Fraser Island (K'gari) Great Walk

The K'gari (Fraser Island) Great Walk is an 8-day through-hike covering approximately 90km point-to-point within the Great Sandy National Park, Queensland. The route traverses often described as one of the largest sand island, moving through diverse ecological zones including high rainforests established on deep-sand substrates, mangrove systems, and freshwater perched lakes. Surface conditions are consistently sand-based, transitioning between consolidated forest paths and uncompacted dune segments. The route provides a cross-section of the island's unique hydrology and mature Satinay (Syncarpia hillii) timber stands. Access is regulated by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS).

Gaustatoppen (1,883m) is frequently cited as the most beautiful mountain in Norway. A soaring, isolated stratovolcano-like cone in the Telemark region, it offers an astonishing reward: on a clear day, standing at the summit allows you to see 60,000 square kilometers—roughly one-sixth of the entire Norwegian mainland. The most popular hiking route begins at Stavsro, a steady, 2.7-mile (4.6km) rocky ascent up the mountain's wide shoulder. For an extra dose of adventure (or for those with mobility issues), you can use the 'Gaustabanen,' a Cold War-era funicular tram built inside a secret tunnel running straight up through the core of the mountain to the summit plateua.