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.

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SLOW AND STEADY • Kathy Rand explores the Sunshine Coast’s Gheerulla Circuit at her own pace.

IT’S A JUNGLE IN THERE • The Conway Circuit showcases the Whitsunday’s tropical treasures and island delights.

THE SEARCH FOR THE LOST STINSON • Whilst staying at O’Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Great Walks retraces the steps of one of Australia's most famous bush rescues.

SEASIDE SOLITUDE • Great Walks gets an exclusive first-look at the new Tomaree Coastal Walk in NSW.

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

AFTER THE FLOOD • Now that record-high waters have receded, the Murray River, teeming with life, is ready to be explored from boat and land.

GRIEF AND GRIT • After bonding over their separate, painful divorces, Donna Thorpe and Jen Kay found solace on the trail.

RECLAIM YOUR WANDERLUST • Great Walks explores ‘wanderlust’ and why us bushwalkers need to bring back its true meaning.

LIVING LA DOLCE VITA • Great Walks enjoys good food, good wine and good company on a self-guided walk along southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

ONE’S COMPANY • Ross Brownscombe contemplates the intense beauty of a solo bushwalk.

HIKER HEAVEN • With the Rocky Mountains as its backbone, the US state of Colorado has something for every hiker.

FROM THE BUSH TO THE BATTLE • Iconic Australian Sir John Monash claimed much of his military success to bushwalking.

EVERY GRAM COUNTS Planning for multi-day hikes • You’ve clocked up the hours on ‘L’ plates doing day walks, now it’s time to upgrade to your ‘P’s and prepare for multi-day or 'through-hikes’.

WHAT’S IN MY PACK? • Another highly experienced bushwalker empties the contents of their bckpack.

WELCOME TO PARADISE! • Trevor Paddenburg of Cape of Cape Explorer Tours fell in love with the Margaret River region as a kid and never left.

IT’S IN THE BAG • Great Walks offers 10 tips for looking after your sleeping bag.

BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME • Kris Sheppard, Senior Project Officer for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service talks about the new Tomaree Coastal Walk.

PICTURE THIS • Wilderness Photographer of the Year judges Matt Palmer and Jackie Ranken offer top tips for better photography.

HOME ON THE RANGE • Southern WA’s Stirling Ranges is a sight to behold and a great place to explore on foot.

JUST BREATHE • Ross Brownscombe enjoys a moment of respite on Tassie's South Coast Track.

SPOILT FOR CHOICE • Great Walks speaks to veteran journalist Bruce Elder who advised on the new SBS show Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro.