Tasmania walks
4-DAY BAY OF FIRES WALK ITINERARY
At the edge of Mt. William National Park, the magnificent wilderness coastline known as the Bay of Fires invites you to experience a Tasmanian trekking tour with dramatic landscape, ecology and wildlife. Led by well-informed, young Tasmanian guides, small groups can explore both the fascinating beach environment and the rich diversity of the nearby woodlands. And at the Bay of Fires Lodge, offering superb accommodation in this near-uninhabited wilderness paradise, both solitude and comfort are guaranteed.
Day One - Launceston to Mt. William National Park
Bay of Fires Walk guests meet at Quamby Estate at 7.50am. (Launceston pick-up is 7.20am at Peppers Seaport Hotel). After a gear check, introductions and a light breakfast we journey to Mt. William National Park 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 at Boulder Point. Views to the north include the Bass Strait Islands (Flinders, Cape Barren, etc). Lunch is enjoyed in the company of native birds, interesting shells and marine artefacts on one of the many pristine beaches nestled into the coastline. The evening is spent at Forester Beach camp in twin-share, semi-permanent tents. Meals are usually spent relaxing on the deck and enjoying the surrounds of the dune swale location.
Walking for the day is approx 9km; 4 hrs. Overnight at Forester Beach Camp.
Day Two - Exploring Tasmania's East Coast beaches
Forester Beach camp Eddystone Point and Bay of Fires Lodge (approx 14 km; 7 hrs)
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 heathlands and across the ocean to the east. Exploration of the marsupial lawns often reveals quiet native animals and the many tracks they leave behind. Lunch is at one of the coves sheltered behind the dunes near Eddystone Point Lighthouse. The afternoon is enjoyed in the seclusion of beaches and coves that lead gradually to afternoon tea at the Bay of Fires Lodge. 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. The library can be a source of reference material or just light reading as well as games for the evening.
Walking for the day is approx 14km; 7 hrs. Overnight at Bay of Fires Lodge
Day Three - Kayaking and enjoying the area
Based at the Lodge, the day is yours to decide how you would like to enjoy the area. 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. During the day you can choose to 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. Other options for this day include fishing, snorkelling in the marine nursery, exploring the nearby shell coves or generally enjoying the surroundings of the lodge. In the evening you can go for a walk, 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.
Overnight at Bay of Fires Lodge
Day Four - Return to Launceston rejuvenated
Following a leisurely breakfast, allowing time for a morning swim or walk, we depart from the lodge. Walking through eucalypt forests and coastal heathland, many native birds can be seen and heard (including the endemic black cockatoo). After enjoying lunch, your return trip takes you through the picturesque Fingal Valley en route to our walkers’ base at Quamby Estate. After a well-earned glass of wine and peaceful rest, you can return to your lodgings for the evening or perhaps catch a late flight home.
Walking for the day is approx 4km; 1 hr
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