The 6 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia That Earn Their Price

1.4 Day Wild Tasmania Tour / Wildlife, Nature, Hiking / Inc. Accom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $713Our pick

Join Wild Tasmania Tours for a four-day loop from Hobart with a maximum of 13 people. Guides such as Tim and Trent lead you through waterfalls, rainforest, Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, and wildlife stops. Expect regular walks, three nights of comfortable accommodation, one dinner, one breakfast, and long scenic drives.

“Amazing tour with a lot of nature and beautiful walks. The tour guide Trent was really good at explaining everything and knew a lot of unique facts about all the places we went to. Also the accommodations were a lot nicer than what I was expecting. Overall really great trip would defo recommend to first time solo travellers as it’s a nice was to make friends!”

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2.Port Stephens Day Trip with Dolphin Cruise or Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 12 hours · from $90Best value

Leave Sydney early for Anna Bay’s huge moving dunes, where a 4WD safari and sandboarding set the pace. After lunch in Nelson Bay, choose a dolphin cruise or a guided Mount Tomaree hike. Guides including James, Mac, Maikel, Stefan, and Aurelio are noted for photos, patience, and local tips.

“I went with my family during school holidays, it was really worth joining this tour because we didn't have to tire ourselves out driving and could go to several places according to the schedule. Playing sandboarding was super fun, only the weather was too hot because we had to take off our shoes, then lunch at the beautiful Nelson Bay and we hiked for about 40 minutes to Tomaree Headland, the track was good but very uphill and there were many stairs so I had a hard time but it was worth it when I saw such a beautiful view. James, our guide was very kind and fun, he was…”

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3.Bruny Island Adventure: Hike, Highlights & Tastes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island from Hobart with an English-speaking guide such as Heather, Lucas, Peter, Nick, or Trevor. Hike about 8 km to Bruny Arch, climb 279 steps at Truganini Lookout, hear stories at Two Tree Point, then buy local cheese, oysters, honey, and chocolate. It is active, scenic, and best for visitors comfortable on sandy tracks.

“Wonderful day spent on Bruny Island. Though the weather was a dampner, the awesome views more than compensated for any discomfort. Nick was a very attentive guide & provided heaps of information.”

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4.Finch Hatton Gorge Hike, Swim & Platypus Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 7 hours · from $119

Spend seven hours exploring Yuwi country with a local guide, hiking 40 minutes each way to Finch Hatton Gorge, swimming beneath a waterfall, eating lunch at an iconic pub, and watching for platypus near Eungella. Guides such as Michelle and Nathan add local knowledge, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“The driver/guide as Nathan and he was fabulous!!! Very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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5.Cape Range National Park Full-Day Trekking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $190

Start at 7:00 am from your Exmouth accommodation for a full day in Cape Range National Park. With guide Ian, walk remote ridgelines, rocky gullies, coastal plains, and dunes before a swim near Ningaloo Lagoon. Expect about 6 kilometres of uneven walking, a bush lunch, and a group of up to eight.

“Views and scenery, great guide, well organised good knowledge and experience. Catered to all our needs. Had a great day”

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6.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour Picnic & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 9 hours · from $224

Travel from Sydney by luxury minibus to Calmsley Hill Farm, Jamison Valley, Eaglehawk Lookout, and Govetts Leap. You get a picnic, water, photo stops, and a self-guided hike of about 1.5 to 2 hours. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the day, with audio options in several languages.

“We truly enjoyed seeing the animals up close while still respecting their privacy and space. Our guide was very attentive and considerate. When we mentioned that we didn’t want to do the two-hour hike, he offered alternative options to accommodate us.”

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