Great Walks

Great Walks is packed with gear guides, product reviews, advice on the best travel destinations, inspiring real-life accounts from seasoned walkers and practical information on specific walks and their accompanying maps. From features on the country’s best bushwalks to reviews of the latest outdoor gear, Great Walks is about discovering our amazing national parks and coastline – anywhere where there’s a walking track. Filled with lush photos, detailed walk notes and aspirational overseas destinations, Great Walks is designed to entertain and inspire.

Great Walks

NEW CHAPTERS

A TRAIL FOR AN ALE

ON THE PATH OF THE GODS • Steven Genesin ramps up his Italian holiday with a walk along the Amalfi Coast.

KING OF THE WALKS • If there’s one multi-day hike every bushwalker should do once in their life, the Overland Track is it.

AVE MARIA • You’ll be singing the praises of Tassie’s Maria Island after exploring its unique geography, gorgeous beaches and wonderful wildlife.

CABBAGE SOUP & COBBLESTONES • Great Walks embraces slow travel and unique local dishes on a walking tour through Portugal.

SHORELINE & SHIPWRECKS • The 104km Great Ocean Walk has transformed Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast from a nautical graveyard into one of Australia’s best coastal trails.

PHOTO FINISH • The results for Wilderness Photographer of the Year, presented by Mountain Designs, are in.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE • Great Walks explores Canada’s Yukon province and discovers a land of wild trails and ripping yarns.

IN THE LOOP • Great Walks showcases 10 overnight loop walks in Queensland.

SAKÉ, SAMURAI & SECRETS • On the Kunisaki Spiritual Trail you’ll see a part of Japan you probably didn’t know existed.

THE MONDAY SISTERS • Discovering they both enjoyed a long slow walk, Joy and Fiona formed a walking group in 2006 and have been besties ever since.

THE TENT COMMANDMENTS • These top tips will help you set up your bushwalking shelter correctly ensuring a good night’s sleep.

ZIP IT! • Great Walks reviews some of the best insulated jackets on the market.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE • Great Walks looks at the challenges of carrying portable solar charges on a multi-week walk.

BY THE BOOK • Great Walks showcases a range of guidebooks and travel novels.

WHAT’S IN MY PACK? • Bibbulmun Track thru-hiker Elisha Donkin empties the contents of her backpack.

WHAT A NOVEL IDEA! • Looking for some inspiring books to get you back on the trail? We think we’ve found them!

HUNDRED DOLLAR HONEYMOON • Most newlyweds head to a beach resort for some R&R. Not these two...

Looking back on 100 years and bold plans for the future • From printing to publishing, Yaffa Media has always been about its people and niche audiences. In 2007 it launched Great Walks and has been entertaining and inspiring walkers for almost twenty years. Founded in 1925 Yaffa Media proudly celebrates a centenary of story telling.

GRAPE WALKS • Tim Grigg wants to show you why the Clare Valley is known as the Tuscany of Australia.