Great North Walk Walking

The Great North Walk is a 250 km path from central Sydney to downtown Newcastle in Australia. It is fantastic for holidays, family weekends, bush exploration and treasure hunts.
This site offers information on hikes, access, visits, accommodation and more.

NEW Maps and More Visits

Check out all the maps and make time to visit the new exciting en route excursions - try snail tasting or new Everytrail - from Millfield to Pokolbin wineries.

Free Downloadable Bush Trails

Use EveryTrail on your iPhone/iPad/Blackberry to access latest trails along the Great North Walk. Find GNW as a ‘destination’ and also selected individual chapter walks and hikes to download and carry with you (free iPhone appn.). For example: Cherry Lane to Somersby Store. Access all 18 chapters or the FULL virtual guide or the guide to aboriginal art in Brisbane Waters.


Australia’s Most Accessible Bushwalk

The Great North Walk is a wonderful trail following many tracks through a bewildering array of natural and urban environments. Created in 1988, as an Australian Bicentennial project, the Great North Walk is rich in the history of New South Wales – discover the generations who walked before you. HIKED IT? WEAR the TEE


Walkers – share experiences here

A super trek (10 days to 2 weeks with bush camping) or day or weekend walks. You can find maps, motels & hotels, spurs and places to visit. Most sections are readily accessible by public transport and we encourage car-pooling. Read more

Upload new photos and way points on EveryTrail as you hike.


Adventures and visits galore

Climbing Mount Warrawolong or glimpsing Mt Wondabyne as you emerge from Australia’s longest railway tunnel. There are new discoveries for all ages on every leg of this incredible journey. Visit hundreds of places and try novel activities.

Wear your Walk -- Finish and boast!

Whether it takes you and your friends less than 66 hours (the best time yet) or a few years to complete, you can share your photos on this site’s banner and wear a tee-shirt or cap proclaiming your success and your commitment. Shop & share

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