Welcome to the National Trail!

Adventure awaits you

Australia’s premier long distance trekking route for the self reliant trekker stretches an incredible 5330 kilometres from Cooktown to Healesville…

Covid – 19 Virus and the Trail 

The National Trail is open, however, it is recommended that trekkers follow the relevant State Government restrictions for regional and interstate travel and whether camping is allowed. To check out the condition of  the Trail and ensure private property is accessible in this time of Covid-19, it is best to contact the section coordinator for the area of Trail you wish to travel , especially in areas affected by bushfire.

 

The Tracks Magazine for September 2021 is now available!

Members can enjoy the current edition of Tracks as a ‘flipbook’ magazine. Just click on the link in the side bar!

Since 2009, the National Trail has published a number of different versions of a magazine. These are now available on the website as an archive, a rich and interesting history of Australia, adventure, horsemanship, environment and our changing lifestyle.

Testimonials

DeBrett’s Bicentennial Australia

The most important recreation project of the Australian Bicentennial Authority has been the development of the Bicentennial National Trail, the longest horseriding and hiking trail in the world. … Many of our historic sites and… Read more “DeBrett’s Bicentennial Australia”

DeBrett's Bicentennial Australia

A quick impression

Queensland is long, flat and hot. New South Wales is wilderness and very remote, then you get into Canberra and are going around in circles. Victoria is short and steep. It’s all of the above.

Craig Landy

Thoughts on the Trail

Many people find the concept of the Trail an exciting one, even if they have no intention of ever walking or riding along it. There can be a great sense of satisfaction or national pride… Read more “Thoughts on the Trail”

National Trail Committee
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