Auswalk Walking Holidays

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Blue Mountains INN-to-INN Walking Holiday - 5 days

Well known for the famous 3 Sisters rock formation, the sheer beauty and botanical significance of the Blue Mountains has recently been recognised with a prestigious World Heritage listing. Towering cliffs, dramatic lookouts and numerous cascading waterfalls await those travelling on foot. Retrace the journey taken by early European explorers in search of fertile pastures. Explore remote rainforests, descend into the depths of pretty canyons and walk along trails that hug the sheer cliff faces. Walk from one place to the next whilst we move your luggage. Emerge from the National Park at the end of each day's walking to be pampered in style in our hand-selected accommodations. Self guided: Use our easy-to-follow walking notes and marked maps to find your way. Guided: Weekly departures on demand for a minimum of two people booking together.

Blue Mountains INN-to-INN walking holiday - 7 days

Well known for the famous 3 Sisters rock formation, the sheer beauty and botanical significance of the Blue Mountains has recently been recognised with a prestigious World Heritage listing. Towering cliffs, dramatic lookouts and numerous cascading waterfalls await those travelling on foot. Retrace the journey taken by early European explorers in search of fertile pastures. Explore remote rainforests, descend into the depths of pretty canyons and walk along trails that hug the sheer cliff faces. Walk from one place to the next whilst we move your luggage. Emerge from the National Park at the end of each day's walking to be pampered in style in our hand-selected accommodations. Self guided: Use our easy-to-follow walking notes and marked maps to find your way. Weekly guided trips also available.

Great North Walk INN-to-INN walking Holiday - 6 or 8 days

The Great North Walk is a 250 kilometres track linking Sydney to Newcastle in the north. We are offering the first part of the track, from Sydney to Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River. The walking track passes through some of the region's most outstanding natural scenery, commencing with a ride on one of Sydney's quaint harbour ferries. Stroll through historic Hunters Hill admiring fine architecture dating back to the 1850s. Follow the Lane Cove River northwards through parkland that changes to steep sided gorges with forests that are home to a cacophony of bird song. The choruses of currawong, kookaburra and magpie calls provide a melodic background to the sounds of running water in the many creeks and rivers you'll pass. This sandstone country is where walkers will find smooth barked apple trees (Angophoras), notable for their fantastically twisted limbs and pink hues that are a photographer's delight. Continuing through Galston Gorge you'll hike to Berowra Waters, a sleepy village in an idyllic location. Nestled deep in the gorges of Berowra Creek and accessed by a small ferry, Berowra Waters provide a handful of lucky residents with a magnificent hideaway. Most of the houses are only accessible by boat so if the locals go out partying they keep a keen eye open for the water police! Further north the rivers become progressively wider until meeting the mighty Hawkesbury River itself. Mangroves lining the banks of the river provide soil stabilisation, a valuable natural water purification system and a rich breeding ground for aquatic animals. Make sure you try the local oysters for a real taste treat! This trip finishes at the picturesque village of Brooklyn.

Hawkesbury Trail INN-to-INN walking holiday - 6 days

Auswalk's Hawkesbury Trail is a journey of discovery through three diverse National Parks, staying in B&B'S along the way. It follows the Hawkesbury River downstream by foot and by ferry as it meanders its way through the dissected sandstone plateaux of the area. Walk through lush forests, pass by sleepy river communities that are accessible only by boat and stroll around bustling marinas housing lavish motor cruisers and sailing yachts. Some sections of this trip incorporate different types of river travel - a great way to meet the locals! Eventually the river reaches the sea and the dense forests and peaceful river inlets give way to the breathtakingly beautiful beaches and dramatic cliff tops of the coast. Self guided: Use our easy-to-follow walking notes and marked maps to find your way.

Lighthouses Trek Guided Walking Holiday

Have you always wanted to stay in remote lighthouses? On this holiday you can expect adventure, romantic locations and precious out-of-the-way places that few people ever get to. This fabulous walking holiday includes a section of spectacular coastline from southern NSW to the eastern most part of Victoria. There are coastal walks on sandy beaches and cliff top tracks through colourful heathland - including the "Light to Light" walk in Ben Boyd National Park and a section of the "Wilderness Coast Walk" in Croajingolong National Park. Plus a couple of peaks to climb that overlook this scenic stretch of coast. We'll travel by boat to remote Montague Island, stopping at a seal colony along the way. We'll explore the island on foot, visit the restored Lighthouse Keeper's Cottages and have a tour of the lighthouse. We'll stay at two lighthouses in historic keeper's cottages - experience the solitude of these special places, learn the unique history of the early keepers and enjoy the camaraderie of the group.

Lord Howe Island Guided Walking Holiday

If you had to design the perfect island, Lord Howe would surely be it! Start with swaying palm trees, breathtakingly beautiful coastal scenery and a crystal clear lagoon fringed by the most southerly coral reef in the world. Bless it with a temperate climate often described as perpetual spring. Make it home to 64 species of unique plants, teeming seabird colonies and one of the rarest birds in the world. Locate it in the South Pacific Ocean only a couple of hours flight from Sydney. Add an excellent network of walking trails that criss-cross the island, traverse ridges high above the sea and lead to stunning vantage points. And finally, bestow it with a prestigious World Heritage Listing. Lord Howe Island - it's an inspirational place for a walking holiday. This walking holiday will be guided by Ian Hutton, author of the excellent 'Australian Geographic Book of Lord Howe Island' as well as various guidebooks on the birds, plants and reef life on the island.

Rainforests & the Waterfall Way Guided Walking Holiday

Where in Australia can you find World Heritage rainforests, spectacular gorges, stunning waterfalls, and dramatic escarpment country and wilderness coastline all in the one region? 'Rainforests and the Waterfall Way' covers them all. Explore the wonders of the Waterfall Way as it meanders through dramatic escarpment country to the jewel amongst NSW National Parks - Dorrigo. The walking tracks lead through a diverse range of environments from short walks to spectacular lookouts to remote hikes in World Heritage wilderness country. Down to coast for the picturesque Byron Bay walk includes stunning beaches, rocky headlands, rare littoral rainforest and the Byron Bay Lighthouse. Head back up into the rainforests of Lamington National Park. Climb the strangler fig tower, marvel at the upper levels of the forest on the Tree Top Walk and walk right across the plateau along the scenic Lamington Traverse. Plus you'll be pampered at two of Australia's most famous eco retreats - O'Reillys Guesthouse and Binna Burra Lodge. NOTE: This trip is only available for private groups. Please contact us for a quote.

Roof of Australia INN-to-INN walking holiday - 7 days

Appropriately called the 'Roof of Australia', this walking holiday traverses Australia's Alps, staying overnight in secluded ski villages. These high peaks are true 'Man from Snowy River' country. Legend has it that this brave young man rode his horse where no other riders dared go in pursuit of a valuable stallion who had escaped to run with the wild bush horses. Will you be lucky enough to spot a wild brumby? On this walk you will see an ancient landscape carved out by receding glaciers of the last Ice Age, enjoy lunch beside a pristine lake and walk through snowgum woodlands and colourful alpine meadows. In summer the wildflowers have to be seen to be believed - fields of snow daisies, alpine buttercups, billy buttons, golden everlastings and unique alpine gentians. The route culminates in an ascent of the highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko - with a little help from a chairlift! Self guided: Use our easy-to-follow walking notes and marked maps to find your way.

Sydney's Bushtracks, Bays & Beaches - 7 days Guided Walking Holiday

Sydney, the gateway to Australia, is one of the world's premier destinations. It is a city of spectacular natural beauty and stunning world famous architecture. Above all, it is renowned for its free-spirited outdoor lifestyle. Sydney-siders rave about the fabulous walking they have on their doorstep. Discover the charm of this magnificent harbour on walks that hug the coastline. Watch ocean-going yachts sail by as you hike along the high sea cliffs at the entrance to Sydney Harbour. Walk through tranquil forests where you will feel like you are a million miles from anywhere. Learn about Australia's early history as you stroll through the alleys and laneways of the eclectic Rocks district. Our walks have been carefully chosen to showcase the tremendous variety on offer. They are are one-way hikes, utilising the region's efficient public transport network. You'll soon agree that one of the joys of Sydney is travelling on the quaint ferries as they ply the bustling harbour waters.

Sydney's Bushtracks, Bays and Beaches - 5 days Guided Walking Holiday

Sydney, the gateway to Australia, is one of the world's premier destinations. It is a city of spectacular natural beauty and stunning world famous architecture. Above all, it is renowned for its free-spirited outdoor lifestyle. Sydney-siders rave about the fabulous walking they have on their doorstep. Discover the charm of this magnificent harbour on walks that hug the coastline. Watch ocean-going yachts sail by as you hike along the high sea cliffs at the entrance to Sydney Harbour. Walk through tranquil forests where you will feel like you are a million miles from anywhere. Learn about Australia's early history as you stroll through the alleys and laneways of the eclectic Rocks district. Our walks have been carefully chosen to showcase the tremendous variety on offer. They are one-way hikes, utilising the region's efficient public transport network. You'll soon agree that one of the joys of Sydney is travelling on the quaint ferries as they ply the bustling harbour waters.

Experiences

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Adventure
• Beach
• Educational Tourism
• Flora/Fauna
• Health and Wellbeing
• Historic/Heritage
• Island
• Lakes/Rivers/Dams
• Marine
• Nature based
• Rainforest
• Reef
• Wildlife