Australia's Best Hiking Destinations

Australia has attractive destination spots for those who wish to dive or view the Outback, but for hikers, Australia offers some of the best views around. Whitsunday Islands of Queensland is one such spot. Although many people come here for snorkeling and other water sports it's a very alluring spot for hikers as well. The islands offer dense rainforest hills, flat lands, wallabies and much more. South Molle has a wide variety of trails and spectacular 360-degree views from its peak.

Lamington National Park of Queensland has trails that are well marked for hikers. The park offers Antarctic beech trees which are over 2,000 years old as well as rainforest, mountain peaks, and wildlife galore.

Blue Mountains in New South Wales is where many hikers go for bush walking. The national park features waterfalls, cliffs, valleys, dense forest and wildlife found only in Australia. There are many different trails all of which are accessible from Sydney.

Cape-to-Cape (WA) is a unique mixture of sea cliffs, eucalyptus forest, beaches and sea. Hike between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin and see whales during certain seasons, as well as wild flowers and wildlife.

Larapinta Trail is one where you can walk forever, seemingly, without ever reaching the end. One hundred and fifty five miles of trails which are mostly barren but travels through the McDonnell Ranges. There are smaller sections of trail for those with less enthusiastic goals.

Kakadu National Park features a choice of wetland walks or challenging hikes through bush land. There's waterfalls, lagoons, crocodiles, plenty of birds and Aboriginal rock art, along with other spectacles of nature.

Freycinet National Park offers the hiker a step back in time with granite outcrops, ocean and sand. Seemingly untouched it's a beautiful sight to see.

Cradle Mountain and Lake St. Clair National Park is a 50-mile hike favored by many who enjoy the sport. From Lake St. Clair to Cradle Mountain can take 5 days or more. Or, cut the trip short by hiking only a portion of the trail. It's nature at it's very best.