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9 Day Tasmanian Walking Tour
Rated as one of the world's best walking destinations, the east coast of Tasmania glows with endless magnificent scenery. The trails in Tasmania are framed by granite peaks overlooking alpine heathland, glacial tarns, grasslands and eucalyptus forests as well as turquoise waters fringed by white sand beaches.
World renowned wines, superb local cuisine and deluxe accommodation in wilderness and ocean-side settings - these all create the perfect walking holiday.
Highlights
- Explore Mount Field National Park, one of Tasmania's oldest parks
- Walk in Mole Creek National Park & the Great Western Tiers
- Visit Maria Island for an exclusive exploration of this magnificent island
- Enjoy the Freycinet Walk - seeing Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach
- Discover Cradle Mountain National Park
- Stay eight nights in exclusive accommodation such as the Islington Hotel, Freycinet Lodge and Peppers Seaport Resort
Day
1
1
Home Port - Hobart
Your journey begins today in Hobart. You may choose to take an afternoon walk around the area of the hotel. Tonight there will be a welcome dinner and a briefing on tomorrows walk.Overnight: Islington Hotel
Day
2
2
Mt Field National Park
Today we explore Mount Field National Park, one of Tasmania's oldest national parks, established in 1916 with Freycinet National Park, and is one of its most popular. This is partly because of its proximity to Hobart but also because of its wide variety of flora, dramatic glaciated landforms and ready accessibility to most areas of the park. This tour features examples of all of the park's attractions including sub-alpine forests, stands of ancient pencil pines, the remarkable cushion plants, glacial moraines and block streams, alpine moorlands, exquisite small tarns and lakes, monolithic dolerite boulder fields, dramatic cliffs and peaks, and stunning views. It provides a wonderful introduction to Tasmania's alpine regions and its flora and topography.Overnight: Islington Hotel
Todays walk will be 3-4 hours and will be over a well worn track.
Day
3
3
HOBART - MARIA ISLAND - FREYCINET
This morning we depart early by light aircraft to Maria Island, where we spend 4-5 hours exploring the island by foot. There are few places on the planet that offer the total tranquility and unspoiled natural beauty of Maria Island. This special place, where the fresh air, the crystal clear waters, the breathtaking beauty and spectacular wildlife will invigorate you. Late afternoon drive to Freycinet.Overnight: Freycinet Lodge
This day will be a long day in terms of travelling but we believe that this is such a unique opportunity to be able to do a walking tour on Maria Island and the time spent getting there and back will be well worth it. The walk itself will be 4-5 hours over a well worn track.
Day
4
4
FREYCINET
Today we do the magnificent Freycinet Walk. Starting with a walk along Hazards Beach we cross the isthmus to the Wineglass Bay. This much photographed bay is a perfect place to take a break before walking to the lookout which is saddled between Mt Amos and Mt Mayson. The climb to the lookout is fairly steep but with many cut steps and places to rest. The view is sensational, and worth the effort. Much of this walk today is up and down slopes and by the time you return and get to have a drink at Freycinet Lodge you feel you have had your daily exercise, along with uplifting scenery and the freshest of air.Overnight: Freycinet Lodge
This walk takes 4-5 hours and is a combination of a worn track as well as a beach walk and climbing over rocks�
Day
5
5
FREYCINET - LAUNCESTON
After a leisurely breakfast this morning there is an opportunity for a short walk around the Lodge. After lunch we transfer to Launceston. On arrival in Launceston there will be an afternoon guided walk to Cataract Gorge. The Gorge is the result of violent earthquakes that rattled Tasmania some 40 million years ago. For those of you still wanting to walk there is a lovely guided walk of Tamar Wetlands.Overnight: Peppers Seaport Resort
The walk today takes a maximum 2 hours and is over sealed paths and well worn tracks
Day
6
6
LAUNCESTON - MOLE CREEK NATIONAL PARK - CRADLE MOUNTAIN
This morning we have an early transfer by road to Mole Creek National Park. Today walk along the Parsons Track. Like so many tracks in the area, it has been developed and redeveloped over several generations by the families of early settlers, along with mountain huts constructed as shelters for hunters, trappers and snarers, and timber getters. The strong attachment of current members of those families and others is the reason they are maintained to this day. After a picnic lunch the journey continues through this rugged wilderness and concludes at Cradle Mountain Lodge. With its majestic alpine peaks, and beautiful lakes, it’s no wonder Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania’s most popular tourist and holiday destinations. This World Heritage National Park boasts some of the most spectacular bush walking in the state.�Overnight: Cradle Mountain Lodge
Today’s walk is 6 hours and involves some steep climbs and climbing over rocks.
Day
7
7
CRADLE MOUNTAIN
This morning head off on a high altitude walk of Dove Lake. Along the way viewing the jagged peak of Cradle Mountain, which looms above the track. There is a greater mix of terrain than one might expect, including scrubby button grass, sandy beaches and cascading streams. Todays walk will include a steep climb to Hanson’s Peak and to Marions Lookout, which is perched on the edge of a high glacier-carved plateau and offers bushwalkers spectacular views over mountain peaks and mirrored lakes.Overnight: Cradle Mountain Lodge
Todays walks take a maximum of 6 hours.
Day
8
8
CRADLE MOUNTAIN - GREAT WESTERN TIERS - LAUNCESTON
This morning we depart Cradle Mountain for Liffey Falls State Reserve. The Reserve is nestled within cool temperate rainforest on the slopes of the Great Western Tiers. Framed by the dominant species of Tasmania’s cool temperate rainforests - myrtle, sassafrass and leatherwood, the falls are understandably a popular spot for bushwalkers. Mid afternoon return to Launceston. There will be a farewell dinner tonight.
Overnight: Peppers Seaport Resort
Today’s walks take a maximum of 3 hours
Day
9
9
HOMEWARD BOUND
The journey concludes after breakfast this morning. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight.Inclusions:
- A journey director and local bushwalking guides
- All meals; local wine or beer included with dinners
- Best available accommodation throughout (with private facilities)
- Transportation from the meeting to the departure point
- All touring when we are not walking
- Walking preparation kit prior to departure, including how much you will need to train for the journey and a packing list
- Water bottle and holder
- A special backpack for long walks and a Bill Peach Journeys suitcase
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
Journey Details:
This journey commences on Day One in Hobart - first service is a welcome dinner. Check in at the Islington Hotel is available from 2pm. Included in your journey is your transfer from Hobart Airport to the Islington Hotel. Early check-in can be requested at the Islington Hotel but is not guaranteed.
The journey concludes on Day Nine in Launceston - last service is breakfast. Check out at the Peppers Seaport Resort is 11am. Included in your journey is your transfer from the Peppers Seaport Resort to Launceston Airport.
Please contact Bill Peach Journeys or your local travel agent to arrange your flights to Tasmania.
Mode of Transport:
Planning to travel throughout this region requires careful consideration about the perfect mode of transportation. Our Tasmanian journey will include commercial flights, ferries, guided walks, coaches and cruises.
Level of fitness required: Active
These journeys are specifically designed for the active traveller. To fully appreciate the regions visited on this programme, participants will be required to walk on a daily basis between 10-15km on uneven surfaces and unaided, walk up steps and inclines. This journey also includes early morning guided walking tours through National Parks and access into some of Tasmania’s most remote regions.
In keeping with the locations, some of the accommodation is spread out and at some distance from facilities. This journey includes opportunities for bush walking through gorges, bird watching and swimming. As always, we use the best available accommodation. Given the locations, only limited medical supplies are available in areas visited, therefore, all required medications will need to be brought from home by you.
If you have a walking stick or need wheelchair assistance, then this journey is not suitable.
We strongly urge you to consider the fitness rating before selecting your preferred journey. In respect for your fellow travellers, Bill Peach Journeys reserves the right to refuse travel to any client whose fitness level is below the recommended rating.
Price $6,757 per person.
Single supplement: $1,695Days: 9
Max Group Size:
Activity Level: Active
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