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    Looking for the best hiking 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 Hiking Spots in and near Australia

    • Deep Creek, South Australia

      Hike to Blowhole Beach, South Australia

      4.2 mi / 902.2 ft gain
      After following a long dirt road, park at Cobblers Hill for the start of the hike. If you're in a four wheel drive you can drive the last few last few kms down a steep and muddy path to the beach. Otherwise you will have to hike around 3kms down the valley to reach Blowhole beach. Even from the t...
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    • Petermann, Northern Territory

      Hike the Kings Canyon Rim Walk in Watarrka NP

      5.0
      3.7 mi / 900 ft gain
      Kings Canyon is not a place to be missed in Australia's Northern Territory. Located at the western end of the George Gill Range in Watarrka National Park, you'll find an easily accessible but less well-known area of the Red Centre. Both for beautiful light and for staying cool in the heat of the ...
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    • Baw Baw Village, Victoria

      Backpack from Mt Baw Baw to Mushroom Rocks

      18.6 mi / 3933.7 ft gain
      Please note that the weather on this walk can change drastically, so be prepared for anything! The first day on our walk was +15 and sunny and we woke up to a blanket of snow and had to walk back in freezing temperatures. Please note that, depending on the year, you may need to buy a permit to dr...
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    • Darling Downs, Western Australia

      Hike the Wungong Gorge

      7.5 mi
      This adventure is about 12 km's there and back. You can park your car on south western hwy and walk there and back, observing God's creation in the meantime. When you get at the end you can eat a snack at the picnic tables or even have lunch there. You can also walk up the road to the Yungong Dam...
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    • Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

      Hike Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

      11.2 mi / 5068.9 ft gain
      Cradle Mountain stands at 1545m high, making it the 5th tallest mountain in Tasmania. It is roughly a 2.5 hour drive west from Launceston and situated in the Central Highlands. The hike can be done on the well-known Overland Track (65km, 5-6 days), or as a day trip from Dove Lake. The day trip gi...
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    • Portsea, Victoria

      Hike to Fort Nepean

      4.3
      4.3 mi / 98.4 ft gain
      Starting at the car park, you can choose to either head to the visitors centre (north east of the car park) to look at the information boards or you can head straight to the walk. At the visitors centre, you can arrange for a shuttle back from the fort if you wish or there are also washrooms avai...
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    • Glass House Mountains, Queensland

      Hike to the Summit of Mount Ngungun

      5.0
      1.9 mi / 590.6 ft gain
      At 253m tall, Mt Ngungun is one of the smaller Glass House Mountains. This trail is perfect for beginners but still rewards you with great views.The trailhead starts at the Carpark located along Fullertons Rd. This is quite a popular hike so you may have to park down the road a little. The trail ...
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    • Walls of Jerusalem, Tasmania

      Backpack the Walls of Jerusalem Circuit

      18 mi / 4265.1 ft gain
      This is a great hike if you're looking for some stunning views, but also has some sections of unmarked trail where you will need to have either GPS or the ability to navigate with your compass/map (preferably both!). The mountains are stunning, but as you are at a high altitude the weather can ch...
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    • Bondi Beach, New South Wales

      Hike the Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk

      4.3
      4.1 mi / 700 ft gain
      The Basics: Australia's pristine beaches and coastlines are probably its main tourism attraction, and one of the most famous beaches is Bondi Beach in Sydney. It is only 45 minutes by train from Sydney Intl. Airport, or 2-3 train stops from Downtown Sydney. From Central Station, take the T4 line ...
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    • Waitpinga, South Australia

      Trail Run the Newland Head Conservation Park

      7.1 mi
      Location Utilising a portion of South Australia’s infamous Heysen Trail, the majority of the run lies within the boundaries of the iconic Newland Head Conservation Park, a 90 minute drive south of Adelaide. As the trail section connects the Kings Beach carpark to the Waitpinga Campground, a total...
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    • Quorn, South Australia

      Hike Devil's Peak, South Astralia

      5.0
      1.5 mi / 1322.2 ft gain
      While this 2.4km return adventure is a must for anyone visiting the Southern Flinders Ranges, please take note that it cannot be climbed during fire-ban season, which usually occurs between November and April. All this means, though, is that you can enjoy it in the winter months when the area is ...
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    • Finch Hatton, Queensland

      Hike the Finch Hatton Gorge

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 492.1 ft gain
      Finch Hatton Gorge is located around 80km West of Mackay in North Queensland. It lies within the Eungella National Park and is home to an expanse of waterfalls, gorges and pristine wilderness. From the car park there is a well maintained track which leads to the two main swimming holes. After tre...
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    • Kalamunda, Western Australia

      Hike the Bibbulmun Track

      4.0
      624.5 mi
      The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda, a suburb in the hills on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast. It passes through the heart of the scenic south west of Western Australia. The Track is ...
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    • Whitsundays, Queensland

      Hike Passage Peak

      3.1 mi / 787.4 ft gain
      If you're looking to catch the sunrise make sure to get up nice and early, as the walk from the trailhead to the summit could take up to an hour and a half (depending on how strong your coffee was). I aim to be at the peak about half an hour before dawn. When the insects of the night have stopped...
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    • Naturaliste, Western Australia

      Hike the Cape to Cape Track

      83.9 mi
      More Information: The official website website offers more information of the track. I highly recommend to get the Guidebook (available in every book or outdoor store around the area) which contains detailed maps, where to access or exit the beach, wildlife and vegetation of the trackStart/End: ...
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    • Hinchinbrook Island, Queensland

      Hike the Thorsborne Trail

      19.9 mi
      Here's a chance to get properly "off the grid" in a tropical wilderness. Protected since 1932, Hinchinbrook is one of Australia's largest island national parks, and lies within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Hikers on the island are strictly limited to 40 a day, so chances are you wo...
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