Walking tours in Oceania
Harbour walks in Sydney, laneways in Melbourne, tropical towns near the reef and lakeside streets in Queenstown: Oceania's cities sit between beaches, mountains and some of the most scenic roads on the site. Pick a country on the map, or start with the cities people watch most.
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- 4K videos
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Countries with walks: click one to open itCities: hover for a preview, click to walkNo walks yet
Did you know?
Short facts about walking Oceania: some from our own video library, some from the map.
- From our data-12.5°NDarwin is the northernmost city we have walked here.
- From our data45.9°SDunedin (New Zealand) is the southernmost city on our map of Oceania.
- From our data5 hoursThe longest video in Oceania on the site was filmed in Sydney: "Sydney, Australia Walking Tour with Captions".
- From our data124 videosAustralia has the most walks, drives and drone films of any country in Oceania on the site.
- Map factCountry + continentAustralia is the only country that covers a whole continent; its cities hug the coast, and most of the interior is outback.
- Map factUNESCO iconThe Sydney Opera House is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the harbour walk from Circular Quay past it to the Botanic Garden is one of the city's classics.
- Map factLargest reefCairns is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, stretching for more than 2,000 kilometres along the coast.
- Map fact41°SWellington is the southernmost capital city of an independent country; its waterfront walk runs right along the harbour.
Most-watched walking cities in Oceania
Ranked by total YouTube views of 4K walking videos. See the full study
▶ 9A walk throughSydneyAustraliaThe Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.9 videosExplore →#1
▶ 8A walk throughMelbourneAustraliaLaneways, coffee, trams and street art.8 videosExplore →#2
▶ 6A walk throughNewcastleAustraliaSurf beaches, ocean baths and a historic harbor.6 videosExplore →#3
▶ 8A walk throughGold CoastAustraliaSurf beaches and a skyline by the sea.8 videosExplore →#4
▶ 8A walk throughBrisbaneAustraliaA sunny river city with a beach in its park.8 videosExplore →#5
▶ 6A walk throughAucklandNew ZealandThe City of Sails between two harbors.6 videosExplore →#6
▶ 7A walk throughPerthAustraliaA sunny, remote city of parks, rivers and beaches.7 videosExplore →#7
▶ 4A walk throughQueenstownNew ZealandThe adventure capital on a mountain lake.4 videosExplore →#8
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Local time across the continent, and a walk that matches the moment.
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Walking Oceania: what to expect
Australian and New Zealand cities are built around the water. The most popular walks follow harbours, beachfronts and river paths, then cut through compact city centres full of arcades, laneways and cafes. Distances inside the cities are short, and many walks end at a beach or a lookout.
Between the cities, the landscape takes over. Our drives cover coastal highways, rainforest roads, alpine passes and long empty stretches of outback, which is why this part of the world is a favourite for treadmill sessions and relaxing virtual travel.
Seasons are reversed compared with Europe and North America: summer runs from December to February, and winter brings snow to New Zealand's Southern Alps. Open a city to watch a few walks before you go, then check our trip plans and where-to-stay guides.
FAQ
Which cities in Australia and New Zealand are best for walking?
Sydney's harbour and coastal walks, Melbourne's laneways, Hobart's waterfront, Auckland's city centre and Queenstown's lakefront are some of the most popular. Smaller beach towns like Byron Bay and Noosa are perfect for slow strolls.
When is the best time for a walk?
Spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) are the most comfortable in most cities. Tropical Queensland and Darwin are best in the dry season, roughly May to October.
Can I use these walks for a treadmill or a virtual tour?
Yes. Most videos are filmed at walking pace with natural street sound and no talking, so they work well for treadmill sessions, virtual travel or planning a route. Our treadmill mode picks long walks and keeps track of your time.