Australia North Coast NSW
Sunrise from the Mount Warning (Wollumbin) summit
The Mount Warning (Wollumbin) track is a steep hike to the top of a volcanic plug, and the first place on the Australian mainland to be touched by the morning sun.
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania
Barn Bluff circuit – the Cradle Mountain alternative
Barn Bluff is a less-busy alternative to Cradle Mountain, with equally impressive views and a slightly harder scramble to the top.
Canada British Columbia (BC)
A scenic hike to the Stawamus Chief (South Peak) summit in Squamish, BC
The Stawamus Chief mountain has three distinct peaks – Stawamus South Summit is the easiest, and offers the best views over Howe Sound and Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Australia NSW South Coast
An arduous hike to The Castle summit in Morton National Park
The Castle (847m) in Morton National Park is a challenging but rewarding bushwalk. Spectacular views from the summit plateau over the Budawang Range (Budawangs).
Australia Central Highlands Tasmania
A winter ascent of Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain (1,545m) is a popular day-walk from Dove Lake. The bushwalk and views from the Cradle summit are even more picturesque on a clear winter day.
France
A stunning alpine panorama from Lac Blanc in Chamonix
Lac Blanc is reached via a scenic loop from Argentière (near Chamonix) up to the lake. The spectacular Lac Blanc in the Aiguilles Rouges National Reserve reflects a stunning alpine backdrop.
Australia NSW
The incredible Mount Gower hike on Lord Howe Island
This full-day guided walk, rated as one of Australia’s best day walks, goes to the top of Mount Gower (875m) on Lord Howe island.
Canada British Columbia (BC)
An interesting hike up High Falls Creek in Squamish, BC)
The High Falls Creek Trail near Squamish (British Columbia) is a short but very steep hike to an impressive waterfall, with views over the Squamish Valley and Tantalus mountains.