Never-ending vermilion torii gates on this 5km loop walk from Fushimi-Inari Shrine over the sacred Mount Inari (233m). An early start means you avoid the crowds at this popular Kyoto attraction.
A loop in the Bleaklow section of Peak District National Park from Snake Pass. The route passes the B-29 Bleaklow Bomber crash site, Higher Shelf Stones, Hern Stones and Wain Stones (Kissing Stones).
The Thirlmere Lakes Walking Track is a pleasant but not overly exciting loop walk around three natural lakes. It passes the Heritage Pump Station which was used by the steam trains on the old southern railway line.
An off-track bushwalk from the Great North Walk to the top of Mount Kariong, which is (arguably) the equal tallest peak in Brisbane Water National Park.
The short Mount Etna Caves Walk finishes at the Bat Cleft, where over 100,000 little bent-winged bats stream out in search of food at sunset. It must be done as a ranger-guided tour from December to mid-February.
A challenging loop walk from Dunphys Campground in the Megalong Valley, descending via the Carlon Creek Track and then following Breakfast Creek upstream as far as we can. A tough exit through thick scrub via the Glenalan Spurs to the Medlow Gap Management Trail.
An overnight guided hike to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4,095m), the highest peak in Borneo's Crocker Range and the highest mountain in Malaysia. Ascent via the Timpohon Trail and descent via the Lows Peak Via Ferrata.
Emory Peak in Big Bend National Park is the the highest peak in the Chisos Mountains, reached by a long day-walk. It can be combined with the South Rim, Southeast Rim and Northeast Rim for even more spectacular views.
The Mackerel and Basin Loop joins the Mackerel Track and Basin Track at West Head with an off-track section along the coastline. It passes some Aboriginal sites and offers some nice views, but the Basin Track is pretty dreary.
Between the ocean and Mount Mars in the Silver Peak Wilderness is Thorndyke Top, which offers sweeping views of the ocean - on a clear day. Some off-track walking required.
Tivoli is home to a number of historic sites, including Villa Gregoriana (a complex of paths, waterfalls and grottoes) and is also the starting point for an interesting hike up to Monte Catillo
A loop walk up the popular and scenic Mount Takao via the Biwa Waterfall Trail (Trail 6) and then along the ridge to Mount Kagenobu. The return route down Mount Takao is via the steep Inariyama Trail.
Allow a full day for the walk along Hat Hill Creek and through Hat Hill Canyon. It involves some short swims, lots of wading and the occasional scramble.
The highest mountain in the "contiguous 48 states", Mount Whitney is a tough overnight hike - or an even more gruelling and long day walk to the 4,420m (14,500 feet) summit.
Delicate Arch is one of the most iconic and spectacular rock formations in Arches National Park. While the popular trail is almost alway busy, a hidden vantage point provides a different perspective of the arch.
Mt Strzelecki (the highest point on Flinders Island at 756m) is a Tasmanian "Great Short Walk". The peak is frequently shrouded by cloud, so an early start is recommended.
A short but fun canyon, Dargans Creek Canyon is just off Chifley Road, near Clarence Dam. As well as some scrambling and short swims, the canyon exit is via a climb up a waterfall and then a spiked tree.
The Lane Cove River Loop walk does a circuit from Browns Waterhole along both sides of the Lane Cove River, using some of the less-busy tracks in the Lane Cove National Park..
Trolltunga or "troll's tongue" is a rock formation that juts out 700m above the Ringedalsvatnet lake. This spectacular location is reached via a long day walk.
An extended two-day loop through Lamington National Park, which combines the Albert River Circuit and Toolona Creek Circuit. The bushwalk passes many spectacular waterfalls and lookouts.
This 8km loop through the Mt Coot-tha Reserve combines fire trails and bushwalking trails. It passes West Ithaca Creek and East Ithaca Creek, and both of the waterfalls in the reserve.
A short and partly off-track loop that explores the intrigung Gosford Glyphs (Kariong Hieroglyphs) and passes some Aboriginal engraving sites, before returning via the Lyre Trig Firetrail.
A short loop in the Red Hill Reserve
using both the Cromer North Trail (Red Hill Main Trail) and Cromer Trail. The bushwalk explores two trig stations and the Wheeler Heights Aboriginal engraving site.
Enchanted Rock is a massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas. The short climb to the top rewards with sweeping views across the surrounding basin.
The Morelia Walking Track in the D'Aguilar National Park provides a nice view from the Mount Nebo Lookout, It's an easy, family-friendly bushwalk you can do in under two hours.
The Smiths Creek Loop combines the Smiths Creek West and Nerang Track with an off-track route along Smiths Creek. A nice bushwalk with a variety of scenery.
A scenic hike through the Chilterns from Tring which utilises historic trails including the Ridgeway National Trail and Icknield Way. The loop passes the Ivinghoe Beacon, Bridgewater Monument and the charming village of Aldbury.
The Bald Head via Hat Head bushwalk starts with a gentle ascent of Hat Hill, before following the ridge to the end. Two cliff-top vantage points on Bald Head offer spectacular Grose Valley views.
A fairly popular bushwalk in the D'Aguilar National Park, the Greenes Falls Track descends through rainforest to a platform overlooking Greenes Falls. It's an easy and pleasant walk, but don't expect a spectacular waterfall.
The Black Mountain range (Mynydd Du) in the Brecon Beacons National Park can be reached via a circular walk, involving some occasionally challenging navigation.
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.
A one-walk along the Little Digger Track and Two Creeks Track, from East Lindfield to Roseville. Along the way we explore a "secret cave", waterfalls and Aboriginal hand stencils.
An informal walking pad provides access to Refuge Bay at West Head. This spectacular spot has a waterfall which plunges onto the beach, a clifftop swimming hole, great views and fascinating WWII history.
Rileys Mountain Track passes multiple lookouts over the Nepean River, as it follows a ridge above the river. It's mostly on a firetrail, with a few sections of bushwalking track.
The Barker Dam trail is a relatively short and easy loop hike that goes to the Barker Dam (Big Horn Dam), which was built in 1900 to provide water for cattle.
The Maddens Falls Walk in Dhawaral National Park is an easy walk to an impressive waterfall. You can continue off-track to reach the base of the falls (a more challenging bushwalk).
Dharawal National Park in the south-west of Sydney offers a few short walking tracks to idyllic swimming holes (Jingga Pool and Minerva Pool), and a longer cycling track.
A short, off-track bushwalk in Wollemi National Park off the Box Tree Clearing Trail (Lilavale Track), to visit and record a shelter with Aboriginal hand stencils.
A popular hike in summer and autumn, the trail to Ohnuma-ike Pond can also be done in winter (ideally with snow shoes). The lake is surrounded by 2000m+ peaks of the Shigakogen Highlands.
A very picturesque rainforest walk in Springbrook National Park, the Purling Brook Falls Circuit passes two waterfalls and a tranquil natural pool and swimming hole.
Combining nice views over Apia with some local history, the tomb of Robert Louis Stevenson on Mt Vaea can be reached by both the Long Trail and the Short Trail - or combine both for a loop walk.
A great half-day walk in the Koghi Mountains. Only 20min drive from Noumea , the walk traverses a range of environments, from tropical forest to low heath. It culminates with sweeping views over Noumea and the coast from the summit of Pic Malaoui.
An early morning start to tackle the steep hike up the Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point in Yosemite. A spectacular sunrise and views of Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley from the top.
Gunung Angsi (825m) is a relatively short (but steep) hike through the jungle to the third highest peak in Negeri Sembilan state, about an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur.
A fairly demanding Zion National Park hike, the East Rim Trail can be done in one long day or as an overnight walk. The trail crosses Echo Canyon before climbing up to the spectacular Observation Point lookout.
A great walk to avoid the crowds of Yosemite Valley, the Chilnualna Falls Trail climbs steeply up past multiple cascades. Nice swimming holes and views at the top.
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.
One of four primary sacred mountains in Bali, Mount Batur is the most easily hiked. The popular Mount Batur sunrise hike attracts hundreds of tourist, and offers spectacular views all the way along the crater rim.
A short but steep trail up Griselda Hill (just above Arkaroola Village) offers stunning 360-degree views. The very last part of the trail involves a scramble to the rocky summit.
The Callicoma Walk is a loop bushwalk in suburban Cherrybrook, which follows Berowra Creek and Nyrippin Creek through temperate rainforest. A short road section completes the circuit.
A long day hike on Mount Taranaki from Dawson Falls up to Syme Hut and Fanthams Peak. The return route is via Lake Dive, along the picturesque Upper Lake Dive Track and Lower Lake Dive Track.
The hike to Careys Peak (1,544m asl) involves a hard slog up the Corker Trail, with almost all the altitude gain in the first few kilometres. The reward is sweeping views from the peak towards the coast.
A fairly challenging overnight bushwalk to the Colo River from the Culoul Range. The route descends via Boorai Ridge and returns along Dooli Creek and Boorai Creek.
A partly off-track hike and scramble to Mummy Mountain (5,515m / 11,533 ft), the second highest mountain in the Spring Mountains. Sweeping views from the summit.
Located close to the centre of Nikko, the Kanmangafuchi Abyss is home to a long line of Jizo stone statues. The trail follows the Daiya River through the gorge.
A challenging "hike" through a limestone cave system. The Capricorn Caves Adventurer tour takes you through tight passages, large caverns and to the top of a large rock outcrop for some sweeping views.
A bushwalk along Jacks Track, a firetrail which provides access from St Albans to the Womerah Range Trail, with some exploration of the gullies and ridges.
A fairly demanding walk along an undulating ridge to Taffys Rock, a large sandstone platform that provides panoramic views over the Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek
An interesting off-track loop walk traversing the ridges around Mount White on the Central Coast. The Mount White Bush Reserve has a number of Aboriginal rock art sites and a trig station on Mount White.
Combining the Mount Banks walking track with the Mount Banks One Trail (a bushwalking and cycling route), this loop traverses the Mount Banks summit and goes out to the Banks Wall for some spectacular Blue Mountains views.
Considered one of the "must do" bushwalks at Arkaroola, the Acacia Ridge walk offers magnificent 360-degree views from the top of the ridge. It's best done as an early morning or late afternoon bushwalk.
A picturesque waterfall in Lawson, the base of Adelina Falls is easily reached by a short bushwalking track (which forms part of a longer waterfall loop),
Allans Beach on the Otago Peninsula is frequented by penguins and sea lions, as well as an abundance of bird life. It's a short 500m walk from the end of the road.
Allenby Park is a small but relatively unspoilt patch of bushland in the Northern Beaches. Walking trails provide access to rainforest, a picturesque creek and waterfall and nice rock formations.
A firetrail along Faulconbridge Ridge finishes at the Grose River Lookout, which has some sweeping views. It also provides access to the Grose River via an interesting bushwalking track down to a nice swimming hole.
An off-track bushwalk from the Bowen Hill Trail in the Wollemi National Park. It passes the Dragon Teeth Rocks and other interesting rock formations along what has been coined Revelations Ridge.
A guided NPWS bushwalk along well-maintained firetrail in the Muogamarra Nature Reserve, the Bujwa Fire Trail descends through tall and shaded forest to Bujwa Bay. Some nice views of Berowra Creek and wildflowers along the way.
A pleasant half-day walk from Woy Woy Road, this bushwalk takes you past some nice views before visiting the intriguing Woy Woy Snake, a 50m-long stone arrangement.
A signposted trail from the eastern side of Lake Ashi up to the 948m peak of Mount Byobu. Despite offering only glimpses of Mount Fuji through the trees, it's a pleasant forest hike.
The Castle (847m) in Morton National Park is a challenging but rewarding bushwalk. Spectacular views from the summit plateau over the Budawang Range (Budawangs).
The relatively unknown Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan ends at a large rock platform, which offers filtered bush views. It's not the most exciting trail, but offers some great wildflower displays in Spring.
The picturesque Dundundra Falls can be reached via a challenging off-track circuit via Kierans Creek, or via a bushwalking track off Larool Trail. A short but very pleasant walk.
One of the longer bushwalks in the Muogamarra Nature Reserve, the walk to Peats Bight combines the views from Deerubbin Lookout with the historic Peats Bight crater.
The Enepitsi Trail is an easy hike along the Santa Clara River, following an old pioneer road (with the option of exploring many ancient petroglyph sites).
A relatively short and easy ranger-guided bushwalk at Muogamarra, the Bird Gully Walk descends into a valley where it crosses Muogamarra Creek. You'll see wildflowers, birdlife and some Aboriginal grinding grooves.
The Cascades Track is a short trail down to a large rock platform and picturesque waterhole on Middle Harbour Creek, in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Combines with the Bare Creek Track and Cambourne Trail for a longer loop walk.
A challenging day-hike from the Grand Canyon North Rim down the North Kaibab Trail to Ribbon Falls. Stunning views and some incredible trail construction along the way to the picturesque waterfall.
An eternal fire that's been burning for over 1,200 years, spectacular views and a dramatic helicopter rescue... The loop over Mount Misen is one of the best hikes near Hiroshima.
An off-track, exploratory bushwalk near Mount Victoria which descends to Odin Gully and follows the creek. It then climbs up to Odin Head via a slot in the cliffs.
The McCarrs Creek Loop is a challenging and partly off-track bushwalk. It takes the easy Duck Holes Trail down to the bottom, and returns by following McCarrs Creek.
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.
A long descent from Evans Lookout via the Horse Track to Govetts Creek, before following the creek upstream to the spectacular Edenderry Falls and Hilary Falls. The easy and pleasant walk along Govetts Creek offers many swimming opportunities.
Partly on firetrails and partly off-track, this bushwalk crosses the valley between Yeomans Track and Wallaroo Track to form a loop. Some nice rock formations and a small waterfall along the way!
The Rams Head Range Loop is one of the easiest off-track alpine routes in Kosciuszko National Park. The bushwalk follows the Ramshead Range, traversing the Southerly Ramshead, Rams Head and North Rams Head peaks.
An off-track route in Wollemi National Park from the Long Ridge Trail. The loop explores some remote gullies as it follows the base of three cliff-lines.
A mostly off-track bushwalk near Brooklyn, this loop walk ascends Peak Hill from the eastern side, before returning via Sandy Bay and Dead Horse Bay (a more challenging route on the western side).
A scenic overnight bushwalk along the Wog Wog Walking Track to Corang Peak and the impressive Corang Arch, returning via the Corang River and Corang Lagoon. (Can also be done as a day-walk from Wog Wog Campground.)
This relatively short loop walk in the Gardens of Stone explores the Dicksonia Forest Ravine, an amazing rainforest gully of ancient tree ferns. The exit route along the ridge offers extensive views over the Dingo Creek area.
A less-popular but spectacular Blue Mountains lookout, Anvil Rock offers some of the best views over the Grose Valley. It's reached by a short 500m return bushwalk.
A nice loop walk from Apple Tree Bay, combining a "secret track" up to the ridge with the the Mt Ku-ring-gai and Berowra Tracks. Some nice views and interesting caves and rock formations.
A short but spectacular trail along the Upolu coastline, the O Le Pupu-Pue Coastal Walk offers dramatic views of sea arches and columns before reaching a large lava field.
An exploratory bushwalk in McPherson State Forest, mostly following Crane Ridge Trail along Crane Ridge and down to Warre Warren Creek. Along the way we visit some side gullies and Aboriginal rock art sites.
Following the coastline between Avoca Beach and MacMasters Beach, the route covers most of the 5 Lands Walk. It combines beaches, headlands and bush with some on-road sections.
A popular destination from Cairns, Babinda Boulders offers a number of spectacular swimming holes. A short walk to Devils Pool gives you good view of the cascades and rock formations along Babinda Creek.
A picturesque cascade in Hunts Creek Reserve, Balaka Falls can be visited by a few short access tracks, or form part of a longer (3.5km) dog-friendly bushwalk through the reserve,
Reached by an easy walk or mountain-bike ride along a firetrail, the Banks Wall lookout offers some spectacular views over the Grose Valley and Govetts Gorge.
The Bantry Bay Loop is a varied loop, which passes the Bantry Bay Aboriginal engravings next to the Engravings Track. It then descends to Bantry Bay along the Timber Getters Track and returns via the scenic Bluff Track.
The Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk is a short, easy and popular loop walk that offers sweeping views over the Barrenjoey peninsula, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River.
Numerous engraving and cave art sites along the Basin Track and Mackerel Track. Many are hidden just off the trails, but the signposted Basin Aboriginal Site is easily accessed.
The Freycinet Circuit (or Freycinet Peninsula Circuit) is a very rewarding 2-3 day bushwalk that combines picturesque bays, turquoise water and majestic views of the Tasmanian coast.
Located just outside Queenstown, the tough half-day ascent of Ben Lomond (1,748m) rewards - on a clear day - with sweeping views over Lake Wakatipu and as far as Mount Earnslaw (Pikirakatahi) and Mt Aspiring (Tititea).
The Berowra Heights Circuit is a fantastic loop walk from Alston Drive in Berowra Heights down to Berowra Waters, and back via the Great North Walk and Turner Fire Trail.
Berowra Trig (established in 1882) is at the end of a long ridge above Bar Point. From the trig point there are expansive views of the Hawkesbury River, Bar Island and Milson Passage.
An exploratory walk out along Shark Rock Ridge to Want Trig, with some stunning views over Cowan Creek. There is a rough trail all the way along the ridge, although some navigation skills and a topo map are essential.
Venturing beyond the Wilkins Track in Duffys Forest, this partly off-track bushwalk explores what might be an old farm, and an Aboriginal engraving site.
A challenging, mostly off-track loop that goes from Bibbenluke to Anembo Reserve. It uses the Bibbenluke Track and an informal trail down from the Anembo Reserve to access Kierans Creek.
The Bibbenluke Trail is a service road that descends to Cowan Creek. Reaching the creek opposite the Sphinx Track, it's a nice spot for a swim in summer.
The West Rim trail is one one of the longer day walks in Zion National Park, descending from Lava Point along the Horse Pasture Plateau to the floor of Zion Canyon.
A short but steep climb to the top of Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park, a 6,725 feet (2,050m) granite dome. The summit offers spectacular, 360-degree views.
A challenging and mostly off-track bushwalk between the historic Blacks Ladder and Esgate Pass on the Radiata Plateau. The reward is some impressive ledges and spectacular views.
The Blue Gum Walk is a short, popular and very scenic circuit near Hornsby through Berowra Valley Regional Park, passing the Fishponds on Berowra Creek and Washtub on Waitara Creek
Bluff Lookout offers a birds-eye view of the western railway line and Glenbrook Gorge below, with Cumberland Plain and the western suburbs of Sydney out to the east.
The Bombi Moor Circuit a fairly exposed route through the coastal heathland of Bouddi National Parks, with side-trips to three headlands and the picturesque Little Beach. Best walked outside summer.
Boolimba Bluff offers sweeping views over Carnarvon Gorge and out to the Expedition Range. Best at sunrise or sunset, it's reached via a track with one steep section up through a slot in the cliff-line.
A slightly complicated loop walk in the Bouddi National Park, which combines Hawke Head Drive and Box Head Walking Track with a track along the coastline from Tallow Beach to the end of Box Head. Great views, beaches and a bit of rock scrambling!
The Bray Head Loop hike on Valentia Island offers stunning views from the top of Bray Head and Bray Tower. It can be done as an easy out-and-back hike or a slightly more challenging loop.
Epic views from a mostly off-track bushwalk which explores some of the less-known vantage points along Asgard Head and Valhalla Head, on the Asgard Plateau.
Brooklyn to Cowan forms part of the Great North Walk, with the track ascending from Brooklyn and traversing a number of ridges before descending to Cowan Creek. The final section is a steep ascent from Jerusalem Bay to Cowan.
A short but steep circuit up to the Bukit Tabur East (Dragons Back) ridge and peak (275m asl), with great views over Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Gates Dam.
The Tabletop Track is a 39km circuit in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory. The hike traverses an arid and often burnt landscape, punctuated by beautiful waterholes and creeks.
A short-ish loop bushwalk down the Caleyi Trail in Garigal National Park, returning via the Ya Right and Coopers Blue mountain-bike tracks to form an interesting loop.
Covering a large portion of the Botany Bay Coastal Walk (from Kurnell to Cronulla), the Cape Baily Coast Walk hike follows the Cape Bailey Track and Tabigai Gap Track, taking in the spectacular coastal scenery
A challenging loop bushwalk which combines Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder (Duncans Pass) - two historic Narrow Neck passes - with some spectacular Blue Mountains views.
Carne View Lookout reached via a bushwalking trail from either Birds Rock or Broad Swamp. Located in the Gardens of Stone Conservation Area, it offers stunning views over Carne Creek and surrounding cliffs.
A wonderful loop walk from the Carrol Trig to The Cascades. The walk takes advantage of two "unofficial" tracks to descend to Middle Harbour Creek, with the majority of the walk along the shaded Middle Harbour Creek Track.
The short but picturesque Happy Valley Track in Mount Wilson descends through rainforest to a waterfall and pristine swimming hole. The return route takes the Cathedral Creek Track up to Cathedral Reserve.
A short loop walk in the Dinden National Park (an hour from Cairns), the Davies Creek Falls circuit track combines great views, a waterfall and many idyllic swimming holes.
Castle Rock is a short, but surprisingly varied, coastal walk to a massive boulder on the eastern coast of Flinders Island between Allports Beach and Castle Rock.
The Casuarina and Lyrebird Loop is an interesting bushwalk through Garigal National Park. It combines the Casuarina Track, Lyrebird Track and Carroll Creek Track, and has some very nice sections along Middle Harbour and Carrol Creek.
A short but challenging loop walk, the Belougery Split Rock track in Warrumbungle National Park offers spectacular views from the top of an ancient lava dome.
Pigeon House Mountain or Didthul is one of the best walks in Morton National Park and on the south coast. The steep climb culminates in a set of steel stairs, with stunning views from the 720m high summit.
A short but picturesque loop in Leura that combines the Leura Cascades and Fern Bower tracks, combining multiple waterfalls and views over the Jamison Valley.
A short but very enoyable loop bushwalk in Leura, which combines the Federal Pass track and Amphitheatre Track. It passes a number of waterfalls and cliff-top lookouts, and the Leura Infinity Pool.
A mostly off-track walk in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, which follows Ku-ring-gai Creek and Tree Fern Gully Creek to explore the many cascades and waterfalls.
The Transit of Venus Track is an easy, family-friendly bushwalk in the mid Blue Mountains, which passes three picturesque waterfalls and some patches of rainforest.
The Cheddar Gorge Walk traverses the northern and southern sides of Cheddar Gorge, with spectacular views of weathered crags and pinnacles, and the surrounding region.
A rough side-track from the popular Warrimoo Track leads to Christies Pool, a tranquil swimming hole at the confluence of Ku-ring-gai Creek and Kierans Creek.
A relatively short but interesting bushwalk along Fortress Ridge in the Blue Mountains. A wide firetrail leads to sweeping views from Fortress Rock, while a more challenging steep track leads to the fascinating Dr Darks Cave.
A challenging alpine walk from Lac Emosson to the Mont Buet peak (3,096m asl). The trail passes two high-altitude lakes and 250m year-old dinosaur footprints.
The very distinctive Walshs Pyramid is about 30min south of Cairns. The steep climb up the summit rewards with sweeping views over the Atherton Tablelands and surrounding peaks.
A long loop walk through Yosemite, which traverses Clouds Rest, before returning via thr Sunrise Lakes. It could be done as an overnight hike, and extended to include Half Dome.
Two separate, paved bushwalking trails (which start at same place) take you to the rocky Pebble Beach and two viewpoints on Double Head. An informal track goes to the summit of the wee Pebble Beach Peak for more great views,
An easy walk along Coba Ridge via the Neverfail Fire Trail to Collingridge Point, which has nice views over Berowra Creek. A more challenging side-trip visits an Aboriginal rock art site and the Coba trig station.
Collins Flat Beach is a sheltered harbour beach between between North Head and Little Manly Cove. It can only be reached via foot, via a couple of walking tracks.
A full day bushwalk near Mittagong, which combines the Box Vale Walking Track with the Red Track / Mount Alexandra loop. It passes the Forty Foot Falls and Sixty Foot Falls as well two historic railway tunnels and a few lookouts.
Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holiest mountain, attracts over 100,000 hikers annually. In clear weather the 764m summit offers sweeping views over the picturesque Clew Bay.
This loop hike in the Peak District National Park starts from Barber Booth, and ascends to Kinder Low via Jacobs Ladder and the Pennine Way. It returns via a scenic route that passes Crowden Tower and Grindslow Knoll.
The Coomera Circuit at Binna Burra in Lamington National Park is a long day walk that combines waterfalls (Coomera Circuit) with views over the Byron hinterland (Mount Hobwee Circuit).
The Cooyong Neverfail Trail Loop combines a number of firetrails to form a bushwalking or mountain-biking route through the Ku-ring-gai National Park near Terrey Hills.
Offering sweeping views over the Jamison Valley and Mount Solitary, the less-visited Copelands Lookout can be done as short bushwalk, or a side-trip off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk.
Corang Lagoon, a scenic swimming hole near Morton National Park, is accessible via a re-routed track due to private land closures affecting the historic walking path.
An easy walk in the Royal National Park down the Costens Point Firetrail to Costens Point (you may be able to create a loop by continuing along the coast to Red Jacks Point).
The Cowan Track and Wilkins Track are both accessed via the Perimeter Trail in Duffys Forest, providing easy access to two lookouts over Cowan Creek and an Aboriginal engraving site.
The main feature of the Coxs Cave Circuit is an enormous cave, which is reached by a 20m steel ladder. An optional side-trip goes to Dunns Leap, where a school boy miraculously survived a fall down the cliffs.
The Crystal Cascades are a series of swimming holes and cascades along Freshwater Creek near Cairns. The furthest waterhole along the 1.5km track has a pair of picturesque waterfalls.
Curtis Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall in Tamborine National Park, which is surrounded by rainforest. It's reached by a steep (1.1km return) bushwalk.
The Daleys Ridge Loop is a moderately challenging circuit, which combines the Daleys Point Fire Trail and Rocky Point Trail (two easy fire trails) with some unofficial bushwalking tracks. The walk provides access to the Allen Strom Lookout and Daleys Point Aboriginal Site.
A loop walk along Jinki Ridge and then along Dalpura Creek through the Dalpura Canyon. The route combines some great views, a narrow and spectacular canyon and some pristine swimming holes.
Dangar Falls near Dorrigo is a popular waterfall, with a viewing area at the top of the waterfall and a trail to the pool at the bottom where you can swim.
The longest beach in Wilson's Promontory, Darby Beach is subject to strong currents and surf and is not great for swimming. It is a picturesque beach reached via a short bushwalking track.
The Darri Track is a reasonably varied bushwalking track which follows a thin section of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, eventually meeting up with the much busier Warrimoo Track.
Dawson Falls (or Te Rere o Noke) is a powerful waterfall along the Kapuni Stream, which has a viewing area at the base of the waterfall as well as above it.
The Deep Creek Loop bushwalk in the Garigal National Park combines the Slippery Dip Trail and Caleyi Trail with some bushwalking / MTB tracks. Some varied terrain and nice viewpoints over Narrabeen.
A fun, non-technical canyon in the Newnes area of Wollemi National Park, Deep Pass alternates between dark and narrow slots, and more open sections filled with ferns. The loop walk passes some picturesque cascades and swimming holes.
A small and fairly quiet lookout at the edge of the cliff, the Den Fenella Lookout is reached by a very nice bushwalk from the Wentworth Falls Picnic Area.
A walking trail takes you deep into Les Gorges Mystérieuses de la Tête-Noire... after following the Trient River through the gorge, you end up at the Grotte aux Nymphes.
The Furber Steps provides a very scenic route into the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park, with multiple vantage points over the Three Sisters and Katoomba Falls. Return the same way, or via the Scenic Railway.
Dettifoss is one of the most powerful waterfalls in Europe and the largest in terms of volume discharge It's fed by meltwater from the massive Vatnajökull glacier.
Combining Nellies Glen (Six Foot Track) with the Devils Hole, this Blue Mountains bushwalk offers spectacular views from multiple lookouts, beautiful rainforest scenery and some fascinating history from the coal-mining era.
Devils Throat (part of Alcatraz Canyon) drops 15m through a shaft in the cliffs before pouring out a slot in the rocks. It's unique waterfall and swimming spot.
Devines Hill and Finchs Line is a circular bushwalk from Wisemans Ferry, following two sections of the Old Great North Road. The walk features impressive convict-era engineering and some nice views.
This bushwalk explores some of the spectacular ledges and lookouts which are reached via side-tracks off the main Narrow Neck trail - Diamond Falls, Redledge Pass and Castle Head.
The Resolute Loop is a great little walk that passes an Aboriginal engraving site, offers great views over Pittwater and provides access to two secluded beaches
Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands, offers an intriguing historical and geological landscape. Attractions along the hike around the island include medieval churches, a lighthouse, and a shipwreck.
The relatively short Hermits Track in the Southern Highlands descends to Dobsons Cave, a pristine swimming hole surrounded by ferns and an intermittent waterfall.
A partly off-track bushwalk in Marramarra National Park, which initially follows the Duckponds Ridge Trail (a firetrail). The last bit down to The Duckpond, a deep pool on Marramarra Creek, has no track.
A very scenic and occasionally challenging bushwalk from the old Pilcher Point track down into the Grand Canyon, and then a steep descent along Greaves Creek via the historic Rodriguez Pass walking track. We return the same way; you could come back via the Horse Track to form a loop.
Topham Track is a short 4WD trail that leads from West Head Road to the edge of the escarpment overlooking Cowan Water - venture a bit further into the bush for the best views...
Wollangambe Canyon is an easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no technical skills (ie. abseils) - the Upper and Lower Sections can be done as separate day trips (or one very long day-trip).
The longest trail in Kodachrome Basin State Park, the Panorama Trail visits Panorama Point and Cool Cave, as well as some of the 67 monolithic stone spires for which the park is known.
Drawing Room Rocks is a natural rock feature near Berry on the edge of the Illawarra escarpment, offering extensive views over Kangaroo Valley and Berry.
The Duckholes Trail is a firetrail in the Ku-ring-gai National Park in Terrey Hills. A fairly dreary walk, which is more appealing as a mountain bike trail.
Duffys Wharf Track and the Slades Trail can be combined into a loop; a fantastic little hike that descends to Duffys Wharf on Cowan Creek and back up to Slades Lookout.
From The Windows carpark, two short hiking trails provides access to three impressive arches in close vicinity. One trail goes to North Window and South Window, while the other takes you underneath the spectacular Double Arch.
The Elvina Bay circuit is a short but very diverse loop trail at West Head, with a secluded swimming hole multiple cascades and waterfalls and nice Pittwater views.
About an hour from Cairns, the Emerald Creek Falls offers both an impressive lookout over the Upper Falls, and some spectacular swimming holes at the Lower Falls.
A circular bushwalk in Popran National Park which combines the Mount Olive Trail, Hominy Creek Trail and 248 Track. The destination is the beautiful Emerald Pool, and there are multiple Aboriginal engraving sites along the route.
The Emily Miller, Dark and Myrtle Beaches Loop is one of the best coastal bushwalks in Murramarang National Park (on the NSW south coast). It takes you to three beautiful and secluded beaches, and provides sweeping views from multiple headlands.
Empress Falls is a very picturesque waterfall along the Valley of the Waters Creek in the Blue Mountains. You can swim in the deep pool near the base of the falls - but the water is very cold!
Perched on the edge of the cliff, the fenced Empress Lookout provides a view over the Jamison Valley, and down into the shaded Valley of the Waters and Empress Falls almost directly below.
A partly off-track route, this is a great bushwalk for a warm day. After descending the steep track (Tierney Track) from Pisgah Rock down to Erskine Creek, follow the downstream to the Jack Evans Track, which provides an easy route back up to the top.
A delightful bushwalk in the Gardens of Stone, which passes Ethereal Canyon and an idyllic waterfall and pool, before returning via the enigmatic Midsummer Nights Grotto. A set of pagodas offering panoramic views completes the off-track loop.
A short walk that starts near Dargan in the Blue Mountains to Dargans Arch. The large natural sandstone arch is surrounded by a dramatic, canyon-like landscape.
A challenging loop bushwalk from Bells Line of Road which descends Dismal Dingle before traversing Camels Hump and returning via Claustral Brook. Spectacular canyon scenery and sweeping views.
A return walk along Fortress Ridge; at the end there are stunning views of Lockleys Pylon, and down the Grose Valley to Mount Bank and Docker Head. A side-trip takes you down to Fortress Creek.
An interesting, off-track loop in the Dundundra Falls Reserve. The route descends via Neverfail Creek and Kierans Creek, before returning via "Golf Ball Creek".
A famous eco-tourist site in Sapa (Vietnam), Ham Rong Mountain or Dragon Mountain is named because it looks like a dragon holding its head up towards the sky.
A fun loop bushwalk in Bouddi National Park that uses some informal trails. The route descends to Iron Ladder Beach, before following the coastline and returning via Box Head. Low tide essential!
A varied and scenic hike across Lamma Island, which combines paved tourist trails with some more challenging tracks. The route between Yung Shue Wan ad Sok Kwu Wan includes spectacular views, secluded beaches, WWII history and Phallic Rock.
One of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks, the hike to Meander Falls can be done as a circular walk, taking in a variety of terrain and a number of smaller (but equally impressive falls) by taking the Split Rock Track back to the start.
A loop bushwalk in Faulconbridge that follows a creek through Meeks Gully, passing Peggys Pool, Meeks Falls, Turtle Falls and a spectacular Blue Gum Forest.
A partly off-track walk in Mount Irvine, which passes Tesselate Hill before reaching the Tesselated Pavements. It then continues along the ridge to the Unnamed HIll at the end.
The Archways in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park is a spectacular network of narrow passages and light-filled caverns. Nearby is the equally impressive Mungana Aboriginal Rock Art Site.
The Wonderland Track, Sunbath Track and Colosseum Track form part of the network of historic Hydro Majestic walking tracks. They offer some great Megalong Valley views, and a steep descent through narrow slots in the rocks to the base of the Medlow Bath cliffs.
Peebles Trail is a firetrail just outside Marramarra National Park suitable for bushwalking, mountain-biking and horse-riding. It's a pleasant but not particularly interesting trail.
An easy and pleasant walk past (up to) six waterfalls in northern Bali, the Munduk Waterfall Trek can be done as a 1-6km hike using multiple trailheads.
An off-track loop bushwalk in Wollemi National Park, which traverses Rock Island and Little Rock Island. Lots of pagodas, some spectacular views and a narrow canyon with towering trees in the Place that Time Forgot!
A dog-friendly and family-friendly bushwalk along a firetrail to Calabash Point. At the end of the trail are the fascinating ruins of the Fretus Hotel, built around 1900 and abandoned by 1920.
It's not one of the most spectacular hikes in Red Rock Canyon - but Ice Box Canyon is a good choice on a hot day, as part of the trail is through a shaded and cool canyon.
A partly off-track bushwalk through the southern section of the Red Hill Reserve from Beacon Hill. The loop walk explores some rock formations and Aboriginal engraving sites.
The Mickey Creek trail provides access to Mickey Creek Gorge and Warrumbah Creek Gorge. Continue beyond the formed tracks to explore the narrow and spectacular slot canyons.
A circular walk through Trondheim taking in a number of historic sites, including Vår Frue Church, Nidaros Domkirke, Gamle Bybro and Kristiansten Fortress.
The Faulconbridge Point Lookout is a large, unfenced rock platform at the end of Faulconbridge Ridge which provides sweeping views over the Grose Valley.
This version of the Ferris Cave Circuit at Mount Victoria passes the picturesque Ferris Cave, as well as Boronia Point and Hourn Point lookouts and Witches Glen Falls. Combine with the nearby Coxs Cave Circuit for a longer loop hike.
The Mullet Creek Tunnel (or more accurately, culvert) was built in 1889 as part of the Sydney to Newcastle railway line construction. The historic tunnel is reached via firetrails and a bushwalking track from the Mullet Creek Trail down to the creek.
This relatively unknown bushwalk from the Bells Line of Road near Mount Banks passes Wongarra Hill as it heads to the edge of the cliffs. The route visits five spectacular lookouts over the Grose Valley, including the unusual Mirrorball Lookout.
The Five Mile Creek Loop is a somewhat complicated circuit through the northern part of Garigal National Park, incorporating formal trails and unofficial tracks to form a loop walk.
The Lorne Waterfalls Circuit in the Otways combines two shorter loop bushwalks, passing five waterfalls and traversing multiple sections of lush rainforest (including The Canyon).
The Flat Rock Beach circuit is a very nice loop walk through Garigal National Park around Killarney Heights. It combines the Flat Rock Beach Track, Magazine Track and Bates Creek Track.
Fløya (560m above sea level) is reached via a very steep and sometimes slippery trail, From the summit there are great views over the town of Svolvaer.
This short and partly off-track Flint and Steel Loop bushwalk connects Flint and Steel Bay and Flint and Steel Beach at West Head via a rough track around the headland. Low tide best.
An informal bushwalking trail connecting two firetrails in Brisbane Waters National Park passes the Mega Cave - an enormous shelter under a tall cliff. Some navigation skills essential.
A loop walk combining the Rhododendrum Trail and Five Lakes Trail, this hike in the Bach Ma National Park (between Da Nang and Hue) offers some spectacular swimming holes and waterfalls. You can do this hike on your own or as a guided tour.
A loop hike in the Peak District National Park which follows the route of the 1932 Kinder Scout mass trespass from Hayfield. Views, rock formations, a "holy mountain" and the remains of WW II aircraft crash.
The Wollomombi Walking Track provides access to three vantage points of the Wollomombi Falls and Chandler Falls in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
Fortress Creek Falls is a spectacular but hard-to-reach waterfall, where Fortress Creek plunges over a cliff into the Grose Valley. At the top of the falls are some spectacular, cliff-top rock pools.
Fortress Rock Lookout in the Blue Mountains offers some spectacular views over the Grose Valley. It's reached by a fairly easy bushwalk from Mt Hays Road.
The Forty Foot Falls in Mittagong doesn't always have a big flow, but it's pretty impressive after heavy rain. You can walk behind the waterfall and also look at it from the top.
A pair of waterfalls along Frenchs Creek in Garigal National Park, Frenchs Creek Falls is very picturesque - especially after heavy rain. It's reached by a short and partly rough walking track.
George Phillips Lookout is a large, fenced looked overlooking the Grose Valley at Blackheath. It's reached via a short (0.6km) paved track from Govetts Leap, or the 2.2km Fairfax Heritage Walk.
A popular Daintree bushwalk, the Mossman Gorge Rainforest Circuit passes a swimming hole on the Mossman River, many giant fig trees and cascades along Rex Creek.
A challenging circuit that descends from Wahroonga to Cowan Creek at Bobbin Head via the Murrua Fire Trail and returns via the popular Gibberagong Track.
Gibraltar Peak (1,048m) is a rocky outcrop with extensive views. A circular walk in the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve that's only 45min from the Canberra city centre.
A challenging loop walk in the Polish Tatra mountains near Zakopane, ascending the popular Giewont massif before traversing to Kasprowsky Wierch (Peak) and returning to Kuźnice by cable car.
A beautiful swimming hole with a large, sandy beach along Glenbrook Creek, the Glenbrook Creek Sandbar can be reached via a couple of bushwalking routes. You can also incorporate it into a nice loop walk.
A great bushwalk for a hot day, Glenbrook to Lapstone along Glenbrook Creek offers countless swimming opportunities and some spectacular scenery. The optional and more challenging side-trip up to Mount Portal Lookout provides some great views.
Located in the Glenrock State Conservation Area, Burwood Beach (or Glenrock Beach) can be reached via a number of walking tracks. Behind the beach is Glenrock Lagoon, which offers a safer swimming spot.
The Glow Worm Tunnel - an abandoned rail tunnel full of glow worms - can be reached via mutiple trails. The longest access trail is from Newnes, which also has a very nice campground.
An off-track walk from Dargan (on Chifley Road) to Goochs Crater in the Blue Mountains. This is a longer and more scenic route to an enormous natural crater (and doesn't require a 4WD).
Goon Goon Dina is an easy and pleasant circuit in Blackdown Tableland National Park, which passes the Ghungalu rock art site. The bushwalk has signage explaining the park's history and how the Aboriginal people use plants for food and shelter.
A somewhat uninspiring but pleasant bushwalk between Gordon and Thornleigh, which is mostly along the Lane Cove Valley Walk (which is part of the Great North Walk).
Gorge Falls in the upper Tallebudgera Valley on the Gold Coast is a picturesque waterfall and swimming hole, reached by an enjoyable walk along the creek.
A footbridge suspended over the Fier River through the Gorges du Fier provides a spectacular journey through a narrow and deep gorge. The path finishes at La Mer des Rochers (Sea of Rocks), where the river has carved deep channels through the limestone rocks.
One of the most spectacular lookouts in Blackheath, located on the western side of the Great Western Highway. Hargraves Lookout has sweeping views over the Megalong Valley, Narrow Neck, Medlow Bath and as far as Oberon to the west.
The Cliff Top Track and Pulpit Rock Track between Evans Lookout and Pulpit Rock Lookout offers a non-stop vista of outstanding escarpment views, as it follows the top of the cliff.
Granite Falls on the NSW south coast generally doesn't have a high volume of water, but the river plunges off a 63m-high sheer granite cliff. A cantilevered platform provides a great view of the falls and valley below.
Incorporating a mix of firetrails, bushwalking tracks and off-track walking, this loop bushwalk across the Asgard Plateau visits Asgard Head, Thor Head and Ikara Head as well as the historic Asgard Mine.
Turtlehead Peak in Red Rock Canyon is a short but strenuous climb to a summit with great views of Las Vegas valley. It's considered a "must do" peak for local hikers.
Reached by a few different firetrails (suitable for bushwalking or mountain-biking), Grose Head Lookout offers sweeping views over the Lower Grose Valley from a large rock platform.
A beautiful and deep swimming hole along the Grose River, which is reached by a long walk along the Faulconbridge Ridge firetrail and then a steep bushwalk down to the river.
Happy Valley features a secluded swimming pool and waterfall in a fern-lined grotto. A signposted track descends through rainforest to the bottom of the valley.
The Harbour to Hawkesbury bushwalk is a well-marked route from Manly to Berowra Waters, traversing Garigal, Ku-ring-gai Chase and Berowra Valley National Parks through a variety of terrain.
A loop bushwalk to Big Jims Point in Popran National Park, which offers some nice views over the Hawkesbury River. The walk is mostly on firetrails, but you can add a more challenging side-trip to the Berowra Trig.
It's a very enjoyable bushwalk to Hay Trig, on top of Mount Hay in the Blue Mountains. But while there are some great views along the way, the trig is mostly demolished and surrounded by thick scrub.
A circuit in Garigal National Park, combining the Heath Trail and Bare Creek Trail, and returning via a bushwalking/MTB trail which has some nice views over the park.
An arduous day-walk or overnight loop walk in Bungonia Gorge. The route combines the Red Track (Slot Track) and White Track (Mount Ayre Track) with some off-track walking along Bungonia Creek. The reward for the steep descent and ascent is remote camping by the river and some great views.
A fun hike from Cronins Yard to the summit of Carrauntoohil (1,039m asl), Ireland's highest peak in the Macgillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The route ascends via the very steep Devils Ladders and descends via the Zig Zags.
A challenging hike to the summit of Mount Bartle Frere, the highest mountain in Queensland at 1,611m. The peak has the second-most elevation gain of any summit in Australia.
The hike to the peak of Mount Rinjani (3,726m) on Lombok from Sembalun or Senaru is a very demanding trek - but it delivers some spectacular views from the crater rim as well as from the summit.
A tough overnight walk through the jungle to the peak of Mount Trusmadi (2,642m) in Borneo, the second-highest mountain in Malaysia, via the Mannan Trail from Sinua. One of the best challenging walks you can do!
The Curra Moors Loop is an alternative to doing the full Royal National Park Coast Walk. The circular walk is a shorter option that takes in some of the spectacular coastal scenery.
The Devils Garden Trail traverses one of the most spectacular sections of Arches National Park, to the Dark Angel rock formation at the end. Along the trail are eight arches, including Landscape Arch - the longest natural arch in America.
Mui Wo to the Big Buddha at Ngong Ping (Lantau Trail Stages 1-3) is a strenuous but rewarding hike. It offers some spectacular views of the mountains and coast of Hong Kong's Lantau Island.
The Naukluft Olive Trail is a challenging circular walk that starts with sweeping views from a high ridge before following a riverbed down through a narrow gorge back to the start.
The Royal National Park Coast Track is a popular long day-walk or overnight hike from Otford to Bundeena, along the coastline. Enjoy stunning views, many pristine beaches and some spectacular waterfalls.
Larger than all the arches in Arches National Park, the enormous Corona Arch is over 140 feet (42m) high. On the way is the smaller Bowtie Arch. While a popular hike, this trail just outside Moab is much less trafficked than many other hikes in the area.
The scenic Dunmore Head loop on the Dingle Peninsula takes you to the westernmost point of mainland Ireland. As well as spectacular views on a clear day, it passes an historic Ogham stone.
The Havasu Falls Trail descends into the Havasupai Canyon to the Supai village, and then along Havasu Creek past a series of stunning waterfalls and swimming holes.
Mount Maria (711m) is the highest point on the island, and offers sweeping views up and down the Tasmanian coast from the top. A steep walk up with some scrambling required just before the summit.
Mele Cascades is one of the most popular attractions in Port Vila, Mele Cascades. An easy walk along a series of swimming holes leads to an impressive 35m waterfall.
The perfect day trip from Vienna when you want to escape the city. There are a number of ways to get to the top of Schneeberg (2,076m), the highest peak in Lower Austria.
The Hippocrene and Vera Falls Loop is a challenging but spectacular bushwalk in Wentworth Falls. It descends deep into the valley via some remote tracks, before returning via a cliff-top track. The bushwalk passes 11 waterfalls and many lookouts.
Located just off the Horse Track, the Horse Track Lookout (which has no official name and is not signposted) offers some great views over the Grose Valley and Govett Gorge,
Baltzer Lookout on Burramoko Head and the nearby Hanging Rock lookout both provide spectacular views over the Grose Valley. They are reached by an 11km return bushwalk mostly on a firetrail.
A strenuous hike in the San Gabriel Mountains east of Los Angeles. It ascends up through Ice House Canyon to Ice House Saddle, then onto Telegraph Peak via the Three Ts Trail. The one-way hike finishes at Baldy Notch, with a scenic chairlift ride down to Manker Flat.
An exploratory walk in search of the Wallaroo Trig, located a short distance off the Wallaroo Track at West Head, revealing some nice views over the area.
Although the hike to the top of Mount Fiamoe is not particularly pleasant, as it follows an overgrown service road, there are great views from the top over the north and south coasts of Upolu.
A small and temporary waterfall, J.C. Slaughter Falls is located just off the Summit Track in Mt Coot-tha Reserve. You'll need to visit after heavy rain to see this waterfall in flow.
A two day hike to the summit of Jebel Toubkal or Mount Toubkal (4,167m asl) in Morocco. Toubkal is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountain range and in North Africa.
Jims Track leads out to a fantastic lookout over Cowan Creek and the Hawkesbury River. A rough track provides access to Hungry Beach and Little Pittwater Bay.
The main falls (Junction Falls) is a pictureseque, multi-tier waterfall; there's a second smaller waterfall a short distance downstream that you can walk behind.
The Yankee Hat Trail crosses the Gudgenby Valley grasslands before crossing Bogong Creek and finishing at the Yankee Hat Aboriginal rock art site. A short but very beautiful bushwalk.
The Katoomba to Wentworth Falls bushwalk in the Blue Mountains is a tough day walk or overnight walk, It traverses Mount Solitary and the Jamison Valley.
The Kims Lookout Circuit and Mount Eliza track loops around the northern tip of the island. It offers a wide variety of flora and fauna, add some spectacular views from multiple viewpoints.
While there is no view from the King George Trig on Mount Banks, you get some great vistas over the Grose Valley from the walking track up to the top of the mountain.
The Koola Avenue Loop bushwalk is a partly off-track route, which descends from the Rocky Creek Track (in East Killara) down to Middle Harbour Creek, and back up the Koola Track.
A return walk to the picturesque Lake Alta in The Remarkables. A rather dull ski service trail for the first half of the hike eventually becomes a charming alpine walking trail.
Leekes Beach is the longest beach on Great Keppel and arguably the most picturesque... a couple of bushwalking trails provide access to the secluded beach.
Leura Falls is a spectacular, 30-metre high waterfall along Leura Falls Creek. It's accessed via a bushwalk using the Federal Pass and Lindeman Pass tracks.
Located on the edge of the cliffs where Leura Falls Creek tumbles into the Jamison Valley, the Leura Infinity Pool offers a spectacular spot for a swim. It's become increasingly popular, so avoid weekends.
A spectacular and very popular lookout (especially at sunset), Lincolns Rock provides sweeping views over the Jamison Valley from a large rock platform.
Starting and finishing at Leura Station, this challenging loop passes a few waterfalls and lookouts before reaching the fascinating Lindeman Pass (also known as the Forgotten Pass). The steep Copeland Pass provides an exit back up to Leura.
This picturesque and mostly secluded loop walk follows the
Little River through the Nattai National Park. Access to the river is via the The Hermits Track and Aqua Pool Trail.
One of the longer firetrails in the area, the Long Trail is also one of the nicer ones. It has views along the way and a stunning lookout over Cowan Creek at the end.
A loop bushwalk through subtropical rainforest, this bushwalk in D'Aguilar National Park combines the Western Window track and Westside track. It's a secluded and surprisingly pleasant bushwalk.
A family-friendly 6km return walk, the Lost City bushwalk offers dramatic views of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area, and passes some of the remains of the historic mines.
A short, dog-friendly loop track though a small reserve in Ku-ring-gai. The Blackbutt Creek Track follows Blackbutt Creek and Falls Creek through tall forest,
As well as being a picturesque series of cascades. Lumsdale Waterfall is one of the best examples of a water-powered industrial archaeological site in Britain.
The area around Lyre Trig has over twenty Aboriginal engraving sites, many recorded by Campbell, Sim and McCarthy and some containing unusual carvings.
The Lyrebird Loop is an easy, family-friendy bushwalk through lush, remnant rainforest about 20min from Kiama. The optional Minnamurra Falls Walk leads to a viewing platform in front of the spectacular Minnamurra Falls.
One of the most popular walks on the Freycinet Peninsula, the Wineglass Bay track goes to the Wineglass Bay Lookout before descending to the picturesque Wineglass Bay.
A relatively short and easy walk in the Grant Grove area of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Big Baldy offers some stunning views over the Sierra Mountains and out towards Fresno. Continue along the ridge beyond the summit for the best views.
The only "must do" bushwalk in the Mount Moffat section of Carnarvon National Park, the Maranoa River circuit track passes by The Chimneys and the Looking Glass, and a spectacular Aboriginal rock art site (The Tombs).
An overnight Maria Island bushwalk traversing the length of Maria Island. The 58km, three day walk explores the Painted Cliffs, Haunted Bay and Robeys Farm.
A loop through the McPherson State Forest combining the Airfields Trail and an unnamed firetrail, The bushwalk explores some of the rock outcrops along the ridges.
The bushwalk along Lawson Ridge provides access via short detours to a trig point, waterfall and an informal lookout with sweeping Blue Mountains views.
Sweeping views over the Megalong Valley and Shipley Plateau from Megalong Trig on the Radiata Plateau. The walk is mostly on firetrails with a bushwalking track down to the trig.
A hidden pool and waterfall below Manly Dam, Mermaid Pool was named after the girls who would go skinny dipping here in the evenings during the Great Depression.
The picturesque Middle Black Clough Waterfall in the Peak District is accessible via a short and interesting hike, with a few scrambles, and river crossings.
The Middle Harbour Creek circuit is a relatively long bushwalk around Middle Harbour Creek. The route goes down one side of the creek from St Ives to Roseville Bridge, returning on the opposite side. This loop combines the Governor Phillip Walk. Lyre Bird Track, Two Creeks Track and Lockley Track.
The Mobong Walking Track in Cascade National Park (inland from Coffs Harbour) traverses dense rainforest and passes a nice waterfall, before emerging at a swimming hole on Mobong Creek.
A long day walk along the Darling Ranges section of the Bibbulman Track: the route combines Mount Cuthbert and Mount Vincent (Sullivans Rock to Monadnocks) as well as Mount Cooke, the highest point of the Darling Scarp. It avoids backtracking by utilising the Bibbulman Track and surrounding 4WD roads.
Monkey Beach is a popular for snorkelling on Great Keppel Island, with the Great Barrier Reef easily accessible from the beach. The bach has very high and varied coral cover.
A very short and increasingly popular Bryce Canyon hike, the Mossy Cave Trail passes a small waterfall on the way to a not-very-exciting rock overhang.
Mount Barney East (1,351m), is one of the highest mountains in Queensland's "scenic rim" There are three routes to the top, with all of them being fairly challenging.
An interesting hike from Mount Cargill, which towers over Dunedin, to the Organ Pipes - an exposed formation of columnar jointed basalt. A quite varied walk with great views along most of the track.
A straightforward but steep walk to the top of Mount Charles (408m), the highest point on the Otago Peninsula. Stunning views fron the top! The route is through private land, so seek permission first.
A rough track past the "Arthur" trig station and multiple Aboriginal rock engraving sites to Mount Murray Anderson. Great views from the end of the ridge.
Seventeen Aboriginal sites located and around Mount Murray Anderson. They include multiple deity figures, two enormous whales and some stone arrangements.
Mount Ohlssen Bagge is one of three peaks in the Wilpena Pound Range that has a trail to the top. The relatively short but steep walk offers spectacular, 360-degree views from the summit.
The hike to Crater Lake at the top of Mount Ruapehu involves a steep track from Iwikau Village up to Knoll Ridge via Waterfall Descent, and then off-track scrambling over rocky terrain and loose scree.
Offering spectacular 360-degree views from the trig point at the end of a narrow ridge, Mount Sentinel in the Kosciuszko National Park can be reached as day trip from Charlotte Pass.
Mount Townsend (2,209m) can be reached as a day-walk from Thredbo or Charlotte Pass, or as part of a multi-day bushwalk. Once thought to have been Australia's highest peak, it offers spectacular views from the summit trig station.
Australia's third highest peak, Mount Twynam offers sweeping views over the Main Range and beyond. It's reached by a pleasant day walk from Guthega or Charlotte Pass.
Mt Ku-ring-gai to Berowra along the Berowra Track is a pleasant bushwalk that follows Cowan Creek for most of the way, with views on the descent from Mt Ku-ring-gai and the remains of a metal boat hull at Waratah Bay.
Mt Maculot is one the of the most popular (and arguably the most scenic) mountain in the Batangas south of Manila, in the Philippines. The reward for a steep and tough climb is a spectacular view over Taal Lake and its volcanic island.
A spectacular circular day walk that combines Shadow and Forgotten Lakes with an ascent of Mt Rufus (1,416m asl) and a side-trip to Little Hugel (1,274m asl). Two mountain peaks, alpine lakes, rainforest and incredible displays of flowering heath.
The Bayshore Loop in the Everglades looks like an easy trail on the map - but be prepared for deep water, mud and relentless mosquitoes for most of the year.
The Mueller Track is the longest trail in the St Ives Wildflower Garden, a relatively "undiscovered" park in Sydney's north. This is also one of the more interesting walks.
Mulu Caves and The Pinnacles is a three day hiking adventure. It explores one of the biggest cave systems in the world, beore climbing up to The Pinnacles, a unique karst formation in Mulu National Park.
The Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track is a pleasant loop along the coast and coastal heath on the NSW south coast. It passes some nice beaches, but there is no evidence left of indigenous occupation.
The Nandroya Falls Loop bushwalk in the Wooroonooran National Park passes some small cascades, with the destination being a spectacular plunge waterfall and large swimming hole.
The hike from Narcissus Hut to Cynthia Bay along Lake St Clair is the last (or first!) section of the Overland Track, and also makes a pleasant day walk. Although it's a relatively boring walk in its own right - Shadow Lake circuit or Mt Rufus makes for a better day walk.
Carved out by a twisting tributary of Deanes Creek, Tiger Snake Canyon has an upper section (3 abseils) and a lower section (1 long abseil). Some deep and spectacular slots in both sections.
National Falls is one of the most spectacular watefalls around Sydney. The waterfall has two separate levels, both with wide overhangs behind the plunging water.
A spectacular Gold Coast hinterland waterfall, Natural Bridge Falls plunges into a cave and through a natural arch. It's reached by a short loop walking trail.
The Natural Bridge Loop combines the Natural Bridge Track and Currie Road Trail to form a short loop. The bushwalk crosses a natural sandstone bridge and goes down to the water at Bantry Bay via the Cook Street Trail.
Ngu Ho (Five Lakes) is a series of five spectacular swimming holes and waterfalls in Bach Ma National Park (between Da Nang and Hue). An Adventure Trail connects the lakes.
Bryce Canyon - the best hikes in one day! An extended Bryce Canyon hike that incorporates the Navajo Loop Trail, Peekaboo Loop, Queens Garden Loop and Fairyland Loop to take in the most spectacular sections of the canyon.
The long, windswept Oberon Beach (or Oberon Bay) in Wilsons Promontory is a popular camping stop on the multi-day Southern Circuit hike, but can also be done as a day walk.
The Yanina Trail on Kincumba Mountain leads to the Colin Watters Lookout; you can return the same way or follow an informal mountain biking track to form a loop.
Old Joe Trig on Old Joe Hill is reached by a pleasant bushwalk through the Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve (mostly on firetrails). Some great views from the trig.
A slightly shorter version of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, this Two Peaks loop traverses Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough. Starting from Horton in Ribblesdale, the hike covers the two most interesting hills and offers some great views.
An untracked route to Orphan Rock, a natural sandstone pillar near Scenic World. Once the most popular lookout in the Blue Mountains, this vantage point is now derelict and abandoned.
Ouen Toro is a small hill at the southern end of Noumea, which offers a multitude of hiking trails with nice views over the city, lagoon and nearby mountains.
A delightful full day walk between Takao and Hozukyo station, to the west of Kyoto. It mostly follows the very scenic Kiyotaki River, with some side-trips to Kuya Falls, Mount Takao and Mount Atago.
The Overcliff-Undercliff Track follows the edge of the cliffs south of Wentworth Falls, featuring many lookouts with sweeping views over Jamison Valley, huge sandstone overhangs and waterfalls.
One of the many routes through the Blue Labyrinth, the two-day walk from Faulconbridge to Glenbrook in the lower Blue Mountains combines tracks along Sassafras and Glenbrook Creeks with sweeping views from Lost World Lookout. It's a varied walk with lots of potential camping sites.
Said to tbe the highest waterfall in the Sydney metropolitan area, the Oxford Falls Waterfall plunges down a steep and rock churt into a narrow valley.
Padley Gorge in the Peak District combines a charming wooded gorge with a series of picturesque swimming holes and cascades. It accessed by both formal and informal trails from Grindleford Station.
Padleys Pedestal Trig is located at the highest lookout in the Blue Mountains, and offers outstanding views over the western edge of the Blue Mountains and Kanangra Walls.
Opened in 2025, the Broad Swamp to Birds Rock Trail in the Gardens of Stone passes some spectacular platy pagoda country before crossing Carne Creek to reach Carne View Lookout. From here you can return the same way or continue to Birds Rock Lookout.
Panoramic Point in Kings Canyon National Park offers sweeping (although not really spectacular) views over the peaks of the Monarch Divide and Tombstone Ridge.
Paradise Pool is a spectacular swimming hole in Linden in the mid Blue Mountains. A waterfall drops into the deep pool, which has steep cliffs on one side and a sandy beach on the other.
The only known indigenous occupation site in Blackheath, Walls Cave is both a sacred site and an impressively large shelter. The short walk to the cave passes a picturesque slot canyon.
A large and spectacular swimming hole along Erskine Creek in Glenbrook. Multiple natural pools offer sandy beaches, rocky ledges and small cascades. A steep descent via Pisgah Rock is needed to reach the pool.
The Pogson Trig Loop combines the Blue Gum Walk, Pogson Trig Trail, Quarry Firetrail and Benowie Track (Great North Walk). Sections of this loop require approval (as it crosses behind the Hornsby rifle range), or the walk can be accessed from both Westleigh and Hornsby to avoid the closed sections of track.
Point Pilcher Lookout in Medlow Bath provides great views over Govetts Gorge and the Grose Wilderness, out to Mount Banks. A similar viwe to many of the Blackheath lookouts - but a lot less crowded.
Two very different hikes along the spectacular Cliffs of Moher - the popular paved trails of the Cliffs of Moher Experience and a more raw and remote loop from Hags Head.
A beautiful and popular waterfall and swimming hole in Leura, the Pool of Siloam is reached via a short bushwalking track that descends through lush rainforest.
The Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop combines stunning coastal scenery with ocean and hinterland views from Durras Mountain. The walk is best done anti-clockwise from Pretty Beach, but a few different permutations are possible.
The Pylons Loop from Warrimoo to the St Ives Wildlife Garden is a varied and partly off-track loop. It links the Warrimoo Track, Ryland Trail, Callamine Trail and Showground Trail and makes use of a number of fire trails that service electricity pylons.
Reached via a short walk from the Conservation Hut via the Valley of the Waters Track, the Queen Victoria Lookout offers a great view down the Jamison Valley.
The Strickland Forest Loop in the Strickland Forest combines the Strickland Falls Track, Cabbage Tree Track, Stoney Creek Trail and Ridge to Rainforest Track to form a varied and interesting loop.
Following the NSW/QLD border fence, the hike to the top of Mount Cougal East in the Gold Coast hinterland offers great views - on a clear day! It's relatively easy, with just a short, steep scramble at the end.
A half-day loop walk in Lamington National Park, which combines the popular Border Track with the less-known Moonlight Crag and Balancing Rock track. Soem great views and many nice sections of rainforest.
A fairly easy and scenic bushwalk in Lawson, the Empire Pass loop (or North Lawson Waterfall Circuit) passes four waterfalls and traverses beautiful sections of rainforest. Best after rain, and suitable for a warm day as much of the walk is shaded.
A loop walk down the Sassafas Gully and back via the Sassafras Ridge Trail, which passes Clarinda Falls and the spectacular Numantia Falls. A short section is off-track.
The Red Hands Cave Circuit passes a shelter which is one of the best showcases of Aboriginal rock art in the Blue Mountains, and a extensive axe grinding groove site. It combines the Red Hands Cave Walking Track and Link Track.
The Waratah Track is one of the longer West Head firetrails; while not the most exciting bushwalk, hidden along its length are a number of Aboriginal engraving sites and lookouts.
Two spectacular and photogenic beaches in Wilsons Promontory National Park, both within the sheltered Refuge Cove. Access via boat or an overnight bushwalk.
Reinebringen is one of the most stunning walks in the Lofoten Island. A very steep and sometimes muddy path to the 448m peak of Reinebringen rewards with awe-inspiring views.
Rigby Hill in Blackheath offers one of the best views you'll get of the Grose Valley; it's a great alternative to the nearby (and busier) Walls Lookout.
Rileys Mountain Lookout is the highest of a series of lookouts in Mulgoa (the most eastern section of the Blue Mountains) which overlook the Nepean River.
Muddy tracks and wet feet from multiple creek crossings is part of the fun on the West Canungra Creek Circuit. The reward is some stunning rainforest scenery and waterfalls as you follow the West Canungra Creek upstream from the Yerralahla Pool.
More than 6000 carvings on several sites around Alta, which bear the traces of settlement dating from 7000 to 500 BC. A walkway passes a number of panels in this UNESCO World Heritage listed area.
Rombalds Moor Trig is reached by multiple hiking routes that cross Ilkley Moor and Rombalds Moor. It offers sweeping views across the surrounding area.
Combining the Rosewood Creek Track and Red Cedar Falls Track in Dorrigo National Park into a 10km loop is a great way to experience some of the best rainforest and to visit the highest waterfall in the park.
Round the Mountain is a challenging and undulating multi-day track that circles Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand's North Island, traversing a mix of desert and forest landscapes.
The Routeburn Track is one of New Zealand's best-known tracks, linking the Fjordland and Mount Aspiring national parks. It varies from lush rainforest to spectacular alpine lakes and passes.
Ruined Castle is one of the more popular half-day Blue Mountains bushwalks: it offers classic Blue Mountains vistas, pleasant walking through rainforest and 360 degree views from the rocky peak.
Russells Needle is a narrow tower of sandstone that juts up above the Nattai Valley. It can be reached via a partly off-track circuit, which connects the Slott Way Track and Starlights Track. Spectacular views from Ahearn Lookout (a short detour) and the top of Russells Needle, and secluded camping by the Nattai River.
The Salmon Creek Falls drop 36m into a shallow pool. The falls are reached by an official trail which heads to the top of the falls, or an official trail which goes to the base. Best in Winter or early Spring.
A loop track around the Sandymount peninsula, offering stunning views over the Otago Peninsula's coastline and clifftops. A side-track leads down to Sandyfly Bay.
The Burgess Falls Track in Hazelbrook visits five picturesque waterfalls, including the impressive Horseshoe Falls. A rough track and a bit of scrambling provides access to the Glow Worm Nook Falls.
A full-day loop hike that explores many of the Stone Age rock art sites and rock formations of Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire, as well as Rombalds Moor Trig.
The Basin Track itself is a pretty dreary walk... but head off-track and you'll find Aboriginal engraving sites, a trig station and some great views over Pittwater.
An easy walk along the Chiltern Trail (a firetrail) is combined with some challenging off-track detours to Crystal Creek, rock outcrops and a trig station.
Seven Wells Waterfall (Telaga Tujuh) is the most popular waterfall in Langkawi. It has a swimming hole at the bottom, and multiple pools at the top of the falls.
Starting with a spectacular ascent up the Gorges du Dailley, the loop ascends to the Sex des Granges (2,082m) peak before returning to the town of Salvan.
A steep and mostly off-track hike in The Remarkables to Shadow Basin Lookout, returning via Alta Lake. Stunning views over Queenstown from the ridge-top lookout.
A rough track along Shark Rock Ridge to a huge tesselated rock platform that has multiple Aboriginal engavings and the remnants of an old telegraph/telephone line.
Sharp Peak (468m) in the Hong Kong New Territories is a challenging hike on a steep and rough trail - but it delivers some stunning views over mountain peaks and secluded beaches.
A very sheltered beach on Great Keppel Island, Shelving Beach is popular for snorkelling and swimming. It's reached by a short boat ride or bushwalk from Fishermans Beach.
Shepherds Hill Trig is situated next to the Newcastle Memorial Walk, which offers spectacular ocean views and commemorates the soldiers who enlisted to serve in World War I.
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan, Shiraito Falls (白糸の滝, Shiraito no Taki) is 20m high and 150m wide. The water cascades in long, thin threads which give the waterfall its name.
A full-day hike on the northern outskirts of Dunedin to Pulpit Peak, the Painted Forest and Silver Peak. The return route goes via ABC Cave and the Philip J Cox Memorial Hut to form a loop.
The Six Foot Track has become one of the "classic" NSW overnight walks since it was opened for bushwalking in 1984. It follows the route of the original six foot wide bridle track between Katoomba and Jenolan caves built in 1884.
Particularly impressive after heavy rain, Sixty Foot Falls in Mittagong has a main drop of almost 20m, followed by a smaller cascade. You can swim below the waterfall, but the Nattai River does suffer from pollution.
Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a width of 25m and a drop of 60m. A walking path takes you to the base and the top of this picturesque waterfall.
The Slippery Dip Loop is an interesting circuit in Garigal Land and Garigal National Park that combines the Slippery Dip Trail with the XC Track, Road to Nowhere and Deep Creek bushwalking tracks.
The Smiths Creek Trail is a pleasant bushwalk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. The firetrail descends through eucalypt forest to open grassland and a tidal creek.
A loop walk in Marramarra National Park which descends to Marramarra Creek via the Smugglers Ridge Track, and returns along the Marramarra Ridge Trail. A pleasant but not particularly exciting walk.
The Kalahari Dunes Walk in Namibia is a short circular route through the Kalahari desert, passing low red sand dunes and plains many social weaver nests.
Sofea Jane Waterfall (or Jeram Kubang Gajah) can be reached by 10km hike or ATV tour. The waterfall tumbles down a large rock slab, with swimming holes below the falls.
The Solander Trail is a short hiking, jogging or cycling path in the St Ives Wildflower Garden, in Sydney's north. It can be combined with the Senses Track. Good for cycling or walking with a pram.
South West Arm Pool is a beautiful, deep secluded pool along South West Arm Creek in the Royal National Park. It's reached from Winifred Falls by a short, off-track route.
Southern Ridges Walk is a semi-urban trail near the centre of Singapore, that connects multiple parks: Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.
A lesser-known trail on the Kings Tableland in the Blue Mountains, the bushwalking track along the ridge to Lions Head offers some sweeping views over the Kedumba Valley.
Stunning Grand Canyon views from the Transept Trail and Bright Angel Point Trail on a 5 mile / 8.2km return hike from the North Kaibab trailhead on the North Rim.
One of the most popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Mountain delivers spectacular 360-degrees views. The steep trail is best hiked at sunrise or sunset!
The Wildcat Trail provides ever-changing, spectacular views over West Mitten Butten, East Mitten Butte, Merrick Butte and Sentinel Mesa. It's the only self-guided hike in Monument Valley.
The Leggy Point Loop combined with an unofficial loop around Little Redhead Point offers some stunning coastal views. Follow this route rather than the official route to avoid a section of walking along Scout Camp Road.
A spectacular hike through the Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park. The route passes three Native American rock art sites before culminating at the renowned Great Gallery site.
A strenuous but not overly challenging hike from the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to the San Jacinto Peak. It offers spectacular views all the way from from the Wellman Divide up to the summit.
A surprisingly quiet and picturesque walk that follows the Williams River through rainforest up to Rocky Crossing, with several side trips to features along the river. The Rocky Crossing trail includes the Blue Gum Loop Trail (which can also be done separately as a shorter walk)
A stunning bushwalk around Carne Creek, which provides many vantage points from pagodas above the gorge and visits the picturesque Edmund Falls and unique Devils Throat.
The Sphinx to Bobbin Head loop is a varied and interesting bushwalk from the Sphinx Memorial in North Turramurra down to Cowan Creek and back via Bobbin Head.
The bushwalk from Woy Woy to Point Clare in Brisbane Water National Park has some great views from the Koolewong Ridge. A side-trip to Spion Kop offers an even more spectacular lookout.
A pleasant one-way walk from St Ives (via the Warrimoo Track) to Mt Ku-ring-gai station. It follows Cowan Creek and traverses Bobbin Head, where you can stop for a coffee or snack.
The St Mary Peak (Ngarri Mudlanha) bushwalk offers spectacular, 360-degree views from the highest peak of the Flinders Ranges. You can reach St Mary Peak via a 15.4km "out and back" walk or a 22km loop bushwalk.
A short walk in the Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park, exploring two self-guided caves and Balancing Rock, an enormous limestone boulder. Near Balancing Rock is one of two accessible Aboriginal art sites in the Chillagoe Caves area.
The Stokkvikskaret trail follows Lake Ågvatnet, with chains to assist on the steeper parts, eventually ascending to Stokkvikskaret Pass and Stokkvika village.
Lost Mine Trail is a steep walk up to a ridge, rewarded by stunning views over the Chisos Mountains and out toward Mexico. Go early or late to avoid the crowds.
This North Head Loop is an interesting bushwalking circuit around North Head in Manly, which uses some "secret tracks" as well as official trails. The loop passes some stunning viewpoints and World War II historical ruins.
Enjoy the views from Australia's highest mountain without the crowds... the Mount Kosciuszko sunset hike is a relatively easy walk offering some stunning alpine scenery.
Charleston Peak (3,632m / 11,916 feet) is highest peak in Nevada, and offers great views over southern Nevada. The South Loop is one of a number of routes to the Mount Charleston summit.
One of the more challenging and scenic routes to Mount Lee and the famous Hollywood sign. The Burbank Peak Trail and Aileen Getty Ridge Trail pass The Wisdom Tree and Cahuenga Peak.
A loop around most of Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays combining sunrise from Passage Peak, a stop at the remote Escape Beach and views from the Resort Lookout.
A short bushwalk from Patonga Road to the Warrah Lookout, which offers some spectacular views (perhaps the best views in the Central Coast!) over Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River.
The loop walk through Terrace Falls Reserve uses a network of historic trails, which traverse many sections of shaded rainforest. The bushwalk features four spectacular waterfalls and three secluded pools.
A short walk to the top of Mount Pilot (545m), which offers sweeping views over the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and surrounding area from the lookout. Nearby is the picturesque Woolshed Falls.
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.
The Willunga Trig Track takes you to the highest point in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It's a short walk to the old trig point - but continue a bit further for the best views.
The Broadway Tower Circular hike passes meadows, forests and some of the grand estates of the village. The highlight of the loop is the historic Broadway Tower, from where there are sweeping views over sixteen counties.
The Geokaun Loop hike on Geokaun Mountain (the highest point on Valentia Island) offers spectacular views over the coastline, Valentia Harbour and the Skellig Islands.
The Blue Diamond Overlook trail lies just outside of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and features views over the Las Vegas valley and skyline.
The bushwalk to Rawnsley Bluff in the Flinders Ranges offers a number of impressive lookout points, featuring views of the Elder and Chace Ranges. It's a relatively easy walk with one short but steep section.
Bukit Kutu is a half-day hike to a peak with views over the Titiwangsa mountain range and Kuala Kubu Bharu dam, less then two hours drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Mount Roland is less-frequented than the nearby Cradle Mountain bushwalks, but the steep track to the summit of Mount Roland (1,234m) provides just as stunning 360-degree views.
Mount Tennent is great half-day walk near Canberrathat incorporates part of the Australian Alps Walking Track and offers expansive views from the summit. About 30min drive from Canberra,
A easy loop bushwalk that goes to the top of Mount Taylor, the highest point in Canberra's south. The 856m peak offers sweeping views over the Brindabellas, Mt Stromlo, Black Mountain and the city of Canberra.
A less-travelled but mostly on-track walk to Venus Tor, a rock outcrop that offers 360-degree views over the Blue Mountains and Grose Valley. The route continues to Boorong Crags and makes a detour into Round Hill Gully.
The popular Diamond Hill Loop in Connemara National Park offers great views from the 442m peak over the Ballynakill Harbour, Kylemore Lough and the Twelve Bens.
Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach is an easy coastal walk, which passes through some beautiful sections of Sydney Harbour National Park and offers spectacular views of Sydney and Sydney Harbour. It also takes in a number of significant sites from Sydney’s military and settlement history.
The Hunting Site and Lyrebird Site are two Aboriginal engraving sites in Terrey Hills, One represents a hunting scene, and the other is named after an engraving of a lyrebird.
A three-day loop walk from Charlotte Pass that traverses the southern part of the Kosciuszko Main Range. The route summits most of the Top Ten Peaks as well as Little Twynam and Mount Sentinel.
The Illawarra Escarpment Track between Stanwell Park and Austinmer follows the top of the escarpment, with multiple lookouts providing spectacular views up and down the coast. There's even a cafe at Sublime Point, just before the steep descent at the end of the walk, where you can enjoy a coffee or a cold drink!
A summary of the best West Head bushwalks. Located in Sydney's north, West Head offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to adventurous off-track walks,
The most popular bushwalk in the Warrumbungle National Park, the Breadknife and Grand High Tops bushwalk offers spectacular views of the volcanic rock formations. A side-trip to the top of Bluff Mountains adds some of the best views along the extended loop.
The Mt Killiecrankie circuit is a partly off-track circuit on Flinders Island to the Mt Killiecrankie summit and back along the rugged coast from The Dock.
A demanding return trip from the Grand Canyon South Rim down to the Colorado River, descending via the South Kaibab Trail and returning via the Bright Angel Trail.
The scenic South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is a popular Blue Mountains bushwalk, which passes five picturesque waterfalls and is best done after some rain. It can also be combined with the Terrace Falls Reserve to form a longer Lawson to Hazelbrook walk.
Among the many Aboriginal engraving sites around Cottage Point are a number which depict Baiame, a deity figure and ancestral hero of the Aboriginal people.
The historic Cream Track links the Springbrook Plateau to the upper Tallebudgera Valley. A steep track that is mostly through tall rainforest, it's best done from the bottom.
The Spit to Manly is a popular coastal walk in northern Sydney, which follows the coast from The Spit in Mosman to the Manly wharf terminal. It traverses pockets of rainforest and secluded bays and beaches
This partly off-track bushwalk in the Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area combines the Valley of the Dinosaurs and Ultimate Slot - two spectacular features - as well as an easy walk up to an old Diamond Mine.
A long bushwalk along the Canoelands Ridge firetrail and down to Gentlemans Halt campground, with a couple of side-trips to a trig point and lookout. Some nice Hawkesbury River views.
Combining the Springwood Ridge Trail and Blue Gum Swamp Track, this bushwalk passes The Grotto, Grose Head Lookout and Grose Head South Trig. It's mostly on firetrails and better for mountain-biking than bushwalking.
A very scenic Wollemi bushwalk which descends Kamarah Ridge to the enormous Jungaburra Ledges, before traversing Wilkinson Hill past multiple lookouts over the Grose Valley. Some relatively easy off-track sections.
A loop bushwalk which passes The Lookout and traverses Mount Wyndham, before returning via the Leeke Homestead. Some of the best Great Keppel Island views and a glimpse into the island's brutal history.
Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park is a short but scenic walk just off the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, which ends with an impressive view over lower Zion Canyon.
A short but incredibly scenic bushwalk on the Capricorn Coast, near Yeppoon. The Bluff Point circuit has three formal lookouts which all offer sweeping coast views.
Combining the Dead Horse Gap walking track and Thredbo River Track makes a very scenic loop walk from Thredbo. Enjoy varied scenery and some sweeping alpine views.
A short but challenging loop walk that combines the historic Gladstone Pass, Lindeman Pass and Roberts Pass in the Blue Mountains. A combination of rainforest and classic Jamison Valley views.
An interesting and scenic loop along Glenbrook Creek and Kanuka Brook, returning via the Red Hands Cave Track. It includes a side-trip to the spectacular Crayfish Pool and Grey Hat Falls.
The Oppaminda Nudlamutana bushwalk in the northern Flinders Ranges connects the Oodnaminta Track and Oppaminda Trail. The route passes through the Gammon Ranges and traverses Mount Warren Hastings, which offers spectacular views. A twist on the standard route takes an off-track detour over an additional peak.
Piles Creek Loop is a varied track through a valley and along ridges in Brisbane Water National Park, combining the longer Piles Creek and the short Girrakool Loop tracks.
An exploratory and challenging bushwalk along Fitzgeralds Creek in the lower Blue Mountains. The aim: to locate a remote cave where the remains of Audrey Mountford were discovered in 1981.
An interesting and scenic loop bushwalk in the Brisbane Water National Park, which visits the Woy Woy Waterfall (or Trough Waterfall) and the Mount Wondabyne summit.
A spectacular canyon in the upper reaches of Budgary Creek in Wollemi NP, River Caves Canyon is one of the shorter and easiest non-technical canyons in the Greater Blue Mountains.
A short but very scenic 4km hike at the base of Mount Taranaki. The Wilkies Pools and Dawson Falls Loop passes through kamahi (goblin) forest as it visits a powerful waterfall and a beautiful series of waterholes.
The short but sweet Carrington Falls Walking Track passes multiple vantage points over the spectacular Carrington Falls, and provides access to the Kangaroo River.
A popular, short hike in Capitol Reef National Park, the Hickman Bridge Trail ascends from the trailhead on the highway to a natural bridge. It's a self-guided nature trail, and a guide available at the trailhead explains what you'll see along the way.
The Moon Rock loop is a circular walk through Garigal Land and Garigal National Park, with the main attraction being the spectacular Moon Rock Aboriginal engraving site, located on one of the highest points in Garigal NP.
The Bouddi Coastal Walk is one of the best coast walks around Sydney, traversing a number of beautiful beaches and scenic lookouts. It can be done as "out and back" walk, or you make it into a loop bushwalk.
A spectacular bushwalk through the Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland, the Main Track passes narrow slot canyons, two incredible Aboriginal art sites and a lookout over the gorge. The Main Track can be done as a long day-walk, an overnight walk or split over a couple of days.
One of the best bushwalks in the Blue Mountains, the Grand Canyon track descends from Neates Glen into a stunning rainforest-filled canyon, before finishing with spectacular escarpment views from Evans Lookout.
Lion Rock is one of the most popular (and scenic) trails in Hong Kong. The short but strenuous hike climbs up to the top of Lion Rock and Lion Head, both of which offer spectacular views.
Although not a very well-known track, the Porters Pass and Colliers Causeway loop is one of the best Blue Mountains bushwalks. It passes several waterfalls, some great lookouts, secluded grottos and a spectacular slot canyon.
Zion Narrows is a spectacular hike up the Virgin River from the Temple of Sinawava. For most of the hike you're wading in the river below the towering walls of the Zion Canyon. (It can also be done as a longer one-way trip down the river, which requires a permit.)
A short and steep walk to the summit of Mount Amos, one of the five peaks that make up The Hazards on the Freycinet Peninsula. A popular sunrise walk, it offers the best views of Wineglass Bay.
The West Head Army Track is a steep but short walk down from West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to historic World War II gun embankments on the coast.
The Bullimah Spur Loop in Bouddi NP is a relatively short but very picturesque circuit that offers some of the best views in the park and a stop at beautiful Maitland Bay.
Thornleigh to Berowra (or Mt Ku-ring-gai) is one of the more popular and varied sections of the Great North Walk, which traverses the Berowra Valley National Park Park. It can be done in shorter sections from around 7km to 30km, over 1-2 days.
Well deserving of its reputation as a world-renowned bushwalking trail, the 32km Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island combines lush rainforest, picturesque beaches and idyllic tropical waterholes.
The Three Capes Track on the Tasman Peninsula can be done for free either as one-day "express" bushwalk or by using one of two campsites (also called the Free Capes walk). Whether you do it in one day or over four days, expect spectacular coastal scenery and a very high quality walking track.
Three Shires Head is a popular swimming spot at the meeting point of Derbyshire, Cheshire, and Staffordshire. A picturesque waterfall is situated below a historical packhorse bridge.
A short hike in the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park, the Timber Creek Overlook delivers some big, sweeping views from the end of the trail.
The Tongariro Northern Circuit (which also includes the very popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing), circles Mount Ngauruhoe through a largely bleak and moon-like landscape. The volcanic landscape is occasionally broken by lush forest and tussock grass.
Torc Waterfall, a major attraction in Killarney National Park, can be reached by a very short trail and three longer loop trails. It's formed by the Owengarriff River dropping down Mangerton Mountain.
A varied walk that takes you to the spectacular Birnie Lookout (Flagstaff Hill) overlooking Pittwater, before descending to Lovett Bay and returning via the Towlers Bay Trail.
This scenic Blue Mountains bushwalk explores two Narrow Neck passes, descending Redledge Pass and returning via Rock Pile Pass. Many spectacular ledges and views!
The Mitchell Fire Trail in Dural passes Tunks Trig (which is hidden in scrub near the trail) and continues to a nice vantage point over Berowra Valley National Park.
A short walk near Dunedin, featuring a natural sea arch and a hand-carved tunnel through the sandstone leading to Tunnel Beach. The small beach is surrounded by high cliffs and not suitable for swimming.
Named after the view of the railway tunnel constructed from 1910 to 1913, the Tunnel View Lookout offers great views over Glenbrook Gorge and Glenbrook Creek.
Turimetta Trig Station is a fairly ordinary concrete base, in a great location - it's on the Turimetta Headland beween Warriewood Beach and Turimetta Beach.
The Twin Creeks Reserve Loop follows both Water Dragon Creek and Peppermint in this Ku-ring-gai bushland reserve. This dog-friendly bushwalk uses signposted and informal trails to form a nice loop.
A tall waterfall in Springbrook National Park, Twin Falls is reached by a short bushwalk that goes to the base of the falls. The waterfall drops into a deep pool.
A varied loop in Sydney's north that combines the Two Creeks Track and Little Digger Track. The bushwalk passes waterfalls, rainforest, creeks and sandstone caves.
The Uluru Base Walk is a circuit around Uluru, with interpretative signage and access to Mutitjulu Waterhole, Kantju Gorge and multiple caves with rock art.
The Uluru Climb was a very steep walking route to the top of Uluru (Ayers Rock). The walk was closed in October 2019 at the request of the local Anangu people.
Under the Motorway is an interesting bushwalking that goes from an idyllic natural pool in Cockle Creek to a graffiti-covered underpass that crosses the F3 motorway.
An off-track walk from the end of the Challenger Trail at West Head, which follows the ridge along Challenger Head. Spectacular views and interesting rock formations.
The Window is accessed by a long and somewhat tedious walk - but you're rewarded with an impressive view from the end of a canyon that cuts through the Chisos mountain rim
Th Upper Cambourne Loop is a very short but pleasant loop that combines the signposted Upper Cambourne Track with an informal MTB / bushwalking track. Some nice city views on the way back.
The picturesque Upper Kalimna Falls in the Otways plunges 15m over a tall cliff. It's accessible via the 9.4km Kalimna Falls loop (or a slightly longer return walk).
A spectacular Blue Mountains waterfall walk, the Valley of the Waters Track passes two cliff-top lookouts, before descending into the valley past eight picturesque waterfalls.
The Valley of the Winds walk in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Northern Territory) is a spectacular circuit through Kata Tjuta, a group of large, domed rock formations.
Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya ("the smoke that thunders") is one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls. It can be seen from both the Zimbabwe or Zambia side of the Zambezi River.
A spectacular and distinctive Upper Blue Mountains waterfall, Victoria Falls is popular (despite a steep walk down) as a swimming spot and a waterfall you can scramble behind.
Victoria Falls to Blackheath can be done as a long day-walk or an overnight bushwalk. Dropping into the Grose Valley via Victoria Falls, the walk passes through the Blue Gum Forest before entering Govett Gorge and climbing up to Evans Lookout along the Horse Track (past an unexpected lookout).
The interpretative loop walk to Victory Beach through the Okia Reserve includes the option of climbing a volcanic hill, before crossing the sand dunes to reach the pristine beach.
The Lapstone Zig Zag loop is a popular bushwalk that passes through multiple bushland reserves in the lower Blue Mountains. The walk passes a few nice lookouts and explores some of the historic road and railway passes and bridges constructed in the 19th century.
The Werribee Gorge Circuit is a popular bushwalk, which offers some great views of the Werribee River and the surrounding gorge, and a few sandy beaches where you can go for a swim.
A fairly demanding, off-track loop bushwalk in Wollemi National Park which follows a section of Tootie Creek. There are sweeping views along the steep descent and ascent, and pristine swimming holes along the creek.
A short but scenic bushwalk, the Walls Ledge Loop offers views of the Kanimbla Valley. Combine with Colliers Causeway and Porters Pass for a longer and more challenging loop.
The hardened track to Dixons Kingdom and Mt Jerusalem in the in the Walls of Jerusalem National provides relatively easy access to one of Tasmania's only remote alpine National Park, with spectacular scenery and the option of climbing a number of peaks along the track.
The Warrie Circuit in Springbrook National Park drops from the top of the escarpment to Meeting of the Waters at the bottom of of the valley. It passes eight waterfalls and some great views to the east all the way to the Gold Coast skyline.
Combining the Uloola Track, Karloo Track and Engadine Track, this walk traverses the Royal National Park from Waterfall to Engadine stations. It takes in the Uloola Falls and Karloo Pool, as well as the spectacular "Olympic Pool" on Upper Kangaroo Creek.
Combining the Burraga Walk and part of the Murri-yanna Track in the Bidjigal Reserve, this interesting loop follows a number of creeks and visits the only waterfall in the Hills Shire.
The Yuelarbah walking track forms the main part of a bushwalking loop through the Glenrock State Conservation Area. It passes two waterfalls before reaching Burwood Beach and Glenrock Lagoon.
The popular Gudda Gumoo is the best bushwalk in the Blackdown Tableland National Park, featuring views into the gorge, waterfalls and a spectacular set of rockpools.
The Clover Hill Trail combines an easy walk along an old forestry road, followed by a challenging scramble through rainforest. It passes four waterfalls and some nice swimming holes.
One of the best day walks in Brisbane Water National Park, the Tunnel Trail and Rocky Ponds Trail passes waterfalls, cascades and swimming holes. The Icicles at the end of the bushwalk offers great views over Brisbane Water,
The track from Fitzroy Falls East Rim to West Rim is one of the shorter but more scenic bushwalks in Kangaroo Valley. The bushwalk traverses the east and west rims of the Yarrunga Creek gorge, with spectacular views over the valley and of Fitzroy Falls from both escarpments.
A scenic one-way walk in the Hakone, which starts from the Sounzan ropeway station. It passes Chisuji Falls, then traverses Mount Sengen and Mount Takanosu before descending past Hiryu Falls.
Wheeny Gap Falls (also called Lagoon Creek Falls) is picturesque waterfall that cascades into a deep natural pool. A short but very steep walking trail from the end of the North Wheeny Gap Firetrail takes you to this stunning waterhole.
A short distance downstream from Wheeny Gap Falls is Wheeny Gap Pool, a larger and even more spectacular swimming hole. It's reached via a short but very steep walking trail from the end of the North Wheeny Gap Firetrail.
Egg Beach on Flinders Island is reached via an easy coastal walk on the north-west part of Flinders Island, with secluded coves and interesting rock formations
A long day bushwalk along ridges towards the Sheep Trig, deep in the Wollemi National Park. The route passes some cool sandstone formations and masses of post-bushfire wildflowers.
A pleasant half-day loop bushwalk from Little Wobby, which passes an Aboriginal rock art site, a secluded beach, many informal lookouts and an old WWII embankment. Access is via ferry and a free permit is required.
The Wilsons Promontory Southern Circuit is a popular 2-3 day bushwalk. The walk traverses Sealers Cove, Refuge Bay and Waterloo Bay in Wilsons Promontory National Park on the way to the Lightstation, returning to Tidal River via Oberon Bay.
An incredibly scenic Gardens of Stone bushwalk, which passes the Gordian Knot and Witches Watch lookouts, before descending into Hecates Cauldron. After a side-trip to the Tower of Hope the route exits the valley via Tara Slot and Tara Point.
One of the easiest canyons around Sydney, Wolgan View Canyon (also called Dry Canyon) has two narrow, deep and spectacular slots that have been carved into the sandstone.
Wollangambe Canyon is a (relatively) easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no abseils and basic navigation skills - bring a lilo and keep an eye out for the exit!
Wollangambe Four is a section of the Wollangambe River that can be done as one-day loop bushwalk. It's characterised by long pools separated by short boulder fields and shallow rapids. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.
Wollangambe Three is a challenging but very picturesque section of the Wollangambe River, with multiple deep pools, boulder fields and small cascades. Wetsuit and flotation device strongly recommended.
Wondabyne to Woy Woy via Pindar Cave and Mt Wondabyne is a interesting bushwalk in the Brisbane Water National Park. It incorporates a section of the Great North Walk, as well as a side-track to the impressive Pindar Cave.
The Wonga Walk is a short, circular walk through subtropical rainforest which passes Tristania Falls and Crystal Falls and includes the "Walk with the Birds" boardwalk.
Woolshed Falls cascades 15m over a series of granite ledges in the Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park. The waterfall was also significant in Victoria's goldrush history.
A loop through the Morialta Conservation Park, which includes a section of the Yurrebilla Trail. The bushwalk passes the historic Morialta Barns complex, spectacular gorges and three waterfalls.