Pick the day, not the place
Hikes by activity
Sometimes you know the region and sometimes you just know you want to end up at a waterfall. A track can carry several of these — a coastal walk that finishes on a summit is both — so the counts overlap by design.
Family-friendly hikes in Australia
156Shorter, easier-graded walks — boardwalks, short lookout strolls and beginner tracks that suit a family outing without technical terrain.
Summit hikes in Australia
80Trails that climb to a peak, trig point or lookout with a genuine high point — expect a final pinch of elevation gain for the view at the top.
Coastal hikes in Australia
62Trails that hug the coastline — beaches, sea cliffs and ocean lookouts, with the walking surface and views shaped by the water.
Waterfall hikes in Australia
62Trails that lead to a waterfall, cascade or falls lookout — from short viewing-platform walks to longer approaches through the gorge above.
Overnight and multi-day hikes in Australia
45Longer point-to-point tracks and named multi-day routes where camping, huts or an overnight stay are part of the walk — plan food, water and a pack for more than a day out.
Rainforest hikes in Australia
40Trails through rainforest and Gondwana-era forest — shaded, humid walking under a closed canopy, often cooler than the surrounding country.
Historic hikes in Australia
33Trails with heritage or historic significance along the way — from convict-era sites to places of long Aboriginal cultural history.
Swimming hole hikes in Australia
19Trails that end at a swimming hole, plunge pool or creek crossing worth taking a dip in — pack your swimmers.
Bird watching hikes in Australia
12Trails through habitat known for native birdlife — rainforest, wetland and heathland walks where the description calls out birds along the track.
Know roughly where you are going?
Browsing by region or by the city you are starting from narrows it faster than activity does, and the filters in the trail browser combine both with grade and distance.