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About us

We invite you to adventure the trails of Western Australia with us.

Guided hike in Esperance Western Australia with group enjoying coastal views and photography moments

About Us

At The Hike Collective we believe getting outside shouldn’t feel complicated.

We take people into Western Australia’s wild places in a way that feels natural, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable. No intimidating gear lists. No tough-it-out culture. No pressure to be a certain “type” of hiker.

Just friendly hosts, thoughtful trails, and experiences that make it easy to switch gears and enjoy being outdoors for a while.

City strolls. Forest tracks. Coastal cliffs. Gorge days.

Whatever you choose, our hikes are designed to feel good from start to finish, and even better afterwards.

Guided coastal hike in Esperance with panoramic ocean views and group trail walking experience

What Makes Us Different

At The Hike Collective, we design our experiences around how they make you feel not how tough they are.

A great hike isn’t about distance or difficulty. It’s about the shift you notice in yourself along the way.

That’s why every one of our adventures is shaped with care:
the pacing, the atmosphere, the way our hosts support the group, the trails we choose, the moments of pause, the way conversations flow side-by-side. It’s all intentional.

We’re here for the hikes that leave you:

  • energised instead of exhausted

  • clear-headed instead of overloaded

  • proud of yourself in the best, quietest way

  • connected to the place, to others, or simply back to you

We mix thoughtful hosting with WA’s best landscapes to create experiences that feel good from start to finish, not just on the highlight reel.

It’s adventure that works for your head, not just your legs.
That’s why people come back again and again.

Where it all began

The Hike Collective began in 2016 as a simple mental-health awareness initiative.
Kate Gibson started hosting small trail walks to help people move, connect, and enjoy a few hours in nature without the pressure of “being outdoorsy.”

What she noticed was remarkably consistent: people arrived tense, rushed, or overloaded… and left clearer, lighter, and more themselves. That pattern sparked a decade of curiosity.

Ten years, 25,000 guests, and a whole lot of neuroscience, psychology, and lived observation later, Kate formalised what she was seeing into the HIKER Method™, the design backbone behind every experience we run today.

What started as one community walk has grown into a globally relevant approach to nature-led experience design for people who live fast, carry a lot, and need space that fits into real life. Not a retreat, not a reboot, not a new personality, just a pocket of wild that actually works.

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How We Design Our Experiences

Our hikes might look simple from the outside.  A trail, a host, a group.  But every experience is designed with purpose. Over a decade of hosting, listening, and watching the same patterns repeat, we learnt something important:
people don’t need dramatic adventure to feel different, they just need the right environment.

So we design each hike to give you three things your everyday life rarely does:

Natural movement

A steady, human pace that lets your thoughts land and your system settle without effort.

Environmental space

Real air, real scenery, real sensory input. The kind that lowers internal noise faster than any “mindset tool” ever could.

Connection without pressure

Walking side-by-side makes conversation flow in the easiest, most unforced way. Whether you want to talk, listen, or stay quiet, the experience fits.

This is the essence of the HIKER Method, and our nature-led approach to helping people feel clearer, calmer, and more themselves, without needing a retreat, a performance, or a break from real life.

Our hikes are designed to work for anyone, but they tend to resonate most with people who carry a lot: women with full plates, bright minds, and big lives, who finally get to breathe a little deeper in wild spaces.

They are experiences that feel good,  and stay with you.

Group hiking experience in Esperance Western Australia with coastal views and granite rock formations
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What We Believe

Movement Should Feel Good

We’re not here to push people to their limits. We’re here to help them move in a way that feels natural, energising, and genuinely enjoyable. A good hike should lift you, not drain you.

Connection Makes Everything Better

People open up differently outdoors. It’s human nature.  Side-by-side walking creates easy conversation, shared moments, and a kind of community you can’t manufacture. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’re part of something the moment you arrive.

Nature Is For Everyone

You don’t need a certain fitness level, personality type, or gear list to enjoy the outdoors. Curiosity is enough. We remove the barriers so more people can experience what wild spaces offer in real life, not just in theory.

Care Creates Stewardship

We walk lightly and lead responsibly. When people feel connected to a place, they naturally care for it,  and that’s why sustainability isn’t a marketing line for us. It’s the way we operate, every day.

Hiker pausing for reflection on Perth heritage trail with nature and stonework surroundings
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Our Mission

To make accessing wild spaces simple, welcoming, and enjoyable through beautifully hosted hiking experiences that help people slow their internal pace, reconnect with themselves, and feel good in the middle of real life.

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Our Vision

A world where stepping onto a trail is easy for anyone, anywhere. Where nature feels close, not out of reach.
Where people feel more human, grounded, connected, clear, because experiencing the outdoors isn’t an occasional luxury, but a normal part of living well.

  • Hikers celebrating on a granite peak during the Two Peaks Trail hike near Perth, Western Australia.
  • Group hiking experience on a rocky trail surrounded by bushland in Perth Hills
  • Hiking Trails in Esperance WA | Coastal Adventures & Guided Hikes with Locals
  • Hikers celebrating on a granite peak during the Two Peaks Trail hike near Perth, Western Australia.
  • Group hiking experience on a rocky trail surrounded by bushland in Perth Hills
  • Hiking Trails in Esperance WA | Coastal Adventures & Guided Hikes with Locals
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Meet Our Trail Team

Kate Gibson, founder of The Hike Collective, leading Perth hiking experiences and trail safety initiatives

Kate Gibson

Owner & Founder

Kate started the Hike Collective in 2017 after noticing a gap in opportunity for people to get out into nature on the trails in a safe way and she has an unwavering love for the trails of Western Australia. Her background as a personal trainer and event manager prior to starting the Hike Collective has proven the perfect combination to bring the visions of THC to life. Living the “juggle Life’ , Kate has a toddler to keep her busy when she is not on the trails or getting creative in the office.

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Chrystal, trail guide at The Hike Collective and wellbeing coach leading Cape to Cape and Perth hiking experiences

Chrystal

Trail guide

Chrystal has always loved being out in nature, and having previously lived in Karratha, she has spent a lot of time in the great northern outback exploring with her dog. Her most memorable hike is an incredible experience she had hiking the south west's Cape to Cape for 7 days. Chrystal is into all things wellbeing, including mindfulness, so on the trails you can expect her to weave this into your experience. As a Wellbeing and Career Coach on weekdays, Chrystal loves how how hiking aligns with what she's passionate about - helping people to put their wellbeing first, move outside of their comfort zone and enjoy life to the fullest!

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Erin, Perth trail guide at The Hike Collective with expertise in wildflowers, bushwalking, and nature connection

Erin

Trail guide

Erin joined The Hike Collective in 2019 with a lifelong love of hiking and the outdoors. Being out on the trails has helped develop a love of wildflowers and the Australian bush, while building her knowledge of local Australian history and wildlife. Erin fully embraces the ‘Movement Connection Nature’ philosophy of The Hike Collective and is a strong believer in the power of nature to benefit mental health.

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Lindsay, Perth hiking guide at The Hike Collective passionate about nature and outdoor connection

Lindsay

Trail guide

Lindsays love of being outdoors is obvious the second you are greeted by her on the trail!

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Abdul, trail support guide at The Hike Collective in Perth, passionate about sharing the hiking experience

Abdul aka ‘Captain’

Trail support

Abdul joined the team in 2018 after experiencing our tours as a guest, and seeing what an impact it had on others lives.

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Chantelle, trail support team member at The Hike Collective Perth, passionate about weekend hiking adventures

Chantelle

Trail support

Chantelle loves exploring and getting out on bite-sized adventures on weekends.

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John, support guide at The Hike Collective Perth, passionate about hiking and nature connection on Rottnest Island

John

Support Guide

Following a memorable day exploring the west end of Rottnest Island as a guest, and hearing more about the Hike Collective’s belief in Movement, Connection, and Nature, John joined The Hike Collective as a support guide in 2021. Helping others to explore hikes around Perth provides a release from the pressures of being a single parent of two teenagers and running a boutique consulting business. John is a passionate believer in the importance of movement as we age and the ability of the body to achieve the seemingly impossible. One of the joys guiding for the Hike Collective is those occasions where a guest has challenged themselves to take on a hike and succeeds.

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Christine, trail support at The Hike Collective, exploring Perth trails with fellow hiking enthusiasts

Christine

Trail support

Christine loves adventuring with other like-minded wanderers on the trails around Perth.

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Danielle, Perth support guide at The Hike Collective, passionate about hiking, mindfulness, and nature connection

Danielle

Support Guide

Hiking helps Dani connect with nature, calm her mind, and energise her soul. She loves to explore the Perth hills, beaches, and trails and share the best that Perth has to offer on tour. ” It is so amazing to be part of a community and team through The Hike Collective with such purpose and drive.”

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Mariana

Trail Guide

Mariana joined The Hike Collective in 2017. Her love of hiking begun on the trails of East Europe, and has extended to the trails of Perth, where she is able to share her joy of being in the nature. On the trails, she likes taking the hikers out of their comfort zone, offering motivation and support with a never ending smile. As a finance professional Monday to Friday, she loves the balance that hiking brings to her life, and when hiking is paired with boxing, running and coffee, she is living her best life!

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What matters most to us

Respect

We respect ourselves, each other, and our guests at all times.

Reliability

We do what we say we will do and over-deliver on our promises every time.

Communication

We practice open and honest communication within the team and with guests.

Proactive

We are solution-focused and proactive in finding solutions, rather than focusing on the problem.

Eco-friendly

That’s an understatement! We love our environment, and follow best practices on providing a minimal impact experience.

Integrity

We respect each others time, and act with integrity in every decision we make.

Family

We are family! We want you to know you are loved and treasured.  We are loyal to our family, and you come above everything else.

Sustainability

We believe that our environment is changing and deteriorating and it is  a priority to us to provide an environmentally sustainable experience.

The Hike Collective is committed to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible materials, products and services.  We believe that we can make a sustainable difference.

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The Hike Collective Perth team group photo in native bushland setting
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Patnerships

We understand the importance of impact, and partnering with organisations and brands who share the same vision and values as us, and understand the importance of what we do.

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Smiling hikers enjoying a moment on a Perth trail surrounded by native bushland
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Our Connection With Mental Health

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that direct exposure to nature is essential for our psychological, emotional and physical health (Jordan & Hinds, 2016). In particular, therapeutic approaches that engage natural environments and are focussed on mindful awareness in nature, and building meaningful connections with nature, have shown good outcomes for individuals struggling with anxiety and stress symptoms (Mood Walks, 2015; White, 2012).

We believe that through creating a safe and inclusive foundation for hiking, we can help reduce the percentage of Australians suffering from mental illnesses. By providing hiking experiences that foster community and movement in nature, and encouraging hikers to participate in an environmentally sustainable and low impact activity to protect our trails, we can empower more people to take control of their lives, belong to something special, find an inner sparkle, and enhance their mental health.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Explore our FAQs for quick answers, and if you have more questions, don't hesitate to reach out—we're here to help!

    • How do I book a hiking tour in Perth?

      To join us on a tour, simply choose your experience on our “Book a tour” page. Then, get yourself some tickets through the link (it will take you to our ticketing page, and you just need to choose your departure date, and follow the payment instructions). Tickets will be sent directly to your email and you will not need to print off your tickets.

    • How do I redeem my hiking adventure gift voucher?

      It is simple to redeem your gift voucher. You will find a unique redemption code on your gift voucher (Letters and numbers of 7 digits. eg: RDP9BZW)

    • How often to hikers attend on their own? Are solo hikers welcome to your Perth hiking tours?

      EVERYBODY is welcome on our experiences, and over 60% of our guests are solo hikers! You will not be alone for long once you mingle with our incredible crew, so take the leap of faith into your trail adventures with us! We will introduce you to some of our other solo hikers along the way, too!

    • I have my hiking ticket! Now what?

      Once you have your ticket, you will be sent an email with your digital confirmation. You do not need to print your tickets out as we like the trees too much to waste them on printing. Keep an eye out in your inbox the week of the event with any information you may need, and get ready to hike!

    • Will the hiking tour be cancelled if it is raining?

      “There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing”. Please dress to the weather. Tours will only be cancelled should the Bureau of Meteorology on the day of the tour or activity, declare a ‘Severe Weather Warning’ including both storm and fire danger, for same day. The tour or activity will not proceed if The Hike Collective decide that the weather makes the tour or activity unsafe. This is at the absolute discretion of The Hike Collective. If a tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, then guests will be re-booked to the new scheduled date, or issued a full refund. Guests are also urged to be sun smart. Please do not underestimate the heat of the Perth sun.

    • How fit do I need to be to join The Hike Collective hikes?

      We have such a variety of hikes on offer, that you can join us at any fitness level. Check out our guide on understanding the grades to make sure you choose a hike that suits where you are at right now. You can also search based on your fitness level ( beginner, intermediate, advanced) or the distance you want to hike. If you are unsure, send us an email and we can help you pick the right one!

    Acknowledgement of Country

    The Hike Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country on which our Australian business is located and operates, and recognise and celebrate their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and thank them for protecting Country since time immemorial.

     

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