The latest from Cradle Mountain Huts and Bay of Fires Walk

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 03 Apr 2013

2013-04-15T00:00:00Z

My husband and I really enjoyed our Bay of Fires walk within the pristine Mt William National Park. The guides, Vince and Di went out of their way to be helpful, and their knowledge of the area plus bush walking and culinary skills were put to good use. Our fellow walkers, previously unknown to us, were very amiable company and we shared with them an extremely worthwhile four days. We were more "senior" in years to most of the group but managed to complete most aspects of the tour without too much stress. Thank you for the opportunity to experience your great wilderness area in such comfort.

AFR - Trek for a foodie and nature lover

2013-04-05T00:00:00Z

The Bay of Fires Lodge walk a gourmet adventure holiday following Tasmania's stunning north-eastern coast, writes Katrina Strickland.

The Australian Financial Review April 2013 PDF File – 2.5 MB

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 13 Feb 2013

2013-02-28T00:00:00Z

If I was to repeat this walk, would this experience ever be my template......

I thank you

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 13 Feb 2013

2013-02-28T00:00:00Z

How we love thee.....

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 01 Feb 2013

2013-02-25T00:00:00Z

I would like to express my appreciation for our guides as both guides on our trip were awesome ( Cody and Kate). I believe they both made the trip that extra special for me and for this I would like to recognise them and thank them both again.

To put things in perspective, I love travelling, walking and experience new things, however, this was the first time , I camped and carried a back pack ( okay i am a bit of a princess), and I am paranoid of snakes etc etc. However, both Cody and Kate were great with me on the walk and went out of their to make me feel extra comfortable and enjoy my experience. Both were extremely knowledgeable and their love for the environment was infectious. My appreciation for our natural environment has been boosted as a result and I look forward to future treks.

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 09 Feb 2013

2013-02-18T00:00:00Z

I just wanted to let you know that we had a FANTASTIC time on the BOF walk from Feb 9 - 12. Not being seasoned walkers made for some challenging - but ultimately rewarding - moments.

Our delightful guides, Diana and Ed were exceptional. From their first cheery greeting and firm handshake when we got off the bus, to their knowledge of all things botanical/environmental, plus their culinary skills and constant 'joie de vivre' made the entire experience very, very memorable. Those two were indefatigable!

The vistas were breathtaking and the food and accommodation were beyond our expectations. In fact, the whole walk was!

As a group, we were trying to nail down what the 'x factor' was with the organisation, staff and experience, and could only really put it down to high calibre company values and an enrolling mission that each and every one of the staff seem to embody. For this, the organisation must be saluted.

So thank you all, once again, from the bottom of our hearts (and our weary, blistered soles).

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 15 Jan 2013

2013-01-23T00:00:00Z

I completed the walk last week, with Mon & Bella as guides........ and they were absolutely excellent!
They were amazing, displaying a sense of calmness and good humour at all times (even when they must have been exhausted) and they are highly capable in a huge range of skills.
They guaranteed the excursion will be a life long memory, complementing so well the environment, the food, the accommodation.
Please pass on my gratitude...and awe!

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 27 Dec 2012

2013-01-21T00:00:00Z

3 friends and I completed the BOF trek from 27 to 30 Dec 2012. Our guides were Cody and Diana.
All four of us had a fantastic experience and really enjoyed our time on the trek. It was a relaxing, fun and refreshing experience. This was particularly due to our excellent guides.

Cody's enthusiasm, knowledge and sense of fun ensured that all members of our group had an entertaining and enjoyable experience. He is hilarious and has a warm and inclusive manner. Di's warm and friendly nature and her obvious appreciation and enjoyment of the environment also encouraged us all to enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Although relatively new to the job, she was wonderful. Tom was a relaxed and inviting host at the lodge, and his cooking was truly outstanding. Our time at the lodge was really enjoyable, thanks largely to the hospitality and atmosphere that Tom creates.
Your staff really are fantastic at what they do and helped us enjoy a fantastic experience.

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 01 Jan 2013

2013-01-14T00:00:00Z

This is our first experience of walking along beaches. We enjoyed very much.
We have so many unusual but pleasant experiences.
1. One night with no electricity. No light but sound of ocean.
2. No man-made debris on the beach. Only see weeds, shells, and sometime debris derived from fish.
3. Clear and clean ocean. A little bit cold water required us a little bit difficult decision to get into the ocean. Then we could be extraordinary refreshed in return.
4. Various wild flowers and trees.

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 08 Dec 2012

2012-12-27T00:00:00Z

The walk was beautiful and the accommodation outstanding but our guides were extraordinary. Hannah and Ed led our walk. They were enthusiastic, thoughtful, well informed, accommodating and a delight to be with. We congratulate the company on providing such a memorable experience. We are now considering the Overland trek - guided of course!

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 02 Dec 2012

2012-12-12T00:00:00Z

Fabulous journey with the 'Bond girls', Han & Di, there was nothing they couldn't do to make our trip a stunning experience. Tassie turned on the weather for our party of 9 persons, thrown together for the trek. Plenty of time for some entertaining conversations whilst wandering along Tassie's pristine coastline, to be greeted by a chilled Tassie wine and gourmet feast at the culmination of the day, even brekky was 5 star!!
Thanks also to Tom at the lodge.

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 03 Nov 2012

2012-11-13T00:00:00Z

We had the BEST time! We were a group of 10 friends from across 3 states. Every day was invigorating, stimulating and energising. Every night was like a dinner party: great company, food and wine - well earned after the days' activities. We had high expectations of our Bay of Fires experience and they were definitely exceeded. Above all, it was fun!

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 01 Nov 2012

2012-11-12T00:00:00Z

Just wanted to say what a fantastic experience the 4 day Bay of Fires walk was. The coastal landscape, birdscape and seascape were exquisite - I can still hear the waves rolling in and crashing onto the shore. And our guides, Ed and Joel, were wonderful. It's great to see two young guys so worldy, educated, passionate and proud of the Tassie wonderland.

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 12 Oct 2012

2012-10-19T00:00:00Z

I loved every moment of the trip - I found myself in holiday mode straight away once I started walking along the beach. Four days might not seem like a long time away but the experience makes it seem a lot longer. The guides are knowledgable, very accommodating and culinary wizards! Even though the days are planned, you don't feel rushed or pressured in any way. So thank you Shelley, James and Harley for a wonderful escape. I will never forget the experience.

Gail

Kate Ritchie OK magazine January 2012

2012-04-21T00:00:00Z

The return of KATE

Homegrown star Kate Ritchie shares her favourite Aussie destination and reveals big plans for the future.

Kate Ritchie OK magazine Jan. 2012 (PDF) PDF File – 3.3 MB

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 01 Mar 2012

2012-04-10T00:00:00Z

I had a great time on the Bay of Fires walk thankyou. I very much wanted to give you some feedback on how terrific our 2 guides, Ryan and Monique were too. They were patient and efficient and had a great manner with all the walkers – full of pertinent information and really looked after us.

Special thanks to them.

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 27 Mar 2012

2012-04-10T00:00:00Z

I have just returned from the Bay of Fires Walk and thought both Ryan and Monique were excellent guides: good company, great cooks, attentive without being fussy, etc etc. All round, a great advert for the company. And the lodge was beautiful. So full marks to Bec too

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 27 Feb 2012

2012-03-10T00:00:00Z

Escaping from the big city to this majestic and pristine wilderness for a short break has been a travel highlight. The long stretches of white sand, turquoise waters and lichen-covered rocks provide a wonderful palette of colour and natural beauty as you stroll along with your companions and guides, with no other human beings in sight!

We were joined by some wonderful companions - thanks to Liselle, Monica, David, Andrea, Annie, Helen & Carol for your company. Our guides, Joel & Nicky were exceptional - providing insight and humour along the way. They also work really hard so lots of kudos to them.

The Bay of Fires lodge is superb - comfortable, peaceful and perfectly situated. The food & wine provided is also fantastic. It was really hard to leave and a culture shock to return to normality. Thank you to everyone for a great holiday.

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 26 Jan 2012

2012-01-30T00:00:00Z

Hi BOF,

You’re organisation is AMAZING guys and the BOF walk is awesome.

Thank you BOF for the most wonderful 4 days. Your organisation is very professional and I felt looked after with a high level of detail every step of the way. It allowed me to relax and enjoy our holiday with a good combination of some hard work (walking / kayaking) and luxury. Tassie also put on the good weather for us – the usual I suspect - and our guides Jordy and Ingrid were super-super good! They were so informative and highly adaptable to our needs and a pleasure to hang out with. They were highly professional and we had a good many laughs too. A perfect combination.

Thanks to your whole team - everyone involved each step of the way.

I will spread the word…..

All the best for 2012,

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 04 Jan 2012

2012-01-17T00:00:00Z

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 01 Oct 2011

2011-10-08T00:00:00Z

What would the world be without people? It would be beautiful still. In many places, far more beautiful than it is with them. The Bay of Fires is beautiful in its natural state - but if we did not go there, how would we know? How would others know?

So, in the going, we discover the beauty and natural intricacy of the place, and leave in awe and wonder that the Big Bang could produce such things. But these thoughts, these feelings and appreciations are human constructs - internal reactions to an externality. When we share them with others, they are reflected so that we can test them, check them from another perspective, and because we are social creatures, we find pleasure in that process. Sounds a bit clinical, but the pleasure is real and earthy!

The pleasure I found in these shared and reflected experiences last week are a real treasure. Our guides, Hannah and Monique, are gems of humans in their own right, and with our other travelling companions added a whole new level of joy and laughter, and discovery too.

Paddy Pallin once said that the only trips he regrets are the ones he didn't do. That's true, but there are some trips that stand out because they are more than just covering ground, they are uncovering a soul. The Bay of Fires in 2011 did that for me.

I s'pose I could have just said 'fantastic - loved it!' - would have been shorter. But life's too short to abbreviate. ;-)

A Tale from... Bay of Fires 4 day walk - 10 Mar 2009

2011-10-01T00:00:00Z

The Motley Crew

We’re on the Bay of Fires walk
That’s what we are told
This Motley Crew accepts our fate
And steps out strong & bold

Day one begins at Q estate
And courtesies are shared
Before we trek along the beach
And have our weak-links bared

Daves and Brians predominate
As namesakes are revealed
Before we pack our backs with loads
And our fate is sealed

Round the table intros
Reveal all sorts of reasons
Like seasoned travellers in Rob & Mac
Who have walked for many seasons

Some are novices like Toots & Marian
Who have attached themselves & leeched
To celebrate with Lynne & Brian
For milestones not long reached

Dave tests out the water
As ‘travelling companions’ are described
Marj gives him a look of threat
That belongs to an Amazon tribe

Our fearless leaders H & Kate
We follow with our soles
“Trust in us we know this plot
We both should know our roles”

Dave or Willow as he’s known
Shows that he’s no mouse
To match the sense of humour
Of artistic Jo, his spouse

Sony lens are pointed
At every rock in sight
As Jo’s passionate approach to art
Seeks views in different light

Strenuous days unfold
Without a gram to gain
Brian shows a Galahad streak
And shares his boots with pain

Coastal heathland with their middens
Take on a different hue
As Kate’s environmental slant
Is absorbed by this motley crew

“Golf will never be the same” cries Brian
As he examines the grazing grounds
“H’s square shaped poo is hard to putt
And especially over mounds”

Beach camp is an oasis
After muscles are discovered first
Grog rations test the mettle
To satisfy our thirst

“A flesh eating marsupial
Has given me a fright !”
Cries our resident artist
As she visits Clive at night

The lighthouse is a beacon
And focus for our walk
To reach this spot and stop for lunch
And share the common talk

“Not long to go” cries H
“It’s just around the bend”
This seems a common trait for guides
To test our trust no end

The lodge atop the mountain
Looks easy from the beach
But tests our muscles and our backs
As we strive to reach

Group B we have become
As we eye off those soft couches
But after dinner shows our style
And proves we are no slouches

Fireside chatter with more red wine
As we settle down in pairs
Leads to tiredness and early beds
But double types are scarce

‘Travelling companions’ have grabbed the chance
And taken early flight
Whilst the Macs are left in single minds
To help them share the night

Next morning kayaks await us down the track
As we suffer 4 wheel glee
To laugh in unison at Marian’s plight
When a bull ant joins her pee

Double trouble looms ahead
As Judy shows her wares
When Toots’s steering comes under fire
And suffers Marian’s glares

Kayak coupling is disallowed
But peace & love prevail
Shipmates we have all become
Before we hit the trail

Barefoot hiking completes our day
As we approach the coup
Group A we have become
To welcome the next group

A Willow welcome that is
If he gets his way
“We’re here first – pee off you B’s
The couches are ours this day”

But before that happened & before ascent
And much to Jo’s delight
There appears a rock that stirs her passions
Willow will be right tonight

Iconic phallic symbol it has become
For this motley crew
Penis rock has created a fuss
And homage must be due

So raise your glasses one & all
And cascade greens in lieu
A toast to this mighty ten
This beautiful Motley Crew

BOF March 2009

Yoga Journal

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z

A slice of wilderness - Bay of Fires Lodge Yoga Workshop

The Sydney Morning Herald - September 2010

2010-09-22T00:00:00Z

Walk on the mild side

September 18, 2010

Fire and Water

2010-07-20T00:00:00Z

An article about a Bay of Fires Walk that was published in the Daily Telegraph in February.

Step Away From the Car

2010-07-19T00:00:00Z

Our Bay of Fires Walk was featured in the The Australian Wish Magazine.

To read this article in full, you can download the PDF file attachment below.

Excerpt from The Australian, Wish Magazine - May 2010 PDF File – 802.7 KB

Peppermint Magazine - March 2010

2010-03-20T00:00:00Z

Our Bay of Fires Walk appeared in the Peppermint Magazine in March 2010.

Download the attached PDF file below to read this article in full.

Bay of Fires article from Peppermint Magazine - March 2010 PDF File – 167.7 KB

Bay of Fires Lodge awarded "most unique"

2009-08-19T00:00:00Z

It's official - we are "unique"

Our spectacular Bay of Fires Lodge has won the Best Unique Accommodation award in the 2009 HM Magazine Awards for hotel and accommodation excellence.

The Lodge was among eight finalists including the Q Station retreat at Manly (highly commended), Injidup Spa Retreat in WA, Peppers Seven Spirit Bay in the NT and Southern Ocean Lodge in SA.

We were also honoured to have another Anthology property in the finalists list - Wilpena Pound Resort in SA.

The "Unique" property award reflects Anthology's philosophy of providing unusual and truly memorable experiences for our guests in amazing parts of Australia. We couldn't be more delighted to take home this gong.

Best Eco-Wilderness Experience

2009-01-19T00:00:00Z

The Australian newspaper awarded Bay of Fires Walk the “Best Eco-Wilderness Experience” in their annual Travel & Tourism Awards, 2008. This year there were 102 finalists in 17 categories and readers were invited to vote for their favourites. This is our second year to be recognised in these awards and as a result Bay of Fires is now listed in The Australian’s “best of the best Winners’ Circle”. We are delighted to receive this recognition from readers of The Australian. For the complete list of nominees click here

We're one of the Best in Travel for 2009!

2008-11-05T00:00:00Z

Bay of Fires is featured in the category “Top 10 Regions” in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2009, an annual book profiling travel recommendations for the year ahead.

Plus in 2009 guests have the choice to join us on the 4-day Bay of Fires Walk, or stay at the Lodge during the walking off-season from May - September. You can read more about this option at the new www.bayoffireslodge.com.au web pages.