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Introductory to Moderate

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Activities
  • 4 days walking with medium sized back pack
Accommodation
  • 1 night luxury tented camp, 2 nights private lodge, 1 night hotel
Meals
  • 4 Dinners
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Breakfasts

5 Days$2995AUD

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Trip Code: BFW

Trip highlights

  • Bay of Fires Lodge Walk is a trip of the Great Walks of Tasmania
  • An active, short break/holiday that includes a fantastic menu with fresh Tasmanian fish, meat, cheese, vegetables, fruits and Tasmanian wine and beer
  • Inspiring twin-share accommodation in the environmentally considerate Forester Beach camp and the architecturally designed and award winning Bay of Fires Lodge
  • Experience the North East coast of Tasmania with knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides and a variety of activities

Discover the Bay of Fires from the comfort of your unique accommodations, including the award-winning Bay of Fires Lodge. This unique trip encompasses a superb series of short walks along the edge of Mt. William National Park on Tasmania's pristine East Coast. It's an awe-inspiring Tasmanian escape as you traverse this wonderfully remote and dramatic landscape. Imagine days of exploring the deserted beaches, coves and sand dunes as well as the rich diversity of the nearby woodlands. During the walks you'll be greeted by many of the native birds including the endemic black cockatoo and may even spot whales or dolphins playing in the ocean nearby. The natural highlights experienced each day in this spectacular wilderness are superbly complimented each evening when you enjoy the solitude and comfort of your exclusive accommodation in the Forester Beach permanent camp and the luxurious Bay of Fires Lodge. A further highlight is dining on scrumptious meals created from fresh Tasmanian produce.

Activities:

Itinerary

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Arrive in Launceston and make your own way to the Red Feather Inn for check-in from 2pm, your accommodation for the night. Please arrive no later than 5:00pm. There will be a briefing with your guide at 5:30pm, for introductions and a gear check, followed by dinner with your group serving up seasonal and local produce cooked by the in-house chef.

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After breakfast at the inn, we will get ready for our first walking day. Boarding our bus, we travel to Mt. William via a scenic route that includes the rich pastoral landscapes of Scottsdale and the tin-mining town of Derby. We reach the Northern part of the Mt. William National Park and begin walking on the beach at Boulder Point. Views to the North include the Bass Strait Islands (Flinders, Cape Barren, etc). Lunch is enjoyed on one of the many pristine beaches accompanied by native birds, interesting shells and marine artefacts. Many secluded beaches are tucked between sand-dunes and off-shore rocks and are separated by rocky headlands. After about four hours walking, we will arrive at Forester Beach Camp, tucked away in secluded dunes and stay in twin-share, semi-permanent tents. Meals are usually spent relaxing on the deck and enjoying the surrounds of the dune swale location over a local wine or taking a dip while your guides prepare delicious Tasmanian fare.

Meals:  B,L,D

Following a relaxed breakfast at the camp we walk South, absorbing the magnificent coastline colours and the solitude. Walking along ridgelines of sand-dunes, one can enjoy views across heath lands and across the ocean to the East. Exploration of the marsupial lawns often reveals quiet native animals and the many tracks they leave behind. We will be crossing a tidal creek this morning so be prepared - the creek can vary from very shallow to waist deep. Your guides will find the best route across and assist with carrying backpacks. Lunch is at one of the sheltered coves along the way to Eddystone Point Lighthouse. We will have time to explore the lighthouse and its long-standing story before we trek far-stretching beaches that lead to the Bay of Fires Lodge. Afternoon tea will be waiting for us, along with spa treatments for those who want to indulge. Pre-bookings are best if you're keen to sink into the outdoor tub or settle in for a luxurious few hours at the spa. The evening is spent relaxing at the majestic Bay of Fires Lodge, in twin share or double rooms. Meals are prepared by your lodge hosts and guides and accompanied by fine Tasmanian wine and beer, perhaps enjoyed while you dip your toes into a foot spa on the back deck. The library can be a source of reference material or just light reading as well as games for the evening.

Meals:  B,L,D

Rise early and experience the many native birds accompanying the dawn, or, if you’re lucky, watch whales glide down the coast or dolphins surfing waves. You can sleep late and be woken by the aromas of a hot-cooked breakfast and freshly brewed coffee - best enjoyed on the deck if it's a sunny morning. Later in the morning, the group will kayak down the Anson’s River and experience the riparian ecology of this winding river. Cross the bird rich waters of Anson’s Bay and conclude with a stroll over the dunes of Abbotsbury Peninsula back to the lodge. This is a group activity that you will all undertake together. In the evening you can go for a short stroll, and depending on the weather, you may encounter wombats, wallabies, forester kangaroos, possums or even a Tasmanian devil. The night sky is an awesome spectacle from the pristine vantage point of the lodge and its surrounds. Your accommodation is again at the lodge.

Meals:  B,L,D

Following a leisurely breakfast, allowing time for a morning swim, walk, or final spa treatment, we depart from the lodge. Walking through eucalypt forests and coastal heath land, many native birds can be seen and heard, including the endemic black cockatoo or green rosella, while we refuel with lunch. We then travel onto Launceston to arrive back at the Red Feather Inn, where we have time to raise a glass to the five wonderful days spent together. You have the option to depart from the inn, or take the shuttle service into Launceston CBD via the airport. We will drop off at the Launceston Airport at 6:15pm followed by Launceston CBD (Chalmers Church) at 6:30pm. If you are staying at the Quamby Homestead a return shuttle will be arranged.

Meals:  B,L

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Professional guides
  • 1 night accommodation in Launceston, 3 nights accommodation in Bay of Fires - twin share
  • Transport by private minibus
  • Non-alcoholic beverages and a limited selection of Tasmanian wine
  • National Park pass
  • Use of a backpack and Gore-tex jacket for the duration of the walk
  • Kayaking on the Ansons River on Day 3
  • Bedding and a comfortable mattress at the beach camp and at the lodge
  • Sleeping sheet and pillowcase to carry with you

  • Travel to and from Launceston
  • Accommodation before or after the trip
  • Travel insurance
  • Massage and wellness treatments during trip - available for advance booking

Accommodation

Bay of Fires Lodge

Set on a hilltop, 40 metres above the pounding of the sea and surrounded by National Park, Bay of Fires Lodge is the only building on 20km of outstanding coastal wilderness. Enjoying views up and down the pristine white sandy beaches in an area of great significance to the Aboriginal community, a truly ecologically-aware building has been gently let into the landscape. Two long timber and glass pavilions allow maximum connection to the landscape with minimum impact on the environment: all building materials - Tasmanian hardwood and plantation pine - were lifted in by helicopter or hand carried to the site, and the lodge is autonomous in providing and managing its existence. Here you will experience true communion with nature in accommodation that combines simplicity of design with comfort and warmth. In the magnificent living area with its large timber deck and open fire, you'll enjoy delicious meals prepared with the freshest local produce, accompanied by fine Tasmanian wines. Solar power provides the lighting, while hot showers and comfortable hotel beds add a touch of luxury at the end of each day's activities.

Forester Beach Camp

Nestled in a protected dune swale behind a glorious white sand beach, a separate camp has been designed as a demountable seasonal structure. Twin-share rooms with timber floors, canvas roofs and full kitchen facilities provide perfect seclusion in a setting of unspoiled beauty. Private wash areas and composting toilets provide comfort without harming the environment. We've obtained special permission to operate this camp within the National Park, so close to the beach and yet so private. Here, you can swim or snorkel in the shelter of a natural, rock-ringed 'harbour', enjoy your meals on the outdoor decks or picnic on the beach under the biggest starry night skies.

Suitability

Introductory to Moderate

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As long as you regularly exercise, or are capable of walking between 9-14kms for the first two days along beaches and rocky headlands, you will enjoy your walking holiday. There is plenty of time each day to sit and rest as well as explore. If you have any concerns about fitness, you are welcome to speak with our reservations staff. Multi-day walking is a unique physical activity as it involves endurance, joint stabilisation and strength. Being physically prepared ensures that your experience will be enjoyable. We recommend that you undertake some hiking specific training in the lead-up, ideally starting 6 months in advance to allow your body time to become conditioned. There is also plenty of sand walking on this trip so be sure to include beach walking in your training.

Departure dates

Departs daily from 1 September to 31 May

Notes

HS
Holiday Season
P
Public Holiday Supplement
H
High Season
DN1
In addition to the World Expeditions deposit, you will also be required to pay an additional deposit of AUD$500 (paid in your local currency at the current rate of exchange). The balance of the tour price is payable 90 days prior to departure.
DN2
A high season supplement applies from 1 November to 30 April. A public holiday supplement applies on trips that overlap with a public holiday. This applies in addition to the high season supplement.

Priceper person from

$2995AUD

Options & Supplements*
  • Single Supplement 24/25 season (low season - on request - limited)AUD$2250
  • Single Supplement 24/25 season (high season - on request - limited)AUD$2475
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Bay of Fires Lodge Walk trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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We provide One Planet 50L canvas packs. They contain good frames and multiple adjustable straps to ensure that the weight will be on the hips with only minimal weight on the shoulders and back.

You can either choose to leave your luggage at your Launceston accommodation if they have a secure facility that you can utilise or you can leave it at the Red Feather Inn where you will be transferred to and from Launceston for a trip briefing before heading off to start the trek. Your excess luggage will then be returned to you on the last day.

It is a condition of booking a tour with us, and your responsibility to ensure that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the tour in respect of illness, injury, pre-existing medical conditions, death, loss of baggage and personal items and cancellation and curtailment. You must provide evidence to TEX that you have obtained personal travel insurance. You must ensure that your personal travel insurance covers all of the activities you expect to participate in.

Day 1 of the trip includes a night at the Red Feather Inn in Launceston. If you would like any additional nights in Launceston, please ask your reservations consultant for suggestions.

Parking is available at The Red Feather Inn for the duration of the walk. Alternatively, you can ask your pre/post tour accommodation about car parking or there are secure carparks in Launceston where you can pre-book a spot.

Each trip requires a minimum of six and a maximum of twelve guests on each departure. All accommodation is twin sharing and if the group is full, sharing is with another guest.

Before the trip the guides will carry out a gear check to make sure you don’t carry any more than you need to, also to ensure you have suitable gear. Pack weight is generally between 8.5 – 9.5kgs but ultimately can weigh as little as 7.5kgs. If you have any concerns about carrying a backpack please call us as a portered option may be available at extra cost (on a request basis).

Each person carries their lunch, personal clothing, wet weather gear, plus any extras such as a camera. Sleeping gear is provided at your accommodation. We provide a gear list at time of booking.

As long as you regularly exercise, or are moderately fit and feel capable of walking between 9-14 km for the first two days along beaches and rocky headlands, you will enjoy your walking holiday. There is plenty of time to sit and rest as well as exploring each day.

Every trip has two experienced guides. This allows plenty of opportunities for photos, rests and walking at your own pace

All meals are provided, including scrumptious three course dinners with fresh produce prepared by our gourmet cooks/guides. We are happy to cater for special dietary requirements. We just need to know in advance.

We strongly recommend travel insurance. Consideration needs to be given to our cancellation policy, injury, evacuation, delayed flights, illness, etc.

You will need lightweight lace up boots or walking shoes. Boots/shoes must be worn in to minimise the risk of blisters. Sandshoes, elastic sided boots and similar are not acceptable.

We ask that you arrive at the The Red Feather Inn no later than 5:00pm, to meet your guides and group at 5:30pm.

The weather is one of the attractions of the north east coast and the area has the mildest climate in Tasmania. However, weather conditions are changeable and cold conditions are often experienced. If you follow our gear list you will be comfortable, and prepared for any variations in the weather.

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Videos

Bay Of Fires Lodge Walk With Matthew Evans, The Gourmet Farmer on SBS / Live From Aus

Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.