To walk

This category focuses on Walking resources for Australia: detailed trail maps and clear guidebooks designed for bushwalking, from easy coastal circuits to demanding alpine traverses and outback routes. The selection helps with planning, navigation and safety, whether a half-day loop or a multi-week trek.

Maps typically use practical scales such as 1:25,000 to 1:100,000, with contour lines, spot heights and clear symbology for tracks, campsites, water, lookouts and access roads. Many are printed on waterproof, tear-resistant stock and include UTM grid lines and latitude/longitude for GPS reference.

Guidebooks complement the maps with step-by-step route descriptions, grading, distances, ascent, estimated times and elevation profiles. Useful notes cover transport and trailheads, permits where needed, seasonal considerations, fire and weather advice, water reliability, campsites, huts and resupply points.

Coverage ranges across well-known areas and lesser-traveled regions alike, including coastal tracks, rainforest plateaus, high country and arid ranges. Examples include the Australian Alps and Kosciuszko region, Tasmania classics such as the Overland Track, Western Australia’s Bibbulmun Track and Cape to Cape, the Larapinta Trail in the Red Centre, the Blue Mountains near Sydney, the Grampians and Great Ocean Walk in Victoria, and Flinders Ranges in South Australia.

Formats vary to suit different needs: pocket-sized guidebooks for carrying on the trail, larger regional atlases for planning at home, and folded or laminated maps for quick reference. Some titles link to downloadable GPX files or offer QR codes for updates and temporary track changes.

Publishers and sources commonly found here include Hema Maps, TASMAP, Rooftop Maps, Westprint, Cicerone and official national park and state mapping services. Each brings a slightly different cartographic style and level of detail; sample images and specifications help compare before choosing.

When selecting Walking material, consider the trip length, terrain, preferred scale, weather resistance and how you like to navigate. A detailed topographic map paired with a concise guidebook is a reliable combination for most Australian walks.

At OutdoorXL you will find a broad assortment to compare formats and regions side by side, so it is straightforward to pick the right Walking maps and guidebooks for Australia.