Blue Mountains Traverse in Style – 5 Days

Auswalk was very helpful in arranging a walking trip for my family. The hotels were excellent and the instructions, especially given on the app were easy to follow even for someone traveling and bush walking in Australia for the first time. The walks are quite long and grueling, so I recommend it for someone who has some experience bush walking and understands what needs to be prepared beforehand and also the precautionary measures thoroughly. Next time, I want to try the guided tours too!

I highly recommend Auswalk, the overall experience was fantastic. I can not imagine doing this trip without of the support, guidance and app to make this adventure flawless. The tracks were different each day and I left inspired by the landscape and physical activity. I will be absolutely looking at other Auswalk adventures in the future.

The Sydney transport system is easy to use. Katoomba station walking distance to Carrington hotel. Walking maps were easy to use. Overall, it was a good experience.

I have just enjoyed a wonderful hiking in The Blue Mountains with a very experienced guide and respectful of our individual needs. I found it quite challenging in part but so glad I completed the walks. It was great to experience this with a group of like minded and exceptional ladies.

I have just enjoyed a wonderful hiking in The Blue Mountains. I found it quite challenging in part but so glad I completed the walks. It was great to experience this with a group of like minded and exceptional ladies.

Our first guided hike was the 'Blue Mountains Traverse' - it exceeded our expectations with all the planning and organisation taken care of by AusWalk. If you are wanting an active break and enjoy beautiful accommodation, high quality meals and stunning scenery, this may be what you are looking for.

Our first self-guided hike was the 'Blue Mountains Traverse' - it exceeded our expectations with all the planning and organisation taken care of by AusWalk. If you are wanting an active break and enjoy beautiful accommodation, high quality meals and stunning scenery, this may be what you are looking for.

Staying at the Carrington was a highlight. As a Sydney resident, it was great to go walking so close to home. I had forgotten how beautiful the Blue Mountains are.

Our trip went really well. The walk was far more strenuous than I had anticipated. Serves me right lol. It took me out of my comfort zone but I completed it. I’m motivated to improve my fitness level and take on others hikes in Australia or abroad. Foods were of excellent quality.

Our trip went really well. The walk was far more strenuous than I had anticipated. Serves me right lol. It took me out of my comfort zone but I completed it. I'm motivated to improve my fitness level and take on others hikes in Australia or abroad. Foods were of excellent quality.

We have just finished the self guided Blue Mountain Traverse. Loved it …..mostly. The hikes were excellent but we did not realize there would be so many stairs/steps/ladders down into the valley and back up. Although we are in our early 70’s we are avid walkers/hikers and are comfortable in walking in the Appalachians of the USA. But our local Virginia walks traverse the hillsides and switch back up and down hill. The Auswalk trip challenged our knees and leg muscles as we attacked the hundreds of stone steps, steel ladders, and exposed ups and downs. The only fault we lay on Auswalk is that they could have done a better job providing information on how strenuous portions of this walk could be. The scenery is brilliant. The route notes and maps are superb. Organization and arrangements were the best. Accomodations ( and the wonderful inn keepers) were top drawer in historic lodging in scenic locations.If you are in relatively good shape and know what you are getting into this is a wonderful way to get to know some parts of Australia that are unfamiliar to North Americans.

We used Auswalks to plan our five-day self guided walking vacation in the Blue Mountains. They were easy to work with, provided options, and offered clear directions. We wanted a hiking experience that did not require use to rent a car and gave us valuable advice that made that possible. The hikes, lodging, and restaurants were superb. When hiking again in Australia we would certainly use Auswalks again.

We had a marvelous experience walking the beautiful Blue Mountains. We couldn't have done it without the support of Auswalks. The directions were clear and the walking included diverse ecosystems. The hotels and restaurants were amazing. What we liked about the Blue Mountain walk was that we didn't need to rent a car.

AusWalk was a highly professional company from start to finish. It was extremely well organised and catered for our every need. The accommodation provided in the Blue Mountains was exceptional. The itineraries provided for our self guided walk were very easy to follow and there was no issue about getting lost. I would highly recommend this company for eight hiking, walking tour of the Blue Mountains.

The Blue Mountains is nothing short of Spectacular. Blackheath is a cute village with unbelievable views. Auswalk were very professional. We went after the flooding in NSW and most of the walks we booked were closed due to landslides. We called into Auswalk each day at 4pm and they would give us alternative walks. The service was very good. The lunch provided by Altitude Deli was so good, not one day could we finish the food. Great experience and well worth doing. Leura is also a very nice place. Thanks Auswalk for the support on this walk.

This was a great walk! Information was great and each day the walks took us to all the great lookouts and areas of interest. The food was delicious and very well planned. Each day was both challenging and very rewarding.

Thankyou for a great walk with beautiful scenery. Very relaxing and fun. Side note - the lunch provided was amazing!

Everything was well organised, the accommodation and meals provided were great and all transportation options went seemlessly. Some of the walks were more challenging so a moderate to good level of fitness is required. The Blue Mountains is a fantastic place to visit with stunning scenery and a walking tour is a great idea to escape from the normal day to day activities. I would recommend the self-guided walk to anyone interested and Auswalk were a very professional company to go through

This walk was very enjoyable. The food was very well organized and was exactly what we needed as a pick me up on the walk. There were some challenging moments of the walk and also some beautiful moments of the walk. Definitely recommend this walk.

I had always heard stories and facts about the NSW Blue Mountains. But honestly never thought I would enjoy my Aus Walk trekking in the Blue Mountains to the wonderful extent I experienced. I was struck on each days walk by the regions wonder. Intrigued by its its history, plus comforted each evening in great accommodations. As well as relishing the regions restaurant's and cafes

Our Blue Mountains walk was wonderful and one of our best holidays ever. The walks were astoundingly beautiful and the track notes allowed us to enjoy them to the full. Accommodation was all lovely especially the smaller B and Bs and the included restaurant meals were memorable. Auswalk‘s smooth organising allowed us to concentrate on the walking and enjoy the experience.

Very happy with our self-guided Blue Mountains hike as organised by Auswalks. The info pack was very detailed, contained all we needed and was personalised to our particular trip. The itinerary gave us the flexibility to do as we wanted when we wanted and to add in extra side walks. We liked having some meals organised for us, and leaving us to do what we wanted on other nights. The accommodation was spot on in terms of comfort, privacy and location in the villages. We will definitely organise another self-guided walk with Auswalk. Thank you for a great week!

Auswalk provided us a sensational self guided walk in the Blue Mountains with a good balance of stunning walking, lovely accommodation with super nice hosts. Doing it in spring did include some rain but the fabulous gardens of rhododendrons, azaleas and blossom trees in the towns were a lovely bonus to go with our afternoon coffee.

We were six novice hikers on the self guided Blue Mountains 7 day Traverse. Each of us had a fantastic time and were so impressed with the professionalism of Auswalk. In planning the trip they were very prompt in replying to any questions and were always very friendly and helpful. The Walk Notes were accurate and detailed so none of us got lost! It was quite challenging for us (different levels of fitness) but we all managed most of the walks. We loved the accommodation in very cosy and comfortable BnBs operated by friendly and helpful people. The food and wine at various places each evening was excellent - it was all so much fun and I hope we can do another Auswalk adventure next year. Thank you!

Auswalk's Blue Mt. Walk is excellent. The accommodation, hosts and meals are very good; especially after a day on the track. The walk notes are excellent. Auswalk have presented the best of the Blue Mts. In this package. Well done to Auswalk and the accommodation providers. We were very happy with this trip and would recommend this to all walkers. This is one part of Australia you must visit.

The Blue Mountains - self-guided walk is truly awesome but don't expect easy walking! However if you love rugged mountains bathed in a blue haze from the eucalypts, breathtakingly beautiful scenery, spectacular waterfalls, interesting caves and canyons, challenging steps down into the valleys (and up again) - then it is for you. I would recommend you do it in spring when all the wild flowers are in bloom in the bush along with the rhododendrons, daffodils, tulips and lily-of-the-valley blooming in the towns. At the end of the day enjoy the comfort of an open fire place for a pre-dinner drink and swap stories with other travellers. As well as enjoying the plant and animal life - Superb Lyrebirds can be seen scratching in the leaf litter; marvel at the geology of the area, Towering cliffs of sandstone overlaid with igneous (volcanic) rocks suggesting the area formed in a swamp but some time in the distant past the whole area was uplifted to a height of around 1000 metres. Learn something of the history of the area - coal mines operated below Katoomba with some mine shafts extending for 1500 metres into the cliff faces. Families lived near the mines below the cliffs, but each Sunday the priest would come down a staircase called the Golden Stairs to say Mass for them. 9/23/2016 7:00 PMAdd tags –

Hiking around the Blue Mountains was spectacular. The vistas are magnificent. Every step is rewarded with another incredible view. The hiking track infrastructure is some of the best in the world.

My sons (11 and 13 yo) and I had a great time on the Blue Mountains Self Guided trip ! Awesome adventure and awesome support which, as the only adult on the trip, made it stress free and even more enjoyable

We have just completed the 5 day self guided walk with Auswalk in the Blue Mountains and it was a truly memorable experience being a great mix of walking, landscapes, scenery, lovely accommodation, meals and hospitality. It was only five days walking and although generally not long days, there was a good mix of some challenging sections, with moderate and easy ones. Auswalk were very helpful through the whole process including accommodating our late change of dates. Cheers, Rob & Kaye Thorpe, Malua Bay.

My first Auswalk holiday in the Blue Mountains was a fantastic experience from exploring the website, to booking, to the holiday itself. Auswalk made the whole process easy and enjoyable. The staff are knowledge, friendly and responsive. I'm already looking forward to my next Auswalk holiday.

(1) Walking notes excellent. (2) Accommodation and meals excellent. Particularly "The Greens" where Jacky and Claudio were exceptional.Also the restaurant "Pins on Lurline" was high class for both food and service.

Myself and 5 other ladies took a self guided walk in the Blue Mountains. The walks were truly amazing. Lots of options provided for every level of fitness. We couldn't fault the accommodation nor the food provided and the service from our hosts at both Lurline House (Katoomba) and Broomlea (Leura) was outstanding. We can highly recommend Auswalks for their well researched walks, accommodation choices and knowledgeable, efficient and friendly service. Rhonda (Brisbane QLD)

The walk was diverse and moderately challenging. I would have preferred the luxe version, but didn't feel that I was offered it- even though I asked for accomodation upgrade. Having said that, the BnBs were quaint. The walking notes were confusing as there were track closures due to fire/erosion damage etc. and the changes were on a separate sheet. We had 2 dinners included but on previous trips they were all included. Thanks again for a lovely trip. Samantha and Mark

Myself and 5 other ladies took a self guided walk in the Blue Mountains in March 2019. The walks were truly amazing. Lots of options provided for every fitness level. We couldn't fault the accommodation nor the food provided and the service from our hosts at both Lurline House (Katoomba) and Broomlea (Leura) was outstanding. We can highly recommend Auswalks for their well researched walks, accommodation choices and fast, efficient and friendly service.

Great walk with friends. Well organised company and very easy and pleasant to deal with. I would book with Auswalk again

I have just returned from my second trip with Auswalk. The first was to the Blue Mountains in September and this time was Tassie in January. I can't speak highly enough of the Auswalk experience, from the team in the office, the guides on the trail and the seamless trips. The accommodation and food are top notch, the guides both expert and accommodating. with 2 guides on each trip, the offer to take an easier/harder option and to walk at your own pace is genuine, encouraged and supported. I know I'll be back for a third trip and then some!

I organised a walking trip for 10 school mum's to the Blue Mountains with AusWalks. Their staff where fantastic from the outset and really understood what we wanted. They booked all our accommodation, transfers and meals along the way and provided comprehensive track notes. All we had to do was turn up and follow the dot points. The selections along the way where all excellent with a great mix of having a casual pizza night followed by a serious restaurant meal. I would thoroughly recommend AusWalks to anyone considering organising a walking holiday.

As UK based hikers we've done a lot of self guided walking in Europe but we were a little anxious about what walking in Australia was like. We need not have worried - from the first email contact with Auswalk we knew we were in safe hands. Auswalk's attention to detail is second to none. We did 2 hikes on this trip: the Blue Mountains and the Cape-to-Cape. All the transport and accommodation worked out very well - we were treated like royalty by the local suppliers! The walk notes and maps were excellent and we loved all the extra detail - we felt we'd learned a lot on these walks. So, don't hesitate: book today! You're sure to have a wonderful experience and enjoy the challenge.

Our walking group of old friends, numbering between 9 and 13, have completed three (3) Self Guided walks with Auswalk. Walks include, Rood of Australia, Blue Mountains and Mornington Peninsula. We have found on all walks that the scenery has been fantastic and very memorable. , Accommodation arranged, even for a group of our size, along meals provided have been of a very high standard with all proprietors being very helpful and eager to assist in any way. They all say how pleased they are working with Auswalk and their efficiency. The walking notes, maps and documentation provided bu Auswalk have been very concise, up to date and easy to follow. Notes have also included history of the area and details of fauna and flora where significant. Auswalk have always monitored our progress throughout our walks and provide easy contact if required. Their notes also include detailed information on transportation to and from starting/finishing points and good details for first aid etc. Overall we find Auswalk very efficient, an excellent provider of itineraries and we will definitely be using their services for future walks. We recommend Auswalk without hesitation. Paul

Our self-guided 7-day Blue Mountains Traverse was the very best way to experience the Blue Mountains. We got to walk in some of the most beautiful places (hint: don't skip the Grand Canyon!!!). Not having to worry about our next meal or whether we'd have a comfy bed & hot shower for the night was truly awesome! Each of our accommodation host were just so welcoming and a wealth of local knowledge. Without having to worry about the logistics of the trip, we were able to completely revel in the beauty of the area and connect with so many lovely people along the way. Thanks a million to Auswalk for the absolutely seamless organisation of a truly memorable holiday.

The Blue Mountains are beautiful, seeing them on an Auswalk self-guided tour made the experience even better. We couldn't fault Auswalk, they provided us with everything we needed. The B & B's they organised were perfect with wonderful hosts and the food was delicious! The walks were fantastic, each showing us a different part of the Blue Mountains.