Top 5 hikes and walks in Australia

Bondi to Bronte

It’s no wonder this walk has been rated as one of the world’s most picturesque walks, as it will have you gazing across beautiful beaches, parks and spectacular views. This unique walk includes Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte Beach plus a medium gradient cliff-top path from Bondi to Tamarama, with occasional seating and several staircases.

The beachside parks offer picnic shelters, coin-operated barbecues, play areas, kiosks, toilets and change-rooms. Good for short walks or a day trip, this walk will show you the best of Sydney’s coastline.

Ocean Baths - Bondi Beach

                                                                                           

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

On a walk through Cradle Mountain you are able to witness the wild landscape of Australia’s natural beauty at its best. This area is one of the most popular natural areas in Tasmania, and for good reason. A part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain’s jagged contours, ancient rainforest, alpine heathlands, buttongrass and the colours of the deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore. 

The park contains an extensive network of walking tracks to suit everyone's tastes. Walks through Cradle Mountain are good for day trips and short walks (under 2 hours).

Cradle Mountain - Tasmania

Kimberley’s

If you want to explore the Kimberley’s, then head to Purnululu. This World Heritage listed park contains the famous Bungle Bungles, which is seen as one of the scenic jewels of outback Australia. Famous for its 45 000 hectare range, walks through the Purnululu will reveal natural formations that are millions of years old. You will see huge banded beehive structures, sandstone cliffs and towers. On the northern side of the Bungle Bungle range is Echidna Chasm. This unspoiled scenic area is considered as one of Australia’s most amazing walking destinations and is relatively easy going. 

Walks can be done in a day or you can camp overnight depending on the season.

Purunululu National Park - Bungle Bungles

Blue Mountains

There are so many amazing bushwalking tracks to explore throughout the stunning World Heritage listed Blue Mountains region. There are walks for all ages and fitness levels. The Blue Mountains boasts one of the most complex track systems of any national park in Australia. Dating from as early as 1825, many of the constructed tracks have national, state and regional significance, and several are named to commemorate significant periods or events in our history.

While walking the Blue Mountains you can hike down the Giant Stairway past the Three Sisters, retrace the route of early mountain explorers or check out the recent discovery of the prehistoric Wollemi Pine.

Three Sisters - Blue Mountains

Victoria

There is an extensive network of tracks and trails around Victoria’s High Country where you can admire the stunning scenery of Victoria’s highest peaks. Alpine National Park is Victorias largest National Park. One of the Parks most impressive features is Bryces Gorge, which is reached via a 7.5 km excellent family walking trail, providing good views of the gorge and also of two waterfalls along the route. 

When walking along the panoramic alpine plains around Falls Creek, or trek along Mount Buffalo’s walking tracks, make sure you keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, possums or falcons.

Another fantastic day walk is around the coastline of Victoria - particularly Great Ocean Road. Short walks (under 1 hour) to day walk are available, along stunning coastline, rugged cliffs and sandy beaches.

Hiking in Victoria

3 Boutique Retreats

Rawnsley Park Station: Flinders Ranges

If you can imagine waking up on a brisk winter’s morning, rugging up in your winter warmers and sitting on the balcony while you drink your morning coffee, only to have your breath taken away by the Flinders Ranges, then Rawnsley Park Station is where you should be. By day, take a balloon flight over the spectacular Wilpena Pound, and by night dine next to the warmth of Rawnsley’s Woolshed Restaurant’s fireplace.

Rawnsley Park Station

Spicers Tamarind Retreat: Maleny

Nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, just nearby Maleny, lies a tranquil paradise perfect for an intimate and luxurious winter getaway with someone special. Here you can do as little or as much as you want. Relax in your own private outdoor cedar hot tub, while listening to the sounds of the waterfall and abundant wildlife, then dry off in front of the fire place or even learn how to cook Thai cuisine at Spicers Tamarind Retreat's restaurant.

Spicers Tamarind Retreat - Restaurant

Cape Lodge: Margaret River

The perfectly manicured gardens and riverside location of Cape Lodge paints a perfect picture of the essence of winter. This world class hotel is positioned along the beautiful region of the Margaret River and gives all the creature comforts needed to get through colder temperatures. This stylish lake house has its own vineyard that produces fine Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz exclusively for guests and also features a lake side restaurant, ranked number four in the world by Conde Nast Traveller.

Cape Lodge, Margaret River