Great Walks

Great Walks is packed with gear guides, product reviews, advice on the best travel destinations, inspiring real-life accounts from seasoned walkers and practical information on specific walks and their accompanying maps. From features on the country’s best bushwalks to reviews of the latest outdoor gear, Great Walks is about discovering our amazing national parks and coastline – anywhere where there’s a walking track. Filled with lush photos, detailed walk notes and aspirational overseas destinations, Great Walks is designed to entertain and inspire.

Great Walks

HERE’S TO 2026!

ENTER THE MISTY MOUNTAINS

NOT THE ALTA VIA 1 • To avoid the crowds Chris Severn chooses some lesser-known tracks to explore the Dolomites.

GOING COASTAL • With 65km of rugged headlands, shell-strewn sands, swirling tides and ancient songlines, there’s no wilder place to go walkabout than the Yuraygir Coastal Trail in northern NSW.

HOME ON THE RANGE • Tramping creek beds, scaling breathy bluffs and heli-camping… Rawnsley Park Station perfectly curates wild walks.

STEP UP FOR NATURE • Great Walks speaks to Leigh-Ann Wooley, Biocultural Solutions Program Manager from WWF-Australia on their next fundraising event along the Larapinta Trail.

PICTURE PERFECT • Great Walks readers share their best bushwalking snaps.

PANORAMIC PILBARA • In the heart of the rugged Pilbara, deep ancient red gorges hide tranquil rock pools, cascading waterfalls and breathtaking hikes.

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK • These dozen tour operators will show you parts of the world few get to tread.

YOU BEAUTY! • Start making plans for these multi-day Aussie walks that showcase just how heartbreakingly beautiful our country is.

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM • Sweden’s Stockholm Archipelago Trail blends coastal hikes, boat rides, charming villages and forests, with gorgeous sea views.

GORGEOUS GORGES • Samaria Gorge is a 16km-long canyon in Crete's White Mountains, known for its spectacular views and challenging hike.

EURO STARS • Looking for a European walking holiday in 2026 and beyond? Put these 10 unique and inspiring walks on your wish list.

MAKE A SPLASH • From bushwalks to rock pools, the Mornington Peninsula has plenty to offer any outdoor lover.

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE • Put down the scented candles and generic box of chocolates and give your loved ones the gift of adventure this Chrissy. “All we want for Christmas is…outdoor gear!”

WHAT’S IN MY PACK? • An experienced bushwalker empties the contents of her pack for Great Walks.

COLOURS OF AUSTRALIA • If you haven’t explored the Australian Alps, we’re pretty sure these photos will get you there quick smart.