24 Amazing Australian Walks That Will Take Your Breath Away

Because the best way to see Australia is on foot.

1. Bouddi Coast Walk - Central Coast, New South Wales

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Grab a towel, a picnic, and a few of your favourite people, and set off on this 8km walk, expecting to stop for photos and swims along the way.

2. Larapinta Trail - West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory

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This 223km walk is located in the heart of Central Australia. The long track is divided into 12 sections, each of which will take you between one and two days. So choose a route, and head to the start of the trail, the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.

3. 1000 Steps Walk - Melbourne, Victoria

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Located inside the Dandenong Ranges National Park, this 1000 steps Kokoda memorial track begins at Ferntree Gully, and finishes with fresh air and a bloody decent view.

4. Grand Canyon Track - Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales

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Starting close to the Blue Mountains town of Blackheath, this 6km walk should take around three and a half hours to complete.

5. Bondi to Bronte Walk - Sydney, New South Wales

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This 4km coastal walk should secure the top spot on everyone's Sydney bucket list. Starting at the iconic Bondi Beach, walk along the water's edge all the way to Bronte - or keep on going to Coogee, if you want to spend another 2km admiring the horizon.

6. Din Din Barron Falls Lookout Track - Cairns, Queensland

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This easy 1.2km return walk will only take you around 45 minutes, but will show you things you might have never seen before. If you want to explore some more, check out the other short tracks in the area.

7. Tahune AirWalk - Huon Valley, Tasmania

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This 1.6km ~sky walk~ will take you through the treetops above the Huon River. If you want to fly as well as walk, have a go on the 250 metre, Eagle Hang Glider.

8. Lake Burley Griffin - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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The perfect way to get a taste of Canberra's many attractions - while also getting some fresh air - a lap of the lake is the perfect thing to do when the blossoms are blooming in spring.

9. The Giles Track - Watarrka National Park, Northern Territory

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This 22km track begins at Kings Canyon and ends at the amazing Kathleen Springs. If you'd rather take a shorter walk, the The Kings Canyon Rim Walk is a 6km track located in the same park.

10. Summit Trail - Mount Augustus, Western Australia

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It'll take you the whole day to complete this 12km trail, but the view from the top makes it so, so worth your while.

11. Coomera Circuit - Lamington National Park, Queensland

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Though this 18km trail should be avoided after super heavy rain, try and time your eight hour walk for a day the waterfalls are likely to be flowing.

12. Mount Warning - Tweed Range, New South Wales

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It will take you around five hours to get to the top of this mountain and back again - but expect it to take even longer if you stop at every photo opportunity along the 8.8km track.

13. Jatbula Trail - Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory

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This epic walk can be taken over five or six days. You have to book in to do this one, so keep an eye on the website and sign up well in advance.

14. One Mile Jetty - Carnarvon, Western Australia

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You can expect this 3km route to take between one and three hours, depending on how fast you feel like moving. Enjoy the historical jetty, and be sure to read up on the Aboriginal heritage of the area before you set off.

15. Carnarvon Gorge - Carnarvon National Park, Queensland

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Open for camping between May and September each this, there are several short and longer hiking trails through the incredible gorge.

16. Bluff Knoll - Stirling Range, Western Australia

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1095 metres above sea level, Bluff Knoll is the highest point in this mountain range. A 6km return trail, this one's for experienced bushwalkers only.

17. Rose Bay to Watson's Bay Walk - Sydney, New South Wales

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This 8km walk should take you about four and a half hours, so block out half a day and soak up the sunshine. Start early and celebrate your successful stroll with a fish and chips lunch on the grass at Watson's Bay.

18. Organ Pipes - Mount Wellington, Tasmania

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This 3.7km track will take you to the pinnacle of this mountain, where you'll find the best view in Hobart.

19. Organ Pipes National Park Trail - Melbourne, Victoria

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Located around 30 minutes drive from the city's CBD, Organ Pipes National Park gets its name from this amazing rock face. The best way to see the pipes from all angles is to take the round-circuit walk through the park.

20. Two Bays Walking Trail - Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

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This 28km trail can be found about an hour's drive down the peninsula. Start at Dromana, and end up at Cape Schank.

21. Cradle Mountain Summit - Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

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Spend around seven hours completing this 13km trail, finishing up with one insane view.

22. Rous Battery Track - Moreton Island, Queensland

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This walk is 9.8km each way, so allow at least seven hours if you want to go to the end and back again. Make sure you take plenty of water with you, as the bore water available on the track needs to be treated before drinking.

23. Flinders Chase Coast - Kangaroo Island, South Australia

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There are so many great walks in this park, it's hard to choose the best. Whether you want to walk for 20 minutes or three hours, you can find a trail to meet your needs - even if those needs are to see some platypuses living it up in their natural environment.

24. Razorback Ridge - Hotham Heights, Victoria

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Located with Alpine National Park, this 11km walk will take you four hours to complete. The track gets very steep, rough, and rocky in parts so prepare wisely.

Check out more amazing walks in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Tasmania.