Walks
Escape with Walking Escapes
We time our trips with the destination in mind.
Group bookings are welcome and we can arrange dates and a personalised itinerary that suits everyone.
Walks
Escape with Walking Escapes
We time our trips with the destination in mind.
Group bookings are welcome and we can arrange dates and a personalised itinerary that suits everyone.
Australian Walking Escapes
Walking Escapes has selected some of the best walks in Australia for you to enjoy in a small group (most trips only host 10 people), with qualified and knowledgeable guides and host Lyn Morrison (Walking Escapes owner and founder) looking after you. Each walk is stunningly beautiful in its own way, with itineraries specifically planned to ensure that you can walk the trail at a relaxed pace and enjoy the moment. Timing is everything and we don't want to rush our beautiful days. The majority of our walks are categorised as requiring a moderate level of fitness, so if you are currently exercising a few times a week, you will be ready for most of our trips.
All walks include Lyn's personalised service, including helping you to get the right gear and assisting you with all aspects of your preparation. For walks over three days, your trip costs will also include a training program to make sure that you are ready to tackle those trails. From booking your trip to travelling on your adventure, Lyn will not only look after you, she will give you a level of service beyond your expectations.
South Australia
Kangaroo ISland Escape
8 days/7nights
The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail is a stunning leisurely walk along rugged coastlines, through spectacular old-growth native flora and among incredible wildlife. This five-day escape offers the best of this unique island in a once-in-a-lifetime journey. We will finish the trip with a day in the Adelaide wineries and have time to explore the city - a wonderful way to celebrate our beautiful escape.
Distance: 66km
Level: Moderate walk
Dates: Please contact Lyn for future dates.
Maximum number: 10 persons plus 2 professional guides and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
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Flinders Ranges Escape
8 Days/7 Nights
Walking the northern Flinders is an experience of a lifetime, with beautiful rugged mountain peaks, stunning gorges, arid desert country and forests. The Heysen Trail is rated as one of the best long-distance walks of the world. Our walking escape has been designed to show you the highlights of this world-class walking trail, including Alligator and Warren Gorges, the beautiful Wilpena Pound and St Mary’s Peak. Your professional guides will share their passion and knowledge about this very special place. To appropriately end our fabulous week, we will spend some time in Adelaide's wineries.
Distance: 78km
Level: Moderate walk
Dates: Please contact Lyn for future dates.
Maximum Number: 9 persons plus 2 professional guides and Lyn as host.
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
TASMANIA
Bay of FiREs/Bruny Island Escape
8 Days/7 Nights
Have something to look forward to in 2022 and come away with me on this beautiful guided walk along the coastline of the world famous Bay of Fires area. You will really enjoy this boutique trip with a maximum of 9 ladies plus myself and professional guides, as we walk along pristine white beaches and rocky headlands. It is a leisurely walk without us rushing. The wildlife is wonderful and we may even see a dolphin or two swimming in the crystal clear waters. as we kayak. The colours of the landscape are truly stunning and unforgettable. Each night in our lodge, our evening meals are cooked by our guides as we relax with a wine or two. After the walk we spend a day in the wineries between Launceston and Hobart and then some beautiful walking on Bruny Island. There will be time to celebrate the end of our week away with a final night's dinner in a great Hobart restaurant. You are looked after with comfy accommodation, delicious food and some very personalised service.
Distance: 30 km
Level: leisurely walk
Dates: Please contact Lyn for future dates
Maximum number: 9 persons plus 2 professional guides and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
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Tarkine Wilderness Escape 8 Days/7 nights
The Tarkine (Takayna) wilderness is incredibly beautiful and is one of Australia's largest temperate forests. This natural treasure is home to rugged coastlines, wild rivers, beautiful beaches and incredible flora and fauna. The trip offers a very personalised experience showing you the highlights of this stunning region. The six-day walk is for those looking for some adventure, including kayaking along the Pieman and Savage Rivers and summiting Mt Murchinson, which is the highest peak of the Tasmanian west coast. This trip would suit a group of friends keen to have some fun and work a little harder on their getaway!
Distance: 70km plus & 10 km paddle
Level: Moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for dates
Maximum number: 11 persons plus 2 professional guides and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
Victoria
Great Ocean Walk Escape 7 Days/6 Nights
This trip takes you the whole distance along the beautiful Great Ocean Walk. The six-day getaway begins at Apollo Bay and winds its way through stunning forests, coastal heaths, along beaches, estuaries and cliff tops to finish at the 12 Apostles. The wildlife and fauna must be seen to be believed. Our time away finishes with luxury accommodation in Melbourne and a night out at a special restaurant to celebrate such a beautiful journey.
Distance: 104km
Level: Moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for future dates
Maximum number: 11 persons plus 2 professional guides and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details
Victoria
High COuntry Escape 6 Days/5 nights
The uniquely beautiful Victorian high country is a place to lose yourself in - surrounded by the vastness of Australia’s highest mountain ranges. The five-day walk is through stands of snow gums and beautiful native flora, with alpine vistas abounding. Our walk takes in Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek and the iconic Razorback Ridge to Mt Feathertop. You will experience the best that the Australian high country has to offer. On our return to Melbourne, it will be time for a night out to enjoy this beautiful city.
Distance: 60km
Level: Moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for future dates.
Maximum Number: 10 persons plus 2 professional guides and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
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New South Wales
Sydney Coastal Escape
3 Days/2 Nights
Experience walking the stunning northern beaches of Sydney in a very personalised way. Our leisurely two-day walk takes in beautiful bays, along boardwalks and through bushland, giving you time to enjoy the moment. We will delight in some amazing scenery, special restaurants, lovely accommodation and a little champagne along the way. This is a short getaway where you will be indulged while enjoying all that Sydney has to offer.
Distance: 30km
Level: Moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for future dates.
Maximum number: 12 persons plus Lyn as guide
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
New South wales
Byron Bay Coastal EsCApe
3 Days/2 nights
Pristine white beaches, sun, surf, great food and luxury accommodation - the ultimate getaway. Our leisurely two-day walk will take you along some of Australia's most gorgeous beaches with time to relax around the pool in the afternoons, shop in Byron town and experience some amazing meals along the way. You will love this three-day sojourn, which is a great opportunity to dip your toe into the walking world.
Distance: 28km
Level: Easy walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for dates.
Maximum number: 10 persons plus Lyn as guide
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
Queensland
Fraser Island World Heritage Escape
5 days/4 nights
The World Heritage Listed Fraser Island is a place we all need to visit at least once in our lifetime. From its pristine lakes, kilometres of white sand beaches to lush rainforests, you will be immersed in the absolute beauty of this magical place. Our relaxed three-day walk will give you time to enjoy every moment on this iconic island, with a professional guide giving you great insight into the history of Fraser's traditional owners and why the place is so special.
Distance: 47km
Level: Easy - moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for future dates.
Maximum number: 12 plus 1 professional guide and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
Larapinta
Larapinta
NORTHERN TERRITORY
LARAPINTA TRAIL ESCAPE
Walking the Larapinta trail is an experience of a life time with rugged mountain peaks, stunning gorges and arid desert country. Our small group walk is designed to show you the highlights of this world class trail including Stanley Chasm, Serpentine Gorge and the summiting of Mt Wonder to watch the sun rise over this spiritual landscape. Your professions guides will share their passion for this incredible places whilst we glamp at our camp site at night, relaxing with a few glasses of bubbles around the fire.
7 Days/6 Nights
Distance: 78Km
Level: Moderate Walk
Departures: July/August 2024
Maximum Number: 12 persons - plus Walking Escapes guide and 3 professional guides
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
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International Walking Escapes
Walking Escapes offers a number of wonderful overseas walks each year. If you have a group of friends looking for a perfect getaway, please let us know so we can organise dates that suit you. The trips are all stunning in their own ways and as your host, Lyn will ensure that you have a wonderful and memorable experience. It's time to take that trip you've always wanted!
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Marlborough Region Escape
7 Days/6 Nights
The Marlborough region has so much to offer. Your escape will include a four-day walk on paths less travelled surrounded by stunning scenery. At the end of each day, we will spend time in comfy lodges and relax with local wine. To celebrate the end of our fantastic trip, there will be a well-deserved long lunch in one of the region's wonderful wineries. This escape is really quite special and one that you will never forget!
Distance: 57km
Level: Moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for dates
Maximum number: 12 plus one professional guide and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
New Zealand
Southern ALps Escape
8 Days/7 Nights
The Southern Alps Escape offers a truly unique experience. The six-day walk includes the ascent of two 2000m peaks, exploration of remote lakes and valleys, and the chance to admire both Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring from high-ridge lines. The trip begins at Lake Tekapo with a night at Rex Simpson Hut; after which we will walk east to take in stunning views over a national park and Hooker Glacier. We will then stay in a secluded lodge prior to moving to Wanaka, where we will cruise before finishing in style by enjoying a breathtaking helicopter ride to the nearby tarns to take on a second summit, which overlooks stunning Matukituki Valley and Lake Wanaka. We finish in Queenstown, with a special night out to celebrate our amazing escape. This is a spectacular getaway without the crowds.
Distance: 4-6 hours per day
Level: Moderate-challenging walk (good level of fitness required)
Departures: Please contact Lyn for dates.
Maximum number: 12 plus one professional guide and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
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Hong Kong New Territories Escape
7 Days/6 Nights
Let Walking Escapes show you an amazing side to Hong Kong that many do not know exists - its beautiful trails. We venture to the New Territories for some unique experiences along beaches, through forests and along ridge lines for three days, then spend time enjoying the bustle of Hong Kong. Beautiful accommodation, great restaurants and some shopping along the way all blend together to create an unforgettable week away.
Distance: 40km+
Level: Moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for dates.
Maximum number: 10
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.
The Dolomites Italian Alps Escape
13 Days/12 Nights
The Dolomites offer a truly stunning walking experience. This solid, seven-day walk in a World Heritage Listed landscape takes you through pine forests, along escarpments and past beautiful lakes. The scenery must be seen to be believed and our nights in cosy rifugios at the end of the day make for a great time away. We also spend three nights in gorgeous Venice accommodation. There will be time to wander along the canals, relax in the local cafes and enjoy a private tour of the back streets to experience the real Venice. We will also enjoy some delicious food and a few Proseccos along the way. This trip is absolutely amazing!
Distance: 5-7 hours per day
Level: Moderate walk
Departures: Please contact Lyn for dates.
Maximum number: 12 plus one professional guide and Lyn as host
Price: Please contact Lyn for dates.
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Walking Escapes New Trips 2025 & 2026
New trips for 2025 and 2026 will be available in the next few days - I am just putting the final touches on a few .
Nepal Annapurna Sanctuary Escape
13 DAYS/ 12 NIGHTS
This walk in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poon Hill offers all the best of walking in Nepal. You will enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery through charming villages inhabited by the Gurungs, Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below the Annapurnas with the picturesque peaks of Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail Peak) dominating the skyline. You will climb Poon Hill (vantage point) at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular views of the himalayan Peaks. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m.) and Annapurna (8,091m.) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear like magic, before your eyes. This is a rewarding walk that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape. Views of the ‘fishtail’ peak Machhapuchhare and Annapurna South dominate the skyline as we walk via Shyauli Bazaar to Ghandruk, before we return to Pokhara to relax by beautiful Phewa Lake and onto Chitwan National Park for a very special experience.
Distance: 5 -6 hours per day of walking.
Level: Moderate walk (day pack only)
Departures: March/April 2025
Maximum number: 12 plus Sherpas, porters and Lyn as host.
Price: Please contact Lyn for details.