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WALKING TOURS

$ * ^ per person twin share 12
From 3960
6 DAYS | LAUNCESTON TO LAUNCESTON
OPERATOR: Tasmania Walking Company
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: Daily (1 Apr – 6 May, 1 Oct 20 –
31 Mar 21)

HIGHLIGHTS
• Climb to the summit of Marion’s Lookout
• Overnight in the iconic huts along the trail
• Hike through the gorgeous Lemonthyme Valley
INCLUDES
• 5 nights hut accommodation • Meals as specified
Cradle Mountain • Non-alcoholic beverages and wine with dinner
• Cruise across Lake St Clair
CRADLE MOUNTAIN HUTS 6 DAYS
• Use of backpack and weatherproof jacket
Day 1: Launceston to Barn Bluff Hut (LD) Day 4: Pelion Hut to Kia Ora Hut (BLD) • 2 experienced guides
After hotel pick up, depart Launceston via minibus for Climb almost 300 metres to Pelion Gap through beautiful • Return transfers from Launceston
the Cradle Valley. Begin the walk from Waldheim Chalet, rainforest. There’s plenty of time for side trips from Pelion accommodation
climbing the steepest section of the track. After, Gap including the option to summit Mt Ossa. Overnight at
climb Marion’s Lookout. Overnight at Barn Bluff Hut. Kia Ora Hut. Walking distance: 7km. ^Price valid 1 Apr – 6 May, 1 Oct – 30 Nov 20.
Walking distance: 12km. Day 5: Kia Ora Hut to Windy Ridge Hut (BLD)
Day 2: Barn Bluff Hut to Pine Forest Moor Hut (BLD) Depart Kia Ora hut and walk about an hour to Du Cane.
Continue walking towards Mt Pelion West. Those See the oldest forest in the national park, with King Launceston
looking for additional challenge today can take a side Billy pines as much as 2000 years old. Overnight at
trip to Lake Will. Keep an eye out for gravel mounds Windy Ridge Hut. Walking distance: 9km. Cradle Valley
along the way, remnants of Joseph Will’s coal mining Day 6: Windy Ridge Hut to Launceston (BL)
efforts in the 1890s. Overnight at Pine Forest Moor Hut. Today’s destination is Australia’s deepest natural 1 Barn Bluff Hut
Walking distance: 12km. lake, Lake St Clair. Later, board the Idaclair cruise 1 Pine Forest Moor Hut
Pelion Hut
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Day 3: Pine Forest Moor Hut to Pelion Hut (BLD) boat for a spectacular 17 kilometre cruise back to 1 Kia Ora Hut
Today, walk through gorgeous myrtle-beech rainforest Cynthia Bay. You’ll be driven back to Quamby Estate
before descending around the base of Mt Pelion West. via the trout fishing mecca of the highland lakes. 1 Windy Ridge Hut
The Pelion Plains area offers a host of side trips, hugged Walking distance: 9km.
by mountainous terrain. Overnight at Pelion Hut. (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) WALK START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
Walking distance: 10km. VEHICLE
WALK
$ * ^ 12
From 3549 per person twin share
10 DAYS | HOBART TO HOBART
OPERATOR: Inspiration Outdoors
TRAVEL TYPE: Escorted
DEPARTS: Nov 3, 15, 27 • Jan 21 • Feb 1, 13

HIGHLIGHTS
• Walk the iconic Wineglass Bay circuit
• Come face to face with fascinating wildlife
on Maria Island
• Chose from a number of walking options in
Cradle Mountain National Park
INCLUDES
Cape Hauy • 9 nights 3 to 4 star accommodation
• Meals as specified
TASMANIA’S BEST GUIDED DAY WALKS 10 DAYS • Return ferry to Maria Island
Days 1-2: Hobart to Maydena (1B2L2D) best wineries can be found near the east coast and, • Ferry across Lake St Clair
You’ll be picked up from the Hobart CBD and driven in time permitting, the tour will drop into one or two and • Experienced guides
a minibus to Mt Field National Park for two walks. The you can choose to sample a drop. The following day, • Air-conditioned vehicle
following day, transfer to Lake Dobson for the start of the walk the Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach circuits. • National park fees
Tarn Shelf Walk. Stay the next two nights in Maydena. Stay the next two nights in Swansea.
Days 3-4: Maydena to Lake St Clair (2B2L2D) Day 9: Swansea to Port Arthur (BLD) ^Price valid 3 Nov 20 – 13 Feb 21.
Your guide will drive you to Lake St Clair. Take the ferry In the morning, take the ferry to Maria Island and climb
to Echo Point and walk back to the main settlement Mt Bishop and Clerk. For those wanting an easy day,
along the Overland Track. The next day, walk the Mt there’s plenty to explore including the Painted Cliffs, the WALK START/FINISH
OVERNIGHT
Rufus Circuit or the Shadow Lake Circuit. Stay the next Fossil Cliffs and the old Darlington settlement, which Cradle Mountain ATTRACTION
two nights at Lake St Clair. has seen many transformations over the years. Return 2
Days 5-6: Lake St Clair to Cradle Mountain (2B2L2D) to the mainland and drive to Port Arthur. Overnight in
Drive to Cradle Mountain National Park to see The Wall Port Arthur. Swansea 2 Wineglass Bay
then walk to Donaghys Lookout before heading to Cradle Day 10: Port Arthur to Hobart (BL) 2 Lake St Clair
Mountain via Queenstown. The next day, there are a The next morning, walk part of the Three Capes Track, Maria Island
number of walking options to choose from. Stay the next which affords some incredible views, before the return
two nights at Cradle Mountain. drive to Hobart and drop-off in the CBD. Walking Mt Field
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Days 7-8: Cradle Mountain to Swansea (2B2L2D) distance: 3-18km daily. Maydena Hobart Port Arthur/
The tour heads east to Swansea stopping in at some (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) 1 Cape Hauy
lovely small towns along the way. Some of Tasmania’s

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. From prices for accommodation are per room per night for 2 people, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest room category for
travel in low season. Prices for tours and transfers are per person, unless otherwise specified. For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure. 31