From life-changing multi-week epics to magical one-hour family strolls – our handpicked adventure list for wild women everywhere.
Over the years, our passionate team at Wild Women on Top has been building and refining adventure lists to inspire you to lace up those boots and kick those hiking goals. This time, we’ve combined our greatest hits – plus a few fresh discoveries – into one epic roundup.
Expect a glorious mix: hardcore, multi-week, life-changing treks and gentle family friendly loops that might just change your life too. Let’s go.
Larapinta Trail, Northern Territory
Walk beside ancient red gorges and sweeping open valleys on one of Australia’s most beloved and fastest-growing trails. This is the real deal.
Distance: 221km end to end
Sections: 12
Best time: April – August
Avoid: Oct – Feb (40 degrees+)
- Easy access from Alice Springs
- Fees and camping charges apply – bring cash for some sections
- Always carry a satellite phone or PLB – Non-negotiable
- June temps can drop below freezing at night – pack accordingly
Plan your adventure: larapintatrail.com.au
Main Range Walk, New South Wales
Stand at the very top of Australia – the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. No biggie. Just the most iconic peak in the country stretching out before you.
Distance: 22km loop
Duration: ~ 8 hours
Grade: 4
Best time: Feb – March
- Walk it anticlockwise for the best experience
- Snowbound June – October – check conditions before you go
- Park entry fees apply
- Extend it to a 56km, 4-day epic as part of the Snowies Alpine Walk
Plan your adventure: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Hartz Peak, Tasmania
Just 90 minutes from Hobart, gaze across glacial tarns and blooming wildflowers from one of Tassie’s most spectacular vantage points. Absolutely magical.
Distance: 7.4km return
Duration: 3.5 hours
Elevation: 400m climb
Best time: November – May
- A parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania’s national parks
- Walkable year-round, but November – May offers warmer weather and safer footing
Plan your adventure: parks.tas.gov.au
Toolona Creek Circuit, Queensland
Weave through a supersized ancient rainforest past cascading waterfalls. You’ll feel like you’re walking among giants – and honestly, you kind of are.
Location: Lamington National Park
Distance: 17.4km
Duration: 5-6 hours
Grade: 4
- One of the rare trails you can enjoy rain or shine, year-round – woohoo!
- Walk it clockwise for the best route flow
Plan your adventure: kokodachallenge.com
Bibbulmun Track, Western Australia
Many consider this the finest long-distance hike in the country – and it’s hard to argue. Rare wildflowers, unique QA landscapes, and a complete escape from the wider world awaits.
Distance: 1,000km (flexible)
Duration: ~ 8 weeks full
Best time: April – mid-November
Track fee: Free
- 53 campsites along the track – generally 10km apart, up to 25km in remote sections
- Don’t rely on towns for accommodation – gaps between them can be large
- Guided tour options available with accommodation, meals and transport included
- You don’t have to do the whole thing – shorter sections are just as spectacular
Plan your adventure: bibbulmuntrack.org.au
Karijini National Park, Western Australia
Handpicked by our founder Di Westaway – her dream hiking destination and a place she describes as “remote nature at its finest.” WA’s second largest national park is home to trails that will take your breath away.
- Oxer Lookout – 0.8km – 1 hr – Class 3
- Hamersley Gorge Walk – 1km – 1-3 hours – Class 4
- Knox Gorge Lookout – 0.4km – Under 1 hr – Class 3
- Handrail Pool, Weano Gorge – 1.5km – 1-3 hours, Class 5
- Gorge Rim & Dales Gorge – 5.1km, half day, Class 4
Plan your adventure: trailswa.com.au
Family-Friendly Trails
Wild women come in all ages – and some of the most memorable adventures happen when you share them with the littlest explorers in your life. Here are our favourite walks for all the family.
Mosman Gorge, Queensland
Explore a lush tropical rainforest track complete with bridge crossing and a gorgeous lookout – a perfect introduction to the magic of the Australian bush for little ones.
Distance: 3.5km return
Level: Easy
Family? Great for all ages
Plan your adventure: mosmangorge.com.au
Noosa Coastal Walk, Queensland
Beaches, ocean lookouts, dolphins in the surf and koalas dozing in the trees overhead. This Sunshine Coast walk is basically Australia showing off.
Distance: 5.4km one way
Return option: 10.8km
Level: Easy
- Arrange transport if you plan to do it one way – no need to double back
Plan your adventure: parks.qld.gov.au
Galston Gorge Walking Trails, New South Wales
*A personal note from our Wild Woman – Steph*
This hike is close to my heart. It was the first trail I ever walked – as a 10-year-old with my mum and sister, little legs and all. It never ceases to amaze me, no matter how many times I’ve come back. I’ve dragged friends in from overseas just to show them the gorge and say: “Isn’t it wild that I live near something this beautiful?!” It’s that kind of place.
Trails: Up to 13 options
Min walk: 60 mins (family)
Key trail: 4.5km return lookout
Part of: Great North Walk
- Home to possums, wallabies, kookaburras, and incredible flora – eyes wide open!
- Walkable all year, but early mornings are Steph’s personal favourite – feel like you’re floating above the clouds
- Galston Gorge via Tunks Trail: 11.4km, moderate, ~4-4.5km hours for more experienced walkers
Plan your adventure: alltrails.com
The Great North Walk, New South Wales
*Another personal note from Steph*
This one’s been on my list for a long time. Sydney to Newcastle on foot – 250km through all the natural wonder we zoom past on the freeway without a second glance. It’s a reminder of what’s actually living out there: wildlife, valleys, farmland, rivers, bushland, and then, finally, the ocean views of Newcastle’s beaches. You’ll never see the drive the same way again.
Distance: 250km total
Route: Sydney to Newcastle
Sections: 6 main/ 30 short
- Sections: Lane Cove Valley – Benowie Track – Hawkesbury – Cedar Bush Track – Watagan Track – Yuelarbah Track to Newcastle
- Can’t do it all at once? Split it into 30 short walks – perfect for monthly family adventures or a regular date with a friend
- Several campsites along the route
Plan your adventure: thegreatnorthwalk.com
Any must-visit spots that we’ve missed? Let us know in the Wild Women Community Group!
