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 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 and will drop off at Launceston Airport and the Quality Hotel Colonial, 31 Elizabeth Street, Launceston.
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 require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
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.
Amanda R
Really enjoyed your first wall through Auswalk. Communication from initial enquiry to when we started the walk was great and timely. The guides, Bec and Georgie, were friendly, well informed and looked after us all well. While some improvements could be made regarding accommodation, all in all it was memorable trip and I had a wonderful time.
Steven M
Had an excellent time , guides and walks excellent , our group had a lot of fun and all got along fantastically which only enhanced the wilderness experience.
Rod W
I’ve now done three hikes with Auswalks , Carnarvon Gorge , Flinders Ranges and Franklyn River Cradle Mountain . All are vastly different but all were most enjoyable with expert guides .
Kim W
Would highly recommend Auswalk as a company to contact regarding a walking holiday. We have done both an unguided and a guided walk with them and are already planning our next one.
Ruth T
The knowledge & experience of our guides was outstanding. They were friendly, courteous & encouraged group members to get involved & hence we all had a fantastic experience. The itinerary was very enjoyable & tweaked accordingly to our groups needs. Accommodation & staff were again fabulous & meals were very enjoyable. An excellent experience all round. Well done AusWalk staff!