The Best Hiking Spots Across Australia

Key Insights

The most spectacular hiking trails in Australia are often found in remote locations, requiring a well-organised setup to reach them safely.
Being prepared with the right gear—from recovery kits to wet-weather clothes—is essential for tackling the diverse and challenging terrain across the country.
By keeping your equipment securely and smartly stored, you can eliminate packing hassle and focus entirely on enjoying the hike and the breathtaking scenery.

In Australia, we’re lucky to have world-class hiking spots at our doorsteps. But the best hiking trails in Australia don’t start in a car park with a coffee van nearby. More often than not, they’re tucked away at the end of a gravel track, over a water crossing or halfway up a seriously steep climb. The good news is that with the right ute setup, you can roll into even the most remote trailheads ready to explore Australia’s most spectacular hikes without the usual packing hassle.

Whether you’re kitted out with an aluminium or steel toolbox, a great quality box will give you dustproof, weatherproof, lockable storage that keeps your gear right where you need it. Hiking boots, cooking gear, recovery kit, wet-weather clothes, food supplies and spare fuel: everything in its place, ready for when you pull up at the trailhead.

We’ve found eight of the best hiking spots across Australia, one in each state and territory. While you might not need the 4WD to get out to all of them, being organised means you can spend more time on the trail and less time sorting yourself out.

Carnarvon Gorge (Queensland)

Carnarvon Gorge, tucked between Roma and Emerald, is a slice of Queensland outback that packs a serious punch. The drive-in is mostly sealed and 2WD-friendly, but a ute with a stocked toolbox makes it easier to tackle remote stretches and carry your gear. Once there, the Main Gorge Track delivers sandstone cliffs, lush Moss Garden, the towering Amphitheatre and the ancient Art Gallery in one epic day out. For a shorter challenge, enjoy the sweeping views at Boolimba Bluff. Pack sturdy boots, plenty of water and your toolbox essentials for a trip you’ll talk about for years.

Kosciuszko National Park (New South Wales)

Kosciuszko National Park’s High Plains are a playground for serious adventure. From Long Plain Hut campground, you can tackle Clarke Gorge’s rugged creek crossings, the karst (limestone) wonders of Nichols Gorge or stroll the Goldseekers Track when the snow’s gone. Head to Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool walk for a swim with a view. Base yourself at camp and load your toolbox with hiking gear, fishing tackle and a portable stove. With the right setup, you’ve got everything you need on hand for days on the trails and nights by the fire under the stunning night sky.

Mt Howitt (Victoria)

Mt Howitt, in Alpine National Park, is one of Victoria’s standout alpine hikes, with a mix of snow gums, open plains and a final climb that rewards you with sweeping views over the Crosscut Saw and Terrible Hollow. Getting there means a long run on unsealed roads and being well away from mobile reception, so preparation’s key. Keep your gear organised, your recovery kit handy and everything you need for a safe, memorable day in the High Country right where you need it.

Bunyeroo Gorge (South Australia)

Bunyeroo Gorge serves up the Flinders Ranges in full colour – red cliffs, massive gums and a sky that feels twice as big as anywhere else. The 7.5 km return walk follows a wide creek bed and is more of a steady wander than a climb, with good chances of spotting roos and wedge-tails along the way. The road in can be rough and stony, so keep your recovery gear close by, and you’ll be set to enjoy one of South Australia’s great outback walks without a worry.

The Stirling Range (Western Australia)

The Stirling Range rises straight out of WA’s flat southwest in a line of jagged peaks. This is serious walking country, with big views, changeable weather and enough climbs to keep you busy for days. Bluff Knoll is the main event as WA’s highest peak south of the Pilbara, with 360-degree views if the clouds don’t roll in. Base yourself at Moingup Spring Campground and keep your wet-weather gear, cooking kit and recovery gear squared away in the ute toolbox.

The Central Highlands (Tasmania)

The Central Highlands is wild country, full of alpine lakes and jagged peaks. The Overland Track is Tassie’s big hiking drawcard: a week-long trek between Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair that’ll test your legs and fill your camera roll. Even if you’re sticking to shorter walks – like the Tarn Shelf or a loop around Lake St Clair – you’re still in for waterfalls, forests and big open views. Base yourself in one of the park campgrounds, keep your wet-weather gear, stove and food packed tight, and you’ll be ready for whatever Tassie throws your way.

Litchfield National Park (Northern Territory)

The Tabletop Track is Litchfield National Park’s big walk – a 40-odd kilometre circuit that takes a few days to knock over and shows you the park’s wilder side. You’ll cover everything from open savanna to rocky escarpments, with swims in remote rock pools breaking up the heat and dust. It’s tough going in parts – hot, exposed and a long way from help – so being prepared is essential. No matter whether you’re out for a day or a handful, keep water close at hand, and you’ll roll up at the trailhead ready to get stuck into one of the Territory’s best multi-day hikes.

Namadgi National Park (Australian Capital Territory)

Orroral Valley’s wide plains and granite boulders make it one of Namadgi National Park’s most scenic day walks. The access road can be slippery after rain, so it pays to come prepared. The track itself is an easy wander with mountain views, plenty of wildlife and picnic spots that’ll have you wanting to stay a while. Pack camp chairs, a folding table and a good feed, and you can turn a simple hike into a full day out in one of the territory’s most peaceful alpine valleys.

Get out on the trail with a Paramount toolbox

The best trail mate is the one that lets you focus on the walk, not the packing. With your gear stored smartly, you can spend more time soaking up the views and less time scrabbling for bits and pieces or digging tent pegs out from the bottom of a bag. A well-organised ute toolbox means you’ve got everything you need to stay safe, comfortable and ready for whatever the trail throws your way, so the only thing left to think about is where your next set of boot prints will lead.

Check out Paramount Boxes’ range of sturdy, reliable toolboxes, or give us a call to find the perfect box to match your setup and needs.