Australia: Day Hikes

 

There’s so much of Australia to see on foot - from two hour strolls to multi day great walks, all fitness levels are covered. If you’re on a motorhome adventure, a day walk is a great way to see some beautiful sights and stretch your legs after a long drive. Wear yourself out then sleep soundly in your snuggly home on wheels.

 

Here are some of our favourites:

If you’re wanting to explore the best Victoria has to offer, Tongue Point Walk in Wilsons Promontory is a fantastic way to spend the day, and barely three hours drive from. It’s a 10km hike along secluded beaches dotted with giant boulders, rock pools, and a forested coastline that’s perfect for exploring. The sweeping views of the coastline and ocean will be sure to take your breath away - just make sure to pack your cozzie if the weather is good, because you’ll find that beautiful water hard to resist. 

Starting off in Sydney? Lucky for you it’s only a 45 minutes drive to the famous Figure 8 Pools in Royal National Park. For those of you who are experienced trail explorers and up for a bit of a challenge, take a full day guided walk around this amazing natural wonder. It’s worth the battle with the steep terrain to get the most of this adventure - the wildlife and beautiful coastal scenery are there to prove just how much of a show off mother nature is sometimes. You’ll be the insta-envy of all your friends with pics of the crystal clear uniquely shaped giant pools. Bare in mind though - it’s better to do this one with a guide, as the tides can be unpredictable.

 

 

If the only way you’re planning to get your steps in is with a stroll from winery to winery, the Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley in South Australia is for you! While you stroll through eucalypt forest, you’ll also come across cellar doors, art galleries, bed and breakfasts and endless rolling vineyards. The complete trail is about 35 kilometres and can be walked in nine hours if you’re ambitious, but the beautiful Sevenhill Cellars is also a perfect halfway point to stop for the day and make this day trip an overnight experience. If you’re more here for the wine than the walking, another option is to take on the shorter five-kilometre section between the towns of Sevenhill and Penworth. All this is waiting for you just an hour and a half drive from Adelaide - let’s get going! 

 

 

Of course, the Red Centre is the place for some of the most spectacular walks in Australia, maybe even the world. If you’re motorhoming  in this area, The Valley of the Winds walk takes you within the stunning red domes of Kata Tjuta (five hours drive from Alice Springs) on the land of the Aṉangu people, through towering boulders, stopping at breathtaking lookouts and descending into a hidden amphitheatre. The circuit takes about three or four hours; it’s respectful to do it with a local guide who has the authority to impart the cultural knowledge of the area.

 

The Pinnacles Desert Walk in Nambung National Park offers nearly 200 square kilometres of natural beauty to explore. Though the walk is only an hour and a half, the limestone formations which give the area its name are well worth any detour. Just a stone's throw away from Perth, there's also plenty to do along the way. The coast of Western Australia offers plenty of National Parks to explore, and the scenic National Route from Perth will have you driving past most of them - put your hiking boots on, and let's go!