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Cape Hauy is a stand-alone day walk in Tasman National Park and part of the final day of the Three Capes Track. It's a 9.4 km return walk from Fortescue Bay, and Parks and Wildlife Service allows 4 hours. It ends at a spectacular, fenced lookout facing the dolerite sea stacks known as the Candlestick and the Totem Pole, which are famous with rock climbers.
A longer return walk to the Tasman Peninsula’s coastal cliffs. Allow time for rougher ground and exposed viewpoints.
A short lighthouse circuit with coastal viewpoints and a constructed walkway. Stay inside the barriers near cliffs.
Cradle Mountain (1,545 m) is Tasmania's most famous peak, and its summit walk is one of the country's classic day hikes. Parks and Wildlife Service lists the walk as 12.8 km return with about 600 m of climbing, and allows 8 hours return.
An alpine-lake circuit linking Crater Lake, Lake Lilla and Wombat Pool. Some sections are steep.
A circuit beneath Cradle Mountain combining lakeside walking and sections of rainforest.
A short forest circuit beside Pencil Pine Creek, with features for children. Supervise children beside flowing water.
A short riverside walk among tree ferns beside the Emu River near Burnie.
A mountain walk through glacial terrain to Hartz Peak. Severe weather can occur at any time of year.
The upper-car-park route visits a series of cascades through rainforest. The separate lower-car-park route is longer.
A short waterfall walk from the Lyell Highway through wet forest.
A short forest walk to Russell Falls from the Mount Field visitor centre. Wheelchair users should return along the approach path.
A return walk from Cockle Creek through woodland to the cliffs above South Cape Bay. The coast has unprotected edges and unpatrolled beaches.
A wetlands boardwalk experience near Launceston. Partial closure for walkway and bridge works is scheduled until 17 December 2026; check the current alert before travelling.
This circuit in Freycinet National Park on Tasmania's east coast links Australia's most photographed beach with a quieter coastal track. It's about 11 km and takes around 4–5 hours.
A steep uphill route through coastal woodland to the lookout above Wineglass Bay. It includes steps and resting seats.
The Overland Track is Australia's best-known multi-day alpine walk. It runs about 65 km from Ronny Creek in the Cradle Mountain area to Lake St Clair (Narcoutah) in Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, inside the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Most walkers take six days. Optional side trips add a lot: Cradle Mountain, Barn Bluff, Mount Ossa (Tasmania's highest peak at 1,617 m), and the waterfalls of the Du Cane Gorge.
The Three Capes Track is a 48 km, four-day, three-night walk on the Tasman Peninsula, about 90 minutes from Hobart. Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service manages it as a fully booked experience with a capped number of walkers each day. It has some of the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, and its architect-designed cabins mean you don't carry a tent.
A six-day guided, full-pack camping trek along the Overland Track. Five nights of camping, guides and national park fees are included; confirm departure details with the operator.
A volunteer recreational walking club based in Hobart with walks for varied fitness and experience. Prospective members and visitors must obtain trip-coordinator approval before attending.
A shared walking and cycling loop around Lake Joondalup in Yellagonga Regional Park.
A coastal loop around limestone headlands and bays at Rockingham.
A walk through several forest types near the Walpole and Nornalup inlets.
A short forest loop on the Leschenault Peninsula with historical interpretation.
A challenging creek-side route between Fortescue Falls and Three Ways Lookout.
A loop through the lower valley and waterfall landscape at Lesmurdie Falls.
A short return walk to waterfall and coastal plain lookouts.
A forest-floor loop among giant red tingle trees, upgraded with accessible decking.
An elevated walkway through the canopy of the red tingle forest between Denmark and Walpole.
A loop through heathland following part of the old telegraph line.
A longer Dryandra walk through varied vegetation near the historic fire tower site.
The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long-distance walks: about 1,000 km from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany on the south coast of Western Australia. Walking the full track takes most people 6–8 weeks. Thousands more walk single days or weekend sections.
The Cape to Cape Track runs 130 km (DBCA figure) along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge in Western Australia's south-west, from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse near Dunsborough to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse near Augusta. Most walkers take 5–7 days, and the walk passes through Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
Bluff Knoll (Bular Mial / Pualaar Miial) is, at 1,099 m, the highest peak in Western Australia's south-west. It sits in the Stirling Range National Park, about an hour north of Albany. DBCA lists the summit trail as a 6.8 km return, Grade 4 walk. It climbs steeply and usually takes 3–4 hours.
A long walk through John Forrest National Park with forest, valleys and coastal plain views.
A supported guided journey with daily transfers, accommodation and catering.
A self-guided coastal hiking package with accommodation, catering, maps and daily transfers.
A bushwalking club offering day walks, multi-day hikes, base camps and navigation skills activities.
A short return walk overlooking the northern Bungle Bungle escarpment and woodland.
A short interpretive walk through Mirima’s sandstone landscape, with information on plants and local Miriwoong Gajerrong use.
Grand Canyon Track in Blue Mountains NP, New South Wales. Published distance: 6.3 loop km. Walking time: 3–4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Prince Henry Cliff Walk in Blue Mountains NP, New South Wales. Published distance: 7 one way km. Walking time: 3–4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Six Foot Track in Crown Land (NSW Govt) via Blue Mountains NP, Kanangra-Boyd NP & state forests, New South Wales. Published distance: 42 one way km. Walking time: 3 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
The Coast Track in Royal NP, New South Wales. Published distance: 27 one way km. Walking time: 2 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Figure Eight Pools (via Burning Palms) in Royal NP, New South Wales. Published distance: 6 return km. Walking time: ~4 h (2 h each way). Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Spit Bridge to Manly in Sydney Harbour NP & councils, New South Wales. Published distance: 10 one way km. Walking time: 3.5–4.5 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Kosciuszko Summit walk (from Charlotte Pass) in Kosciuszko NP, New South Wales. Published distance: 18.6 return km. Walking time: 6–8 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Main Range Walk in Kosciuszko NP, New South Wales. Published distance: 22 loop km. Walking time: 7–9 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul) walking track in Morton NP, New South Wales. Published distance: 7.1 return km. Walking time: 2.5–3.5 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Cape Byron walking track in Cape Byron State Conservation Area, New South Wales. Published distance: 3.7 loop km. Walking time: 1–3 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Oberon Summit walk in Wilsons Promontory NP, Victoria. Published distance: 6.8 return km. Walking time: 2 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Squeaky Beach Walk in Wilsons Promontory NP, Victoria. Published distance: 4.2 return km. Walking time: 1.5 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Wilsons Prom Southern Circuit in Wilsons Promontory NP, Victoria. Published distance: 35.5 (standard) – 52.8 (with lighthouse) km. Walking time: 3–5 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
The Pinnacle walk (Grampians) in Grampians NP (Gariwerd), Victoria. Published distance: 4.2 return from Sundial km. Walking time: 1.5–2 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Grampians Peaks Trail in Grampians NP (Gariwerd), Victoria. Published distance: 164 one way km. Walking time: 13 days / 12 nights. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Great Ocean Walk in Great Otway NP / Port Campbell NP, Victoria. Published distance: ~110 one way km. Walking time: 8 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Wonderland Loop Walk in Grampians NP, Victoria. Published distance: 10 loop km. Walking time: Not published. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Buffalo Gorge Heritage Walk in Mount Buffalo NP, Victoria. Published distance: 2.5 loop km. Walking time: 1 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Two Bays Walking Trail in Mornington Peninsula NP & Arthurs Seat, Victoria. Published distance: 26 one way km. Walking time: 1–2 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk in Lamington & Springbrook NPs, Queensland. Published distance: 54 one way km. Walking time: 3 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Border Track (Lamington) in Lamington NP, Queensland. Published distance: 21.4 one way km. Walking time: ~7 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Twin Falls circuit in Springbrook NP, Queensland. Published distance: 4 loop km. Walking time: ~2 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Ngungun summit in Glass House Mountains NP, Queensland. Published distance: 2.8 return km. Walking time: ~2 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Noosa Coastal Walk in Noosa NP, Queensland. Published distance: 10.8 return km. Walking time: 3–4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Carnarvon Great Walk in Carnarvon NP, Queensland. Published distance: 87 loop km. Walking time: 6–7 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Carnarvon Gorge main track to Big Bend in Carnarvon NP, Queensland. Published distance: 19.4 return km. Walking time: 7–8 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Thorsborne Trail in Hinchinbrook Island NP, Queensland. Published distance: 32 one way km. Walking time: 4 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
K'gari Great Walk in K'gari (Great Sandy NP), Queensland. Published distance: up to 90 one way km. Walking time: ~8 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Kondalilla Falls circuit in Kondalilla NP, Queensland. Published distance: 4.7 loop km. Walking time: 2–3 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Morialta Third Falls Hike in Morialta Conservation Park, South Australia. Published distance: 7.3 loop km. Walking time: 3.5 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Wilpena Pound – St Mary Peak in Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP, South Australia. Published distance: 21.5 loop (direct route 14.6 return) km. Walking time: 9 h loop / 6 h direct. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Wangara Lookout Hike in Ikara-Flinders Ranges NP, South Australia. Published distance: 7.2 (lower) / 7.8 (upper) return km. Walking time: 3–3.5 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail in Flinders Chase NP, South Australia. Published distance: 61 one way km. Walking time: 5 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Heysen Trail (whole trail) in Multiple (Cape Jervis–Parachilna Gorge), South Australia. Published distance: ~1,200 one way km. Walking time: 50–60 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Remarkable Summit Hike in Mount Remarkable NP, South Australia. Published distance: 13 return km. Walking time: 4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Ainslie Summit walk in Canberra Nature Park, Australian Capital Territory. Published distance: 4.5 return km. Walking time: Not published. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Black Mountain Summit walk in Canberra Nature Park, Australian Capital Territory. Published distance: 2.4 round trip (+0.6 from Frith Rd) km. Walking time: 1.5 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Gibraltar Peak in Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory. Published distance: 8.2 return km. Walking time: 3–4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Booroomba Rocks in Namadgi NP, Australian Capital Territory. Published distance: 2.5 return km. Walking time: 1.5 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Yankee Hat rock art walk in Namadgi NP, Australian Capital Territory. Published distance: 6.5 return km. Walking time: 3 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Tennent in Namadgi NP, Australian Capital Territory. Published distance: 15 return km. Walking time: 6 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Square Rock in Namadgi NP, Australian Capital Territory. Published distance: 10 return km. Walking time: 4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Larapinta Trail in Tjoritja / West MacDonnell NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: 12 sections of 8.9–28.9 km (~231 km incl. Mt Sonder return) km. Walking time: 14–20 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Mount Sonder (Rwetyepme) sunrise walk in Tjoritja / West MacDonnell NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: 15 return km. Walking time: 6 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Kings Canyon Rim Walk in Watarrka NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: 6 loop km. Walking time: 3–4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Uluru Base Walk in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: ~10 loop km. Walking time: Not published (finish before 11am in hot weather). Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Valley of the Winds (Kata Tjuta) in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: Full circuit (length not published; Karingana lookout 5.4 return) km. Walking time: 3–4 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: 62 one way km. Walking time: 5–6 days. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Shady Creek and Florence Falls walk in Litchfield NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: 1 one way km. Walking time: 30 min. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
Leliyn Trail (Edith Falls loop) in Nitmiluk NP, Northern Territory. Published distance: 2.6 loop km. Walking time: 1 h. Check the official source for current access and conditions.
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