self-guided inn-to-inn walking holidays
It's easy to find your way - no special skills required
How does it work?
What are the walk notes like?
How hard is the walking?
When's the best time to go?
Destinations
Need someone to walk with?
Walking with families
Private groups
Departure dates
Prices
Self guided walkers enjoying the Gold Coast Hinterland Walk
how does it work?
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.
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.
One of our most popular trips is the Great Ocean Walk
There's no need to carry a heavy load
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 comfortable accommodations
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.
Typical B&B - this one is on the Great Ocean Walk
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 and flexibility
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.
What about maps?
You do not need to be able to read a map. We do provide marked maps, but most people find the walk notes are adequate on their own.
Self-guided walking is easy with our walk notes & maps
What if we get lost?
It is extremely unlikely that you’ll become lost if you have Auswalk’s walk notes. They are very detailed and simple to follow and are the key to ensuring you remain on track. Your luggage has been moved ahead of you to the next accommodation so they will be expecting you. The hosts know our walking route and have an action plan in place if you don’t arrive.
How do I get to the start of the holiday?
All start and finish points of our walking holidays can be reached by daily public transport. If you arrive by private car you can leave it at the first accommodation (note that at some properties your car will need to be parked out on the street near the accommodation).
When can I start?
You may choose your own starting date. We ask that you provide us with a second preference, just in case the accommodations are booked out. Some trips are only available for part of the year because of seasonal considerations - you can find this info on each trip page. As there are many components for us to arrange, it is best to book well in advance to ensure your choice of dates is available.
You can have a guide if you prefer
Some INN-to-INN walks can also be done guided.
If you're a solo traveller, we can assist
INN-to-INN trips need you to form your own group of two or more people. If you're travelling alone and want to do an INN-to-INN trip, try our "Find a Walking Companion Service". Alternatively, we can arrange a privately guided trip for you or you can join one of our group guided walking holidays.
On the Blue Mountains Traverse
Back to top of page
what are the walk notes like?
Auswalk’s easy-to-follow walk notes will guide you from point to point along the way. We use large print so they are easy to read. They are provided in a folder that allows you to take out the pages relevant for the day - so you don't have to carry the entire booklet with you. The pages fit neatly into a souvenir waterproof map case which is yours to keep.
Have a look at a sample page of walk notes from our Blue Mountains Traverse trip.
What sort of information do the walk notes provide?
They include clear directions on how to find your way along the walking route, and how to get to your accommodation. As well as guiding you from point to point along the way, the notes provide lots of interesting and valuable information to enhance your walking experience. They include information about the natural environment you are passing through, average walking times, distances for each section, optional side-trips and many interesting things en route. A typical set of walk notes includes 30-50 pages of information for you.
How accurate should I expect the walk notes to be?
We regularly check our walking routes and receive regular feedback from clients. Your walk notes are printed one month prior to your trip especially for you, ensuring that they are as up-to-date as possible. Our walk notes have been tried and tested over many years. They are simple to follow and you are very unlikely to become lost. Remember that the host at your next accommodation will be expecting you and will raise the alarm if you do not turn up.
The Great Alpine Walk is a summer favourite
What else is in the information kit?
There will be a marked map/s showing the walking route and location of each accommodation. There will also be informative booklets on the flora, fauna, geology, history or indigenous values of the area you walk through and information on public transport, shops, restaurants and other places of interest. There's also a waterproof map case, luggage tags and insulated lunch bags. This package is prepared for you about one month prior to the holiday, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your holiday.
Sample information package you'll receive
Back to top of page
destinations for self-guided inn-to-inn walking holidays
Setting off on the Roof of Australia in the Snowy Mountains
Blue Mountains Traverse INN-to-INN (near Sydney)
Cape to Cape Track INN-to-INN (near Perth)
Gold Coast Hinterland Walk INN-to-INN (near Brisbane)
Grampians Hike INN-to-INN (near Melbourne)
Great Alpine Walk INN-to-INN (near Melbourne)
Great Ocean Walk INN-to-INN (near Melbourne)
Great South West Walk INN-to-INN (near Melbourne)
Roof of Australia INN-to-INN (Snowy Mountains, near Canberra)
Hike through alpine wildflowers on the
Great Alpine Walk or Roof of Australia
Near Sydney
Blue Mountains Traverse INN-to-INN
Near Melbourne
Grampians Hike INN-to-INN
Great Alpine Walk INN-to-INN
Great Ocean Walk INN-to-INN
Great South West Walk INN-to-INN
Near Brisbane
Gold Coast Hinterland Walk INN-to-INN
Snowy Mountains - near Canberra, between Sydney & Melbourne
Roof of Australia INN-to-INN
Near Perth
Cape to Cape Track INN-to-INN
Waterfalls abound on the Gold Coast Hinterland Walk
Back to top of page
need someone to walk with?
INN-to-INN trips need you to form your own group of two or more people. If you're travelling alone and want to do one of these trips, try our "Find a Walking Companion Service". It is aimed at putting people in touch with other people who have similar walking interests.
What you need to do:
Simply complete our form online. We will pass on the following details to others who have requested the same service:
- Your first name
- The city/country you live in
- The walking destination/s you are interested in
- Any time constraints / preferences you have
- Your email address
What happens next:
It is up to you to initiate contact with suitable people on the list we provide. Note that we cannot vet people who contact us so it will be your responsibility to check their bona fides carefully. If you use this service you acknowledge that it is your responsibility to make a suitable choice or decision.
If I am travelling alone, can I do a Self-Guided trip?
No, Self-Guided trips require a minimum of two people booking together. If you are travelling alone you can do one of our guided INN-to-INN walking holidays or choose a Group Guided walking holiday.
Auswalk's owners enjoy the Cape to Cape Track
Back to top of page
Auswalk Pty Ltd |
4 Red Gum Lease Track |
Halls Gap Victoria 3381 | Australia
Phone +61 (0)3 5356 4971 |
Fax +61 (0)3 5356 4970 |
Local time -
| |
