Overseas

Summary

We all know Australia is the place for bushwalking... New Zealand has some good tracks too... but surprisingly the rest of the world has some places worth visiting too! (imaging that!)

This is the place to share walks from outside of Australia/New Zealand.

Popular Walks

Walks in Maui

(Hawaii)
Easy
6.1 km
2 hrs

Swinging Bridges Trail

Hike through rainforest and across two swinging bridges (think Indiana Jones) over a stream.

Medium
2.7 km return
45 mins

Kaiwa Ridge (Lanikai Pillbox) Trail

2.7km return trail, a few rock scrambles. Ensure you wear appropriate footwear. Views are amazing.

Walks in Ireland

Easy
7 km one-way
2 hrs

Bray to Greystones Coast Walk

This coastal walk is situated in County Wicklow, Ireland. Abundance numbers of birdlife and plant/flowers. Coastal views are spectacular. An easy walk but some climbing, the Dart train is available at the end of the walk for return. No permits or maps required.

Medium
13 km return
4 hrs

Cliff Of Moher

A long trek along the cliffs edge.

Easy
4.3 km return
2 hrs

Glengarrif Woods Nature Reserve - Esknamucky + Waterfall & River Walk

Combination of three short walks the Esknamucky Walk, Waterfall Walk and The River Walk in the Glengarrif Woods Nature Reserve.

Walks in Italy

Easy
4 km return
2 hrs

Mt. Vesuvius

Mt. Vesuvius is a very historical active volcano, being the volcano that destroyed Pompeii and also being the battle ground for Spartacus against the Romans. The views up Mt. Vesiusvius are pretty epic and is really worth the hike.

Medium
7 km one-way
4 hrs

Path of the Gods, Amalfi Coast (Il Sentiero degli Dei)

Paht of the Gods is an epic hike that takes you along the stunning Amalfi Coast. The hike isn't particularly difficult and can be completed by people of all ages and fitness abilities. If you are lucky you might some wild mountain goats.

Medium
6 km return
3 hrs

Punta Mesco from Monterosso al Mare

A walk in Cinque Terre National Park from one of the five towns Monterosso al Mare to Punta Mesco which offers a vantage point of the five towns and the coast.

Walks in Japan

Easy
3.1 km return
1 hr

Akechi Castle 明智城 (Gifu Prefecture)

Akechi Castle is located in Akechi-cho in Ena Gifu Prefecture. Akechi is the supposed birthplace of the famed Akechi Mitsuhide. The castle at Akechi is ruins and there isn't anything remaining. There are sign posts along the way with information in both English and Japanese that explain the history of the castle and surrounding area of Akechi. From the castle ruins you get a nice view of Akechi primary and Akechi middle school.

Easy
1.5 km return
30 mins

Akechi Castle 明智城跡 (Gifu Prefecture) KANI

A short hike up to Akechi Castle in in Kani city. Not to be confused with Akechi Castle in Akechi.