self guided walking holidays

how it works

INN-to-INN walking holidays allow you to walk from place to place through national parks, forests and local communities, progressing from one comfortable accommodation to the next. We’ve selected excellent walks and joined them together into great routes, occasionally incorporating sections of local transport.

What a sense of achievement it is to progress along a multi-day route, ticking off the miles along the way!

On these self-guided trips, you walk without a guide, following our walk notes and marked maps. No technical expertise is required so anyone who is active and in good health can do it. This is ideal for anyone who is hesitant about group travel or wants to travel with their own friends and set their own pace. It’s also great for those who are restricted to travelling at a particular time as you can choose your own departure date.

INN-to-INN walking holidays are similar to European “hotel treks” or “pub to pub” trips. You walk from place to place along a linear or circular route staying in comfortable accommodation along the way. You only need to carry a light day pack each day as the rest of your luggage will be moved for you by vehicle whilst you are out walking. These holidays can all be done self-guided, using our easy-to-follow walk notes and marked maps. Some can also be done with a guide.

how many people do we need?

You need to form your own group of two or more people and then you can choose your own starting date. If you are travelling alone we can still assist you.

we move your luggage ahead

You only need to carry a day pack, as your main luggage will be moved ahead to your next accommodation while you are enjoying the walk. You’ll arrive more refreshed. All you need carry is a day pack with your picnic lunch, water, camera, a jacket etc. This is one of the special features of an Auswalk INN-to-INN walking holiday.

Stay in comfort

All of the accommodation is booked in advance for you. At the end of a day on the track, you’ll enjoy our hand-selected properties. You may stay in a B&B, ecolodge, country cottage, motel, seaside resort or alpine ski lodge. You can expect a private room with ensuite bathroom (unless otherwise indicated on the trip page). See our accommodation and dining page for more info.

We’ll support you along the way

We’ll arrange everything for you – the accommodations, meals, luggage transfers, local transport etc. All you have to do is form your own group of two or more people and walk.

Go self-guided for independence

Self-Guided walking offers great flexibility. You can discover an area at your own pace, stopping and starting as you wish. You walk with your own companions (a minimum of two people booking together is required). Most importantly, you choose your own starting date. Once confirmed, we won’t cancel the booking, so you can book in the sure knowledge that your walking holiday will operate.

Finding the way is easy

Self-Guided walking holidays are fully supported. You walk independently, without a guide, following our detailed walk notes. Many people find navigating in the bush a difficult task, but on an Auswalk, it is easy to find your way. We supply you with easy-to-follow walk notes that guide you from point to point. They are regularly updated and have been tried and tested over the years.