Australia walking tours

The best time of year to hike in Australia depends on which state you’re in and where you plan to walk. If you’re heading to the Northern Territory, it’s best to go during the dry season between May and October. As for all the other areas, the best time to go is during the spring and autumn months – March to May and September to November.

Our Australian walking and hiking trips range from long walks on flat terrain to wilderness and mountain treks.

Trips like hiking the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail and hiking the Great Ocean Walk are long days of walking but not on difficult terrain. Think flat dirt paths and fairly easy coastal walking. If you feel comfortable walking long distances, you’ll do great – these don’t require any rigorous hiking experience, just the mobility needed to walk for long periods of time. Plus, there’s rest time built in to recover!

As for treks like the Larapinta Trail or Western Australia’s Karijini National Park, an excellent level of fitness is strongly encouraged. For our more challenging hiking trips like these, be prepared to trek for multiple hours a day, climbing peaks and ridges. There are also some sections with rock scrambles and metal ladders, so excellent mobility and fitness levels are essential.

Please refer to the Essential Trip Information for more detailed information about your hiking trip of choice.  

Walking trips like the Great Ocean Walk and Western Australia’s Cape to Cape Track are good options for beginners. Some of these walking trips have a few hills but are relatively easy with coastal walking and trails that are firm, peaceful tracks. However, there are long days of walking – sometimes up to 18.9 km, so you should be confident in walking long distances.

It depends on which trip you take! The accommodation on our walking and trekking trips in Australia range from hotel or apartment-style rooms, tented camps, cabins and lodges, and campsites.

Check out the itinerary on your chosen trip to find out if you’re hunkering down in a hotel for the trip or sleeping under the stars.

There’s no wrong way to hike, but with a small group you can share the experience, make new friends, have built-in security and feel supported every step of the way.

Popular trails can get crowded, but a local leader will guide you to quieter spots and share insights into the area’s history, culture and nature, providing more than just the views.

With someone else handling the logistics, you can truly unplug – no maps, no stress – just focus on the hike and connect with the people and places around you.

Plus, there’s safety in numbers and a little encouragement can go a long way on the trail.