Australia · HIKING & TREKKING
The good hiking & trekking tours run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk Uluru’s full 10.5km base at sunrise with a small group, Aboriginal stories, breakfast, rock art, and Mutitjulu Waterhole.
“Fascinating time with a very knowledgeable guide who explained and brought the ancient stories to life, all within the magical setting of Uluru.”
Hike the Blue Mountains after dark to see glow worms, waterfalls, and nocturnal wildlife with hotel pickup and an expert guide.
“The glow worms are amazing! It's well worth the drive from Sydney. And, seeing the sugar glider on the hike back to the van was a sweet bonus.”
Review of the Grampians wildlife day trip from Melbourne, with hiking, kangaroos, lookouts, waterfalls, Aboriginal culture, and practical tips.
“This is a must do tour , it was very laid back not getting rushed around from one place to another and we saw so much wildlife and beautiful scenery . There is a climb down to the waterfall which is strenuous but you don’t have to do it no onRead more”
Review of a four-day Tasmania tour from Hobart, with Cradle Mountain hikes, wildlife, Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires and boutique stays.
“We had a great time. The places we visited are amazing, the company we had and our tour guide Tim was very knowledgeable making our trip so memorable 😊”
Review of Port Douglas’s Daintree tour with a waterfall swim, gourmet lunch, small-group hike, and solar-powered crocodile cruise.
“What a memorable experience! Our tour guide, Allister, was great! He shared personal experiences living in the Daintree, changed the time of the croc tour so that we saw 4, and a baby! Lunch was delicious and the waterfall was romantic and magical! I’d definitely do this tour again!”
Review the Wilsons Prom hiking day tour from Melbourne, with Big Drift, Mt Oberon, Squeaky Beach, wildlife, costs, tips, and honest pros and cons.
“This is a long trip but the scenery and wildlife we saw more than made up for it. Great day with a great lunch”
Review the small-group Grampians hiking tour from Melbourne, with Pinnacles views, MacKenzie Falls, wildlife, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Good hiking experience. Shane, our guide cum driver made sure group was taken care off and was a good company.”
Review of a small-group Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with wildlife, quiet lookouts, a 3 km hike, picnic lunch, and Botanic Garden visit.
“Our driver, Peter, provided excellent guidance and informative commentary throughout our trip. The breakfast with the koalas at Featherdale was amazing. Great hike. Strongly recommend this trip.”
Review of Port Stephens from Sydney: sandboarding, 4WD dunes, dolphin cruise or Tomaree hike, transport, value, tips, and practical advice.
“I went with my family during school holidays, it was really worth joining this tour because we didn't have to tire ourselves out driving and could go to several places according to the schedule. Playing sandboarding was super fun, only the weather was too hot because we had to take off our shoes, then lunch at the beautiful Nelson Bay and we hiked for about 40 minutes to Tomaree Headland, the track was good but very uphill and there were many stairs so I had a hard time but it was worth it when I saw such a beautiful view. James, our guide was very kind and fun, he was…”
Review of Bruny Island’s active Hobart day trip, with the Arch hike, Truganini Lookout, local history, oysters, cheese and honey.
“Wonderful day spent on Bruny Island. Though the weather was a dampner, the awesome views more than compensated for any discomfort. Nick was a very attentive guide & provided heaps of information.”
Review of Mackay’s Finch Hatton Gorge and Eungella tour, with waterfall swimming, pub lunch, platypus spotting, price and practical tips.
“The driver/guide as Nathan and he was fabulous!!! Very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Review of the Cape Range National Park trek from Exmouth, with ridge walks, Ningaloo Reef views, bush lunch, lagoon swim, price, fitness tips, and FAQs.
“Views and scenery, great guide, well organised good knowledge and experience. Catered to all our needs. Had a great day”
Review of the Blue Mountains small-group tour from Sydney, with wildlife, lookouts, picnic lunch, hike, and practical value advice.
“Der deutsche Audio Guide war eine Zumutung. MP3 Player 1 Titel für die ganze Tour. Mann konnte aber nie was abspielen da der Fahrer und Englische Guide immer zu hören war. 1x falsch gedrückt andere Tour oder andere Sprache. Frühstück ein Keks und Kaffe. Picknick ein Sandwich, Apfel und Rührkucken. Jeder hat das Picknick da gemacht wo er Lust hatte. Nach der Wanderung keine Zeit zum Fotografieren. Botanischer Garten wegen Regen ausgefallen. Kaffee musste ich selbst bezahlen. Ein kleines Glas Sekt gab es untern Regenschauer zum Abschluss. Preis /Leistung stimmt überhaupt nicht.”
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