On 22nd October, Great Walks of Australia expanded its collection to 15 guided walks nationwide with the addition of the Uluṟu–Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk and the Kangaroo Island Signature Walk, both operated by the Tasmanian Walking Company.

Launched in 2013 as part of Tourism Australia's Signature Experiences of Australia program, Great Walks of Australia represents the pinnacle of premium, nature-based tourism. Every walk in the collection meets strict criteria for inclusion, offering safe, all-inclusive, multi-day hiking
experiences that showcase Australia's most spectacular landscapes, wilderness areas, and cultural heritage.

Genevieve Matthews, Executive Officer of Great Walks of Australia, said the group was elated to welcome the two new walks, which add both heart and a new edge to the collection.

“Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk and Kangaroo Island Signature Walk offer guests an extraordinary combination of nature immersion, expert guides, comfort, culture, and storytelling, which defines what makes a Great Walk of Australia truly great.

“One experience has guests journeying through the ancient landscape of Australia's Red Centre, and the other set along the spectacular rugged coastline of South Australia.

“Tasmanian Walking Company, who are pioneers of nature-based tourism in Australia, consistently deliver world-class experiences. These new additions to the collection extend the offering to our loyal walking community, showcasing some of the most globally recognised and
breathtaking landscapes in the country.” Ms Matthews finished.

Tasmanian Walking Company now operates six Great Walks of Australia, including the acclaimed Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, Three Capes, and Twelve Apostles Signature Walks.

Brett Godfrey, Co-Owner of Tasmanian Walking Company said it's a privilege to share these iconic landscapes with walkers, and to continue the trusted partnership with Great Walks of Australia.

“Both Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk and Kangaroo Island Signature Walk represent not only world-class hiking experiences, but also a profound respect for the landscape, cultural heritage, and environment in which they take place,” Mr Godfrey said.

“A decade in development, but 500 million years in the making, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk is a five-day, fully guided, premium hiking experience inside Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park that was developed in partnership with Aṉangu Traditional Owners,” Mr Godfrey said.

“Guided by both indigenous partnership and a culture more than 40,000 years old, it has been a long-held dream to be granted overnight access within the World Heritage-listed National Park. Our guests will journey across Country, staying in our new flagship, environmentally sensitive,
high-quality private camps and lodge. It's an experience that unites comfort with a genuine connection to the heart of Australia.

“The Island is back! Kangaroo Island Signature Walk invites guests to explore the wild beauty of Kangaroo Island on a four-day guided journey combining rugged coastal cliffs, pristine bushland, and abundant native wildlife. This all-inclusive experience features heritage
lighthouse accommodation, chef-inspired meals, and expert guides who bring the island to life.” Mr Godfrey finished.

Robin Mack, Acting Manager Director, Tourism Australia said the announcement strengthens the world-class nature-based tourism offering Great Walks of Australia represents.

“Great Walks of Australia is a collection of safe, all-inclusive, multi-day hiking experiences that allows visitors to be immersed in the country's most spectacular landscapes and wilderness areas,” Mr Mack said.

“Kangaroo Island Signature Walk and Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk provide both domestic and international tourists with an invitation to deeply connect with nature, culture and place.”

Discover more at greatwalksofaustralia.com.au.

ABOUT THE WALKS

Kangaroo Island Signature Walk

Experience the wild beauty of South Australia's southwest on the Kangaroo Island Signature Walk. This four-day, fully guided adventure explores the island's pristine landscapes from lush rainforests to rugged coastal headlands. Following the most spectacular sections of the 46km Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail through Flinders Chase National Park, the walk reveals dramatic cliffs, ancient forests, and striking geological formations, including Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks. Along the way, walkers may encounter sea lions, wallabies, echidnas, and rare birdlife, while evenings are spent unwinding in the exclusive, heritage-listed Cape du Couedic Lightkeeper Cottages, built in 1907. Guests enjoy chef-inspired meals showcasing
local produce and premium South Australian wines, travelling light with the support of expert guides throughout. Dedicated to sustainable best practice, the walk is 100% carbon neutral and certified under Advanced Ecotourism Australia.

Access: Return transfers from Adelaide (including ferry)
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Distance: 46km
Grade: Moderate (9–15km per day)
Group Size: Max 14 guests
Season: September–December, February–May
Price: From $2,995 per person (single supplement available)
Inclusions: All meals and drinks, cottage accommodation, return transfers from Adelaide and Kangaroo Island including the ferry, park fees, guides, use of backpack and weatherproof jacket for the duration of the walk

Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk

Venture into the heart of Australia on this breathtaking five-day, four-night guided walk through the World-Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk is the first and only multi-day walking journey to offer exclusive overnight stays inside the park itself, making your journey into this remote part of the world even more remarkable. Traversing 54 kilometres from the towering domes of Kata Tjuta to the base of Uluru, this immersive experience is guided in partnership with Anangu Traditional Owners, expert storytellers and the living landscapes of the Red Centre. Along the way, walkers will sleep in beautifully crafted ecocamps and a private lodge, feast on chef-prepared meals under the stars, enjoy wellness therapies (an optional extra) and connect with stories passed down over tens of thousands of years. While carrying light day packs, expect dramatic desert sunrises, epic stargazing, cultural workshops and a deeper understanding of Country. It's a rare privilege to walk in the footsteps
of the Anangu, learning from their ongoing connection to this land. Each day builds to the powerful moment of standing at the base of Uluru, where ancient geology meets enduring spirit. This walk is a decade in the making and 500 million years in the shaping, a milestone in Australian sustainable tourism and cultural collaboration, led by the Tasmanian Walking Company.

Access: Yulara (Ayers Rock Airport)
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Distance: 54km
Grade: Moderate
Season: April–September
Group Size: Max 16 guests
Rate: From $5,395 per person (single supplement available)
Includes: All meals and drinks, private accommodation within the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, transfers, park fees, guides, cultural workshops, use of backpack and weatherproof jacket for the duration of the walk.

Media notes:
- Please ensure a retroflex is used for the following words: Uluru, Tjuta and Anangu.

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Media Contacts:
Sarah Turnbull, Great Walks of Australia PR Representative
E: sarah@stcreative.com.au M: +61 423 881 272

Shelley Winkel, Tasmanian Walking Company PR Representative
E: shelley.winkel@taswalkingco.com.au M: +610409 757 053