://youtu.be/zPKgwaUWanM A dead shark: https://youtu.be/VCHX4p2QhgU Kids playing with bull sharks: https://youtu.be/x4YPHB91hOg

Mount Riddell Summit Hike

Easy training hike at the edge of the Yarra Valley which goes mostly on gravel roads.

Kosciusko to Kiandra

130km hike along the main range of the Snowy Mountains from Charlotte Pass to Kiandra.

Hawks Nest to Smiths Lake

Coastal hike along east coast of New South Wales, commencing just north of Port Stephens.

One Tree Hill Circuit

A 7km loop near the Yarra Valley

Six Foot Track

A 45km long walk along the historic bridle trail now called the Six Foot Track

My Cooke loop trail

This is fabulous short loop trail around and over Mt Cooke, WA. Part of the Bibbulmun Track that goes over Mt Cooke.

Tapanappa Campground to Cobbler Hill Campground Hike

This hike stretches across Deep Creek National Park with a great view of Kangaroo Island. The hike starts fairly easy but increases in difficulty as the hike progresses.

Wirrawill Rainforest Loop

A scenic forest walk at the northern end of Mt. Tanglefoot

Augie's Loop

Long track (16km approx. 4-5 hours walking) and one particularly steep hill in the middle but overall easy terrain mostly along old fire breaks/logging roads. Only 20mins drive from Brisbane CBD.

Boombana - Augies Circuit

Extended the Augies Circuit route slightly by leaving from Boombana. Water is unreliable at Cabbage Tree Creek but it’s a great spot for a break before the big hill. This track is best walked anti-clockwise as shown. Water is usually available at Scrub Road bush camp.

Ellensbrook - Walk 9

Ellensbrook - (Walk 9 of Walking Round In Circles) with an additional southern section.Diverse environment including sheltered woodland, open heathland and rugged coastline along the South West Western Australian coastline.

Breadknife and Grand High Tops circle

Dramatic volcanic landscapes and panoramic vistas over the Warrumbungle National Park. Generally regarded as one of the best day hikes in inland NSW.

Mt Glorious Rainforest & Falls

The pick of the accessible rainforest walks in D’Aguilar. Upgraded picnic area at Maila is great. Rainforest cafe is a nearby hidden gem.

Mt Solitary circuit

Mt Solitary - Katoomba circuit, starting at Luera heading cloclwise

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