The island continent, unlike any place on earth. Tour the Great Divide from Brisbane to Sydney … wander tranquil subtropical rainforest, a field of delicate wildflowers and orchids, grand monoliths and tors. Journey to Glass House National Park: the majesty of unique volcanic formations and the mystery of the Aboriginal dreamtime legends that explain their presence. Dawn at Girraween brings sightings of grey kangaroos and wallabies. The wedge-tailed eagle soars and glides over Wollomombi Gorge. Myriad habitats thrive in New England National Park: cool temperate rainforest replete with Antarctic Beech, mosses, lichens, ferns; windswept plateau country, heath land and Eucalypt woodlands. Rolling farmland in Hunter Valley, renowned for its wineries. A Superb Lyrebird makes music with a choir of endangered Sphagnum Frogs. The Blue Mountains, with panoramic valley views and abundant bird life. A wilderness trail leads through magnificent stands of Blue Gum to the towering Pulpit Rock and beyond to the Grand Canyon. A natural wonderland of limestone sculptures awaits at Jenolan Caves … cliff-top views of spectacular, untouched wilderness at Kanangra. Discover the rich history, character, and culture of this marvelous land.
Highlights:
11 National Parks
The Great Divide
Sub-Tropical Rainforest
Delicate wildflowers and orchids
World Heritage Forests
Limestone wonders of the Jenolan Caves
River gorges and canyons
Walking Holidays Australia Details:
10 Days/9 Nights
Moderate to Challenging Hiking
3 to 9 miles per day
Custom Dates - Private Trips - Self Guided Planning available upon request.
Departure/Finish: Brisbane/Sydney, Australia
Experience:
A fully guided, all-inclusive walking and hiking adventure tour on the best hiking trails between Brisbane and Sydney, Australia.
Enjoy fine accommodations & dining and responsible small group travel.
"We're so glad to have found Scott Walking and plan to take more trips over the years."
Jane Selewach and Steve Peavy, Naples, FL