Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk: 4-Day Guided Hiking & Glamping Experience
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Embark on the ultimate 4-day Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk, a premium guided hiking and bush glamping experience in the breathtaking Byron Hinterland. Carry only your day pack while our dedicated logistics crew takes care of the rest. Guided by expert environmental scientists and local Aboriginal guides, you will enjoy spacious tents, comfortable beds, hot showers, and gourmet chef-prepared meals. 🥾
The Ultimate Hinterland Adventure
Journey through 48km of spectacular landscapes, from lush subtropical rainforests and ancient trees to dramatic waterfalls and panoramic mountain lookouts. After an invigorating day on the trail, arrive at your fully set-up luxury campsite. Freshen up with a steaming hot shower, then put your feet up with a cold local beer or wine and a grazing platter of regional delicacies as the sun sets. 🌅
Award-Winning Eco-Luxury
We are proud winners of double Gold at the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards and have been named NSW’s Best Tour Operator 2023. Holding the highest level of Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation in Australia, we deliver an enriching, educational, and deeply sustainable journey. Our guides include environmental scientists and local Aboriginal cultural specialists who bring the landscape to life.
Tour Highlights
- Travel Light: Walk free from heavy packs while our logistics team transports your belongings.
- Premium Bush Glamping: Relax in spacious, 2-metre-high tents equipped with deluxe raised beds, comfortable pillows, and warm bedding. ✨
- Gourmet Dining: Savour delicious meals prepared by local chefs, served under a canopy of stars. 🍽️
- Cultural Connection: Learn from a local Widjubul-Wiabul Elder on night three.
Inclusions & Comforts
All premium camping equipment is provided and fully set up for you:
- Spacious 6-person tents (shared by 2 people, or single supplement) with ample standing room.
- Deluxe raised camping beds (can be joined for couples) with sheets, sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, and hot water bottles in cooler months.
- Portable hot showers and solar-powered lithium batteries to charge your devices.
- Camping chairs, lanterns, gas heaters, and filtered drinking water.
Chef-Prepared Meals & Drinks
All meals are provided, crafted by local chefs at the Bloody Good Food Company using fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced ingredients:
- Breakfast: Local muesli, sourdough, macadamia and Davidson plum spreads, fresh blueberries, tea, and coffee.
- Lunch: Bento-style track boxes filled with fresh salads, proteins, snacks, fruit, and trail mix.
- Dinner: Evening grazing platters followed by a nourishing one-pot meal cooked by your guide, paired with local Stone & Wood beer and quality Jilly Wines.
Daily Hiking Itinerary
Day One: Unicorn Falls to Camp One (9.6km)
Depart from Byron Bay, Kingscliff, or Mullumbimby. Explore dry sclerophyll forests, spot native birdlife along the historic Whiskey Creek logging trail, and enjoy an optional swim at Hell’s Hole before arriving at your fully prepared campsite.
Day Two: Camp One to Camp Two (18km)
Ascend 600m through ancient blackbutt and subtropical rainforests. Take in breathtaking views of Wollumbin from scenic lookouts, cross the Doon Doon saddle, and traverse the borders of Mount Jerusalem and Nightcap National Parks before resting at Camp Two.
Day Three: Camp Two to Weeun Weeun Camp (11.4km)
Enjoy a gentle, scenic descent along the ridgeline with views of Goonengerry National Park. Arrive at Weeun Weeun Camp near Wanganui Gorge, where a Widjubul-Wiabul Elder will share the deep cultural significance of the walk.
Day Four: Weeun Weeun Camp to Minyon Grass (12km)
Wind through diverse landscapes, cross tranquil creeks, and explore the Valley of the Giants. Swim at the base of the spectacular Minyon Falls before concluding your journey at Minyon Grass for your return transfer.
Safety, Logistics & Dietary Requirements
Your safety is our priority. Both your guide and logistics crew carry Garmin Inreach satellite communicators (which function as personal locator beacons) due to the remote terrain. We cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets. Please advise us of any medical conditions or dietary requirements prior to departure.
Why Choose Us?
With 19 years of experience delivering award-winning eco-tours in the Byron Hinterland, we are the only operator offering this level of comfort on the walk. We are net carbon negative (-6.2 tonnes CO2), offsetting our emissions by planting koala food trees. In 2025 we won double gold for Best Eco Tourism Operator in NSW and Best Tour Operator in NSW. Join us for an unforgettable, sustainable adventure! 🌿
Thank you for signing up for our Gidjuum Gulganyi Hiking & Glamping Experience. We have attached a Welcome pack, which includes:
- Training suggestions
- Pick up and Parking Options
- Possible Wildlife Encounters
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Important Medical Information
- Itinerary
- What we provide
- What you need to bring
- Camp orientation notes
- Tracks Notes
Wildlife Checklist App
We have created a new Wildlife Checklist App so that you can tick off wildlife that you see on your epic journey.
- Apple App store (currently not available in the EU but we are working on it)
- Google Play Store
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. Below is our cancellation policy to ensure fairness for both our guests and our team:
Cancellations by Guests
- More than 30 days before departure: Full refund minus a $250 administration fee.
- 14 to 30 days before departure: 50% refund of the total trip cost.
- Less than 14 days before departure: No refund, however, under genuine extenuating circumstances, we may offer other refund options as well as the option to reschedule for the next available date.
- No-shows or early departures: No refunds will be issued.
Cancellations by VisionWalks
In the unlikely event that we must cancel due to unforeseen circumstances (such as extreme weather or operational issues), guests will be offered the choice of:
- Full refund minus a $250 administration fee.
- A credit towards a future trip
- Rescheduling to a later, available date
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover unexpected cancellations, medical emergencies, or other unforeseen events.
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GREAT Knowledge of local area
Great places to see
Defintly recommend
It was a surprisingly (to me at least) not a very taxing day - no long hikes.
We did a rainforest walk where a few pademelons were sort of visible. Then the abundance of koalas, and then a lovely picnic by the river. Finally kangaroos and wallabies and a short stop for coffee.
It was perfect.
Hike was amazing but even better were the logistics - food was delicious, beds were super comfy and cosy, there was a shower every night... could not have been better. And the grazing platter that greets you every afternoon when you roll into camp! Best dolmades I've ever tasted!
Our lead guide, Eugene, was knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We even had a botanist with us, Dana, who taught us heaps about all the plant life along the way.
Could not fault anything about this tour or the company. I've done overnight hikes before but not having to carry your full kit, and having access to all that is provided makes this well worth the expense. And a big shout out to 'the elves', who do a great job doing all the hard work in the background so you can concentrate on just walking and enjoying yourself.
If you're not sure about being able to do the walk itself - neither was I. But the pace was good throughout and Eugene was always clear that we were about the journey, not just the destination, so we never felt rushed. Day 2 is the hardest but... you get through it! Then an easy day three is your reward 😆
Do the walk, and do it with this company - it's so good.
Very accomodating when we needed to get out a day early due to intense rainfall.
Friendly helpful and reliable.
Thanks Wendy!
We saw 10 koalas, all peacefully sleeping up in the trees, which was such a special experience. The tour itself was fantastic, and Wendy from Vision Tours made it, she was knowledgeable, friendly and clearly passionate about the area.
It wasn’t just about the koalas either. We also saw macadamia farms, tea tree plantations and cattle egrets, all set against the most beautiful, lush green scenery.
A really well-rounded, relaxed and memorable tour. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Byron.
We were in Byron Bay and wanted to see some wildlife. We'd seen Kangaroos, Wombats and Koalas before, so we did the night vision walk.
The guide took us to a patch of remaining "virgin rain forest) and we saw pademelons (really cool) and walabies, a huge Capet Python hunting the Bush Rats (which are not really rats but marsupials. We saw lots of this Bush Rats as well (and they are pretty cute). Finally, we had a magnificent sighting of something on my bucketlst--a gorgeous Tawny Frogmouth. What an incredible bird.
I would strongly recommend this company and their tours. First rate
Strongly recommend for those that are looking for special encounters with Australia's unique wildlife.
Great suggestions regarding where to leave our car in Mullum.
We decided to make a change to our itinerary on the last day. I phoned Wendy & it was all sorted immediately & her communication was excellent.
Emma, our shuttle driver both ways was very personable & professional.
Thank you for making it all so easy! Will definitely recommend them.
The service could be improved by allowing extra time for the Minyon Grass section of the walk. This last section was incredible but we didn’t have enough time to fully enjoy the experience because of the pick up time.
I highly recommend the great customer service.
Mullumbimby was a great spot to leave the car as travel distance was short and its a fun town to have breakfast before and lunch after.
All these conveniences made for a smooth and fun walking adventure. Thank you!
The service was prompt and friendly, and the advice helpful.
My only criticism is that there was only just enough time for us to do the extra 6 km to the base of Minyon Falls - arguably one of the most spectacular and worthwhile portions of the hike. It would have been nice to have another half an hour to an hour to finish this section of the walk at a more leisurely pace, especially after four days on the trail.
All in all though, I definitely recommend using Vision Walks if you'd like to walk the Gijuum Gulganyi trail but you're not from the area / don't have a car.
The service was prompt and friendly, and the advice helpful.
My only criticism is that there was only just enough time for us to do the extra 6 km to the base of Minyon Falls - arguably one of the most spectacular and worthwhile portions of the hike. It would have been nice to have another half an hour to an hour to finish this section of the walk at a more leisurely pace, especially after four days on the trail.
All in all though, I definitely recommend using Vision Walks if you'd like to walk the Gijuum Gulganyi trail but you're not from the area / don't have a car.
Amazing scenery and comfortable glamping style accommodation each night.
A massive thank you to our guide Tom, whose friendly nature and obvious love of his job made the trek all the more special.
Worth every penny (cent) and a great way to spend a morning.
It was a great day and Tom was a great guide, we definately recommend.
The icing on the cake: she has invested in tree planting so that the carbon footprint of her business is a net positive to the world! And the trees help provide koalas with an enhanced habitat!
This adventure was 100% worth every penny! We couldn’t recommend Wendy and her business high enough.
We spotted koalas on eucaliptus, some kangaroos and wallabi, bats and birds. We had a very nice pic nic (also for vegan vegetarian and gluten free).
Very recommended
Thanks for the great experience and amazing pictures! You made the trip of a lifetime even better! Book today!























































