2024 is finishing on a high for Great Walks of Australia, with multiple members walks receiving awards for excellence in end of year awards.
Liz O’Rourke, Great Walks of Australia Executive Officer, said it’s fantastic that walks in the collective are consistently recognised as some of Australia’s leading nature and tourism experiences in the country.
“All 13 walks in the Great Walks of Australia are designed to give hikers the very best multi-day guided walks in Australia’s most iconic and beautiful wilderness locations. Our experienced operators continue to proudly set the bar high and deliver industry leading excellence for guests, especially in eco-tourism,” Ms O’Rourke said.
“It’s brilliant to see the passion and authenticity in championing best practice in walking and tourism translate into recognition for our members, with four walks across three states winning five significant awards.”
Hiker favourite The Maria Island Walk, along with the newest Great Walk, Flinders Island Walking Adventure In Comfort, won Silver and Bronze respectively in Eco-Tourism at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards. And in the Northern Territory, Australian Walking Holidays, home of the famed Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort, won both the Eco-Tourism and Adventure Tourism categories at the recent Brolga Awards.
Meanwhile, ever-popular Seven Peaks Walks on Lord Howe Island, NSW along with Great Walks Of Australia received a combined Runner Up award in the Best Tourism Wellness Attraction at the recent 2024 Spa and Wellness Awards.
Looking ahead to 2025, National Geographic has also just named the Murray River as one of the Best Places in the World to Travel in 2025. And one of the best ways to see it? On the Murray River Walk in South Australia.
Founded by champions of the eco-tourism industry Tony and Susie Sharley, and travelling on a modern clean energy houseboat, this experience allows guests to slip into ‘river time’ over four days as they witness masses of wildlife, old growth river red gum forests, unique ecosystems and breathtaking natural beauty, all while indulging in the best South Australian produce and wines.
All 13 of the Great Walks of Australia experiences are led by expert guides and offer small intimate groups, eco-accommodation with a sense of exclusivity and outstanding gourmet food and wine, in iconic remote locations for the ultimate in multi-day walking adventures.
All Great Walks members hold advanced eco-tourism credentials and are actively involved in the conversation of the lands they walk through.
From long, mild summer days in Tasmania and Victoria, to warm and gentle winter walking in South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory, or the temperate climates of Western Australia and Lord Howe Island, there’s a choice of Great Walks and unique landscapes perfect for exploring right throughout the year.
Visit www.greatwalksofaustralia.com.au for further information and to book.
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