about auswalk
auswalk's directors
monica & phil coleman
Auswalk started the business in 1994. We specialise in small groups, personal service and high quality itineraries that showcase Australia's best natural and cultural assets.
Monica & Phil Coleman - owners of Auswalk
our philosophy
why walk with auswalk?
accommodation & dining
different types of walking holidays
for your security
personal profiles of directors
our philosophy
We believe that the best way to really experience an area is to pass through it on foot. Unlike the view obtained through the windows of a bus, a traveller on foot moves at a leisurely pace. There is time to smell the flowers, watch a native bird as it darts amongst the colourful wildflowers, stop and chat with local characters and marvel at nature's majestic landscapes. We have carefully chosen locations for our journeys on foot to feature the best national parks and reserves in the country.
Our walking routes are not simply the shortest distance between two points. They take you to secluded, unspoiled places not bustling with tourists; always beautiful, sometimes remote, usually peaceful, often wild. Walking returns you to nature. There's nothing quite like a day's walking in the clean, fresh air to relax the body and mind and to get fine conversations going. We believe it is the best, and often the only way to experience some of these wonderful environments.
At Auswalk we are committed to providing quality holidays that are excellent value for money, whether the price is high or low. Each trip has been thoroughly researched to ensure that high standards are met and maintained. Our program of regular review and our response to client feedback ensures that you will have a unique, enjoyable and highly memorable walking holiday.
Leave the logistics of your holiday to us. We'll organize all the accommodation, meals, transport etc. in advance, saving you time and ensuring that you'll experience the best an area has to offer. We know the best places to stay and which ones to avoid. We know the best walking routes and how to help you discover more of an area than you could on your own. Most importantly, we triple-check your travel arrangements so you can relax in the knowledge that your holiday will be hassle-free.
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why walk with auswalk?
Since 1994 Auswalk has led the way in providing quality Australian walking holidays that represent excellent value for money. Auswalk
is a family business owned and operated by Phil & Monica Coleman.
We are both passionate about walking - walking has been a part of our professional lives for several decades. We offer walking holidays to destinations that we personally love.
Each meticulously planned itinerary has been thoroughly researched
to ensure that our high standards are met.
We know the best places to stay and which ones to avoid.
We know the best walking routes and how to help you discover more of
an area than you could on your own.
We organise all the logistics of your holiday, saving you time and ensuring
that you experience the best each area has to offer.
Auswalk guides are highly experienced professionals - and they are fun
people to spend your holiday with.
We pay attention to even the smallest of details to make sure your trip
runs smoothly.
We have a program of regular review so you can be assured that walking
notes and other details are as accurate as possible.
We respond to feedback and immediately investigate any complaints.
We never compromise on quality in order to sell on price.
We are committed to ecologically responsible, low impact tourism that
benefits the local communities we are travelling through..
Auswalk is an “Accredited Tourism Business” - we have established
standards of excellence in ethical conduct and business practices including
safety procedures, business and risk management, environmental practices and consumer protection.
Auswalk has achieved Advanced Ecotourism Certification.
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A delightful Blue Mountains B&B
accommodation & dining
On Auswalk holidays the accommodation is all pre-booked for you. Our properties are chosen for their accessibility to the walking route and for the care the hosts take of our clients. Each property has been personally selected and has something special to recommend it. We try to find accommodation that is comfortable and run by interesting people. A warm welcome and quality, professional service are more important to us than star ratings.
Some of our properties are in towns, some in villages and some in the bush. With such a wide range of walking holidays and locations, our accommodation and facilities will vary, adding interest to your trip. You may stay in an historic guesthouse with authentic heritage decor or a modern tropical resort boasting luxurious facilities. It may be a cosy country cottage in a secluded setting or a friendly home-stay where you become part of the family. It could be a modern private hotel/motel or an alpine ski lodge nestled high in the mountains. Some of our properties have been lovingly restored whilst others are modern and functional. Some have magnificent landscaped gardens or panoramic views, others have the Australian bush and kangaroos on the doorstep. We arrange twin/double rooms with ensuites (unless otherwise stated). All prices are per person based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms are available on most trips upon payment of an extra single supplement fee.
Quality dining is an important aspect of all Auswalk walking holidays. Our meals range from gourmet a la carte dining through to home cooked country fare shared with your hosts. Meals are always plentiful, nutritious and wholesome, with local flavours and specialities. A typical day starts with a hearty breakfast served by your hosts. Sometimes you'll prepare your own breakfast with the ingredients provided. Picnic lunches are packed in an insulated carrier bag, ensuring they remain fresh and cool. In the evening you will sit down to a sumptuous two or three course dinner. Some properties are fully licensed and some are BYO (i.e. bring your own alcohol). Vegetarians are well catered for.
We include most meals in your package so you don't have to go out and look for somewhere to dine after a day on the track. Where meals are not included there will always be plenty of good restaurants and other eateries nearby.
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different types of walking holidays
INN-to-INN
Group Guided Walking Holidays
inn-to-inn walking holidays
INN-to-INN walking holidays are similar to European "hotel treks" or "pub to pub" trips. You walk from place to place along a linear or circular route staying in comfortable accommodation along the way. You only need to carry a light day pack each day as the rest of your luggage will be moved for you by vehicle whilst you are out walking. On the last day of the trip we return you to the starting point to collect your vehicle or make public transport connections.
All INN-to-INN walking holidays can be done Self-Guided, using our very detailed and easy-to-follow walking notes. Some also have guided departures, on demand for a minimum of 2 people booking together. Alternatively you can join one of our group guided trips.
INN-to-INN walking holidays are available in the following places:
Blue Mountains (near Sydney)
Grampians (near Melbourne)
Great Alpine Walk (4 hours from Melbourne)
Great North Walk (near Sydney)
Great Ocean Walk (near Melbourne)
Hawkesbury Trail (near Sydney)
Lamington Traverse (near Brisbane)
Mornington Peninsula Hike (near Melbourne)
Snowy Mountains (between Sydney & Melbourne)
Surf Coast Walk (near Melbourne)
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group guided walking holidays
Group guided walks combine Australia's major icons with a walking focus. On these guided holidays we will explore each new area on foot. There will be no large groups and no large coaches!
As well as the itineraries listed here, we sometimes operate special "one off" trips to different destinations. See the "News & Specials" section for further information.
Australian Alps (in the Snowy Mountains)
Blue Mountains (starts/finishes in Sydney)
Carnarvon Gorge & the Bunya Mountains (circuit out of Brisbane)
Grampians (starts/finishes in Melbourne)
Great Alpine Walk (starts/finishes in Melbourne)
Great Ocean Rd & the Grampians (circuit out of Melbourne)
Great Ocean Walk (circuit out of Melbourne)
Kangaroo Island Walk (starts/finishes in Adelaide)
Lamington Nature Photography Walk (starts/finishes in Canberra)
Lighthouses Trek (circuit out of Canberra)
Lord Howe Island
Rainforests & the Waterfall Way (circuit out of Brisbane)
Red Centre (Central Australia, circuit out of Alice Springs)
Tasmanian Coastal Hiker (starts Launceston, finishes Hobart)
Tasmanian Wilderness Hiker (starts Hobart, finishes Launceston)
Tasmanian Hiker (Tasmania)
Tropical Hiker (Far North Queensland, circuit out of Cairns)
Wilsons Promontory (starts/finishes in Melbourne)
Plus a trip that's guided on demand: Sydney's Bushtracks, Bays & Beaches (Sydney)
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for your security
Auswalk Pty Ltd:
- Is owned and operated by Phil & Monica Coleman
- Is a registered company
- Is an accredited Tourism Business
- Has achieved Advanced Ecotourism Certification
- Has $10 million public liability insurance
- Has been operating since 1994
- Has won several awards for excellence in tourism
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personal profiles of directors
Monica Coleman has had over 30 years involvement in the outdoors industry. This includes establishing, managing and guiding for Auswalk, teaching Physical Education and Outdoor Education, organising the largest trade show for the snow and outdoors industry in the southern hemisphere, guiding and instructing in the fields of bushwalking, cross country skiing, rock climbing and abseiling and teaching Tour Guiding at a teritary level. She has a Diploma of Teaching, post graduate qualifications in Outdoor Education and Environmental Science, Bushwalking and Mountaincraft Leadership Certificate, Ski Touring Leadership Certificate, Senior First Aid Certificate and bus licence. She has travelled extensively throughout Europe, Britain, Asia, North America, the Pacific and Australia. Her hobbies include cross country skiing, mountain biking, walking and travelling.
Phil Coleman has also had over 30 years involvement in the outdoors and travel industry. He studied engineering before establishing two outdoors equipment shops. His next venture was establishing a specialist adventure retail travel agency in Melbourne, through which he became a representative for many adventure products around the world. He also operated weekend adventure holidays in the areas of skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, hang gliding and abseiling. He was also involved in establishing Auswalk and has been guiding Auswalk clients for the past ten years. He has a Ski Touring Leadership Certificate, Rock Climbing Instructor Certificate, Senior First Aid Certificate and bus licence. He has travelled extensively in most areas of the world. His hobbies include cross country skiing, walking, travelling, gardening and house renovating (the latter rather reluctantly!)
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Auswalk Pty Ltd |
4 Red Gum Lease Track |
Halls Gap Victoria 3381 | Australia
Phone +61 (0)3 5356 4971 |
Fax +61 (0)3 5356 4970 | Email info@auswalk.com.au |
