Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Australia is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a hike that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Explore the Outback, hike along the coastline and admire Australia's wildlife. Get to the heart of Australia and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Australia Travel Guide:
Color maps and images throughout
Special features - on Australia's highlights for hikers, kid-friendly hikes, accessible trails and what to take
Best for… section helps you plan your trip and select hikes that appeal to your interests
Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh. Featured regions include:
Sydney and Around, Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast, The Daintree and the Far North, the Outback, The Kimberley and Pilbara, Southwest Forests to the Sea, Flinders to Fleurieu, Grampians to the High Country, the Prom to the Great Ocean Road, and Tasmania
Essential info at your fingertips - hiking itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about hike duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)
Over 70 maps
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes Australia, our most comprehensive guide to hiking in Australia, is perfect for those planning to explore Australia on foot.