Australia Hiking Vacations

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From small day hikes, to overnight backpacking adventures, heading into the great outdoors to go hiking is one of the best ways to explore nature. Small day hikes can provide great scenery with little effort, while longer trails reward you with spectacular views, less people, and unique wildlife sightings. This relatively cheap (and sometimes free) activity is a great way to slow down and experience a destination, especially in the middle of a packed vacation schedule. Hiking with kids? Start with a small day hike – trailheads for short hikes are usually close to the parking lot, making it easy to head back for any supplies. Want to venture out on a longer hike? Check with park guidelines on park fees, rules and other information before heading out. ...read more »

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Alice Springs

For those travelers looking for the classic Australian outback, the town of Alice Springs certainly delivers. Desert and caravan parks scatter the landscape, while the massive Uluru rock formations changing color makes for a spectacular sight. read more »
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Cairns

Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is only a few hours away, and the city is filled with lagoons, rainforests and coastlines. Many visitors have noted that the climate is simi... read more »
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Cradle Mountain

Find highlights on things to do and see in Cradle Mountain shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Cradle Mountain across multiple sites to help pl... read more »
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Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock)

This massive rock formation in the heart of Australia offers travelers a sight not found anyplace else in the world. The rock appears to change color at different times of the day, from brown to purple to red. The Aborigines believe that the rock holds... read more »
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Katoomba

Katoomba is a town with spectacular mountain scenery (including the beautiful Blue Mountain range) great nature walks and lush rainforests with waterfalls. There are great, centuries-old hotels and cafes around town, as well as quaint villages and day s... read more »
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Sydney

Brash and beautiful, Sydney sits nestled in the sandstone cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbor, basking in its role as a gateway for travelers, a mecca of culture and a playground for tourists and its five million residents alike. History abounds in Victori... read more »
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Melbourne

Melbourne is a popular international getaway, known for being a great location for backpacking and sightseeing travelers. There are various museums and convention centers around the city, as well as numerous international restaurants, Irish pubs, and tr... read more »
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Perth

The most isolated capital in the world, Perth is home to some of the greatest natural beauty in all of Australia. From the lush flower-topped Kings Park to the warm beaches of Rottnest Island, there are plenty of places for vacationers to relax and take... read more »
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Darwin

One of the most relaxed, multicultural cities in the world, Darwin is a great destination for those traveling around Australia or Indonesia. The outback, beaches and gardens are all here, as well as an ethnically diverse night market, a waterfall-lined... read more »
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Kings Canyon

Find highlights on things to do and see in Kings Canyon shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Kings Canyon across multiple sites to help plan you... read more »

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Top Ten Adventures | May 22 07'

by mkagan a 27 year old male from Vaughan, on vacation in Whitsunday Islands

When I started this trip I was hesitant to post goals - I knew I had only one - Adventure. To have adventures wherever I went and whatever I did.&n... Continue reading »
World on Fire - Sarah McLachlan | May 06 07'

by Bill Benson a 40 year old male from Brooklyn, on vacation in Alice Springs

5-11-07 Red Center, AustraliaAh, the Outback mate. Red desert, red rocks, red roos, red (sunburned) locals, red everything. It’s the ce... Continue reading »
Sunsets and hiking in Uluru & Kata Tjuta | May 07 06'

by ScottA a 30 year old male, on vacation in Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock)

"To climb or not to climb..."

May 8: Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayer's Rock) (Mileage: 8376 km)May 9: Uluru (Mileage: 8515 km)Definitely check out the other photos listed with this... Continue reading »
Two day Adventure to Magnetic Island | Feb 14 07'

by Jnels a female from Australia, on vacation in Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island is an island that is located about 30 minutes off the coast Townsville. There is still a week before class starts and because... Continue reading »
Madder than a bag full of cut snakes | Jan 30 07'

by The Banhams a traveling as a couple from Northampton, on vacation in Cairns

Right, I think we left this last at the Whitsunday Islands (sorry it's Rupert again first. Jo P - sorry it's always me first but Jo is the popular... Continue reading »

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