Je serai intéressée pour avoir votre avis concernant le parcours que j'ai prévu pour visiter en un mois (26 jours exactement) l'Australie! Alors, si vous connaissez bien le coin n'hésitez pas !
Ai-je oublier des choses à voir absolument ? Avez-vous des conseils pour se déplacer entre les villes ? Les covoit sont-ils fréquents? Quelle compagnie aérienne privilégier pour les vols intérieurs ? Quels sont les choses indispensables à avoir dans son sac à dos? Où loger à Sydney? Tous les conseils sont à prendre!
Arrivée le 16 juillet en fin d’aprèm à Sydney
17 18 19 juillet ( randonnée côtière reliant Bondi à Coogee, ascension du pont de la baie de Sydney, aquarium?, opéra, china town)
Avion
Gold coast 20 juillet
Nimbin (?) 21 juillet puis retour pour dormir à Goldcoast
Lamington National Park 22 juillet puis nuit à Brisbane
Brisbane 23 juillet
Tangalooma island (dauphins, épaves croisière ? ou 4X4, luge ?) 24 juillet nuit à Brisbane
Australia zoo 25 juillet puis dormir à Sunshine Coast
Noosa (koala) 26 juillet + essayer de voir les baleines en bateau à Double Island Point | Great Sandy National Park nuit à sunshine coast
Avion brisbane hamilton island aeroport / Proserpine
(airlie beach) Whitsundays (beau temps?) hydravion, plongé , Hamilton Island, plage de whitehaven 27 28 29 juillet
Covoit airlie beach townsville (facile à trouver?)
Townsville 30 juillet reef great barrier aquarium (?), Billabong Sanctuary
Magnetic island 31 y aller en ferry nuit à townsville
1 août au matin trouver covoit pour aller à : Mission beach (3h de voiture)
2 août au matin trouver covoit pour Cairns 2h de voiture botanic gardens, lagon
Tjapukai aboriginal cultural park 3 août, tour en train avec le Skyrail pour faire Cairns tjapukai puis tjapukai port douglas ou bus ou retour sur cairns en scenic railway (ça vaut le détour?)
Port Douglas 4 août excursion plongée, four mile beach en fin d’aprèm, couché de soleil
Mossman, Daintree et cape tribulation 5 août
Cairns 6 août Fitzroy Island en ferry, plongée (quelles températures sont à prévoir d'après vous?)
Avion le matin le 7 août
Yulara ayers rock - alice spring visite le 7 août, le 8 louer 4X4 6h de route jusqu'à alice spings, 9 aout matinée à alice springs (ou tour tout inclus avec une compagnie sur trois jours?)
Avion en début d'aprèm le 9 nuit à Sydney
Blue mountains 10 août nuit à Sydney
Sydney 11 août départ en début de soirée pour la France
Voilà je vous remercie beaucoup pour vos conseils!
Le Red Center: Je ne comprends pas beaucoup votre idée de visiter Uluru puis ensuite rouler vers Alice Springs et de là visiter un peu la ville et repartir, c'est ça ?
Vous ne prévoyez pas au moins les monts Olgas et Kings Canyon dans ce coin-là ?
Je ne connais pas le reste de la côte Est donc je ne commenterais pas mais je pense que pour le Red Center, il serait bien de rajouter du temps.
3 jours c'est le strict minimum mais c'est à la condition d'arriver et de repartir depuis l'aéroport d'Uluru. 4 à 5 jours c'est déjà beaucoup plus confortable bien sûr.
Il y a quelques idées d'itinéraires selon le nombre de jours dont on dispose à la fin de cette page si ça t'intéresse: http://jeveuxcamperenaustralie.blogspot.fr/2012/11/le-red-center.html
Je crois que vous n'avez pas du tout la notion des distances en Australie Lol..
- Alors déjà pour Nimbin le 21, c'est une toute petite ville, donc pas besoin d'une journée complète, mais que d'une matinée ou après-midi. Donc à rajouter ce jour-là: Byron Bay par exemple.
- Ensuite, si j'étais vous je rajouterez le Springbrook NP pour aller voir les lucioles qui s'y trouvent puis visiter le parc et sa cascade principale.
- Mossman, Daintree et Cape Tribulation en un jour??! (Bon déjà Daintree et Cape Tribulation c'est pareil, Cape Tribulation c'est juste un petit village et plage situé dans la forêt) mais faire la forêt déjà en elle-même en un jour c'est juste de la course, alors rajouter Mossman + le trajet vers la forêt c'est juste impossible.. ! Daintree c'est au minimum 2 jours pour bien tout voir et bien profiter pleinement de cette magnifique forêt (plages+marches+trous d'eau etc)
- Pour Ayers Rock, idem j'ai pas trop compris, je pense que vous vouliez dire "Ayers Rocks - Kata Tjuta" et non Alice Springs pour le 7..? Idem un jour pour visiter les deux c'est juste impossible et de la course, il y a tellement à voir, pleins de superbes marches à faire etc..
- Le 8 août, louer un 4x4 de où..? (pas très bien compris.. :s)
Votre parcours relève plus de la course que du voyage/vacances.. et vous allez rater beaucoup de choses pour pouvoir en voir un max et je trouve ça dommage.. :/
Jetez un oeil à mes différents articles sur mon blog ici: http://supertrampontheroad.com/ pour voir tous ce qu'il y a à faire entre toutes ces choses..
Bonne après-midi à vous :)
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour il m'a beaucoup servi. En effet j'ai revu l'ensemble du parcours suite à vos remarques et j'ai bien parcouru votre blog :) Finalement nous n'irons pas à Brisbane et notre itinéraire est maintenant le suivant :
Arrivée le 16 juillet en fin d'après midi à Sydney
Sydney 17 18 19 20 juillet ( randonnée côtière reliant Bondi à Coogee, ascension du pont de la baie de Sydney, aquarium, opéra, china town, taronga zoo)
Avion hamilton island aeroport / Proserpine
Airlie beach Whitsundays 21 22 23 24 juillet (hydravion, plongée, croisière, Hamilton Island, plage de whitehaven)
Townsville 25 juillet (reef great barrier aquarium, Billabong Sanctuary)
Magnetic island 26 juillet (plongée)
Mission beach 27 juillet
Cairns 28 juillet (botanic gardens, lagon)
Tjapukai aboriginal cultural park 29 juillet (tour en train avec le Skyrail pour faire Cairns tjapukai puis tjapukai port douglas ou bus ou retour sur cairns en scenic railway)
Port Douglas 30 juillet (excursion plongée, four mile beach en fin d’aprèm, couché de soleil)
Mossman, 31, 1
Daintree 2 3 4 août (foret+ plongée)
Cairns 5 août Fitzroy Island en ferry, plongée
Avion le matin 6 août
Yuluru 6 7 8 9 août Itinéraire de 4 jours:
J1: Arrivée à l'aéroport d'Uluru, prise en charge de la voiture, et installation à l'Ayers Rock Resort
Tour du rocher d'Uluru puis coucher de soleil sur le rocher.
J2: Lever de soleil sur le site d'Uluru (balade en chameau). Visite possible du centre culturel Uluru - Kata Tjuta puis route vers les Monts Olgas et randonnée "the Valley of the Winds". Petite randonnée "Walpa Gorge Walk". Retour pour la nuit à l'Ayers Rock Resort.
J3: Route vers Kings Canyon. Randonnée Kings Canyon Rim Walk. Nuit au Kings Canyon Resort.
J4: Retour sur Uluru et vol retour
Avion en début d'aprèm le 9 nuit à Sydney
Blue mountains 10 août
Sydney 11 août départ en début de soirée pour la France
Voilà n'hésitez pas à me faire un autre retour si vous avez cinq minutes! :)
C'est encore moi! Finalement j'ai enlevé une journée à Mossman pour pouvoir ajouter une journée de plus au centre de l'Australie et pouvoir aller jusqu'a Alice Springs pour pouvoir profiter d'un fameux levé de soleil en montgolfière comme vous l'avez si bien vendu sur votre blog Flora et j'ai également ajouté la visite du Kangaroo sanctuary :)
Ce qui donne J1 Uluru, tour du rocher J2: Lever de soleil sur le site d'Uluru (balade en chameau), visite du centre culturel Uluru - Kata Tjuta puis route vers les Monts Olgas et randonnée "the Valley of the Winds" et "Walpa Gorge Walk" J3: Route vers Kings Canyon. Randonnée Kings Canyon Rim Walk. J4: Trajet Kings Canyon- Alice Springs. Kangorou sanctuary en fin d'après midi. J5: Alice Springs levé de soleil en mongolfière et vol retour.
Je pense me rapprocher de plus en plus du circuit définitif!
Bonjour
Nous avons comme projet de séjourner 8 jours sur l'ile de Sao Nicolau, sac à dos. Nous hésitons de prendre le bateau de Sao Vicente ou un vol inter iles. On me dit que les bateaux ne partent pas toujours?
Nous souhaitons faire trois haltes chez l'habitant afin de voyager en étoile de chacun des 3 points.
Première escale dans les environ de Juncalinho, deuxième escale du coté de Cachaco et enfin une troisième étape du coté de Tarrafal. Nous recherchons des pensions simple mais authentiques (pas d'hôtels). Avez-vous des suggestions?
Merci
Bonjour.. Nous partons à 2 faire le chemin Porto Fisterra le 15 septembre...Nous hésitons entre voie côtière ou chemin intérieur.. sur celui-ci il semble beaucoup de passages routiers... Nous aimerions avoir quelques retours d expérience...Merci..
Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning:
A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents.
Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency:
An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk.
Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening.
We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old.
What do you think of this itinerary?
I’m planning to do the Mercantour crossing following the Randoxygène route in mid-July.
I’m used to hiking in the mountains, but I sometimes get vertigo, for example on ridges with drops on both sides. I wanted to check if there are any T4 or T3-T4 sections and find out if there are any very exposed passages—and if so, where—so I can plan an alternative route.
Can anyone give me some info on this?
Thanks!
hi how can I get internet when I arrive at Haneda? I mean in areas without free wifi. Is it more interesting to buy a SIM card? If so, at the airport? thanks for your help
We're planning to go at the end of November/beginning of December to visit (with a rental car) and hike on La Palma and El Hierro for 15 full days, including 1 day for inter-island ferry transfers. What’s the best split between the two islands—8 days on La Palma and 6 on El Hierro, or even more time for La Palma? Should we have one or two home bases on La Palma? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi there,
I’m planning to cross the Gourgs Blancs Pass at the end of the month, from La Soula Refuge to Portillon Refuge. On this section near the pass, I don’t have any trail marked on my IGN map. Is the path well signposted, or should I use a compass?
Also, beyond the physical effort, are there any technical, exposed, or vertigo-inducing sections on this part?
Since I’m finding very little info, I’m being thorough with my questions.
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hi there
I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet.
I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this?
It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too.
I’m open to any tips!
Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?
Not very well known: Hokkaido Island has national parks that rival those in North America. Hiking there is free (even many mountain huts) and requires no formalities. These treks are described in the LP *Hiking in Japan* guide—you can just buy the Hokkaido PDF. It’s way better than Mount Fuji. Of course, everything depends on the weather, which is very unstable in the Japanese mountains (frequent strong winds). The trails are often obstacle courses.
The Daisetsu Zan traverse is a stunning hike through volcanic terrain with a remote section in the middle that requires at least one night of camping (there are basic huts for the rest, which is popular with Japanese hikers): 4 to 6 days.
The Shiretoko traverse takes 2 days with views including an island in Russia, but the ridge is brown bear territory—there are even more here than in Denali National Park in Alaska (brown bears and grizzlies are the same). I ran into 7 in just 6 hours of hiking!
Hi everyone,
I’m leaving on Monday, August 3rd for my very first long-distance trek: the GR223 from Coutances to Mont Saint-Michel, over 6-7 days (~11-14 miles/day), solo.
I’m looking for tips from people who know this section well (Coutances → Regnéville-sur-Mer → Hauteville-sur-Mer → Bréhal → Granville → Genêts → bay crossing):
Budget-friendly accommodations: I’m struggling to find affordable stopover lodgings (a lot of what I find online are expensive vacation rentals, not really suited for a solo hiker). If you have any great spots (hostels, hiker-friendly B&Bs, nice campgrounds), I’d love to hear them!
Bay crossing: Any feedback on guides/providers leaving from Genêts for the final crossing?
General tips for a first long-distance trek: What you wish you’d known before your first time, pitfalls to avoid, etc.
Hi,
We’re planning to do the 4-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli without an agency. The descriptions mention that there are accommodations at each stop, but we can’t find any details about them. Has anyone got info or feedback on this route?
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028.
I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄).
This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
We're planning to trek in Peru and Bolivia and would love to find some local agencies.
If you know any, could you share details on prices and, of course, the names of the agencies?
Which trek would you recommend?
Elocine
I'm heading out on a fully self-sufficient trek in Morocco (10 days) from Imilchil to Aghbalou.
Can I find screw-on gas canisters (Coleman, Primus) in Marrakech (any addresses?) or in villages between Imilchil and Aghbalou?
If not, are Butagaz canisters for camping gas (small 230g size) available?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello, I’d like to embark on a little trip in my home country, Switzerland. I’ll start walking from La Cure, heading toward Le Noirmont first, then I’ll improvise my route—but it’ll probably follow the French border... at least as far as Lac de Joux.
I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.
I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.
I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont.
The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
We’re really keen on ecosystems and want to hike in "natural" ancient forests—not planted woods or areas heavily degraded by human activity. Travel guides (like Lonely Planet) don’t provide much info on this. Could you point us to the most interesting spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips.
We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries!
Claire and Albert
Hi, this might not be the right section, but I’d like to know if it’s possible to start mountaineering with another person without necessarily hiring a guide. We’ve done quite a bit of hiking but not mountaineering—we’ll just do a half-day glacier course. After that, we were thinking of starting with La Grande Motte and the Pointe de la Traversière, which were recommended to us. Honestly, for things like roping up and knots, I’ll learn at home with lots of videos and a book.
I’d love to know if anyone has done treks in the Rwenzori Mountains and how much it costs on average, what the infrastructure is like, the landscapes, and safety in the area. Thanks so much! I’m really looking forward to your replies.
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike.
It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge.
I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle.
In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re flying from Montreal to Lyon this August to go hiking in the French Alps. We’ve rented a car and will be staying at campgrounds. We’re planning to do day hikes and want to stay a few days in one spot, do a few hikes, then move on to our next camping spot. Could you share your favorite spots or any recommendations for places to spend a few days with great hikes?
A few details:
We arrive in early August and leave in early September.
We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery!
We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat?
Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Hi there,
I’m planning to go hiking on this island and would like to know the best time to do it. I visited for a few days in November 2018—not for hiking but just to explore—and the weather wasn’t great, especially in the mountains. So, is a star-shaped itinerary doable if I rent a car and maybe use two different accommodations?
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations.
Thanks so much for your tips!
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there?
A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions?
For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip...
Thanks for your tips!
Have a great day,
Anie, Toulouse
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice?
Best regards,
Hi there, I’m planning the Annapurna Circuit for March 2027 and I’m looking for a local agency with a local guide—preferably French-speaking—to arrange this trek for us. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello!
We’re spending a few days in Toraja country at the end of May. We’d love to do a day trek—taking our time—on a route that’s stunning in terms of scenery, but not a level 5 in difficulty!
Any suggestions you can share, please?
Thanks in advance
