RAW Travel

03/09/2025

⛰️ Love the idea of hiking Tour du Mont Blanc but worried it’s too challenging?

Check out our 8-day guided Chamonix–Courmayeur Twin Base Trek
10–17 June 2026
𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁! 👏

🇫🇷🥾🇮🇹 Soak up iconic Mont Blanc views and marvel at dramatic glaciers – all without the intensity of the full circuit trek. You'll stay in the heart of the Alps, splitting your time between the vibrant mountain towns of Chamonix (France) and Courmayeur (Italy).

Enjoy world-class hiking, relax in cosy hotels and enjoy delicious local cuisine. No daily packing, no stress, just pure alpine bliss.

See full details and all departure dates here:
👉 https://rawtravel.com/walks/chamonix-courmayeur-twin-base-trek/

⏰ Hurry! These spots won't last long. Book early to avoid disappointment.

02/09/2025

⛰️🌟 Meet Eve, the newest addition to our European Alps team!

A lifelong adventurer, Eve has hiked, biked and climbed her way around the globe – from Nepal and Montenegro to Canada and New Zealand. 🥾 She's even kayaked the full 2700km of the Danube River!

Eve loves inspiring others to connect with nature, and is ready to help RAW travellers plan and enjoy epic mountain adventures.

Read more 👉 https://rawtravel.com/staff/eve-conyers/

01/09/2025

⛰️❤️🥾 Our epic adventure on the Walker's Haute Route in Switzerland continues! This hike delivers pure alpine magic and the incredible feeling of being on top of the world. 👏

📸 Big thanks to our expert guide Julien for capturing the journey. With so many good photos, it’s hard to choose just a few 😀

Stay tuned for more!

01/09/2025

🌟 Our team has expanded again! 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome Caleb to RAW. With more than a decade of hiking experience, Caleb is no stranger to adventure and is happiest in the mountains or anywhere there is gravel underfoot! He has summited Kilimanjaro, jumped off cliffs in New Zealand and ridden motorbikes through the Colombian Andes.

He now brings that same spirit and passion to our team and is excited to help our travellers plan their dream journeys. 🙌 🥾

👉 Read more: https://rawtravel.com/staff/caleb-pratt/

31/08/2025

🎉 Our September Camino group journeys are about to start – and we’re so excited to send off a fantastic group of pilgrims with a big Buen Camino!

These trips are always popular, so what makes them such a hit?

You’ll join a small group of 8 to 10 like-minded travellers on a set itinerary, staying in the same places each night and sharing the journey together. These trips are ideal for solo walkers seeking company (and to save costs by sharing a room), without giving up the freedom of self-guided travel.

🗓️ 2026 trips are now open for booking! These fill quickly, so now’s the time to secure your spot.

Next year we are offering self-guided group trips on Spain's Camino Francés, the Camino Portugués and the Camino del Norte. With itineraries ranging from 11 to 41 days, there’s something for every kind of walker.

💬 “Absolutely awesome! Loved the sense of safety while exploring, the excellent accommodation and the organisation – brilliant! Fabulous group of women on a pilgrimage that everyone should try at least once.”
– Ange H., Cotton Tree (QLD)

👉 Curious about whether to go solo or join a group? Check out our guide for more info:
https://rawtravel.com/insights/camino-self-guided-walk-in-a-group-or-on-your-own/

29/08/2025

❤️⛰️🇨🇭 EPIC!!! This is the start of our new 9-day guided trek on the Walker's Haute Route from Martigny to Zermatt. Our amazing RAW travellers have been taking in some of the most eye-popping scenery accessible anywhere in the Alps.👏

Big shout out to our exceptional International Mountain Leader Julien for leading the way – and sending these stunning pics!

This is one of the world's best summer hikes! It will test your endurance but every step is worth it.

Bookings are open for our 2026 trip - and it's guaranteed to depart! Don't miss your chance to join the adventure.

👉 26 August to 3 September 2026
https://rawtravel.com/walks/walkers-haute-route/

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22/08/2025

🇵🇹 ❤️ Portugal is having a moment! From its rich history to world-class food and wine, it’s easy to see why everyone’s talking about it. In Michael Portillo’s new travel series on SBS (watch live or on demand), he kicked things off in Porto – the colourful riverside city that’s also the starting point for the Portuguese Camino...

Portugal is fast becoming the go-to location for Brits to explore, and spend their holidays. Michael takes us in search of its heart and soul revealing the secrets of places we know well, and taking us to discover those we do not.

22/08/2025

Today we closed our Mornington Office so that we could get our team out and honour our commitment to plant trees on behalf of every RAW customer. Today's planting was hosted by the wonderful Mornington Peninsula Koala Conservation group on a property in Red Hill, where they have planted an astonishing 100,000 trees!

A great day out for our team and a reminder of how central Nature is to what we do and how we must all play a part in doing what we can to preserve a healthy environment for the future.

21/08/2025

🥁🥁🥁 Drum roll… the wait is over! Our new self-guided itineraries on Japan's Michinoku Coastal Trail are open for bookings!

🇯🇵 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗸𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 - 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝟴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱)
Explore Japan’s beautiful Iwate Prefecture on our new self-guided itinerary. Enjoy panoramic views from Ushikorobashi Pass, the dramatic Cape Todogasaki lighthouse and the sacred Oshima Shrine on Mt Kameyama. Indulge in fresh seafood, unwind in soothing onsens and experience the warm hospitality of the Tohoku region.

🇯🇵 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗸𝘂 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 - 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽 (𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱)
Hike the northern and central sections of Japan’s magical Michinoku Coastal Trail along Tohoku’s Pacific coastline. This immersive self-guided journey is ideal for experienced hikers and includes the panoramic Kitayamazaki cliffs, iconic Jodogahama Beach, the rugged Goishi Coast, beautiful Kesennuma Oshima Island and more!

View all walks here 👉 https://rawtravel.com/destinations/michinoku-coastal-trail/

With spectacular coastal scenery, the freshest seafood, wonderful accommodation, the region’s unique culture, and memorable encounters with warm-hearted locals eager to share their stories, the Michinoku Coastal Trail is a destination like no other.

Our Japan experts are ready to answer all your questions 😊
[email protected] | (03) 5976 3763

20/08/2025

🇯🇵 🥾For those who love adventure, Japan's stunning Michinoku Coastal Trail offers an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience in Tōhoku – one of the country's more remote and rugged regions.

If you’re thinking about a self-guided or guided walk along this stunning trail, join us for our free live webinar! Our expert Japan guide Katy will share everything you need to know. We'll also be discussing our brand new self-guided walks along the central section!

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
⏰ 6–7pm AEST
Q&A

As the first Australian walking company to offer the Michinoku Coastal Trail, we have the best local contacts, the latest advice, and the widest range of trips. Everyone who has walked the trail with us has loved the experience!

Register today. It's free and easy. The day before the event, we'll send you the link to join the webinar.
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-webinar-walking-japans-michinoku-coastal-trail-tickets-1574668488839

⚡🔥 Limited places. Tickets selling fast.

If you can't join us live, no problem! We’ll send the recording link to everyone who registers, so please make sure to sign up.

20/08/2025

To all our Mornington Peninsula followers...we're excited to invite you to a free community screening of David Attenborough's breathtaking film OCEAN 🌊🍿🎥

6pm, Thursday 28 August
📍Peninsula Cinemas Rosebud (VIC)

Limited places! ⏰ Book your free tix at Eventbrite ⬇️

It's a powerful, visually stunning, must-see film.
We'd love to see you there! 💙

Possibly David Attenborough's last film and greatest call to action to save our Oceans, filled with incredible never seen before footage.