The Mount Lindesay Highway 7 North from Tenterfield, NSW, Australia (January 2025)

When heading north from Tenterfield, NSW, towards Queensland, the Mount Lindsay Highway offers a scenic alternative to the main road. There are some quirky stops en route, a giant pebble and a fabulous swimming hole.

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The Cooloola Great Walk, Queensland, Australia (December 2024)

There must be simpler ways to avoid the crowds but this is a pretty effective one: the Cooloola Great Walk in Queensland is an energetic 5 day, 88 km walk through the changing landscapes of some of Australia’s largest sand dunes. Isolation guaranteed!

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The Best Walks in Sydney: Taronga Zoo Wharf to Balmoral, NSW, Australia

This walk is stunningly beautiful from the the start. It really feels the best of both worlds as you walk through lovely bushland yet have stunning city views. It also showcases the historic coastal defences of Sydney.

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The Cape Byron Walking Track, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia (December 2024)

Join the active wear crowd for an early morning 3.7 km circuit of the beautiful Cape Byron Walking Track. But the route is good anytime: intersperse with morning coffee at the Lighthouse and lunch and swim at Wategos Beach and really make a day of it!

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The Best Walks in Sydney: Central Quay to North Sydney, NSW, Australia

One of the Sydney icons, the Harbour Bridge is crossed on this lovely walk which also takes in some of the quieter coves on the north shore.

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The Best Walks in Sydney: Rose Bay to Potts Point, NSW, Australia

This section of the walk is quite different from the bushland around Watson’s Bay but still delightful, although the path does rather meander around the housing on the hillsides. However, it also leads through some of the most expensive real estate in Sydney so if you want to see the Australian dream in all its glory, or pick your own perfect bay to live on, this is the walk for you!

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