There’s nothing more romantic than going for a leisurely stroll with your lover, maybe holding hands and stopping for a picnic at the end. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the good people from hiking company AllTrails has put together a list of the ten most romantic hikes in Australia. Think: dreamy routes tracing stunning coastlines and spectacular forests, with appropriately romantic names to match.
Loves Bay to Gerringong via Kiama Coast Walk, NSW
This spectacular 10.9-kilometre coastal walk just south of Sydney will lead you and your lover along rolling green farmland with gorgeous coastal views. It’s a popular route – so you won’t have it to yourselves – but it’s so beloved for very good reasons. Make a weekend of it with a sleepover in Kiama – it was crowned the best tourism town in NSW in 2024, so it’s worth looking around to find out why.
Saint Valentines Peak, TAS
This popular yet challenging 8.7-kilometre trail sits just south of Burnie in northwestern Tasmania. Don’t dress to impress, as you’ll likely get a little muddy at the start. However, it’s worth it for panoramic summit views of Mount Roland, Cradle, Barn Bluff, Dial Ranges and beyond.
Lovers Walk, NSW
If you like the idea of leaving time for other V Day activities, this short but sweet 3.4-kilometre walking route just outside of Sydney is for you. Shaded by towering gum trees, the path is mostly wide and flat – making it an easy trail for beginner hikers. Leave time for a swim at nearby Jellybean Pool.
Lovers Cove and Rotary Lookout Loop, WA
You’re sure to fall in love with the granite monoliths and dazzling turquoise waters along this dreamy 3.1-kilometre circuit route near Esperance. Don't forget your bathers for a dip at Lovers Cove Beach.
Lovers Point Loop, NSW
You might need to book a weekend stay in Yamba to make this romantic walk around the headland a possibility, and in our opinion, that’s a win-win situation. The short walking route should take less than 20 minutes to complete, leaving plenty of time to explore the town.
Pieman River Paddle: Lovers Falls, TAS
You and your loved one will likely have this 8.2-kilometre forest trail all to yourselves. If you’ve got a kayak, paddle down the Pieman River for a front-row seat to the secluded 40-metre waterfall – only accessible by water.
Alex Road to Love Creek Falls, QLD
If you and your crush crave adventure, this 4.2-kilometre return trail in D’Aguilar National Park is sure to fill your cup. A lovely waterfall climb awaits at the end, so don’t forget your togs.
Lovers Walking Track, NSW
This relatively easy trail through the forest in Bundanoon is an excellent option for nature lovers; the wide track is lined by wildflowers that bloom in the warmer months, and rare birds sing from the treetops.
Honeymoon Bay, NSW
This 12-minute stroll in Jervis Bay doesn’t quite count as a hike, but once you reach the beautiful beach at the end of the walking track, you won’t want to leave. If you’ve planned ahead, you won’t have to – with camping sites available to book right next to the sparkling shoreline.
Lovers Jump Circuit, NSW
Just south of Berowra Waters in Sydney in the beautiful Ku-ring-gai National Park, this satisfyingly long walk will take you deep into the bush – the kind of outing that feels like a dreamy escape from reality.