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

What to see and do in The Kimberley

Shopping

For a relaxed shopping atmosphere head to the Broome Courthouse Markets and enjoy Broome’s freshest local produce and locally made arts, crafts, clothing and jewellery.

Pearl shopping in Broome

Discover Broome’s cultural history by taking a stroll through Chinatown on Johnny Chi Lane.  The open air mall is lined with sidewalk cafes, fine pearl showrooms and boutique shopping.

Restaurants

Dine overlooking beautiful Cable Beach at one of Cable Beach Club Resort’s three restaurants, offering a variety of cuisines to cater for any tastebud.

Take yourself on a culinary journey and discover the flavours of indigenous bush food and a range of boutique Australian wines at the PKG Bar and Grill, a part of Pinctada Kimberley Grande.

Evenings

Get in touch with your wild side and ride a camel into the sunset along Cable Beach.

Sunset camel ride, Broome

Cool down with a beverage from Broome’s famous outdoor beach bar, Divers Tavern. This drinking hole will sooth your soul with live music and entertainment from national and international artists.

Dance the night away at the biggest outdoor dance party in the west at Roebuck Bay Outdoor Bar.

Entertainment & Attractions

See how the rare and beautiful Australian South Sea Pearl is produced by taking a cruise along the beautiful waters of Willie Creek.

Bungle Bungles, Purnululu National Park 

Discover the hidden world of breathtaking gorges, tropical pools, remarkable caves and Aboriginal rock art on a tour of the Bungle Bungles. 

5 reasons why WA is so Extraordinary

To help celebrate our Love Western Australia SALE we'd love to share with you 5 reasons why WA is so extraordinary. 

1. The Kimberley is one of the world's last true wilderness area. Its the only place in the world you can ride the spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls and marvel at beehive like formations of the Bungle Bungle Range in World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park. 

2. Ningaloo Reef on the mid north coast is home to one of the world's largest fringing reef. Here you can experience the rare opportunity to step off the beach and be immediately surrounded by coral and marine life. 

3. Between April to July you can partipate in an extraordinary experience - swimming with the whale sharks. These magestic, spotted creatures are the world's largest fish, but no fear, they are gentle filter feeding animals, mostly living on plankton. 

4. Western Australia is home to more than 12,000 species of wildflowers - more than the rest of Australia combined. Starting in the northern and sweeping south, a kaleidoscope of blooms can be seen across the state from June to November. 

5. Australia's whitest beach - Lucky Bech - can be found near Esperance on WA's south east coast. Its so beautiful even the kangaroos visit for a sunbake and swim!

To book your extraordinary experience in Western Australia click here. 

Top 10 Extraordinary Experiences in Western Australia

1. See the world's only staircase to the moon in Broome.

2. Catch a ferry to a local favourite holiday spot - Rottnest Island. Here you can bicycle around the coastline, snorkel in azure waters or just relax upon the many white sandy beaches.

3. See the largest collection of wildflowers on Earth during the southern hemisphere spring (September to November) at Stirling Range National Park.

4. Get a taste for the real outback in Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields and learn about the area's wild past as a gold rush town in its heritage buildings and museums. Try your luck and pan for gold!

5. Swim with the majestic Whale Sharks from Exmouth on a full day cruise. Between April and June the world's biggest fish visit Ningaloo Reef.

6. Feed the local wild dolphins at Monkey Mia on the Coral Coast. These playful creatures love to interact with humans and are comfortable eating out of your hand!

7. See the amazing tidal movements that create Horizontal Falls and Montgomery Reef. The areas is only accessible by boat and allows you to discover waterways like Prince Regent and Hunter River that only fortunate few have seen.

8. Take a scenic flight over the magical beehive domes of the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park.

9. See the world's largest man-made lake - Lake Argyle. Best viewed from the air, you will also fly over the world's largest pink Argyle diamond mine.

10. Explore Margaret River's 100 wineries and gourmet food experiences from cheese to chocolate produced in-store. The area is also home to the state's best surf beaches.  

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