"According to Ausplay, almost 4 million Australians go bushwalking each year, making it the third-most popular form of physical activity in the country, and in 2025 the AllTrails app saw an almost 300% year-on-year increase in distance walked by Australian users. The largest growth has been in long-distance hikes, and it's no surprise the boom in trail construction is continuing across the country, with multiple big-ticket walks slated to break ground this year."
"There has never been a better time to be a hiker in Australia. Once solely the province of experienced backcountry bushwalkers, the country's ever-expanding network of hiking trails now offers something for walkers of all abilities. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. According to Ausplay, almost 4 million Australians go bushwalking each year,"
"The Gidjuum Gulganyi walk is a 42km hike in the NSW northern rivers hinterland. Photograph: D Parsons Launched last year, the Gidjuum Gulganyi walk follows the southern rim of the Tweed volcano on a journey deep into this exceptionally biodiverse ecosystem. The 42km, four-day hike also offers a window into the cultures of the Widjabul Wia-bal and Minjungbal traditional owners, with a cultural experience at the walk's terminus slated to open later this year."
Australian bushwalking participation has surged to almost four million people annually, with AllTrails reporting an almost 300% year-on-year increase in distance walked by Australian users in 2025. The largest expansion has been in long-distance hikes, driving a nationwide wave of trail construction and several major projects scheduled to begin. Planned flagship routes include a three-day Tyndall Range hike in Tasmania and a 76km Great Ocean Road coastal trail in Victoria. New and recently opened tracks such as the 42km Gidjuum Gulganyi walk showcase biodiverse hinterland landscapes and will include cultural experiences led by Widjabul Wia-bal and Minjungbal traditional owners.
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