Setting out from Canberra on a scenic loop, experience the best capital, coastal, creek and mountain walks while learning about the indigenous and European history of southeast New South Wales, north-east Victoria and the ACT. Unique accommodation is a feature of this two-week tour as we enjoy extended stays in historic hotels, lodges and eco-friendly apartments. Meeting in Canberra, we see the best of our national gardens and parks such as the National Aboretum and Namadgi National Park. Here, walks give us a picture of early settler life as we step back in time past historic huts, homesteads and stockyards. While staying at Jervis Bay, we enjoy walks in Booderee National Park, exploring coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, lakes alongside heath, mangrove and forest ecosystems. We also visit the country’s only botanic gardens owned and managed by Indigenous custodians. Continuing south along the scenic coastline into northeast Victoria, the relaxed coastal town of Mallacoota is our base for two nights. Our historic lodge accommodation is a relaxing spot after half and full day walks in Croajingolong National Park. From our base at Lake Crackenback near Jindabyne, we explore Mt Kosciuszko and the Thredbo River on day walks. In the northern area of the Kosciuszko National Park, we visit the richly decorated limestone caverns of Yarrangobilly Caves.
Explore delightful towns and walks in the ACT, southern NSW and northeastern Victoria
See Canberra from a different angle with walks in Namadgi National Park and the Arboretum
Based in Jervis Bay, enjoy coastal and lakeside walks in Booderee National Park
Stay two nights in Mallacoota and walk the coastal paths of Croajingolong National Park
Relax at Lake Crackenback Resort before walks to Kosciuszko Summit and the Thredbo River
Visit Yarrangobilly Caves and relax in the thermal pools
Tour date: 20-31 March 2026
Price: Twin share/person (starts /ends Canberra)
Advanced Early Bird Price: A$6,740 until 19/12/2025 Early Bird Price: A$6,940 until 19/01/2026 Regular Price: A$7,240 Single Supplement: A$1,376
Note: For guests who request a single room the single supplement will be charged. For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable roommate, but if this is not possible the single supplement surcharge will apply.
Minimum Group Size: 8 guests
Accommodation: Hotel and Lodge accommodation with private and some shared facilities.
Special Interest: Birding, Wildlife, Botanical, History
Walk rating: Easy to Moderate: 2-10km per walking day, with some longer options. Age is not necessarily as important as your fitness and recent walking experience, and anyone of reasonable fitness should be able to join this tour. We reserve the right to be flexible with the itinerary to allow for unforeseen circumstances including weather conditions, track closures and group fitness.
Inclusions
11 nights twin share accommodation – hotel, lodge and homestead style accommodation with some shared facilities
Meals include – 11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 10 Dinners
All transfers as listed in itinerary
National Park and museum entry fees
Professional tour leader assisted when required by local tour guides
Pre-departure material including background & personalised A-Z tour information
Exclusions
Airfares & taxes to start / from end of tour
Airport transfers
Passport & visa expenses
Heavy or excess baggage
Travel insurance
Personal expenses e.g. drinks (water, alcohol, tea & coffee), laundry, telephone, or optional tours / excursions
★★★★★5/5(10 reviews)
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I thoroughly enjoyed the Iconic Queensland tour. The variety of walks was excellent and suited my fitness level perfectly, with beautiful scenery throughout. The accommodation was also excellent, with the eco huts being a particular highlight. We experienced some wonderful dining, and I really enjoyed the overall balance of the tour, with a great mix of walking, nature, local experiences and time to relax. Our guide’s knowledge of the natural environment added greatly to the experience and gave me a deeper appreciation of the places we visited. It was a very enjoyable and well-organised tour.
Lyn NIconic Queensland - Rainforest to the Reef 2026 tour01/09/2026
A wonderful ten days with new friends. A mix of interesting people, walking in varied mountain and coastal landscapes, some walks being more of a stroll while others more challenging but all in interesting natural landscapes - mountains, coastal treasures and coral reef. Meals and individual accommodation were all first class while our guide Luke was very knowledgeable, organized and caring. Throw in a few local activities, history and talks all making for a great, stress free and wonderful break, surpassing prior expectation.
BDKIconic Queensland - Rainforest to the Reef 2026 tour28/08/2026
My husband and I went on a private guided hike with Luke when we were on holiday visiting the Gold Coast from Melbourne. We run our own business, so we wanted an experience where we could "switch off" from the daily grind and didn't have to do any of the thinking! Luke was warm, friendly and we immediately felt like we had known him for ages! He was really knowledgeable about the local area and nature and took us on an awesome hike around the Lamington National Park. He even had a coffee for us and some homemade treats for the halfway stop off. I would highly recommend Park Tours to anyone who wants a personalised experience, someone who knows the area inside out and someone who is just a genuinely good bloke!
Jess CPrivate Guided Hike in Lamington NP May 202619/06/2026
I have nothing but praise for this tour. The guides, Luke and Phil were professional, in that they were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, caring and helpful. There was a good variation of walks, and Autumn is a lovely time to be out along the tracks. The accommodation was good and set in ideal locations. The meals were delicious too and I certainly did not go hungry! Overall, this tour was of good value as most meals and even National Park entry fees were included in the cost of the tour.
My favourite walk was to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. The weather was perfect and there was still some snow around from a big snowfall a few days earlier. It certainly made for some pretty pictures. My other favourites were the Munyunga Waraga Dhugan loop walk (Booderee NP), along the shoreline of the Mallacoota Inlet and the Yankee Hat Rock Art (Canberra).
My favourite accommodation was in the Snowy Mountains. It was lovely watching the birdlife and there were beautiful reflections in the lake. The accommodation at the old guest house in Mallacoota was special too. It was in a lovely setting overlooking the bay.
Jenny FThe Wild Alpine Summits and Coastal Trails of the Southeast tour 202612/04/2026
Thank you for putting together a delightful holiday.
This most interesting and well-rounded itinerary certainly ticked all the boxes for me. Regardless of age, personal interests and walking ability for each group member, the tour itinerary certainly satisfied the needs on every level for myself and everyone else in our group. It was very obvious that much thought had gone into the carefully researched itinerary for this tour. It was guided by Luke with passion, good knowledge, care and thoughtful consideration for each group member. All walks were pleasant without being too challenging.
Launceston with its stock of listed Georgian and Victorian buildings lining its streets to the ocean wilderness of the Southern Tarkine one never tires from the diversity of the vegetation range of the remote and diverse region of the West Coast region in particular. Exploring with insights of the vanished communities from past mining days I could not help but be inspired by the extraordinary unique character of this environment.
I found this mystical place particularly at the Pieman River area with all it’s shapes and moods, a great place to reconnect.
Walking Cradle Mountain & Lake St Clair National Parks as we bush walked deep into these forests to the button grass mountain top views and into unexpected midsummer valleys of most colorful wildflowers to exploring along the jagged coastline of Tasmania’s Southern coastline.
I certainly experienced, rediscovered and reconnected. Thanks for a most relaxing trip. Just what I needed.
Peter Whitcombe Epic Tasmania - Walks, Wildlife and Waterways tour 202604/02/2026
Our Flinders Island walking tour was wonderful! John and I loved the walks, David and Kathleen were great guides, the lodgings were great and chef Mel is superb! We had good weather, windy with a little rain, but we loved that as that is what an Island in Bass Strait is all about. The walks were varied and were of good distances for us. As each day passed, I felt fitter and stronger. We were certainly fed well for breakfast, lunch and dinner by Mel. We appreciated the visit to Wybalenna to learn the story of the aboriginals who were taken there. So sad. It was a great week in a wonderful part of Australia. Highly recommend.
John and June GrimmettFlinders Island Highlights tour 202522/12/2025
I am new to the world of escorted group walking adventures - and I’m hooked! My 8 days with Luke was above and beyond my expectations. A delicious mix of magical walks, interesting excursions, and scrumptious food; all delicately melded by Luke. I appreciated the pre-trip info presentation and timing, the mix of walks and touristy activities, the choice of restaurants interspersed with home meals, and the unpretentious but comfy accommodation. The icing on the cake was our ‘ambassador’ Luke. His immense knowledge bank was shared in snippets with a dressing of humour. All in all, an indelible experience imprinted upon me forever!
Sandy LIconic Queensland – Rainforest to the Reef tour 202526/08/2025
We loved the trip and would recommend it. The highlight of the tour was getting to the top of Strezlecki and the coastal walk to Killiecrankie. Accomodation at the lodge was good and in a great location. We loved Kathleen and David, Spud and Kim. They were all so lovely and awesome guides, varying the daily activities to match the tides & accommodate the variety of tour members, with short & full walking options.
Antonetta and Victor SavarisFlinders Island Highlights tour 202412/12/2024
The super tour guides worked hard to ensure everyone on the tour had a wonderful experience. Quality accommodation, and the meals provided were superb. Each day had its own highlights, with a delightful mix of walking, learning about the local area, and engaging with the local people. The wildlife, flora, ancient majestic Bunya pines, bird life, colourful fungi, the caves of Cania gorge and the cruise to Lady Musgrave Island were amazing. The gorges, waterfalls, scenic reserves, rock pools, mountains, and the sacred site of Ban Ban Springs were truly inspiring. I highly recommend the Bunya Mountains to Bundaberg tour!
Joan StephensBunya Mountains to Bundaberg tour 202509/09/2024
After experiencing both our 3-day Hinterland and 4-day Girraween tours, one guest highlighted the perfect harmony between adventure and comfort. They were particularly moved by the 'spectacular landscapes' and the high standard of our accommodation and meals. A special shout-out went to Lisa, Luke, and Amy for their expert knowledge and the personalised care that made the trip truly unforgettable.
Phil Cullen is an avid bushwalker, historian, explorer by heart and accomplished photographer. A former ABC broadcaster, Phil has led tours in Australia, the Loyalty Islands, Cuba, Costa Rica and Guatemala. Phil lives on the Beechmont Plateau in South East Queensland and keeps himself busy bushwalking (including voluntary work with Wild Care and Parks Tasmania at Cradle Mountain), kayaking plus teaching media and communications students.
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