Welcome to Bushwalking Australia

Bushwalking Australia is the National body representing the interests of bushwalkers and other recreational walkers.

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Uncover Australia’s Natural Beauty, One Trail at a Time

Bushwalking is the way Aussies explore. From quick local tracks to wild, remote ranges. Desert trails to soaring coastal cliffs. Lush green rainforests to windswept, epic mountain tops.

Whatever you call it, hiking, tramping, or even trekking, it’s all about discovering new places while staying safe, treading lightly, and respecting the bush.

Bushwalking is about adventure, but it also comes with responsibility. Australian landscapes can be as challenging as they are beautiful, and conditions can change quickly. Planning ahead, walking within your limits, and carrying the right gear helps keep you, and those who may have to help you, safe. Respect the environment, your fellow walkers, and the tracks you travel on, so everyone can enjoy the great Aussie bush for generations to come.

Read the Guide to Safe and Responsible Bushwalking

Latest News

National ExploreSafe Day – 1 December

Together, We Can Make Every Adventure a Safe One Bushwalking Australia proudly supports National ExploreSafe Day, returning on December 1, 2025, …
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Australian Walking Track Grading System

The Australian Walking Track Grading System is a handy tool that assesses a walk’s difficulty based on several criteria, including: experience required, steps, gradient, path quality, and signage. As always, be prepared for your walk.
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Alpine Walks Demand Alpine Preparation – any time of year

The recent deaths of two people on Mt Bogong in Victoria, another on Cradle Mountain are tragic reminders that even short walks in Australia’s alpine regions can become life-threatening when weather conditions change suddenly, at any time of the year, not just winter.
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Bushwalking Australia’s Member Organisations

New South Wales & ACT
SOUTH AUSTRALIA & NORTHERN TERRITORY
Queensland
TASMANIA
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Victoria
WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Visiting Australia?

Australia, with its diverse climate and landforms is a great country for bushwalking, however there are some hazards which you need to be aware of before you set out to explore.

Check the latest information for the area you wish to visit and then plan your trip to maximise your enjoyment of our wonderful natural areas and manage the risks to minimise the likelihood of injury or distress.

Information for Overseas Visitors