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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WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT? • Austin Fabry-Jenkins has a kitty conundrum whilst walking Mount Bogong.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST • Tackling Tassie’s mighty Western Arthurs requires the right gear, a certain amount of gumption and plenty of guts!

SWAGS, SWEAT AND STARS • Great Walks explores the truly ancient, truly magnificent Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park with The Arkaba Walk.

FLINDERS KEEPERS • Great Walks reviews some of the Flinders Ranges’ best day walks.

IN THE LAND OF THE GODS • Great Walks explores Japan’s Kumano Kodo, a walk experienced by pilgrims seeking healing and salvation for over a thousand years.

PICTURE PERFECT • Great Walks readers send us their best bushwalking snaps.

MYSTIC RIVER • Sam Sharley of Murray River Trails values the balance of tourism and conservation.

FAMILY TIES • Mother and daughter Mara Dobrini and Amanda Robertson have shared a love of bushwalking for many years.

ON THE GREENSTONE TRAIL • Often referred to as ‘the world’s finest walk’, the Milford Track and its rich history continues to captivate adventurers from around the world.

THE DIVINE NINE • Sydneysider Cat Smith takes on nine of NZ’s Great Walks in nine weeks.

A WALK TO REMEMBER • In honour of the 29 miners killed in the Pike River mining disaster, the Paparoa Track takes you through alpine tops and thriving rainforests, offering breathtaking views.

HIKE OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD • In line to be NZ’s 11th Great Walk, the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track takes you through the native forest, exploring historic viaducts and dazzling summits.

FOLLOW THE LEADER • If you fancy a guided walk in New Zealand, you won’t go wrong with any of these tour operators.

GIMME SHELTER • If you’re bushwalking in an area prone to extreme weather such as NZ’s exposed alpine terrain you need a 4-season tent. Here are some of the best out there.

A LASTING LEGACY • Great Walks learns a lot about the Australian landscape by volunteering for Bush Heritage Australia.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE • Brad Taylor director of Walking Legends loves showing off New Zealand’s North Island.

FIND YOUR TRUE NORTH • Great Walks learns all about contours, compasses and co-ordinates during a navigation course in Tasmania.

GET THE PICTURE • We spoke to last year’s Wilderness Photographer of the Year winners, Craig Ford and Evan Agee for their best photo tips.

CREAM OF THE CROP • Travel blog ‘Capture the Atlas’ has published its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year. Here are some of our favourite Milky Way shots.

CHILD’S PLAY • Tina Jameson had many bonding moments taking her 12-year-old daughter on the Overland Track.