In the vastness of Western Australia, hiking takes on a new perspective. Many companies and private individuals have adapted their journey to drive/hike holidays to cater for the huge distances between suitable – and stunning – hiking locations.
For example, take a drive/hike adventure between Perth and Exmouth, on the tip of North West Cape on the Western Australia 'bulge'. On the way, visit dozens of isolated and beautiful locations, including tranquil Dales Gorge and Fortescue Falls.
Only a few hours south of Perth, guided hiking treks of several days are available across Cape Leeuwin, breathing in the magnificent coastal and bush scenery along the Cape-to-Cape track of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
Margaret River, renowned for its beauty and superb wine is the perfect place to blend a mixture of activities. Stay in a Margaret River hotel and pick up a Margaret River map to wander the exquisite limestone caves, the relatively-untouched beauty surrounding Augusta, and the ancient majesty of the Karri forest.
Also south of Perth, hiking tracks wend through the diverse landscapes and splendour of the Stirling Ranges and the Porongurup's – possibly the world's oldest hills.
From your Perth accommodation base there are numerous excellent Perth bushwalking tracks within easy distance through the Darling Range, Serpentine and Dwellingup regions for starters. Just pick up a Perth map.
In the far north, the Pilbara and the Kimberleys are isolated regions, so you'd be well advised to travel in a group, but the beauty and wonder of these spectacular areas should not be missed.