Australia
Top Spots in and near Australia
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Whitsundays, Queensland
Hike Passage Peak
3.1 mi / 787.4 ft gainIf 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...Read more -
Naturaliste, Western Australia
Hike the Cape to Cape Track
83.9 miMore 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: ...Read more -
Hinchinbrook Island, Queensland
Hike the Thorsborne Trail
19.9 miHere'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...Read more -
Uluru, Northern Territory
Camel Trek Sunrise at Ayers Rock
While many people see and experience Ayers Rock, few do it in such a manner as camelback. Sunrise at Ayers Rock is particularly fascinating due to the unique colors of the landscape and its subsequent effect on the rock itself. Changing from Red to Orange to even Purple, the changing appearance o...Read more -
Royal National Park, New South Wales
Hike Curra Moors Loop Track
5.06.2 miPlease note that a lot of the track is exposed, so make sure if it's a nice day to bring a hat and sun protection. If it's rainy, please be careful of the rocks and note that the trail can get boggy.At certain times of the year, you can see whales off the coast as the track follows their migrator...Read more -
Devils River, Victoria
Hike Blowhard Circuit
13 mi / 1738.8 ft gainStarting off at the carpark, walk back the way you came about 500m until you reach Merlo's Lookout. Here, you can take in some great views of the lake before you start the summit.From the lookout, there is a trail that leads uphill directly behind you. The trail is well marked and ascends quickly...Read more -
Cape Hillsborough, Queensland
Hike the Andrews Point Trail at Cape Hillsborough
3.2 mi / 328.1 ft gainLocated around 50km from the city of Mackay, Cape Hillsborough National Park offers unspoilt wilderness like no other. Dense rainforest meets secluded beaches and there's a 99% chance you'll see a kangaroo bounding along the coastline.The Andrews Point Trail is one of the most scenic hikes I've e...Read more -
Lorne, Victoria
Backpack from Sheoak Falls to Sharps Track Camping Area
6.8 mi / 656.2 ft gainThe Otways National Park sits right on the Great Ocean Road, a stunning, lush park with lots of amazing tracks to explore. This track takes you through dense trees and walks along several stunning waterfalls. Day One (4.8km) From Sheoak car park, follow the track up the hill towards Sheoak Falls...Read more -
Mount Macedon, Victoria
Hike the Macedon Ranges Walking Track
5.011.2 mi / 2624.7 ft gainThe pin that has been dropped is across from the Mt Macedon Hotel, where there are many free public parking areas on the main road. If you park here (on the left side of the road coming in), you can easily circuit the walking track.The walking track can be circuited either way, but I walked the t...Read more -
Broken Head, New South Wales
Broken Head Beach
5.0Go straight on broken head road, you will find it there. You first drive up to whites beach, and you will see this very sketchy road, take it, its very narrow just an FYI. There you will drive for about 15-20 minutes. You will see a couple of cars parked on the side of the road along the way, go...Read more -
The Gardens, Tasmania
Camp at Bay of Fires, Tasmania
5.0The entire East Coast of Tasmania is amazing. I recommend doing the entire Eastern Drive. Sitting at the northeast corner of Tasmania is the Bay of Fires. There is over 50 kilometers of beautiful coastline with orange rock and white sand beaches, so you'll want to stay a day or 2 to explore the w...Read more -
Yallingup, Western Australia
Take a Dip in the Injidup Natural Spa
Just a few minutes drive from the bustling little town of Yallingup, towards Margaret River along Caves Road, you'll find a road heading west (Wyadup Road). Following it right to the end there's a carpark with amazing views of the Indian Ocean. You'll probably bump into a few surfers trying to ca...Read more -
Booth, Australian Capital Territory
Hike to Brandy Flat Hut
13.7 mi / 1640.4 ft gainDrive south out of Canberra on Tharwa Drive, over the Tharwa bridge on to Naas Road. Follow Naas Road for 11km and then turn left onto Top Naas Road. Travel a further 4km on dirt to the Top Naas Homestead driveway. Starting in the valley (640m) at the Top Naas Homestead driveway, we walked up and...Read more -
Bells Beach, Victoria
Hike from Bells Beach to Point Addis
5.09.6 mi / 853 ft gainBells Beach is one of the first stops on the Great Ocean Road and an awesome spot to either surf or enjoy the small beach town vibe in the town of Torquay. Bells has some awesome storms and surges that come through so it's a great place to surf or watch the waves break. This trail can be either h...Read more -
Wilsons Promontory, Victoria
Backpack Wilson's Promontory's Northern Circuit
37.3 miMost of the northern section of Wilson's Promontory is designated as a wilderness zone and as such there are vast sections of the park that have only sparse markers to guide the way. There are sections as well where you may need to cross creeks that are as high as 1.5m. Since this is a difficult ...Read more -
Agnes Water, Queensland
Surf Agnes Water
Located between Bundaberg and Gladstone on Queensland's Coast, Agnes Water is one of the best spots to learn how to surf but also a great spot for people of higher surfing skill levels to check out as well! The drive to Agnes Water is a scenic one, winding through a lot of farmland and a view of...Read more