Australia Walks & Cycle Tours

Australia is a world-class destination for walking and cycling, offering an extraordinary diversity of landscapes - from arid outback and forested ranges to rugged coastlines and remote wilderness.

Despite its vast size, travelling through Australia on foot or by bike provides an intimate way to experience its natural environments and cultural stories.

World Expeditions offers expertly guided walking and cycling tours in Australia designed to take you beyond the obvious and into regions best explored at a human pace.

From iconic long-distance trails to lesser-known routes, our journeys range from introductory walks to more challenging adventures, led by experienced guides with deep local knowledge.

With carefully planned itineraries, transparent pricing and a long-standing commitment to responsible travel, our Australia trips are crafted to help you connect more deeply with the landscapes, communities and environments that make this continent so distinctive.

The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands | Matt Horspool

About Australia

Accommodation Leaders Responsible Travel

East Coaster Accommodation, Night 4 of Iconic Tasmania Bike Hike and Kayak

Hotels

In cities and large towns you will be accommodated in 3 to 4 star properties that are centrally located, atmospheric and reliable.

St Helens Big 4 accommodation, Iconic Tasmania Bike Hike and Kayak

Cabins

Stay in quality cabins outside of cities that are well maintained with good facilities. These properties may be basic, however we ensure they offer you a truly authentic experience.

Semi-permanent wilderness camps

Exclusive to our travellers, the camps feature hot showers, twin share tents with raised beds, sit down toilets, a communcal tent with lounges and a campfire for warmth. Designed to minimise impact on the environment, the camps boast a sleek architectural design and magnificent views of the landscape and night sky.

Camping

Enjoy quality camping with twin share tents or a swag under the stars. Some camps are inside National Parks featuring good toilet facilities, often on raised timber platforms with rainwater tanks and composting toilets.

Boats

Spend your nights at sea in well-equipped, twin share cabins. Depending on the vessel, ablutions are either shared or ensuite.

The Friendly Beaches Lodge | Graham Michael Freeman

Huts

The style of private hut accommodation varies by destination, offering twin or multi-share rooms with shared ablutions.

Holly Van de Beek

Holly-Mae grew up in Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsular and has been with World Expeditions for several years. She loves being out in the bush, being totally self sufficient and able to live out of what's in her pack that she carries on her back every day. Although she has been guiding for a few years, she is constantly surprised and in awe of the beauty and power of nature.

Oscar Bedford

Oscar grew up in northwest Tasmania in a remote area on a 60 acre bush block and spent his childhood years exploring the bush. Oscar has travelled to many places around the world including Cambodia, Thailand, Norway, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Despite his travels, Oscar thinks nothing beats being back on the remote and unique Franklin River and feels privileged to work on it.

Eco-campsites

We have built four semi-permanent campsites along the Larapinta Trail in Central Australia, in conjunction with the traditional landowners and Northern Territory Parks, allowing us to minimise our environmental footprint while benefiting the local communities.

Ecotourism certification

Many of the itineraries offered by Tasmanian Expeditions and Australian Walking Holidays have achieved Ecotourism Certification at the ECO IV level. The ECO Certification Program is a world first and has been developed to address the need to identify genuine nature and ecotourism operators.

Indigenous tourism

We are continually pioneering experiences with Aboriginal communities to empower them to develop cultural tourism as a means of income. Indigenous tourism educates travellers by giving them unique insights into the Aboriginal culture, which in turn fosters understanding and tolerance.

Useful Australia Info

Australia offers vast desert landscapes, ancient rainforests and dramatic coastlines, with the best regions to explore including Tasmania, the Red Centre, the Great Barrier Reef, the Kimberley and Kakadu.

Tasmania Wilderness: Tasmania’s rugged mountains, temperate rainforest and alpine plateaus offer outstanding trekking on trails such as the Overland Track in Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park.

Red Centre & Uluru: Australia’s Red Centre reveals vast desert landscapes where travellers explore Uluru, Kata Tjuta and ancient cultural sites within Australia’s spiritual heart.

Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef stretches along Queensland’s coast where travellers snorkel, dive and explore one of the world’s largest coral reef ecosystems.

Kimberley Region: The remote Kimberley combines dramatic gorges, waterfalls and sandstone ranges explored on walks, boat journeys and wilderness expeditions.

Kakadu National Park: Kakadu’s wetlands, escarpments and ancient rock art sites reveal rich Aboriginal culture and remarkable wildlife.

Significant aboriginal sites are dotted throughout Kakadu - <i>Photo: Andrew Thomasson</i>

The best time to travel to Australia for hiking, trekking and adventure touring is generally during spring and autumn, when temperatures are mild across much of the country. In northern Australia and the Red Centre, however, the drier cooler winter months are often the best time for hiking, with comfortable daytime temperatures for exploring desert landscapes, national parks and remote trails.

Australia has a varied climate that ranges from tropical conditions in the north to temperate weather in the south. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 30°C (41°F–86°F) depending on the region and season, with hotter conditions common in inland desert areas during summer.

Summer brings long daylight hours and vibrant coastal landscapes in southern regions, while winter offers ideal conditions for hiking in the Northern Territory and Australia’s Red Centre, where cooler temperatures and drier conditions make exploring places like Kakadu and Uluru and remote desert trails such as the Larapinta more comfortable.

The raw beauty of the Australian outback - <i>Photo: Peter Walton</i>

Most of Australia uses three standard time zones, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) which is UTC/GMT+10, Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) which is UTC/GMT + 9 1/2 and Australian Western Time (ASWT) which is UTC/GMT +8

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Australian Dollar

Most major currencies are easily changed in major cities and towns.

Credit card facilities and ATM’s are available in most cities, however it is not recommended to rely on these solely.

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Electricity in Australia is 230 Volts, at 50 hertz. The pin type is I (3 flat prong).

Most visitors to Australia require a visa obtained prior to arrival.

Passport holders from the following countries can apply for the Australian Tourist Visa online prior to their arrival which allows you a stay in Australia for up to 3 months:

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Other nationalities can check their eligibility for an e-visa here:

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/electronic-travel-authority-601#Eligibility

New Zealand passport holders do not need to obtain a visa prior to arrival they will be granted a visa on arrival.

*All other nationalities should check with your nearest embassy or consulate.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.

People and Culture First

Travel with purpose, placing local communities at the heart of your adventure.

Led by experienced local guides and supported by regional crews and partners, your trip helps sustain livelihoods, build skills and strengthen long term partnerships.

Every adventure is designed to encourage respectful cultural exchange and ensure the benefits of tourism are shared with the communities you visit.

Our Sustainability Commitment