In Australia, we’re a bit spoilt for choice when it comes to nature. There are critters living here that are not found anywhere else in the world as well as some truly breathtaking scenes of mountains, waterfalls, beaches and heaps more – which is why we’ve written down some of our picks for the best spots to go on a walk, whether you’re looking for something intense or casual. Have a read down below, and make sure to add these places to your bookmarks to plan ahead for your next hiking trip.  

VICTORIA The Victorian landscape consists of rolling grasslands, temperate rainforests and stunning coasts, so trying to find the nicest nature spots that Victoria has to offer is no easy task. But we reckon that the Two Bays Walking Trail, the Triplet Falls Rainforest Walk and The Horn Trail are some of the very best.Triplet Falls, Victoria. Photo Credit: exploregreatocean.com.au

NEW SOUTH WALES This state has some of the most unique trails in the country, so we would be amiss if we didn’t mention the Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track where thousands of glow worms light up inside of the dark tunnel – how rad is that? We also have to recommend wandering through the Blue Mountains National Park and the Bouddi Coastal Walk for some super-ace views.
Glow Worm Tunnel, NSW. Photo Credit: Atlas Obscura

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY If you’re a Canberran keen to see all of the lovely flora that Australia has to offer, we recommend visiting the Australian National Botanical Gardens, One Tree Hill Summit (not to be confused with the 2003 drama series) and the Booroomba Rocks.Booroomba Rocks, ACT. Photo Credit: weareexplorers.co

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Home to not one, not two, but technically five different biomes in one single state (savanna, grassland, shrubland, woodland and temperate rainforest) so you already know that you’re in for a treat when it comes to hikes and nature trails. Peep the Meelup Reserve Trail, Rocky Pool Walk and the grandiose Cathedral Gorge for some top-notch views.Cathedral Gorge, WA. Photo Credit: Sean Scott Photography

SOUTH AUSTRALIA The sites that South Australia has to offer are truly some of the nicest in the entire country but don’t take our word for it, check out Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, Walk The Yorke Trail and The Arkaba Walk to take a gander at the beautiful scenery with your own peepers.The Arkaba Walk, SA. Photo Credit: experiencearkaba.com

NORTHERN TERRITORY It’s hard to believe that flourishing wetlands and dry canyons happen to exist within the same state, but that’s just the magic of the Northern Territory. Our picks for the nicest nature trails include the Mamukala Wetlands Walk and the Nanguluwurr Rock Art Walk, as well as the icon of Australia and a must-see in everybody’s lifetime: Uluru Base Walk.Nanguluwurr Rock Art Walk, NT. Photo Credit: Geoff Whalan

QUEENSLAND If you’re keen on pristine, white-sand beaches and tropical rainforests then we reckon that Queensland is the perfect place for you. Our recommendations include the Cooloola Great Walk, the Mackay Highlands Great Walk and the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail.Cooloola Great Walk, QLD. Photo Credit: queensland.com

TASMANIA Last but certainly not least, the nature of Tasmania includes some of the most beautiful and sprawling grasslands in the entire world as well as temperate rainforests. Some of our picks for trails include the Three Falls Circuit, the Cradle Mountain Huts Walk and Wineglass Bay Signature Walk.Wineglass Bay Signature Walk, TAS. Photo Credit: taswalkingco.com.au