Hiking · Australia

Find your next hiking partner nearby.

Q: How do I find a hiking partner near me?

Hobbimate helps you discover local hikers by suburb, experience, preferred distance and trail difficulty. Connect, then pick a trail like Sherbrooke Falls or Werribee Gorge.

Q: What app can I use to find people to hike with?

Hobbimate is an Australian app that helps people connect with nearby hikers for relaxed walks, scenic day hikes and more challenging adventures.

Q: How can beginners find a hiking buddy?

Choose the beginner level to find hikers interested in shorter, well-marked trails at a comfortable pace or returning after a break.

Q: How do I find hikers at a similar experience level?

Select the level that reflects your fitness and trail experience. Discuss the distance, terrain, elevation and expected pace before meeting.

Q: What should we agree on before hiking together?

Confirm the route, difficulty, meeting point, expected duration, weather conditions and essential equipment before starting the hike.

Q: How do I find hiking groups in Melbourne?

Connect with local hikers on Hobbimate and plan a group hike, like the 1000 Steps or Flinders Peak in the You Yangs.

Find local hikers in Melbourne for a relaxed trail walk, scenic day hike or challenging adventure.

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From discovery to your next hike

Getting started takes a few minutes. Here is how most hiking connections begin.

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Find

Browse local hikers by suburb, experience, trail difficulty and preferred distance.

Cream and lavender speech bubbles with a hiking boot

Connect

Send a message, choose a trail and agree on a time.

Two hiking boots with lavender movement trails, backpack and trail marker

Hit the trail

Meet up, prepare your gear and enjoy the hike together.

Choose your level

Find a hiking partner at your level

Match with local hikers based on your experience, preferred distance, terrain and trail difficulty.

Beginner

Connect with beginner hiking partners nearby for shorter trails, gentle terrain and relaxed outdoor adventures.

Intermediate

Meet local hiking buddies ready for longer trails, steeper climbs and more varied terrain.

Advanced

Find experienced hikers near you for demanding ascents, remote routes and challenging all-day hikes.

Two adult hikers walking together on a scenic Australian bush trail with backpacks

Hike your way

Choose the kind of hiking experience you're looking for and find Hobbimates who enjoy the same trails.

01Casual

Enjoy relaxed social hikes with a Hobbimate.

02Competitive

Take on faster, longer or harder trails with a Hobbimate.

03Training

Build your fitness and endurance with a Hobbimate.

HIKING ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Hiking players, wherever you are

Discover where Australia's hiking community is most active on Hobbimate.

Sydney

From Rushcutters Bay and the eastern suburbs through to the inner west, north shore and beaches, find a hiking buddy in Sydney on Hobbimate.

Melbourne

From the Dandenong Ranges and You Yangs to Werribee Gorge and the Mornington Peninsula, find a hiking buddy in Melbourne on Hobbimate.

Brisbane

From New Farm and Paddington through to West End and the southern suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Brisbane on Hobbimate.

Perth

From Subiaco and Cottesloe through to Leederville and the northern suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Perth on Hobbimate.

Adelaide

From the city parklands through to the eastern, inner-south and coastal suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Adelaide on Hobbimate.

Canberra

Across Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and the inner north, find a hiking buddy in Canberra on Hobbimate.

Sydney

From Rushcutters Bay and the eastern suburbs through to the inner west, north shore and beaches, find a hiking buddy in Sydney on Hobbimate.

Melbourne

From the Dandenong Ranges and You Yangs to Werribee Gorge and the Mornington Peninsula, find a hiking buddy in Melbourne on Hobbimate.

Brisbane

From New Farm and Paddington through to West End and the southern suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Brisbane on Hobbimate.

Perth

From Subiaco and Cottesloe through to Leederville and the northern suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Perth on Hobbimate.

Adelaide

From the city parklands through to the eastern, inner-south and coastal suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Adelaide on Hobbimate.

Canberra

Across Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and the inner north, find a hiking buddy in Canberra on Hobbimate.

Sydney

From Rushcutters Bay and the eastern suburbs through to the inner west, north shore and beaches, find a hiking buddy in Sydney on Hobbimate.

Melbourne

From the Dandenong Ranges and You Yangs to Werribee Gorge and the Mornington Peninsula, find a hiking buddy in Melbourne on Hobbimate.

Brisbane

From New Farm and Paddington through to West End and the southern suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Brisbane on Hobbimate.

Perth

From Subiaco and Cottesloe through to Leederville and the northern suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Perth on Hobbimate.

Adelaide

From the city parklands through to the eastern, inner-south and coastal suburbs, find a hiking buddy in Adelaide on Hobbimate.

Canberra

Across Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong and the inner north, find a hiking buddy in Canberra on Hobbimate.

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HIKING QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Everything you need for your next trail.

Practical answers for finding local hikers, matching trail preferences and planning your next adventure.

How do I find a hiking partner near me?

What app can I use to find people to hike with?

How can beginners find a hiking buddy?

How do I find hikers at a similar experience level?

What should we agree on before hiking together?

How do I find hiking groups in Melbourne?