OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Boasting large tracts of World Heritage area, Tasmanian wilderness hiking takes you through the last great temperate rainforest. Approximately 20% of the entire state is World Heritage listed. Huon pines, some of the oldest trees in the world grow here, some more than 2000 years old. We’ll walk through isolated rainforests, alpine meadows studded with a sparkling mosaic of crystal-clear lakes, wild rivers and rugged mountains. Here, unspoiled beauty abounds in all directions.
Our first stop is the Southwest National Park and Mount Anne, right in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area. The park, the largest in Tasmania, epitomises the grandeur and spirit of Tasmanian wilderness hiking in its truest sense.
At Mt Field National Park, we leave the tourists behind by hiking the breathtakingly beautiful Tarn Shelf, a stunning, lake-studded shelf that was carved out by the force of glaciers from the last Ice Age. A picture-perfect stop at the most photographed waterfall in the whole of Tasmania, Russell Falls is an absolute must.
At Derwent Bridge, we’ll explore the middle of the island, including taking a boat trip out to Narcissus and then walking back to Cynthia Bay. We also hike to Mount Rufus for more stunning views over Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park.
The grand finale is a couple of days hiking in the Cradle Mountain region. You’ll hike the very beginning of the Overland Track as it winds its way through alpine heathlands brimming with wildflowers, beyond cascading waterfalls and ancient glacial lakes to the foot of mighty Cradle Mountain.
If you’re after a shorter Tasmanian Wilderness itinerary then our 5 day Tarkine & Cradle Mountain trip may be for you.
WALK OVERVIEW
TYPE OF WALK
GROUP GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
8 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate 
Grade 3 – Moderate
Short, steep hill sections. Moderate active lifestyle and some walking experience recommended.PRICE FROM
$ 3695
per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 795
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
ITINERARY
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-
Pack-free walking
-
25+ years experience
-
Customised
-
Eco Travel
- Genuine all inclusive pack free walking holiday
- 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
- 7 nights’ comfortable ensuited accommodation
- Cooked breakfasts and two course dinners prepared by professional chefs
- Comprehensive walkers lunches
- All transport from Hobart to Launceston, including all luggage transport
- National park admission
- Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
OVERVIEW
We stay in high quality resorts like Cradle Mountain Hotel and Lake St Clair Lodge. All the rooms come with ensuites. The accommodations are in beautiful locations next to the national parks, providing a further opportunity to walk and explore.
Almost all the two course dinners are prepared by professional chefs in the accommodation restaurants. Savour some of the best local produce this country has to on offer on a daily basis with meals emphasising local Tasmanian fare. Importantly, you’ll start each day with a cooked breakfast prepared by the lodge chefs. This is a great way to ready yourself for the upcoming walk.
The packed lunches and picnics complete the circle ensuring that your appetite is always satisfied. A walkers lunch may include a high protein type salad, a roll or a wrap, a muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit. Each day is slightly different. Lunch is always augmented by Auswalk’s trail mix. You can look forward to having lunch each day at a different incredible location.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
GENERAL INFO
This holiday starts in Hobart and finishes in Launceston. Both are accessible by plane from the mainland. Mt Anne is a moderate climb with one steep section. Mt Field offers moderate walking with a couple of short sections of steep uphill and short sections across boulders. At Lake St Clair, the walking is moderate. Cradle Mountain offers some choices ranging from moderate to quite challenging. The tracks are mostly well cared for, dry and firm this time of year. However, on the odd occasion we have encountered the uncharacteristically wet portion of track. Most of the walks are moderate. The easier alternative walks are great for first timers. Keep in mind that the walks often involve challenging walking, 5 to 6.5 hours each day, with some steep ascents and descents so the experienced hikers won’t be disappointed.
This trip operates with two professional and experienced guides, knowledgeable of the area and natural surroundings, including the local fauna, flora and history. They can offer easier and harder walk options along the way.
Pre and post tour accommodation: There are many good hotels in Hobart, however we pick up and drop off at one central accommodation, the St Ives Apartments, 67 St. Georges Terrace, Battery Point, Hobart. The tour starts at St Ives Apartments at 8.30am. We arrive in Launceston at approximately 4.00pm on the last day.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
WEATHER
Summer is our preferred time of year for hiking in Tasmania. It is suitable to hike Tasmania’s wilderness from November to May. See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy as we charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your Auswalk holiday after we have confirmed it. We want to help make insurance more affordable by offering you a discount on policies purchased through NIB Insurance. This applies to any NIB policies issued via this link. Get an instant quote and purchase online now.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.
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Overview
GROUP GUIDED
8 DAYS
Moderate
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Boasting large tracts of World Heritage area, Tasmanian wilderness hiking takes you through the last great temperate rainforest. Approximately 20% of the entire state is World Heritage listed. Huon pines, some of the oldest trees in the world grow here, some more than 2000 years old. We’ll walk through isolated rainforests, alpine meadows studded with a sparkling mosaic of crystal-clear lakes, wild rivers and rugged mountains. Here, unspoiled beauty abounds in all directions.
Our first stop is the Southwest National Park and Mount Anne, right in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area. The park, the largest in Tasmania, epitomises the grandeur and spirit of Tasmanian wilderness hiking in its truest sense.
At Mt Field National Park, we leave the tourists behind by hiking the breathtakingly beautiful Tarn Shelf, a stunning, lake-studded shelf that was carved out by the force of glaciers from the last Ice Age. A picture-perfect stop at the most photographed waterfall in the whole of Tasmania, Russell Falls is an absolute must.
At Derwent Bridge, we’ll explore the middle of the island, including taking a boat trip out to Narcissus and then walking back to Cynthia Bay. We also hike to Mount Rufus for more stunning views over Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park.
The grand finale is a couple of days hiking in the Cradle Mountain region. You’ll hike the very beginning of the Overland Track as it winds its way through alpine heathlands brimming with wildflowers, beyond cascading waterfalls and ancient glacial lakes to the foot of mighty Cradle Mountain.
If you’re after a shorter Tasmanian Wilderness itinerary then our 5 day Tarkine & Cradle Mountain trip may be for you.
WALK OVERVIEW
TYPE OF WALK
GROUP GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
8 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate
Grade 3 – Moderate
Short, steep hill sections. Moderate active lifestyle and some walking experience recommended.PRICE FROM
$ 3695
per person twin/double share
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 795
Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.
per person
Itinerary
ITINERARY
What’s Included
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-
Pack-free walking
-
25+ years experience
-
Customised
-
Eco Travel
- Genuine all inclusive pack free walking holiday
- 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
- 7 nights’ comfortable ensuited accommodation
- Cooked breakfasts and two course dinners prepared by professional chefs
- Comprehensive walkers lunches
- All transport from Hobart to Launceston, including all luggage transport
- National park admission
- Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container
Accommodation & Dining
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
OVERVIEW
We stay in high quality resorts like Cradle Mountain Hotel and Lake St Clair Lodge. All the rooms come with ensuites. The accommodations are in beautiful locations next to the national parks, providing a further opportunity to walk and explore.
Almost all the two course dinners are prepared by professional chefs in the accommodation restaurants. Savour some of the best local produce this country has to on offer on a daily basis with meals emphasising local Tasmanian fare. Importantly, you’ll start each day with a cooked breakfast prepared by the lodge chefs. This is a great way to ready yourself for the upcoming walk.
The packed lunches and picnics complete the circle ensuring that your appetite is always satisfied. A walkers lunch may include a high protein type salad, a roll or a wrap, a muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit. Each day is slightly different. Lunch is always augmented by Auswalk’s trail mix. You can look forward to having lunch each day at a different incredible location.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
General Info
GENERAL INFO
This holiday starts in Hobart and finishes in Launceston. Both are accessible by plane from the mainland. Mt Anne is a moderate climb with one steep section. Mt Field offers moderate walking with a couple of short sections of steep uphill and short sections across boulders. At Lake St Clair, the walking is moderate. Cradle Mountain offers some choices ranging from moderate to quite challenging. The tracks are mostly well cared for, dry and firm this time of year. However, on the odd occasion we have encountered the uncharacteristically wet portion of track. Most of the walks are moderate. The easier alternative walks are great for first timers. Keep in mind that the walks often involve challenging walking, 5 to 6.5 hours each day, with some steep ascents and descents so the experienced hikers won’t be disappointed.
This trip operates with two professional and experienced guides, knowledgeable of the area and natural surroundings, including the local fauna, flora and history. They can offer easier and harder walk options along the way.
Pre and post tour accommodation: There are many good hotels in Hobart, however we pick up and drop off at one central accommodation, the St Ives Apartments, 67 St. Georges Terrace, Battery Point, Hobart. The tour starts at St Ives Apartments at 8.30am. We arrive in Launceston at approximately 4.00pm on the last day.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
WEATHER
Summer is our preferred time of year for hiking in Tasmania. It is suitable to hike Tasmania’s wilderness from November to May. See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We strongly recommend purchasing a travel insurance policy as we charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your Auswalk holiday after we have confirmed it. We want to help make insurance more affordable by offering you a discount on policies purchased through NIB Insurance. This applies to any NIB policies issued via this link. Get an instant quote and purchase online now.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.
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