THE PRIZES

Winners and Runners-up in this year's competition will share in a prize pool of more than $19,500 including $5,000 cash and $14,500 in prizes from our sponsors Mountain Designs, Life's an Adventure, GME and Inspiration Outdoors.

Prizes on offer from our amazing sponsors include three Mountain Designs Adventure Packs valued at $1,000 each, a 3-day Life's an Adventure luxury pack-free guided walk (valued at $4000), three GME personal locator beacons valued at $410 each, an 8-day guided tour of Western Australia's iconic Cape to Cape Track with Inspiration Outdoors (valued at $6080), and six one-year subscriptions to Great Walks magazine. Check below for more details.

 

PLACES CATEGORY   

WINNER

• $1500 cash.

• Inspiration Outdoors Cape to Cape Track guided walk for two valued at $6,080. This remarkable 8-day tour invites you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Western Australia's iconic Cape to Cape Track. Wander along remote pristine beaches, traverse rugged coastal cliffs, and pass below the giants of Boranup forest as you discover the beauty of this coastal wilderness. Marvel at the diverse flora and fauna that call this region home, particularly the epic wildflower displays in Spring departures. Your adventure also includes expert guides who will enrich your experience with their knowledge of the area's history, ecology, and culture. As part of this incredible journey, you'll enjoy comfortable accommodation, delicious meals and the camaraderie of like-minded travellers. Tour only – does not include flights, airport transfers or travel insurance.

• Mountain Designs Adventure Pack valued at $1000. You will be fitted top to toe with some of the best outdoor gear on the market. 

• One year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.

RUNNER-UP

 

• GME MT610G PLB (valued at $410): Every year, thousands of people across the globe are rescued with the help of an emergency beacon, and more than 50% of Australian rescues involve a GME emergency beacon. The MT610G PLB has been designed with a strong focus on being as compact and light weight as possible, while not compromising on ease-of-use in an emergency. It features a built-in 72 channel GPS Receiver, ensuring fast transmission of accurate location information to rescue authorities.

• One-year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80

PEOPLE CATEGORY   

WINNER

• $1500 cash.

• Life's An Adventure pack-free guided walk for two valued at $4,000. This 3-day tour has been designed for those looking for a pack-free walking experience of the Three Capes and Tasman Peninsula. Explore the natural beauty of the Tasman Peninsula in the far south-east corner of Tasmania, a region famous for its three spectacular capes featuring the highest vertical seas cliffs in Australia and a dramatic coastline of caves and towering sea stacks. Your journey also includes an unforgettable helicopter flight over Cape Pillar and Tasman Island, or you could choose an exciting wilderness cruise around the base of Cape Pillar for a unique view of this rugged coastline. (Tour only – does not include flights, airport transfers or travel insurance.)

• Mountain Designs Adventure Pack valued at $1000. You will be fitted top to toe with some of the best outdoor gear on the market. 

• One year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.

RUNNER-UP

 

• GME MT610G PLB (valued at $410): Every year, thousands of people across the globe are rescued with the help of an emergency beacon, and more than 50% of Australian rescues involve a GME emergency beacon. The MT610G PLB has been designed with a strong focus on being as compact and light weight as possible, while not compromising on ease-of-use in an emergency. It features a built-in 72 channel GPS Receiver, ensuring fast transmission of accurate location information to rescue authorities.

• One-year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.

NATURE CATEGORY   

WINNER

• $2000 cash.

• Mountain Designs Adventure Pack valued at $1000. You will be fitted top to toe with some of the best outdoor gear on the market. 

• One year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.

RUNNER-UP

• GME MT610G PLB (valued at $410): Every year, thousands of people across the globe are rescued with the help of an emergency beacon, and more than 50% of Australian rescues involve a GME emergency beacon. The MT610G PLB has been designed with a strong focus on being as compact and light weight as possible, while not compromising on ease-of-use in an emergency. It features a built-in 72 channel GPS Receiver, ensuring fast transmission of accurate location information to rescue authorities.

• One-year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.