Australia
Looking for the best chillin in Australia? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Australia. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Chillin Spots in and near Australia
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Wentworth Falls, New South Wales
Hike to Wentworth Falls
5.0While you are on Highway 32 (away from Sydney) you will look for Falls Road on the right (heading south). Follow this until you get to the parking lot. Once to the parking lot follow signs for the National Pass trail.Hike down a cliff edge carved into the stone, and follow it all the way to the...Read more -
Hassans Walls, New South Wales
Catch a Sunrise at Hassans Walls Lookout
5.0An incredible lookout over Lithgow valley from 1160m elevation. Perfect for viewing the sunrise or sunset over the mountains. A short drive up an unpaved road takes you right to the lookout with a car park onsite, plus spot for disabled parking. Two picnic sheds with 4 tables each.Read more -
Binna Burra, Queensland
Hike Lamington National Park's Coomera River Track
4.5Aim to reach the carpark of the national park just after sunrise as this hike will take you a full day well If you're anything like me and stop to take photos every 30 steps it definitely will!The walk starts off on clearly visible paths that are well worn from the many people who do the half day...Read more -
Bundeena, New South Wales
Hike to Wedding Cake Rock
4.03.1 miThe trailhead is located about 30 minutes outside of Sydney, NSW in the Royal National Park.Finding the trailhead was a bit difficult as Google Maps had taken us (as well as others we met along the way) to a different trail head in the park. So make sure you know where the trailhead is before you...Read more -
Tintenbar, New South Wales
Explore Killen Falls
4.0In the rolling green hills 35 minutes southwest of Byron Bay is the sleepy town of Tintenbar, home to Killen Falls. At the end of Killen Falls Drive is a carpark and a walking track that leads past Emigrant Creek Dam to the base of a beautiful waterfall and a partial cave just waiting to be explo...Read more -
Glass House Mountains, Queensland
Summit Mt. Tibrogargan
5.01.9 mi / 1194.2 ft gainStarting from the Glass House Mountains Tourist Drive, follow the signs to the Mt Tibrogargan picnic area. Upon arrival at the carpark, make sure you have all your gear and any food and water you will need as the climb and descent takes a minimum of 2 hours.Caution, this climb is a minimum of a 5...Read more -
Point Lookout, Queensland
Camp at Point Lookout
5.0All the camping on the island is through one company, Straddie Camping. There is remote beach camping and also campgrounds. Book ahead. There are also holiday homes and a hotel, if that's your thing. The Point Lookout side of the island is the hotspot of activity. The island can be pretty busy du...Read more -
Fingal Head, New South Wales
Giant's Causeway
5.0Just an hour and a half drive from brisbane you will find the little town of Fingal Heads. Park at the end of the Lighthouse Parade Rd and follow the Fingal Lighthouse Track out towards the water and explore from there.Some of the most beautiful beaches Australia has to offer are just along here,...Read more -
Seal Rocks, New South Wales
Camp and Surf in Seal Rocks
5.0Just a three-hour, 280km drive north of Sydney is the sleepy town of Seal Rocks. Meandering round the tight bends to the end of the headland, you’ll find yourself a 10-minute walk from the picturesque lighthouse, which offers views up and down the deserted coastline.There is a small holiday park ...Read more -
Coalcliff, New South Wales
Coalcliff Rock Pools
Play around in this lovely seawater pool or get your goggles on and do some laps in this scenic pool. Safe and fun for all swimmers, it's also the perfect place to cool off and admire the Sea Cliff Bridge from below. Walk south along the rock platform (make sure the tide isn't too high) to find s...Read more -
Kanangra Walls Lookout, New South Wales
Catch the Sunrise at Kanangra Walls
0.6 mi / 65.6 ft gainThe Drive Kanangra Walls is a 220km drive from Sydney. Expect to take 3 1/2 hours + add some time for a pit stop. The easiest way to navigate here is to use your GPS and head for Boyd River Campground. This will take you along the Great Western Highway through the Blue Mountains til you reach the...Read more -
Maroon, Queensland
Hike to the Summit of Mt. Maroon
3.7 mi / 1968.5 ft gainThe trail begins at the car park at the end of Cotswold Road, easily found on Google Maps. This is an unsealed road but is suitable for most vehicles. You will see a Pathogen Control Station (shoe scrubber), this is where the actual trail starts.Follow the trail through open grazing land for a fe...Read more -
Noosa North Shore Beach Campground, Queensland
Weekend Getaway to Double Island Point
Starting in Tewantin, a mere two hour drive north of Brisbane on the outskirts of Noosa, drive north on Moorindil St. onto a barge which takes you across the Noosa River, delivering you a short 2 miles from the beginning of your adventure! After driving off the barge follow Maximillian Road and a...Read more -
William Bay, Western Australia
Swim at Elephant Rocks Beach
5.0Just about 15km west of Denmark, Australia is one of Western Australia’s coolest beaches. Elephant Rocks is just about 200 yards east of the popular Greens Pool. A short walk east from the main parking area will take you down a series of stairs that will lead you to the beach of Elephant Rocks....Read more -
East Warburton, Victoria
Explore Warburton's Sequoia Forest
4.8These particular Californian Redwoods were planted in 1930 after the clearing of a eucalypt forest. The redwoods range from 20 to 55 meters high and is a popular location for photographers due to the leading lines the massive tree provide. Use a tripod and a wide angle lens to show the size of th...Read more -
Patonga, New South Wales
Warrah Lookout
Drink your morning coffee with incredible panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Hawkesbury River. Drive to Patonga and from the end of the beach follow the trailhead signs to Pearl Beach. A steep incline for the first 10-15 minutes of the walk will get the legs burning. Once it starts to plate...Read more