City: Australia
Top Things to do in Australia
10 Scenic Walking Areas in Australia That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 25°S 133°E / 25°S 133°E / -25; 133
Restaurants in Australia
1. George Bass Coastal Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By G3995HVsaral - Melbourne, Australia
We parked at the southern end of Punchbowl Rd in San Remo, all the cars including ours were parked on the side of the road. Beautiful views started immediately. We walked to Punchbowl Coastal Reserve (marker 9) and back- it took 2.5hrs.. I blame it on my poor lockdown fitness and pregnant body, plus wearing hiking shoes that I haven't taken on a long hike before! Was only planning to allocate 1.5hrs previously! The track is popular both directions but not so busy that you don't have it to yourself for several minutes or more. Several options to access the beaches (just not for swimming/wading as waters are too rough and unpatrolled). I recommend a hat, sunblock, hiking shoes, water/ light snack as there are lots of exposed sections. Lots of steep sections too and gravel/sandy parts. One section was hard to follow with a lack of a marker but we managed to find it. Beautiful fresh air. Saw lots of people taking their dogs and kids (older kids are better).
2. Newcastle Memorial Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,871 reviews
Reviewed By dshah2018 - Newcastle, Australia
Spectacular views of Newcastle and its beaches. Brilliant design; from just a hill it has been transformed into a regular walking trek while giving a great tribute to the Australian WW1 diggers! Not to be missed..
3. The Two Bays Walking Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By NitaP123
Great walk lots to see along the way. Some very steep stairs on the way down. Appropriate footwear required.
4. Coast Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By alisonrT3109OM - Melbourne, Australia
We walked from the Otford lookout carpark north to Burning Palms Beach and then south along the beach to the Figure Eight Pools. It was a fairly warm early summer's day, and the forest part of the walk was wonderfully shady. Most of the beach stretch involved picking one's way across rocks... which was fun and challenging. Not much in the way of bird life, but I did see a water dragon and a tree dragon as well as a tiny black skink.
5. Cahill's Lookout
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By DanielBry - Canberra, Australia
Grab a few drinks and some snacks, take a blanket, and arrive about half an hour before sunset to score a spot overlooking Boar's Head and Narrow Neck Plateau. It's really magical to see the cliffs lit up in the fiery red of the sunset. Perfect way to say farewell to the sun.
6. Fraser Coast Hervey Bay Rail Trail
7. Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By 831davido - Adelaide, Australia
This a a really great walk on a well maintained trail, Suggest you start at Wharf St end and finish with a refreshing swim.
8. Yanchep National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 610 reviews
Please note, due to low water levels, there are currently no row boats at Yanchep National Park. Whether you‘re looking for a day trip near Perth or a quick stop on your journey to the Pinnacles or further north, Yanchep National Park (just 45 minutes north of Perth city) provides you the opportunity to experience kangaroos, koalas, limestone caves and Aboriginal culture in a natural setting. Enjoy a game of golf on our 9 hole natural course, book your special occasion in our purpose made Cabaret Cave, walk along one the park’s trails (ranging in distance from 500mtrs to 55kms), enjoy a picnic in the natural surrounds or savor your appetite at one of the dining facilities located in the park.
Reviewed By lizt770 - Leigh, United Kingdom
We arrived before the park opened but you are still allowed in. We saw amazing wading birds, pelicans and others. Also vivid blue wrens. The koala walk was great too and enabled us to see these animals in close proximity. Well tended gardens made for a lovely early morning walk.
9. Valley of the Giants
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
A lightweight walking bridge through the forest canopy brings visitors along a walk that ascends more than 130 feet into the tree tops.
Reviewed By Phineas96 - Fremantle, Australia
This is a great experience. The narrow walkways sway in the wind and it is laid out really well so that you ascend almost imperceptibly until you are high in the canopy. The views are spectacular and the walkways gentle swaying makes you feel like you are a part of the tree canopy in a way. It's a really unique experience. The trees are staggeringly beautiful and impressively giant. The walk among the trees is also really good with good signage detailing the trees and some facts about life on the forest floor. It's definitely worth the money and a good way fo getting amongst a unique and fast vanishing environment of old growth forest.
10. St Helena Island National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 390 reviews
Considered Queensland's first historic national park, this island features the ruins of a colonial prison, once known as the "hell hole of the South Pacific."
Reviewed By SunnySunshineChaser - Brisbane, Australia
What an interesting tour! The island is just a short boat trip away from Brisbane and offers a lot of surprises. The wildlife is stunning on the island. Thousands of wild wallabies and a lot of butterflies. It was really interesting to dive into the past and learn about the prison and the people that used to live on the island. A fantastic day spent with friends. Highly recommended!
TAGS
