Condé Nast Traveller and Great Walks of Australia are joining forces to give away an incredible multi-day guided walking adventure through the wilderness Down Under. With some of the world’s best walks, Great Walks Of Australia is one of the best ways to see this majestic and vast country on fully guided experiences.
The prize includes a walk for two people twin share on any of the itineraries shown on Great Walks of Australia and a Flight Centre voucher worth $6,000AUD to assist with flight costs (worth approximately £3,200 at the time of publishing).
The Great Walks of Australia team work tirelessly to uncover the country's most iconic and spectacular natural beauty for guests, dipping in and out of its staggeringly diverse landscapes to curate the ultimate hiking bucket list adventures.
Led by knowledgeable and experienced guides, these award-winning walks take in each destination’s geology, culture, history, flora and fauna, allowing you to simply unwind and experience a deeply immersive, true connection to the country.
At the end of each day, superb hospitality awaits you with gourmet food and top local wines to fuel your adventures and exclusive eco-accommodation ranging from safari tents to custom cabins and lodges to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep.
Hike world-famous beaches and coastlines, connect with Australia’s mesmerising outback culture and beauty, visit ancient sub-tropical rainforests and climb the country’s highest peaks. Thanks to all-inclusive packages, everything is taken care of – just break your hiking boots in beforehand and take to the trail for a holiday like no other.
A range of easy, moderate and hard walks are available and achievable for anyone with a moderate level of fitness. For a more leisurely experience, opt for a Murray River Walk in outback South Australia. The trip pairs 40 kilometres of walking and 70 kilometres of river cruising on a luxury houseboat between May and September and takes in the fascinating wildlife and waterbirds found along the water’s edge. Alternatively, try the Maria Island Walk in Tasmania, a wildlife lovers' paradise and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural site. Come face-to-face with wombats and wallabies, learn about the First Nations history and wander down some of the prettiest beaches in the world on this four-day experience.
For moderate-rated adventures, the Arkaba Walk in outback South Australia combines glamping with a luxury homestead stay over four unforgettable days. Set on a 63,000km former sheep station turned nature conservancy being rewilded, it’s an extraordinary way to see the Flinders Ranges and learn about the land.
Also moderate and covering more than 46 kilometres over four days is the Twelve Apostles Signature Walk. Stay in a private eco-lodge, feast on crayfish and follow the rugged Great Ocean Road along the ‘shipwreck coastline’, home to one of the biggest populations of koalas in Australia.
For a taste of the subtropics, head north to the Scenic Rim Trail in QLD for a four-day, 60km adventure on the Scenic Rim Trail. From soaring mountain ridgelines to walking under the canopy of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Ancient Gondwana Rainforest, this unforgettable journey is done in style with gourmet dining and custom-built eco-cabins right in the forest.
Looking for more of a challenge? Embark on one of three six-day, moderate-to-hard expeditions: the Cradle Mountain Signature Walk Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort, or Seven Peaks Walk.
The Cradle Mountain Signature Walk winds through 60km of one of Australia’s most spectacular World Heritage Wilderness Areas, taking in rainforests, alpine terrain and the top of Tasmania’s highest peak, Mt Ossa. Meanwhile, the 72km Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort is famous with ambitious adventurers and a magical way to experience the Red Centre. From Ormiston Pound to Mt Sonder and Counts Point, you’ll connect with the outback like never before and have exclusive private tented sites to unwind in after a big day of hiking.
To really escape the crowds, don’t miss the 45km Seven Peaks Walk on breathtaking Lord Howe Island. Based in 100 per cent carbon-neutral Pinetrees Lodge and enjoying gourmet meals, you’ll hike the lofty peaks and beautiful beaches and explore the rare flora and fauna of this remote island, a favourite of Sir David Attenborough.
At the heart of every walk is a commitment by Great Walks of Australia to showcase these landscapes in environmentally sound, conservation-driven, and socially responsible ways. Sustainable practices are a given, and a passion, on the expert-led adventures.
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