Because of the nature of cross country hiking, it would be foolish and foolhardy of us to try and give full instructions on the many walking and hiking paths built specifically for cross country travel on foot around Australia. Local knowledge or that learned by hiking club members who have done these walks before is essential for your safe passage through some of the isolated wilderness areas they traverse, so the information we have given here is just to let you know about these localities and the walks others have made through them. If you are interested in a particular walk, we recommend you follow the links given for further information or to join a group walk through the area of interest.

At 5,330 km, The Australian Bicentennial National Trail is the longest trail of its type in the world. The southern end of the trail is at Healesville, Victoria, a town 52 km north-east of Melbourne. It follows a self-reliant multi-use route through bush, wilderness and mountain areas. It is suitable for horse riders, walkers and mountain bike riders. The Trail winds through some of the most magnificent terrain in Australia; unsurpassed views, wilderness valleys and the feeling of the Australian pioneering spirit as you travel along the Trail or any section of it.