Hiking & Camping in Australia and the Pacific

Explore Queensland's Lamington National Park on this hiking tour with an experienced guide. Part of the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Lamington boasts a pristine landscape of waterfalls, ancient trees and native wildlife. When booking, choose from two hikes - a moderate route to Picnic Rock and Elabana Falls or a longer route, Box Forest Falls hike. Transportation from Gold Coast hotels is included. This tour is limited to 12 people to provide a small-group experience.

Hike a section of the Routeburn Track, one of the New Zealand Great Walks, on a guided day trip from Queenstown. This premier tramping trail is located in Mt Aspiring National Park, part of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Te Wahipounamu. You'll trek at a moderate pace up a gradual incline toward the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, learning about the regional flora from your informative guide. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour, which includes snacks, lunch and round-trip hotel transport by mini-coach.

See the towering waterfalls, ancient rain forest, and natural beauty of Springbrook National Park on a half-day tour from the Gold Coast. Experience the forest up close on a moderate hike to Purling Brook Falls, and soak in views of the Gold Coast Hinterland from lookouts along Springbrook Scenic Rim. Your tour includes morning tea, and hotel pickup and drop-off from the Gold Coast.

Get introduced to one of New Zealand's Great Walks with a 2.5-hour hike on the Routeburn Track. This half-day tour departs Queenstown for the awe-inspiring scenery of Mt Aspiring National Park. Walk across a swing bridge and follow your guide at a relaxed pace through a beech forest lush with ferns and mosses. Experience the tranquility of the Routeburn River and its waterfalls while you learn about native birdlife and cultural history.

Sleep under the stars in comfort on this three-day, action-packed camping adventure in the Blue Mountains. The all-inclusive trip includes the best parts of camping in the wild - sitting around a camp fire, telling stories, being close to nature - but prioritizes your comfort, with stretcher beds, showers, and meals provided. A fun weekend for active travelers, with hiking, abseiling, and a visit to an ancient Aboriginal site.

Experience a privately guided day hike on the Routeburn Track which is one of New Zealand's 9 Great Walks and is the ultimate alpine adventure! You will leisurely hike alongside the picturesque Routeburn river before heading up to Bridal Veil Waterfall and a swing bridge then leads through to the majestic Routeburn Flats where you will find a stunning spot to rest and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch. After lunch you will then continue hiking up to the Routeburn Falls Hut through spectacular beech forest and take in views of the Humboldt Mountains. Learn about the history, birdlife, flora and fauna in this remarkable part of New Zealand and enjoy hiking at your own pace with your local private guide.

Experience Blue Mountains National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while supporting literacy among Australia's Aboriginal youth. Explore the Australian bush with a small group on a train journey from Sydney, and a four-six-hour hike.Trek through Wentworth Falls, down the tallest outdoor staircase in Australia, and into the Jamison valley. Stop for lunch surrounded by waterfalls and treat yourself to something cold at the conservation hut. All proceeds support Indigenous Literacy Foundation.

Climb up Mount Wellington on a hiking tour from Hobart that gives you the chance to stand at the summit of this 4,170-foot (1,271-meter) mountain outside the city. With two hiking guides, you'll trek uphill, passing by waterfalls and admiring the lush environment dotted with wildflowers. A barbecue lunch is provided halfway through the hike.

Get up close to nature and explore one of the top spots on New Zealand's South Island on this half-day Milford Track guided walk. Take a boat ride across Milford Sound to Sandfly Point with your guide and admire soaring cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Hike along the banks of the Arthur River and Lake Ada, and enjoy panoramic views over the pristine countryside. Admire the mighty Giant's Gate waterfall from the swing-bridge over the river and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Experience the scenery between Waterfall Gully and Mount Lofty on a self-guided, 3.5-hour hike from Adelaide including hotel pickup and drop-off. Hike through Cleland Conservative Park, an area famed for its abundance of exotic flora and fauna, and marvel at the natural splendor of Waterfall Gully. Ascend to the summit of Mount Lofty to witness spectacular views of the Adelaide Plains and explore the area at your own pace.

Hike through the Springbrook National Park, visiting the Scenic Rim and Natural Bridge lookouts, on this half-day tour from the Gold Coast. Follow your guide on an easy, scenic .6-mile (1-kilometer) hike, which gives epic payoffs in the form of waterfall, mountain, and rain forest views. Learn about the area's environment, plants, and animals from your guide.

Trek across stark volcanic terrain on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, one of New Zealand's Great Walks. This independent day hike takes you past Mt Tongariro with an optional side trip to the summit of Mt Ngauruhoe, located within the World Heritage area of Tongariro National Park. You're provided with a round-trip transfer, map and information sheet to prepare you for the 6- to 10-hour trek. Early morning shuttle service is available from your accommodation in Taupo or Turangi, or from the Base Camp or Ketetahi parking lots.

Watch the sun rise over the horizon at the highest point in the Byron Bay hinterland on this 2-day Mt Warning sunrise climb. Leave Bryon Bay behind and travel by road to the base of the mighty Mt Warning. Explore subtropical, World Heritage–listed rainforest and cool off with a rock pool swim in Mount Warning National Park. After a tasty bbq dinner, fall asleep under the stars. Next morning, awake early for a hike to the peak and watch the sun bathe the landscape in its soft, golden glow.

Return to nature on the famous Routeburn Track. On this private hike, roam through the ancient undergrowth of the forest and gaze up at snow-capped peaks as your local guide invites you to explore New Zealand's fascinating wilderness. A great walk, a perfect day.

Get out of the city for a 4-6 hour hike though Sydney Harbour National Park. Swim at secret beaches, learn about Australia's flora and fauna, and feel good doing it with all of the proceeds going to Indigenous Literacy Foundation who's mission is to improve literacy among Indigenous children in Australia. After the hike, explore Manly's cafes, restaurants, and surf shops, and opt to take a scenic ferry ride back to circular quay.

Visit the Waitakere Ranges on an easy day trip from Auckland, including a 4- to 5-hour guided forest walk among New Zealand's ancient kauri trees to a hidden waterfall and cliffs, black sand beaches and native sub-tropical rainforest. The vast stretch of rocky outcrops and western coastline belonging to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Parkland lies only 40 minutes outside the city. See views of Manukau Harbour and amble along the shoreline of a black-sand beach overlooking the Tasman Sea, then refuel with a picnic lunch.

Explore one of New Zealand's finest forest trails on this 7-hour hiking tour in the Whirinaki Forest from Rotorua. Travel from your accommodation in Rotorua into the Whirinaki Forest, widely considered among the world's greatest rainforests. Follow your guide along hiking trails beneath the leafy canopy and marvel at mighty native trees such as 'kahikatea', 'matai', 'miro', 'rimu' and 'totara'. Along the way, discover rich flora and fauna for which the forest is famous, and hear birdsong from the many different species of birds flying among the branches above.

If you're planning to hike in the Marlborough Sounds, this local boat service ensures easy round-trip transport from Picton to the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three self-guided walks of varying length and challenge. Hop on the boat in the morning to the start of your route at Ship Cove, Endeavor Inlet or Torea Bay, then be picked up at the other end of your hike in the late afternoon. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea on board as you take in the natural beauty of Queen Charlotte Sound.