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WRITTEN BY BRETT NEAGLE - WALKER AND CEO OF AUSWALK
We are very lucky in Australia to have what we have, the vast open space, the amazing landscapes, the remoteness and isolation that all work in concert to engender when walking the sense of tranquillity that might be typical of far places like Patagonia, Namibia or Nepal. I have selected walks that offered the exploration of amazing landscapes but also simply the experience or feeling that I crave when I walk. A balance between amazing scenery and serenity, a platform to be able to unplug and explore Australia's greatest landscapes on foot. For without the time and space to renew, to marvel at the beauty of the day, the trees, the ocean and the sky in relative peace, then essentially a walk around the local park a few times may suffice. Lastly accessibility was taken into account. The Camino, Kimberly and I am sure Antarctica are really inspiring but so is the idea of running a marathon or staying at the Waldorf (insert what metaphor makes better sense to you). Thus in the end I chose walks partially with this in mind in order that this article has some utility. That in the end
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someone might be moved to act and go and walk one of the destinations because of their proximity and due to the other important accessibility factor, access to both comfortable accommodation and good food. Let's be real here, who really wants to sleep outdoors on the hard ground and eat soggy lentils when you can enjoy delicious local food and drink good wine , have a hot shower and a good night's sleep in a warm bed. That might have been all good in my 20's, but not now that I have hit 50... With only ten walks to choose from I had to omit a whole lot of fabulous walks, so please these walks are only suggestions. Without further ado here are Australia's top ten multi day walks.
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