Are you looking for overnight hikes to that will give your kids a sense of adventure and get your kids into the great outdoors?
Have you ever taken your kids on an overnight hike? It is not ‘mission impossible’, but does need some careful planning with regard to the gear that is used and the weight children can be expected to carry easily. The earlier in life kids become acquainted with hiking longer distances (as early as age 3), the more likely they will be receptive to a hiking trip at a later age. Before you get started, don’t forget to read the article I have prepared on overnight hiking with your kids
As I live in Victoria this is where I’ve hiked the most with my kids so I’ve prepared a handful of overnight hikes with kids in Victoria. All have varied distances and have been great a great way to introduce my kids to nature and the experiences of hiking. I hope your’s will love them too. The key features of all of these hikes is that they are not overly long, the terrain is varied, there is an interesting feature at the end of the first day and any steep sections are short lived. When you are ready for something a little bit more challenging simply search my site.
If you know of any other overnight hikes in Victoria that are perfect for kids please let me know so I can include them here.
Barigar Walk (17km)
Read more →Barigar Walk is a 17km, grade 4, one way hike in Grampians National Park, Victoria. This hike typically takes 2 days to complete.
Beeripmo Walk (21km)
Read more →Beeripmo Walk is a 21km, grade 4 hike in the Mount Cole State Forest and Mount Buangor State Park, Victoria. The hike can take 1 or 2 days to complete.
East Walk to Mine Camp Hike (13km)
Read more →East Walk to Mine Camp is a 13km, grade 3 hike in Lerderderg State Park, Victoria. This hike typically takes 4 hours to complete. Its also a great overnight hike for kids.
Mount Feathertop: The Razorback Hike (22km)
Read more →Mount Feathertop – The Razorback is a 22km, grade 4 hike in the Alpine National Park, Victoria. This hike typically takes 7 hrs to complete.
Mud-Dadjug Walk (22km)
Read more →Mud-Dadjug Walk is a 22km, grade 4, one way hike located in Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take 2 days to complete but can also be completed as a day hike.
Wilsons Prom: Sealers Cove Hike (19.5km)
Read more →Wilsons Promontory Sealers Cove is a 19.5km, grade 4 hike in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Victoria. This hike typically takes 1-2 days to complete.
Hello! Sorry – I’m looking for the list of overnight hikes but can’t seem to find it? Help please!
Hi Carly, you may wish to try this page https://www.trailhiking.com.au/explore-australia/overnight-hikes-australia/
What are some of your favourite kid-friendly trails in Victoria that offer a mix of adventure and fun features?
Good post! Sadly my kids are all grown up,but I might use this resource to introduce some friends who would like some entry level overnight hikes!
Scott Timlock thank you. Hope your friends find it useful. My kids are all grown up too, that’s them in the pic. They are off doing things with their girlfriends now and not their dad 😞
Trail Hiking Australia yep sounds very familiar!
Those boys! Love ‘em.
Me too