Best Hiking Trails in Victoria 2026: Day Walks to Multi-Day Hikes
Victoria has some of the most diverse hiking in Australia — from coastal cliffs to alpine ranges. Here are the best walking trails for every fitness level.
Victoria packs extraordinary hiking variety into a relatively small area — coastal walks, volcanic plains, alpine high country, and ancient rainforest all within a few hours of Melbourne.
Best Day Walk: The Pinnacle, Grampians
The most iconic day walk in Victoria. The track from Wonderland carpark climbs through dramatic sandstone formations to a 360-degree summit view across the western plains. Allow 2-3 hours return. Spectacular in all seasons but particularly beautiful in spring wildflower season.
Best Coastal Walk: Great Ocean Walk
The 104km Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles can be completed in sections or as an 8-day end-to-end hike. Each section is self-contained and accessible by car, making it ideal for day walkers too.
Best for Families: Prom Circuit, Wilsons Promontory
The circuit walk in the southern section of the Prom combines beach, forest and granite headland walking in a manageable day. Squeaky Beach is the highlight — quartz sand that genuinely squeaks underfoot. Excellent wildlife viewing throughout.