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They say hiking is the answer to all of life's problems, and we can totally see why. A walk through nature gives your brain the chance to switch off, a steady climb releases feel-good endorphins and a mountaintop panorama has a funny way of shrinking all your problems. Luckily, we Aussies are spoiled when it comes to spectacular hikes – including a few bucket-list trails every local and traveller should tackle at least once in their lifetime.
To provide you with some inspo, AllTrails has released a list of the top ten bucket-list hikes across Australia that hikers aspired most to complete in 2025.
Let’s not beat around the bush… Australia’s most wishlisted hike was the absolutely incredible Kings Canyon Rim and Creeks Walk via Cotterills Lookout in the Northern Territory. This undulating 7.6-kilometre loop traces the shockingly crimson rim of the canyon, passing 400-million-year-old rock formations, ancient plant species and the Garden of Eden, a secret, sacred waterhole. While the initial 500-step ascent is steep, the rest of the track is far more cruisy – and totally worth it for the 360-degree views at the top.
The next hike Australians were most eager to tick off their bucket lists was Sydney’s iconic Bondi to Coogee Walk. Although far busier than the Kings Canyon Rim Walk, this beautiful coastal stroll is a rite of passage for locals and visitors alike. The 12.7-kilometre return route starts at Bondi Beach and hugs the coastline all the way to Coogee, passing Bronte, Tamarama and Gordon’s Bay. Yes, that means plenty of opportunities for swims, smoothies and reapplying that sunscreen.
The second leg of NSW’s Snowies Alpine Walk, the Main Range Walk in Kosciuszko National Park, was the number three hike Australians most dreamed of conquering last year. The 24.3-kilometre trek is longer and tougher than the first two trails, but well worth it for the chance to summit Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak.
There are plenty more well-known Aussie hikes rounding out the top ten – from Tasmania’s incredibly famous Overland Track to the sacred Uluru Base Walk – alongside a few underrated gems, like the Cape Raoul Track at the southern tip of Tassie and the remote Thorsborne Trail on Queensland’s Hinchinbrook Island. Explore the top ten hikes in Australia below, then start adding them to your bucket list.
The top 10 bucket-list hikes in Australia, according to AllTrails
- Kings Canyon Rim Walk, NT
- Bondi to Coogee Walk, NSW
- Main Range Walk, NSW
- Cape Le Grand Coastal Trail, WA
- Overland Track, TAS
- Cape Raoul Track, TAS
- K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk: South to North, QLD
- Thorsborne Trail, QLD
- Uluru Base Walk, NT
- Cape to Cape Track, WA