The 56km Milford Track, in New Zealand's Fiordlands, is surely one of the most famous hikes in the world.  But, perhaps strangely, we are not aware of much FKT activity on this route.  Perhaps locals know of some fast times?

The Larapinta Trail is a 223km route in Central Australia. It is divided into 12 sections.

Starting in 2019, the West Mac Monster race runs the length of the Larapinta Trail.

As per the FKT Guidelines, race records from the West Macs Monster can count towards supported FKTs..

The Great South West Walk is a 250 kilometre walking track, established in 1981, and located predominately in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia. Much of the course of the track passes through the Lower Glenelg National Park, the Cobboboonee National Park, the Discovery Bay Coastal Park, the Mount Richmond National Park and the Cape Nelson State Park. The Great South West Walk track, which notionally begins and ends at the Visitor Information Centre in Portland, traverses forest, river gorge, high cliff tops and bays.

Stirling Range Ridge Walk (43km, 2500m elevation gain)

Start & Finish: Corner of Bluff Knoll Road and Chester Pass Road

The Stirling Range Ridge Walk is a challenging and spectacular hike. There’s something addictive about it which sees hikers return time and time again. With sufficient preparation (and a bit of luck with the weather) you will truly feel like you’ve gotten away from it all and experienced something magnificent.

Federation Peak is a prominent mountain that is part of the Arthur Range, located in the Southwest National Park, in the south-west region of 

New Zealand's 10 Land Great Walks are a collection of premier multi-day hiking trails managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC), showcasing the country's most spectacular and diverse landscapes. These well-maintained tracks offer an exceptional backcountry experience with comfortable huts and campsites, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore New Zealand's natural beauty on foot.

Here are the 10 land-based Great Walks with very short descriptions:

North Island