bushwalk

American  

[boosh-wawk] / ˈbʊʃˌwɔk /

noun

bushwalks plural

1. Australian. a hike in the countryside for recreation.

2. Australian. a period of time an Aboriginal person spends in the countryside to wander the bush, visit relatives, or return to a more traditional lifestyle; walkabout.

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verb (used without object)

bushwalked, bushwalking

1. Australian. to hike in the countryside for recreation.

2. Australian. (used by Aboriginal people) to spend a period of time in the countryside wandering the bush, visiting relatives, or returning to a more traditional lifestyle; go on a walkabout.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• bushwalker
  noun
• bushwalking
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• bushwalks
  plural

Example Sentences

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bushwalk bushwalks bushwalking

"I haven't seen a tree in three years. I relive every bushwalk, river, lake, beach with swims and picnics and psychedelic sunsets. I secretly mouth the names of places I've visited and driven through."

From Reuters ● Aug. 10, 2023

"I relive every bushwalk, river, lake, beach with swims and picnics with psychedelic sunsets, sky that is lit up with stars, and the silent and secret symphony of the bush."

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2023

But don’t miss the natural wonders here, either—head into the dreamy, ruggedly beautiful hinterland with Tropical Treks, an outfitter offering guided bushwalks, bird-watching, and wildlife experiences.

From Time ● Oct. 13, 2017

She described her mother, who was from Sydney, as an "active 80-year-old" who was a member of a bushwalking group.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025

In her statement, she described her mother as an "active 80-year-old" who was a member of a bushwalking group.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

Nestled at the base of densely wooded mountains in the Australian Alps, it is home to about 1,000 people and beloved for its wineries, bushwalking and peaceful atmosphere – something which has now been shattered.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025