Human Powered Adventures

Find your next adventure in the world-famous Australian Alps.

The Adventure Gene Difference

World Class Gear & Clothing

Our signature Ultralight Comfort System™ is designed to keep you warm, dry, safe and happy.

Beginner Friendly

No prior hiking experience is needed to join us on any of our trips. You just need a good level of fitness.

Expert Guides

Our guides are industry pioneers and winter experts. With over 40,000km of experience, you know you’re in safe hands.

Small Groups

We only provide small group experiences. With 2 guides and up to 10 guests, you’ll be well looked after and can walk at your own pace.

The Adventure Experts

Our trips are designed to get you deep into nature, away from big cities and crowded walks filled with day hikers.

Need help choosing a trip?

We offer a range of tools and information designed to help you narrow down the choices and find the best trip for you.

Map

Get a quick visual overview of the routes we explore.

Quiz

Find your trip in under 2 minutes.

Comparison

An in-depth comparison of our trips.

Learn more about each location:

Victorian Alps

Sapphire & Wilderness Coast

Trip Calendar

Check out our trip calendar for a visual overview of all upcoming hikes!

Legend:

AvailableFilling fastLimitedSold out

Learn more about our trip styles

We offer several different trip styles to suit various interests and preferences.

AAWT Trips

Tackle the iconic Australian Alps Walking Track on a fully supported journey, with all logistics, food drops, and premium hiking gear sorted for you.

Snow Camping Trips

Our winter trips are designed for hikers who want to experience snow camping in a safe and beginner-friendly environment.

Paint & Hike Trips

Spark your creativity with an escape into the Aussie bush. Designed for hikers and artists alike, this is the ultimate creative retreat.

FAQs

Curious about our trips? We’ve answered our most common questions to make planning your adventure stress-free.

I'm new to hiking, are your trips suitable for beginners?

Yes! You don’t need any prior hiking or camping experience to join us. We provide a detailed pre-trip preparation package, and our guides will teach everything you need to know. The only prerequisite is your physical fitness. It is essential that you are capable of carrying a 10kg pack for extended periods over uneven terrain.

Where do your trips go?

Our trips explore seven distinct locations. Five of them (Namadgi, Blue Waterholes, Jagungal Wilderness, Main Range, and Victorian Alps) are subregions of the Australian Alps. Expect to encounter Australia’s tallest mountains, wide-sweeping alpine scenery, historic huts, open high-plains and alpine wildflowers.

Alternatively, the Budawangs offers a completely different experience, dominated by striking sandstone cliffs, hidden caves, and ancient forests. Finally, the Sapphire & Wilderness Coast offers some of the finest coastal hiking in Australia, with it’s remote location meaning that much of the area remains untouched by civilisation.

Am I fit enough?

All of our trips require you to carry a 10kg pack (15kg for snow camping) for extended periods over uneven and off-track terrain. To ensure you are ready, you will need to do some training before the trip. We highly recommend engaging in at least 3 hours of physical activity each week, such as running, cycling, swimming, team sports, or hiking up and down hills. Walking on flat pavement is not adequate preparation.

In addition, you should aim to complete at least 3 practice walks carrying a 10-15kg pack for 4-6 hours (including breaks) before we depart.

What do I need to bring?

We provide all the gear and outer-layer clothing as part of our Ultralight Comfort System™. This includes (but is not limited to) tents, sleeping bags, hiking packs, hiking poles, down jackets, down pants and fleece layers.

The only things you need to bring are your base layers and personal items:

Long-sleeve shirt and hiking pants
Shoes (either trail runners or hiking boots)
Socks and underwear
A hat and sunglasses

What’s included in the trip price?

Included in the trip price is the following:

Use of world-class ultralight gear and clothing
Cooked meals, snacks, and hot drinks (excluding breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on the last day)
Return transport from Canberra
2 expert guides (a 1:5 guide-to-guest ratio)
Resupply logistics
Pre-trip support and a detailed preparation package (including packing video)

What group sizes can I expect on a trip?

All trips are intentionally small, with up to 10 guests, accompanied by 2 guides. This ratio ensures a personal, comfortable, and well-paced experience.

Who will be guiding me?

All of our guides are highly experienced in navigating the Australian backcountry. While each guide brings their own unique style and interests to the trail, they all share a commitment to being supportive, knowledgeable, and ensuring your trip is one to remember. We will let you know who your guides are about a month before departure, though please note this can occasionally change on short notice.

Will I be cold?

All trips include access to our Ultralight Comfort System™. Designed by experts and curated from manufacturers around the world, this premium gear and clothing package is designed to keep you safe, warm, dry and happy in the mountains!

Our setup features double-walled tents, -8°C sleeping bags, and -20°C sleeping mats. We also supply fleece layers, down jackets and down pants. This keeps the vast majority of hikers warm, but we have extra layers ready if you tend to get cold easily.

I still have questions?

We know preparing for a trip brings up plenty of questions! Email or call us, and one of our senior guides will be more than happy to answer them.

Our trusted gear suppliers

Reviews

Browse our verified Google reviews to see what others are saying about our trips.

      
 Excellent4.9161 reviews
 4.9
 Excellent161 reviews
  Write a review 
 
 
 
    
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   BELINDA PORCHERA 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +2
Great Aussie hiking company ,they are very experienced,friendly,encouraging,helpful from the very beginning  ,their knowledge is endless .Whether you’re a first time hiker or experienced
make the first move and call adventure gene for your next hike.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Bianca Ellen 
 7 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Intro to Snow Camping (July 2026)

It has taken me a while to write this review simply because I struggled to find the words to describe just how incredible this tour was and how much the experience meant to me.

I booked this tour to build my confidence in the snow, having never camped or hiked in winter conditions before. From the moment I booked, the team could not have been more helpful. The entire experience was seamlessly organized—from the convenient pickup in central Canberra to the initial gathering at their office, which gave us all a great chance to connect before heading out.

Our guides, Gus and Lisa, were exceptionally welcoming and educational right from the start. It is clear just how much they love what they do and how passionate they are about sharing it with others. The quality of the gear provided was top-tier, and getting to raid their pantry for snacks was an awesome bonus!

The location in the Munyang Valley was the absolute perfect choice, offering a great balance where everything felt doable. Lisa’s supportive approach and encouragement were standouts—on one of the days, a couple of people were unsure if they could complete the planned hike, but thanks to Lisa, they made it the whole way. Beyond the hiking itself, the knowledge sharing was truly the best part. We learned so much about the history, geography, and geology of the region, and even got to do some unforgettable stargazing.

I came away with invaluable tips that I now use on my own hiking and camping trips, boosted confidence in new environments, and lifelong friends. That kind of experience is priceless. I can’t recommend them highly enough!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Nicole Tang 
 8 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paint and hike trip was well organised and the information provided beforehand made it much less intimidating to prepare for the trip, especially as it was my first big camping hike.
Our guides, Annika and Tearloch, were incredible. They were really supportive with all aspects of the hike and were so friendly and sweet.
Hike itself had some rough spots, but that's more down to the terrain itself, so can't fault the company there. Would totally recommend signing up for a trip with them.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Darrel Robins 
 8 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WOW

What a great adventure . For anyone who wanted to experience camping and hiking in the snow this is a must do .

Thanks Maddie and T
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Poppy S 
 9 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did the 4 day Light to Light Paint and Hike. It was very well organised, the gear provided was excellent and easy to use and the guides were sensational. Even the food was tasty and plentiful. Great hiking, great experience.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Lewis 
 9 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Recently did 4 days Intro to Snow Camping, was a fantastic experience! Highly recommend going with TAG, our guides Tom and Maddie were clearly passionate about hiking, and kept us safe and well fed the whole time.
The gear provided is high quality and lightweight and this trip was such a great way to get camping experience without worrying about buying all your own equipment. If you've been thinking about getting in to hiking, this is the place to start!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Andrew C 
 11 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have just completed our " Introduction to Snow Camping" 4 day trip with Adventure Gene.
We couldn't recommend the organisation more highly .
From the introductory session the day before departure , to the 4 days of hiking and camping we felt very supported by this small organisation .
The meals and equipment were extremely considered and of excellent quality.
Our  2 leaders , Maddie and Tearloch were incredibly professional , competent , and generous with their time and energy that they put into the trip.
We had some difficult weather conditions and the whole group felt safe under their leadership.
The trip introduced us to a different type of outdoor activity which we thoroughly enjoyed.
We would encourage anyone who is looking for a slightly different outdoor offering in the Alpine regions to have a look at their range of trips.
We have already been encouraging our friends to look at their different experiences  - and we are looking at a longer distance hiking trip with Adventure Gene for next years travels!

Many thanks for a fantastic , very memorable trip!

Andrew and Kelly
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   KR 
 13 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend booking trips with TAG-- everything from packs to meals has been considered, and guides were friendly and highly experienced! Would book again
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Janice Leung 
 14 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +1
My partner and I joined the 4D3N snow camping trip, and we had such an amazing time! 🏕️❄️

Shoutout to Tom and Maddie, they are so professional, experienced, and made the whole trip feel safe and enjoyable. We had so much fun and would absolutely recommend the experience!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Jodie H 
 20 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +0
From the first email to the final hugs at the end, this was a professional and well-organised trip. The communication before the trip was superb — quick, clear and informative, which made the preparation really easy, especially for a beginner.

Our guides, Maddie and Tearloch were a standout. Attentive, communicated extremely well, had a great sense of humour and were genuinely fun to be around. Most importantly, they brought extensive hiking experience, they were professionally prepared, flexible and astute at judging each individual’s abilities and needs. A great balance of encouragement, adaption and challenge.

The gear provided was excellent and took a lot of the stress out of ‘OMG what do I pack’. The pre-trip information and briefing prior was top notch. Great for anyone having their first crack at a snowy Alpine adventure. Knowledge is a confidence boost, and Maddie and T were willing providers.

Coming from a rescue background I understand Alpine conditions change fast. Par for the course we experienced 1 day of difficult weather. I felt both safe and confident in their decision making processes. And the gear stood up well.

The snow shoe hike was the highlight. It was challenging at times but so worth the spectacular scenery up on the range. To top that off, the food was fantastic, great variety and tasty.

Overall, an exceptional experience. The combination of professional organisation, experienced guides, great communication, challenging adventure, spectacular scenery and fantastic food made this a trip I would recommend to anyone whether you’re an experienced hiker or a beginner looking for an unforgettable snow adventure.

Thanks Adventures Gene, ‘I’ll be back’.