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29/5/2011 - WOW! I have just discovered your website and I have to thank you for providing an organised way to open up Australia to me, in the way I always used to explore a country (ie. on foot!)And I haven't even done a walk yet.!For the last week (since googling your website) I have been folowing the itineries,imagining myself on the trails, staying in the well chosen inns, and dining out on the well earned yummy food.! Your company has even inspired me to walk 13 k's today in preparation for my first trip. But which one will it be ? There is just so much choice and diversity in your walk's that I fear I will be lap top trekking for some time yet. Thanks for a webpage that speaks and beckons to a frustrated pommy ex walker! See you when I've finally chosen what I'm sure will just be my first walk with Auswalk. Regards Liz Duce.

testimonials

Di AYLWARD recently enjoyed her free 11th trip with Auswalk - Australia's South West walk - September 2011

"Dear Monica, Phil and the Auswalk team

Once again I had two wonderful holidays and yes I have great memories of fantastic walking, interesting people, quality accommodation and amazing food.  The two guides, Marie and Adrian were fantastic.  I would especially like to thank you so much for my ‘11th trip free’ experience and as there were 3 of us doing our free trips, it just goes to show that what you do at Auswalk is really special.  Everyone was interested to hear about all our other trips and I’m sure it has inspired many of them to book more trips with you. 

Thank you once again.

My very best wishes to you all
Dianne"

"Just a heartfelt thank you for introducing me to walking trips without the heartburn. This is a late conversion, resulting in immediate addiction."
Pam ORGAN from NSW - Great South West walk November 2011

"Auswalk is obviously a well-oiled machine, with thorough research in all aspects of your trips offering a very good service. Thank you."
Barry & Anne-Maree O'SHEA from QLD - Great Ocean walk Part B November 2011

"We did not expect quite so much luxury - but we are not complaining."
Joe & Beth GILKS from VIC - Cape to Cape October 2011

"The whole experience was fantastic from initial planning, the notes, the walk, the accommodation, the people, the tiredness, the scenery everythign was fantastic! Thank you Auswalk for planning these walks so effectively."
Sue LEAVESLEY and Paul HERMECZ from VIC - Cape to Cape October 2011

"Doing the Cape to Cape self-guided with Auswalk was a challengig, exhilarating and rewarding experience with fantastic coastal scenery/amazing wildflowers, variety in the walking and excellent food and accommodation. It was particularly nice to enjoy a radoc spa bath at the end of most days and that helped us get through all the walking! Overall it was a good adventure to start my retirement and we loved the experience."
Pat EVANS & Dick STRESAU from NSW- Cape to Cape October 2011

"Hats off to Auswalk for their planning with regard to accommodation and meals. On all accounts our hosts were welcoming, the food wonderful and accommodation likewise. It was a comfort to know that at the end of a long day's walk we could look forward to a hot shower and good food."
Marg & Neil JOYCE from WA - Cape to Cape October 2011

"The guides were excellent - professional at all times, they showed themselves capable, approached every situation with good humour, were encouraging and caring."
Liz CRAWSHAW from NSW - Great Ocean walk October 2011

"A real experience not just a holiday!"
Ollie BARRINGTON from NSW - Red Centre July 2011

"The "inn-to-inn" walking experience enables us to walk in places where we could not otherwise go because of not being able to carry a lot of camping gear. We love the sense of journeying which comes with covering a new route each day and reaching a new destination at day's end. This makes a change from day walking where it is necessary to turn around in time to return to the car at the end of the day."
Sarah & Geoff CAINS from NSW - Great Alpine walk March 2011

"I caanot fault Auswalks' Holiday, from beginning to end the whole experience leaves wonderful memories of a holiday extremely well organised."
Winfred - Red Centre July 2011

"I did not know what to expect as this was my first walking holiday and i was not disappointed. Accommodation was woderful, nothing else was neeeded. Food was magnificent."
Katrina YOUNG from VIC - Lord Howe Island June 2011

"Most enjoyable holiday we've had in many years. Fresh air, fitness, fine food and fantastic forests! WOW! A not to be missed experience"
Julie & Rob LILBURNE from WA - Blue Moutains May 2011

"Above and beyong expectations! The accommodation and meals were great. How can you walk over 100kms and still put on weight from over eating!!"
Kay ROWE from NSW - Great Ocean walk April 2011

"Holiday exceeded all expectations. A wonderful and challenging experience!"
Pamela HERRING from NSW - Great Ocean walk April 2011

"Just a fab time, great places to stay, great food, a beautiful part of Australia."
Simon FRASER from NSW - Great Ocean walk April 2011

"Doing an Auswalk walking holiday is the perfect way to relax! All your meals are prepared for you, what to do each day is organised for you, all you have to do is walk and enjoy the beautiful country we are lucky enough to live in. Fresh air and beautiful scenery and plenty of excercise, plus good food and a comfy bed equals a great holiday."
Kevin & Juliet LOW from NSW - Roof of Australia trip April 2011

"The transfers/pick-ups were excellent. All drivers were keen to share their local knowledge with us, so we felt quite special, and very well looked after."
Ineke BLAKEMAN from NSW - Great Ocean walk Mach 2011

"It was a great holiday - lovely scenery, good walks, good company, good food, good accommodation - and great guides."
Kate Moore from ACT - Great Alpine walk March 2011

"I cannot think of any improvements. I think you have it spot on."
Richard Gocher from HONG KONG - Great Alpine walk March 2011

"A great experience, hassle-free, and with the capacity to tailor it to your own needs."
Anne & Greg FOOT from TAS - Blue Mountains Traverse March 2011

"It was an amazing experience. I don't think i have stopped telling anyone what an exceptional time we had."
Jenny KIKEROS - Great Ocean walk March 2011

"Accommodation was excellent and host welcoming. Food was high quality."
Ian & Louise Smith from CANADA - Flinders Island trip February 2011

"Thank you so much for a well organised walk with lovely little suprises thrown in and so much attention to detail - hope to see you again soon."
Tricia Moebius from WA - Great Ocean walk March 2011

"Sensational - this is the third walking holiday we have done and we plan to continue to do one every year until we cant physically do it anymore."
Marleen Susman from VIC - Great Alpine walk March 2011

"Thank you for an excellent introduction to walking in Australia. The arrangements all feel into place and our accommodation hosts were great. Ou long weekend with Auswalk in the Blue Mountains, after the bustle of Sydney, was the perfect start to our 3 week holiday in Australia and we'll always have fond memories."
David & Alison Witham from the United Kingdom - Blue Mountains February 2011

"The guides were absolutely fantastic. Both were very supportive, professional and obliging. Nothing was ever to much for them."
Karen & Chris from NSW - Great Ocean Walk January 2011

"Living in Papua New Guinea it was good to have someone arrange everything so all I needed to do was just turn up and enjoy the walking. The accommodation and meals were excellent, the guide friendly and very knowledgeable and the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable."
John from PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Blue Mountains Walk February 2011

"The motel accommodation was excellent and we really enjoyed the company of the hosts. It is unusual to find this sort of motel now."
Kerry & Robin Jestrimski from QLD - Great Ocean Walk February 2011

"The guides were absolutely fantastic. Both were very supportive, professional and obliging. Nothing was ever to much for them."
Karen & Chris from NSW - Great Ocean Walk January 2011

"What we really enjoyed is that we went to places that weren't full of tourists altough it was peak holiday season."
Christiane & Pierre from ACT - Tasmanian Coastal Hiker walk December 2010

"Apart from having a wonderful walking holiday organised for me, I particularly appreciated the attention to detail each day - lovely clean bus, concern for everyone's well-being, excellent lunches and nibbles and clear directions."
Kate Powell from QLD - Tasmanian Coastal Hiker walk December 2010

"The walk notes were excellent...we had other walkers asking us for directs which we could help them with."
Michael & Paula Harding from United Kingdom - Blue Mountains walk January 2011

"The notes were fantastic"..."I think you have just the right formula!" "You were well organised, have chosen good people to look after us, and so obviously care about your clients even after they have paid."
Phillip Webster from QLD - Great Alpine walk December 2010

"Glorious walking in varied and pristine environments."
Jenny Platt & Maurice Byford from United Kingdom - Great South West walk January 2011

"Auswalk provided us with great organisational support, friendly hosts, terrific meals and a good introductory itinerary for the Snowy Mountains. The walking notes were clear and there were options from which to choose - a trouble free holiday."
Damien & Linda Brennan from QLD - Roof of Australia walk December 2010

"It's great to enjoy a long walk without carrying too much, and knowing someone will get you to a comfortable bed each night"
Paul & Hazel Green from QLD - Great Ocean walk part B January 2011

"The notes were fantastic"..."I think you have just the right formula!" "You were well organised, have chosen good people to look after us, and so obviously care about your clients even after they have paid."
Phillip Webster from QLD - Great Alpine walk December 2010


"If you like hiking, enjoy spending quality time with locals, like to have good food and wine and to inhale the pure nature, this is the way to visit Australia."
Andre Hulsbosch from MALAYSIA - Great Ocean walk November 2010


"The scenery was wonderful and the variety of accommodation kept the trip interesting - we felt we fitted a lot into just 4 days of walking."
Susannah Hobbs from NSW - Grampians Hiker walk November 2010

"The guides were exceptional, and went above and beyond their call of duty"
Jeanette Kiorgaard from QLD - Great Ocean walk October 2010

"Trip exceeded expectations as it was so well organised."
Jan Mahoney from VIC - Great Ocean walk November 2010

"All the accommodations were wonderful. They all had different character, but the owners had all the same warm hospitality"
Jos Dilissen from Malaysia - Great Ocean walk November 2010

"The variety of scenery was unsurpassed, with ocean views, rainforest, beautiful grass trees, beautiful wildflowers and koalas galore."
Shirley Ball from QLD - Great Ocean walk October 2010

"The holiday was unforgettable, beautiful and unique experience"
Irene Born from Switzerland - Great Ocean walk October 2010

"Our guides were excellent. Being locals they had extensive knowledge (as well as lots of stories) that you would never pick up from guide books etc. They were both fun and easy to spend a week with." Evelyn Hopf from TAS -Great Ocean walk October 2010

"It was great! (as in the GREAT Ocean walk)."
Debbie Satchwell from TAS - Great Ocean walk October 2010

"The walk was wonderful. We enjoyed the variety of beach/heath/inland/forest."
Susan & Hans Mistler from NSW - Great Ocean walk September 2010

"One of the best experiences in my life. Walking in the rainforest was peaceful, humbling and so rewarding!" Irene & James McCormack from Canada - Gold Coast Hinterland walk July 2010

"Monica's attention to Australian gourmet cuisine is unsurpassed. Come and try it for yourselves." Judith Grace from W.A.- Flinders Ranges walk July 2010

"The spread provided on platters at the North Star Hotel was truly impressive; the breads, cheeses, pickled vegetables and meats was very unexpected and delicious. Most memorable".
Di Koser from N.T.- Flinders Ranges walk July 2010

"Learning to cook damper on a branch of a gum tree over a camp fire and then enjoying it with melted butter and honey beneath the stars was a wonderful way to spend an evening with new friends." Jay Ponazecki from Japan- Flinders Ranges walk July 2010

"The Warrie Circuit was one of the highlights of our lives, how brilliant to be in this World Heritage area, to walk through, behind and around waterfalls all day, to stand in awe under those giant trees and breathe the pure air of the plateau, to sense the ancient lives, the great stillness and sweetness of that place."
Christine and Stuart Whitelaw Moruya NSW- Gold Coast Hinterland walk July 2010

"The notes met our needs very well and they were helpful. I particularly liked the short overview for each day’s walk and dividing the day into sections made it never seem overwhelming. All the hosts were helpful and pleasant and we enjoyed every meal.The driver was very helpful and always early for his appointed meeting with us. This is the sort of walking trip you do when you no longer wish to carry a tent and sleeping bag. Just the thing for we fit folk in our fifties and beyond." Susan and David Strong from VIC - Gold Coast Hinterland walk July 2010.

"The Roof of Australia walking holiday is a great inn-to-inn holiday, it is very well organised, with excellent walk notes, accommodations and meals. It has a good variety of walks to the most interesting places in the Snowy Mountains. It opened our eyes to some of the massive Snowy Mountain Hydro scheme and the extensive infrastructures of the ski fields. Auswalk are to be congratulated for putting together such a great alpine walking holiday, it this fabulous area." Bruce & Sandra Champion from TAS - Roof of Australia walk March 2010.

"We enjoyed each day's walking - lots of interest and variety. We were especially interested in seeing fungi and weren't disappointed with the amazing number and variety. The walk notes are great and we learned from our last walk that we can relax in the walk knowing that we can trust them." Belinda & Owen Sami from QLD - Surf Coast Walk April 2010.

"The walk was even better than we expected, the host were friendly and helpful, like being part of the family. It is a holiday that is taken care of for you, you just have to relax and enjoy."
Denise Morris & David Francis from SA - Grampians Hike March 2010.

"Auswalk's self guided walk is a very relaxing holiday, all we had to do was walk, and enjoy the scenery. The walk more than lived up to our expectations." Julie & Alan Fall from VIC - Great Ocean Walk March 2010.

"The Great Alpine walk is a great walking experience, fantastic scenery ranging from the high plains to the snow gum forest, mountain peaks and ridge lines with endless vistas rolling away into the blue haze. Excellent choices of accommodation and food." Gary Rothwell from Sydney NSW - Great Alpine Walk March 2010

"The walk was very well organised. The scenery was fabulous and all the local people we met were very friendly, helpful and informative.The choices of accommodation provided different experiences, and were great. The food at every place was excellent and plentiful. All hosts were helpful, friendly and welcoming. It was a great way to meet the people who lived in this region." Bill & Gail Harrison from NSW - Great Ocean Walk March 2010

"Great first impression of Australia.  If you want to experience the true Australia, join an Auswalk tour! You will not be disappointed." Lisa Keglovitz from the USA - privately guided trip March 2010 

"I enjoyed this walk immensely, the group was particularly interesting and friendly. The guides were excellent as usual." Terrie Heath from NSW - Great Alpine Walk March 2010

"Fantastic group, leaders, pictures and info,scenery, accommodations, food and country.  We felt very lucky to be there. Thank you for the very nice DVD and the special attention you gave us. We truly appreciated it. Many thanks again. You two are a very special team." Don & Lorraine Sharman from the USA - Tasmanian Coastal Hiker January 2010

"Very good organisation and planning. Both accommodation and food were good, interesting and varied. Enjoyed it all, from chateau to motel, whole salmon to prawn cocktail." Anne Yuille from the ACT - Tasmanian Wilderness Hiker January 2010

"Excellent, not sure if there is anyone I would rather be with. Good weather, good sights. I especially liked the attention to details which you exhibit and that the trip operated on time with promptness being the norm for everyone." Bruce Nelson from the USA- Tasmanian Coastal and Wilderness Hikers January 2010.

"I highly recommend Auswalk Inn-to-Inn for an adventure plus a dose of pampering. The choice of walking routes was good. We got to see a variety of environments." Narelle Sandford from QLD - Blue Mountains Traverse walk January 2010.

"Great walk, nice traveling companions and guides, comfortable accommodation. I will definitely do another Auswalk holiday." Sue Doyle from ACT - Kangaroo Island Wilderness walk November 2009

"Good range of challenging walks with fabulous scenery and wildlife. The notes and colored map and information books were very useful." Judie & Jodie from SA - Blue Mountains Traverse November 2009

"I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and walking, there was variety in the walking each day. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. It was great also to hear about the plants on the island as we do not get those varieties where we live." Ruth and Roland Shaw from NSW - Kangaroo Island Wilderness walk November 2009

clients' stories

australian alps (snowy mountains) story

blue mountains poem

gold coast hinterland walk

great alpine walk poem

great ocean walk

surf coast walk

lighthouses trek stories & poems

lord howe island story

rainforests & waterfall way story

red centre story

roof of australia story

tasmanian hiker story

tropical hiker story

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