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Walks / Coastal, Journal Walks

Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit, Victoria

A lifetime following the sheltered ribbons of trail around the Prom might not ever be enough. A cocoon of astonishing beauty, splendid isolation is always at hand despite its fame.

Walks / Overland, Journal Walks

Victoria Falls to Perry’s Lookdown, New South Wales

Blue Mountains views are grand and all. But what about those iconic vistas, plus being folded deep into the arms of temperate eucalypt forest, waterfalls and beautiful quiet camping spots?

Walks / Overland, Journal Walks

Minnow Falls, Tasmania

A technical and thrilling half day – some say Tassie’s best – with waterfalls and views, that gets you back in time for the footy, bagel in hand.

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Marion Coastal Trail, South Australia

Location: Marion, Hallett Cove and Hallett Cove Conservation Park, South Australia.
Distance: 7.2 kilometres.
Time: 1-2 hours.
Terrain: Trail / Steps.
Traditional Custodians: Kartan & Kaurna Country

Kiama Coast Walk, New South Wales

Location: Kiama, New south Wales.
Distance: 20 kilometres or 5–8.5 kilometres per section.
Time: 1 day or 3-5 hours (return) per section.
Terrain: Trail / Sand / Path.
Traditional Custodians: Wodi Wodi & Dharawal Country

Como Heritage & Environment Trail, New South Wales

Location: Como Heritage & Environment Trail, NSW.
Distance: 8 kilometres
Time: 2.5 hours
Terrain: Footpath
Traditional Custodians: Dharawal Country

Yellow Pinch and Cronan Creek Falls, Queensland

Location: Mt Barney National Park, Queensland.
Distance: 14 kilometres
Time: One day
Terrain: Track / Creek crossings / Loose rocks.
Traditional Custodians: Mununjali, Migunberri & Ugarapul Country

St Patrick’s Head, Tasmania

Location: St Patrick's Head, Tasmania
Distance: 3 kilometres
Time: 2 hours
Terrain: Trail / Rock.
Traditional Custodians: Paredarerme Country

Fitzroy Island, Queensland

Location: Fitzroy Island, Queensland.
Distance: 8 kilometres
Time: Half day
Terrain: Track / Rock / Beach.
Traditional Custodians: Gunggandji Country.

Light to Light Walk, New South Wales

Location: Beowa National Park, New South Wales.
Distance: 31 kilometres
Time: 2 days.
Terrain: Track / Beach
Traditional Custodians: Yuin Country.

Lake St Clair to Mount Geryon, Tasmania

Location: Lake St Clair, Tasmania.
Distance: 35 kilometres
Time: 3-5 days.
Terrain: Track / Rock.
Traditional Custodians: Larmairremener Country.

City to Pub Walk, Sydney, New South Wales.

Location: Sydney, New South Wales.
Distance: 9 kilometres
Time: Full day, including meals.
Terrain: Paved paths.
Traditional Custodians: Eora Country.

The Drip Walking Track, New South Wales.

Location: Goulburn River National Park, New South Wales.
Distance: 2.8 kilometres return
Time: Two Hours
Terrain: Trail / Rocks / River
Traditional Custodians: Wiradjuri Country.

Barwon Heads Architecture Walk, Victoria.

Location: Barwon Heads, Victoria.
Distance: 8 kilometres.
Time: Half day.
Terrain: Pathways / Laneways / Roads / Sand.
Traditional Custodians: Wadawurrung Country.

Uluru Base Walk, Northern Territory.

Location: Uluru-Kata Yjuta National Park, Northern Territory.
Distance: 10.6 kilometres.
Time: 3.5 hours.
Terrain: Rock / Gravel / Boardwalk.
Traditional Custodians: Anangu Country.

Acknowledgement of Country

Wherever and whenever we walk, we acknowledge and pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians and Owners of the land.