Discover Short Walks

Find the best short walks . Experience our unique country at its best with short walks or strolls through the most iconic scenery, beautiful national parks and diverse landscapes. Some of our best walking trails may be less than two hours away.

Discover 2452 hiking trails in Short Walk

Echo point to katoomba falls 450x600
Grade 1

Echo Point to Katoomba Falls Walk (3.1km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
5 Reviews
3.1km
1.25 hrs
Return
History of nielsen park 600x450
Grade 1

History of Nielsen Park Walk (900m)

Sydney Harbour National Park
New South Wales
10 Reviews
900m
45 mins
Return
South head heritage trail trail hiking australia 1 600x352
Grade 1

South Head Heritage Trail Walk (1km)

Sydney Harbour National Park
New South Wales
6 Reviews
1km
45 mins
Circuit
Queens beach 600x450
Grade 1

Queens Beach Walk (100m)

Vaucluse
New South Wales
6 Reviews
100m
10 mins
Return
Circuit walking track trail hiking australia 1 600x352
Grade 1

Circuit Walking Track (600m)

Watagans National Park
New South Wales
8 Reviews
600m
30 mins
Circuit
Bradleys head and chowder head walk 600x450
Grade 1

Bradleys Head & Chowder Head Walk (3.7km)

Sydney Harbour National Park
New South Wales
4 Reviews
3.7km
1.5 hrs
One way
Step track 600x450
Grade 1

Step Track (2.7km)

Lane Cove National Park
New South Wales
4 Reviews
2.7km
1.5 hrs
Circuit
Palona cave walk
Grade 1

Lady Carrington Drive to Palona Cave Walk (5.1km)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
6 Reviews
5.1km
2.5 hrs
Return
Mcgowans falls 600x400
Grade 1

McGowans Falls Walk (1km)

West Takone
Tasmania
10 Reviews
1km
45 mins
Return
Kalari trail 600x450
Grade 1

Kalari Trail Walk (1.8km)

The Humps Nature Reserve
Western Australia
9 Reviews
1.8km
45 mins
Circuit
Bittangabee bay to bittangabee creek 600x450
Grade 1

Bittangabee Bay to Bittangabee Creek Walk (1.8km)

Beowa (Ben Boyd) National Park
New South Wales
7 Reviews
1.8km
45 mins
Return
Fern tree pool and giants chair circuit 600x315
Grade 1

Fern Tree Pool & Giant’s Chair Circuit Walk (5.6km)

Cania Gorge National Park
Queensland
6 Reviews
5.6km
2.5 hrs
Return
Charles darwin walk trail hiking australia 1 600x352
Grade 1

Charles Darwin Walk (2.4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
4 Reviews
2.4km
1 hr
One Way
The springs to sphinx rock loop
Grade 1

The Springs to Sphinx Rock Loop Walk (3.5km)

Wellington Park
Tasmania
7 Reviews
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Circuit
Flat rock creek walk
Grade 1

Flat Rock Creek Walk (300m)

Royal National Park
New South Wales
11 Reviews
300m
15 mins
Return
Ugly corner falls walking track trail hiking australia 600x352
Grade 1

Ugly Corner Falls Walking Track (3km)

Torrington State Conservation Area
New South Wales
10 Reviews
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Lol gray loop 600x450
Grade 1

Lol Gray Loop Walk (3.2km)

Lol Gray State Forest
Western Australia
5 Reviews
3.2km
1.25 hrs
Circuit
Bullocks hut 600x450
Grade 1

Bullocks Hut Walk (1.5km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
8 Reviews
1.5km
45 mins
Return
Mark oliphant conservation circuit
Grade 1

Mark Oliphant Conservation Circuit Walk (4km)

Mark Oliphant Conservation Park
South Australia
10 Reviews
4km
1.5 hrs
Circuit
Blowering cliffs walking track trail hiking australia 600x352
Grade 1

Blowering Cliffs Walking Track (5km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
9 Reviews
5km
2.5 hrs
Return
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