PRIZES 2026
Winners and Runners-up in this year's competition will share in a prize pool of more than $20,000 including $5,000 cash and prizes from our sponsors Mountain Designs, Life's an Adventure, GME and Intrepid Travel.
Prize details will be updated here in the coming weeks.
PEOPLE CATEGORY
WINNER
• Life's An Adventure pack-free guided walk for two valued at $4,452. 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.
• $1,500 cash.
• One year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.
RUNNER-UP
• GME MT620GR PLB (valued at $569): 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 MT620GR is an advanced Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) designed to alert Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities to life-threatening emergencies. Featuring Return Link Service (RLS/RLM), which confirms your distress signal has reached a rescue coordination center (RCC), it provides critical reassurance in an emergency. With a 7-year battery life and a 6-year warranty, it offers dependable performance and peace of mind.
• One-year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.
PLACES CATEGORY
WINNER
• Hike Queensland's Scenic Rim Trail for two people with Intrepid Travel, valued at approximately $5,860 AUD. Lace up your hiking boots and set off on a four-day adventure on Queensland's Scenic Rim along stunning hiking trails. Watch the sunrise over Mt Mistake, hike along an old logging route once travelled by bullock and cart and spend nights surrounded by gum trees in your stunning wooden eco-cabin. Listen to the sounds of songbirds in the verdant rainforest as you rest near Dalrymple Creek, learn about the distinct flora and fauna of Main Range National Park from your expert guides, and stay in a comfortable eco-conscious homestead. 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 (see competition rules for full T&C).
• $1,500 cash.
• One year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.
RUNNER-UP
• GME MT620GR PLB (valued at $569): 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 MT620GR is an advanced Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) designed to alert Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities to life-threatening emergencies. Featuring Return Link Service (RLS/RLM), which confirms your distress signal has reached a rescue coordination center (RCC), it provides critical reassurance in an emergency. With a 7-year battery life and a 6-year warranty, it offers dependable performance and peace of mind.
• One-year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80
NATURE CATEGORY
WINNER
• $2,000 cash.
• One year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.
RUNNER-UP
• GME MT620GR PLB (valued at $569): 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 MT620GR is an advanced Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) designed to alert Search and Rescue (SAR) authorities to life-threatening emergencies. Featuring Return Link Service (RLS/RLM), which confirms your distress signal has reached a rescue coordination center (RCC), it provides critical reassurance in an emergency. With a 7-year battery life and a 6-year warranty, it offers dependable performance and peace of mind.
• One-year subscription to Great Walks magazine valued at $80.
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