Hiking and Bushwalking Blog

Hiking South Australia: the 1,200km Heysen Trail, Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island wilderness and day hikes across coastal parks and inland ranges.

Hiking in Queensland beyond the beaches: Lamington and Springbrook’s rainforest trails, the K’gari and Thorsborne Great Walks, and Bartle Frere’s summit climb.

Hiking Tasmania: alpine peaks, wild coastlines, rainforest and short walks with rapid weather changes and multi-day track options.

Hiking Victoria: alpine peaks, coastal walks, Grampians Peaks Trail and Great Ocean Walk, with day walks near Melbourne and year-round options.

A hiker’s guide to Victoria’s 10 highest peaks, from Mount Bogong to Mount McKay, plus Mount Cope and Spion Kopje and a possible 150km traverse.

A roundup of Australia’s best multi-day trails and Great Walks, from the Overland Track and Larapinta Trail to the Bibbulmun Track and K’gari Great Walk.

A guide to Cement Creek Redwood Forest in the Yarra Ranges: what to see, when to visit, and how to get there near Warburton, Victoria.

Why joining an Australian bushwalking club is worth it: safety training, skills, community, conservation work, and how to find one in your state.

What the Abels are, how the 158-peak list was defined, and the ten highest Abels in Tasmania by elevation.

How to upload accurate, responsible trail data in Australia, adapting Leave No Trace principles to protect trails and hikers alike.

The highest mountain in every Australian state and territory, with elevations, access points and what it takes to reach each summit.

Twelve of Australia’s official Great Walks, plus a thirteenth unofficial long-distance trek, covering K’gari, the Great Ocean Walk, and more.

The Grand Cliff Top Walk from Wentworth Falls to Katoomba: a 19km, 2-day NSW Great Walk through the Blue Mountains, with route, features and options.

Ten day hikes near Melbourne, from You Yangs and Cape Woolamai to Cathedral Range, with distances, grades, and what to expect on each trail.

Ten hiking trails worth travelling for, from Peru’s Inca Trail and Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit to Tasmania’s Overland Track and Iceland’s Laugavegur.

Curated Australian hiking resources: blogs, magazines, clubs, and government park sites for trail planning, safety, and community connection.

Five genuine overnight and multi-day hikes in Queensland worth doing, from the Whitsundays to the Wet Tropics, with distances, grades and what to expect.