Epic Australian multi-day hikes
Trails Of A-Lifetime
On the trail, under the stars
There’s nothing quite like the freedom of stepping into the wild with everything you need strapped to your back.
The power, beauty, and simplicity of hiking are addictive — wild places have a way of getting under your skin and calling you back for more.
This page pulls together the multi-day hikes we’ve tackled across Australia — from windswept coastal trails to long-distance treks through alpine wilderness. Each guide shares our itinerary, trail logistics, highlights from the journey, and lessons we learned the hard way.
Ready to roam?
Explore some of Australia's most iconic multi-day hikes, from 35 days across from 35 days across the Australian Alps to a week on one of Tasmania's wildest and quietest trails.
Hinchinbrook Island | QLD
Thorsborne Trail
The Thorsborne Trail traces the wild east coast of Hinchinbrook Island, where sweeping beaches, steamy rainforest, thundering waterfalls, and rugged peaks collide. With limited permits, minimal infrastructure and only natural water sources, this is a hike for those seeking a true wilderness adventure.
Trail info
Quick glance
The Thorsborne Trail offers a challenging journey through Hinchinbrook’s untouched wilderness, perfect for experienced hikers.
Distance
32 km (main route)
Duration
4 days (common option)
Difficulty
Challenging (Grade 5)
Permit
Required (numbers limited)
Season
March–December
Best time
May–September
Trail type
End-to-end
Scenes from the trail
Moments and landscapes captured on our Thorsborne Trail adventure in 2019.
Northwest | TAS
Penguin Cradle Trail
Tasmania's Penguin Cradle Trail is the lesser-known and wild sister of the infamous Overland Track. She traverses breathtaking landscapes from the coastal town of Penguin to the rugged Cradle Valley, including Leven Canyon and Black Bluff range. This Grade 5 trail can be added to the Overland Track for an incredible two-week hike.
Trail info
Quick glance
Tasmania’s hidden gem, the Penguin Cradle Trail offers a true wilderness experience, with no infrastructure,
minimal track markers, few people and an exquisite variety of natural landscapes.
Distance
80 km
Duration
6–8 days
Difficulty
Challenging (Grade 5)
Permit
Not required
Season
No "closed" season
Best time
November–April
Trail type
End-to-end
Penguin Cradle Trail unedited
Tune in for Part 1 of our Penguin Cradle Trail journey, which sees us hike to the spectacular Leven Canyon.
Around 200 entries in Penguin Cradle Trail logbooks are recorded each year, while an estimated 8,000 hikers register to complete the iconic Overland Track.
Scenes from the trail
Moments and landscapes captured on our Penguin Cradle Trail adventure in January 2023.
West MacDonnell Ranges | NT
Larapinta Trail
The Larapinta Trail is a long-distance journey along the ancient backbone of Central Australia’s West MacDonnell Ranges. Days unfold in vast desert silence—traversing jaw-dropping razorback ridges, dropping into cool gorges, swimming in permanent waterholes carved over millions of years, and watching the setting sun ignite the ranges in warm light. It’s a tough, humbling trail, but one that rewards every step with a profound appreciation for the land—its raw beauty, scale, and timelessness.
Trail info
Quick glance
A journey along the rugged spine of Central Australia,
through towering ranges, deep gorges and timeless desert scenery.
Distance
223 km
Duration
12-16 days (on average)
Difficulty
Challenging (Grade 5)
Permit
Camp bookings required
Season
April - September
Best time
May - August
Trail type
End-to-end
Scenes from the trail
Moments and landscapes captured on our Larapinta Trail adventure in August/September 2023.
Margaret River | WA
Cape to Cape Track
The Cape to Cape Track weaves together an eclectic slice of Western Australia’s southwest, blending spectacular coastal cliffs with wildly beautiful beaches, boho seaside towns and pockets of magical shaded forest. One moment, you’re padding barefoot along white sand beside a restless ocean, the next wandering into a laid-back surf town for a coffee and reset. It’s a trail full of contrast and colour—where nature, coastline and culture meet.
Trail info
Quick glance
A breathtaking journey along Western Australia's rugged coastline, showcasing dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches, and diverse ecosystems.
Distance
135 km
Duration
5–7 days (on average)
Difficulty
Moderate–Challenging (Grade 4)
Permit
No permit; camp bookings suggested
Season
Year-round
Best time
March–November
Trail type
End-to-end
Scenes from the trail
Magic moments and breathtaking landscapes captured on our Cape to Cape adventure in March 2024—where towering cliffs, windswept beaches, and ocean sunsets stole the show.
Australian Alps | VIC, NSW, ACT
Australian Alps Walking Track
The Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT) stretches over 650 km across Victoria, NSW, and the ACT, threading through snow-dusted peaks, windswept alpine meadows, and sparkling mountain streams. Rugged and wildly beautiful, the trail challenges both mind and body, testing endurance, resilience, and strength at every turn. Hikers carry everything they need, sleeping beneath the stars or taking refuge in historic alpine huts tucked away in the remotest corners of Australia’s high country. It’s an epic journey for anyone chasing a thru-hike in raw wilderness — the kind of adventure that lingers long after the boots come off.
Trail info
Quick glance
A wild trek through Australia’s alpine highlands, weaving rugged peaks, windswept meadows,
sparkling streams, and historic huts tucked in untamed wilderness.
Distance
~655 km (without side trips)
Duration
5–8 weeks
Difficulty
Challenging (Grade 5)
Permit
No general permit; some parks need camping permits
Season
No formal season
Best time
November–April
Trail type
End-to-end
Trail journal
Join me on trail, as I share my innermost thoughts, marvel at incredible landscapes, battle injury, miss my wife and become totally immersed in my surroundings.
AAWT unedited
Looking back on my 5-week hike along the Australian Alps Walking Track, it feels like a wild dream.
Scrolling through the footage, I’m reminded of just how massive this adventure was—35 days, 730km, rugged alpine terrain, an 18kg pack, and nights spent under the stars.
This is the first in a series of 1-minute daily videos from my first solo hike. From tears to triumphs and everything in between, join me as I adventure unedited.
Scenes from the trail
Moments from my April–May 2025 solo thru-hike of the Australian Alps Walking Track — a wild ride that pushed me to my limits and gave back more than I ever expected. It was wild.
Tasman Peninsula | TAS
Three Capes DIY (‘Free Capes’)
Into epic coastal scenery but happy to skip the fancy huts? The aptly named ‘Free Capes’ is a do-it-yourself take on Tassie’s Three Capes adventure. Combine the Cape Raul day walk with the Old Cape Pillar track and craft your own wild coastal journey. Stand atop towering cliffs, marvel at windswept headlands, and soak in the raw power of the Southern Ocean. All the views, none of the hefty price tag. Carry what you need and end your days in bush and coastal camps — untamed, exhilarating, and utterly rewarding.
Trail info
Quick glance
Three Capes DIY offers a jaw-droppingly beautiful, budget-friendly, self-guided coastal journey
that delivers a raw, edge-of-the-world feel.
Distance
60 km
Duration
3 days (4 with Port Arthur)
Difficulty
Moderate (Grade 3)
Permit
National Parks pass only
Season
No formal season
Best time
November–December & March–May
Trail type
In-and-out & end-to-end
Three Capes DIY unedited
Join us on our three-day, 60km epic adventure on Tasmania’s wild Tasman Peninsula.
We stitched together our own journey to the tips of Cape Raoul, Cape Pillar and Cape Hauy – home to jaw-dropping dolerite cliffs. The official Three Capes Track with its luxe cabins looks amazing, but we went full vanlife and created a budget-friendly adventure.
Tune in for Day 1.
Scenes from the trail
We walked Tassie's Three Capes the Free Capes way, carrying everything we needed
and camping under the stars along Tasmania’s wild coastline.
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park | TAS
Overland Track
Tasmania’s iconic Overland Track traverses some of the most rugged and mountainous alpine terrain in Australia, making it a bucket-list trail for hikers worldwide. The landscape shifts dramatically with every step, from towering ancient rainforests and vast open plains to glacial lakes and towering peaks. What makes this adventure truly thrilling and unique, though, is its notoriously unpredictable weather—snow in summer and four seasons in one day. It’s a raw, unforgettable journey that captures the wild beauty of Tasmania.
Trail info
Quick glance
One of Australia’s most legendary hikes, the Overland Track packs alpine vistas, old-growth forests, and unforgettable wilderness into an epic adventure.
Distance
~65 km (without side trips)
Duration
6 days (most walkers)
Difficulty
Moderate to challenging (Grade 4)
Permit
Paid permit in peak season, unpaid in off peak
Season
October–May (official)
Best time
November–April
Trail type
End-to-end
Trail journal
Knee-deep snow, white-capped peaks, and awe-inspiring vistas — highlights from our seven-day Overland Track crossing in September 2025.
Overland Track unedited
Scenes from our epic 7-day, 80km Overland Track winter adventure.
It was wild out there — four days of snowfall, lashing sleet, biting winds, and temps dropping to −2 °C (feels like −10 °C).
Tune in for Day 1 on trail.
Scenes from the trail
We walked Tassie's world-renowned Overland Track in September 2025 and
were served up an unforgettable winter adventure.
Freycinet National Park | TAS
Freycinet Peninsula Circuit
The Freycinet Peninsula Circuit serves up dramatic coastal wilderness in spades, despite being one of Tasmania’s more accessible multi-day hikes. The trail winds along wind-lashed beaches, secluded coves, and rugged granite peaks, with every step offering breathtaking views. Highlights include the iconic turquoise curve of Wineglass Bay, the remote beauty of Bryans Beach, and a steep but rewarding climb up Mount Freycinet, where the full splendor of the peninsula is on show.
Trail info
Quick glance
From windswept beaches and granite peaks to turquoise bays and spring blooms — Tassie’s Freycinet Peninsula Circuit
offers a wild, but accessible, adventure with endless views.
Distance
~27 km (main track only)
Duration
2–3 days (most walkers)
Difficulty
Moderate (Grade 3)
Permit
No permit, but a National Parks Pass required
Season
Year-round
Best time
October–April
Trail type
Loop circuit
Freycinet Circuit unedited
Three days, epic views, and a few intense scrambles later… welcome to our Freycinet adventure!
From windswept peaks to hidden beaches, we chased sunsets, got lost in wildflowers, and even had a tug-of-war with a kangaroo. Come laugh, stumble, and soak it all in with us on the trail!
Tune in for Day 1 on trail.
Trail journal
Here’s how our three days on the Freycinet Peninsula Circuit really unfolded — the climbs that tested us,
the beaches that stopped us in our tracks, and the random moments we won't forget.
Scenes from the trail
Three days of windswept peaks, wild coastlines, and hidden beaches — a visual journey
through the breathtaking Freycinet Peninsula Circuit
