Whether you’re an ambler who loves to unwind in a National Park or a seasoned hiker who loves the challenge of biting your thighs crossing mountains, Australia has a rich bank of pristine natural landscapes begging to be explored.
Take our lead and follow this guide for an educational and stress-free experience of some of nature’s most captivating viewpoints on these hiking tours throughout Australia.
3. Mount Lofty: Mount Lofty Hike and Cleland Wildlife Park day trip
Double down and combine your hike from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty with a visit to Cleland National Park for an up-close and-personal experience with Australia’s native wildlife.
Highlights: Views over Adelaide and Gulf St. Vincent and see and feed wallabies, kangaroos and koalas at the wildlife park.
4. Wilsons Promontory: Wilsons Promontory hiking tour by kombi van from Melbourne
Bust your butt along Wilsons Prom for stellar views of beaches, native eucalypt forest and rocky peaks as you make your way up the summit of Mt Oberon for hiking glory. Oh, and views over Melbourne’s countryside, naturally.
Highlights: Squeaky Beach, Lilly Pilly Nature Walk, Mt Bishop hike, Mt Oberon hike and Tidal River township.
Difficulty: Medium to high. Hike is challenging as it is uphill.
Seeking the ultimate challenge? Pack your bags, dust off those hiking shoes and take on one of Australia’s most famous multi-day hiking tracks.
1. Overland Track: The Overland Track tour
This monster of a track is a once-in-a-lifetime experience through Tasmania’s wilderness. On it, you’ll travel through the heart of Tasmania climbing mountain peaks and dashing around lakes.
Highlights: Cradle Plateau, Waterfall Valley, Lake Windermere, Lake Will, Mt Ossa and Fergusson Falls.
Difficulty: High. This is a long trek with numerous summit climbs.
Duration: 6 days. Minimum of 54km, 24 hours of walking altogether.
2. Walls of Jerusalem: The Walls of Jerusalem Experience
A hike through the Walls of Jerusalem National Park is almost a religious experience with pilgrimages to fantastic outposts such as King David’s Peak, Lake Salome and Mount Jerusalem.
Highlights: King David’s Peak, Lake Salome, Mount Jerusalem, views of the Overland Track, Lake of A Thousand Lakes and Gate of the Chain.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Duration: 4 days. Minimum 30km and 20 hours of hiking time
Capture incredible views of razorbacks and chasms in the heart of Australia amidst informative commentary about the land in a hiking tour that loops from Alice Springs.
Highlights: Simpsons Gap, Jay Creek, Standley Chasm, Birthday Waterhole, Serpentine Gorge and Mount Sonder.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
Duration: 14 days. Minimum hiking distance of 243km
The forest meets the sea in this highly lauded trail. At over 900km, it’s the longest in Western Australia and begins in Kalamunda, traversing spectacularly lush forest and pristine coastline to Albany. This hike covers a good stretch of it.
Highlights: Beedelup National Park, Gloucester Tree, Mandalay Beach, Giant Tingle Forest, Conspicuous Cliffs and Peaceful Bay.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
Duration: 7 days. Minimum hiking distance of 81.5km.
6. Heysen Txrail: Heysen Trail and the Flinders Ranges
Witness the majesty of the Australian outback, dipping into select walks on the Heysen Trail, and veering off to gaze on the rugged ridges and stunning peaks of the Flinders Rangers on this six-day highlights hike.
Highlights: Willow Spring, Bridle Gap and St Marys Peak.
7. Great Ocean Road: Great Walks of Australia 4 Day Twelve Apostles Walk
The time-poor may drive this historic road along the southern coast of Victoria but for the true blue Aussie experience, leg it from end to end and immerse yourself in its beauty firsthand.
8. Fraser Island: 3-day Fraser Island hiking and 4WD adventure from Hervey Bay
Adventurous souls with a love for sunning themselves on the beach can comb through Fraser Island seeking that Instagrammable pic on its pristine sands.
Highlights: Lake Wabby, Lake Mackenzie and Hammerstone Sandblow.
Difficulty: Low to moderate.
Duration: 3 days. Minimum hiking distance of 20km.
Join the Viator newsletter and get 10% off your first purchase on attractions, food and drink experiences, sightseeing tours and more. Plus access to members-only sales, travel tips and more.
Stephanie Yip is the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for Travel Weekly, Escape, Showpo, The Nibbler and Hostelworld. She was also the editor of kids magazine DMAG. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney and has visited 55 countries (and counting).
Mountain hikes, artistic cities, charming townships and wilderness cruises, they all have the makings of a family getaway these school holidays in Tasmania.
How likely would you be to recommend finder to a friend or colleague?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very UnlikelyExtremely Likely
Required
Thank you for your feedback.
Our goal is to create the best possible product, and your thoughts, ideas and suggestions play a major role in helping us identify opportunities to improve.
Important information about this website
finder.com.au is one of Australia's leading comparison websites. We compare from a wide set of banks, insurers and product issuers. We value our editorial independence and follow editorial guidelines.
finder.com.au has access to track details from the product issuers listed on our sites. Although we provide information on the products offered by a wide range of issuers, we don't cover every available product or service.
Please note that the information published on our site should not be construed as personal advice and does not consider your personal needs and circumstances. While our site will provide you with factual information and general advice to help you make better decisions, it isn't a substitute for professional advice. You should consider whether the products or services featured on our site are appropriate for your needs. If you're unsure about anything, seek professional advice before you apply for any product or commit to any plan.
Products marked as 'Promoted' or 'Advertisement' are prominently displayed either as a result of a commercial advertising arrangement or to highlight a particular product, provider or feature. Finder may receive remuneration from the Provider if you click on the related link, purchase or enquire about the product. Finder's decision to show a 'promoted' product is neither a recommendation that the product is appropriate for you nor an indication that the product is the best in its category. We encourage you to use the tools and information we provide to compare your options.
Where our site links to particular products or displays 'Go to site' buttons, we may receive a commission, referral fee or payment when you click on those buttons or apply for a product. You can learn more about how we make money here.
When products are grouped in a table or list, the order in which they are initially sorted may be influenced by a range of factors including price, fees and discounts; commercial partnerships; product features; and brand popularity. We provide tools so you can sort and filter these lists to highlight features that matter to you.
We try to take an open and transparent approach and provide a broad-based comparison service. However, you should be aware that while we are an independently owned service, our comparison service does not include all providers or all products available in the market.
Some product issuers may provide products or offer services through multiple brands, associated companies or different labelling arrangements. This can make it difficult for consumers to compare alternatives or identify the companies behind the products. However, we aim to provide information to enable consumers to understand these issues.
Providing or obtaining an estimated insurance quote through us does not guarantee you can get the insurance. Acceptance by insurance companies is based on things like occupation, health and lifestyle. By providing you with the ability to apply for a credit card or loan, we are not guaranteeing that your application will be approved. Your application for credit products is subject to the Provider's terms and conditions as well as their application and lending criteria.
Please read our website terms of use and privacy policy for more information about our services and our approach to privacy.
