Hike Australia with Intrepid Travel

25 March 2024
Written by Allie Voyage

Strap on your walking boots and see our beautiful country like never before.

One thing this special country offers like no other is amazing bushwalking that can take you from scenic coastal views to dense rainforests in the same trip.

If the idea of trekking Australia has been on your mind for a while, there’s no better way to do it than with Intrepid Travel. With an extensive array of small group walking holidays, Intrepid takes the hassle out of planning, ensuring you can immerse yourself fully in the experience. And to top it off, My NRMA members get 5% off all Australia and New Zealand tours with Intrepid Travel.

Whether you’re seeking the tranquillity of bush trails, the thrill of exploring remote landscapes, or the camaraderie of fellow bushwalkers, we’ve curated a list of some of the must-do Intrepid guided hikes offering the perfect blend of adventure and convenience.

Walk Kakadu National Park

Trip Length: 8 days
Intensity: Challenging
Highlights: Scenic park hikes; Exclusive rock art; Refreshing swims; Picnic lunch spots; Aboriginal culture journey

Take a jaunt up north and immerse yourself in one of Australia’s most illustrious national parks. On this eight-day trip you’ll spend the nights in comfortable accommodation and wake to beautiful nature each morning while you hike through ancient forests, swim in natural waterholes, bask in impressive rock art and take a break by thunderous waterfalls.

It can be hard to see everything in the Northern Territory in one trip, but experiencing it on foot like this will bring you closer to nature than ever before.

Walk South Australia's Flinders Ranges

Trip Length: 7 days
Intensity: Challenging
Highlights: Ancient geographical wonders; Scenic hikes; Local insights; Cultural immersion; Unforgettable summit views

Australia is often easily equated to the beautiful coastlines it boasts, but for those looking for an inland adventure, why not spend seven days climbing the country’s largest mountain range in South Australia?

You’ll experience the wonder of Ikara (Wilpena Pound) - an ancient natural amphitheatre before setting off through sugar gum forests and she-oak woodland to heights and sights of truly incredible vistas.

A special private tour of Sacred Canyon from a First Nations guide is included where you’ll learn all about the ancient rock engravings, traditional medicine, and the cultural significance of the land.

Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim

Trip Length: 5 days
Intensity: Moderate
Highlights: Rainforest exploration; Cultural immersion; Mountain views; Wildlife tour

The next time you take a trip to the famous Gold Coast, why not take some time to explore the incredible beauty of Queensland’s rainforests and national parks in the Scenic Rim?

In the five wonderous national parks you’ll visit on this trip, keep a look out for an expansive range of wildlife living in among the diverse flora, which includes the Gondwana Rainforests – protected World Heritage Area with prehistoric trees.

Your hiking efforts will be rewarded with truly unbeatable views that you didn’t even know existed in Queensland. Plus, your final day concludes with an epic sunset (and wine!) over Mount Barney.

Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track

Trip Length: 6 days
Intensity: Challenging
Highlights: Iconic trails; Comfortable camping; Expert Guides; Flexible Trek

The Overland Track in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania is one of Australia’s most famous bushwalks. But it can be a little daunting to organise on your own. Let Intrepid Travel take care of it for you with tickets, permits, and camping gear all provided.

You’ll be able to cross off this bucket list item at your own pace with additional walks available for the extra adventurous. Stay at ground level or hike all the way to the summit – it's up to you!

With everything taken care of, and two fabulous guides, you’ll be able to take in the picturesque scenery and spend your time spotting wombats to your heart’s content.

Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track

Trip Length: 8 days
Intensity: Challenging
Highlights: Expert Guides; Coastal views; Gourmet picnics; Diverse landscapes Enjoy the Margaret River from a very different view and walk the Cape to Cape track in Western Australia.

Spot dolphins and whales frolicking along the coastline as you take in WA’s best sights atop an epic clifftop. Winding from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin, walk on the lands of the Warandi people as you explore the rich history and biodiversity of this special region.

From crystal white sands to soaring clifftops and forest canopies beyond, you’ll get a true taste of the area with two local guides and a small tour group fully immersed in all of natures array of offerings.

Walk the Grampians Peaks Trail

Trip Length: 6 days
Intensity: Challenging
Highlights: Waterfalls and wildlife; Expert Guides; Comfortable stay; Cultural insights

To truly immerse yourself in the beauty of Victoria by venturing into the breathtaking landscapes of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. On this six-day walking trip you’ll learn all about these ancestral lands of the Djab Warrung and Jadawadjali peoples.

Spot kangaroos, wallabies, emus, and an array of native birds as you adventure to the tip of the Grampians Peaks Trail, edging along rocky cliff faces and traversing the natural undulating shapes of the mountains.

Breathe in the clear air and bathe under waterfalls as you relax, rejuvenate and reground yourself among seas of colourful wildflowers and breathtaking views.

Feel completely unplugged as your guide takes you on the trip of a lifetime that you won’t forget.