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Explore the magnificent Bay Of Fires coastline - Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Australia
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Stay at the Bay of Fires Lodge - Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Australia
Stay at the Bay of Fires Lodge
The Bay of Fires Lodge, Tasmania - Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Australia
The Bay of Fires Lodge, Tasmania
A luxury experience on the Bay of Fires Lodge Walk - Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Australia
A luxury experience on the Bay of Fires Lodge Walk  | Great Walks of Australia
Overlooking the ocean at the Bay of Fires - Bay of Fires Lodge Walk, Australia
Overlooking the ocean at the Bay of Fires  | Peter Walton

Bay of Fires Lodge Walk

Walking and kayaking around the stunning Bay of Fires region. Stay at the award winning Bay of Fires Lodge.

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Trip Code: BFW
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 5 Days
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
Difficulty Grading  
4 / 10

Introductory to Moderate

Carbon Footprint  

37kg of CO2-e PP per day

(147kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

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

Overview

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.

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 - your guides will go through your gear thoroughly to ensure you are well prepared. This will be followed by dinner full of 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 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 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. Spend the evening relaxing on the deck with a local wine and enjoying the surrounds of the dune swale location, and maybe even take a dip, while while your guides prepare delicious Tasmanian fare for dinner.

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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 celebrated Bay of Fires Lodge. Afternoon tea will be waiting for us, along with spa treatments for those who want to indulge (additional cost applies). 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. All kayaks are double capacity. 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

Ready to start your adventure?

151 scheduled departures between 24 Oct 2026 and 12 May 2028.

  • Departs 24 Oct 2026 – ends 28 Oct 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 26 Oct 2026 – ends 30 Oct 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 30 Oct 2026 – ends 3 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 1 Nov 2026 – ends 5 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 3 Nov 2026 – ends 7 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • Departs 5 Nov 2026 – ends 9 Nov 2026 (5 days)
  • … and 145 more departures.
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What's included?

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 bag liner and pillowcase to use for the duration of the walk

Not included

  • Travel to and from Launceston
  • Accommodation before and after the trip
  • Travel insurance
  • Massage and wellness treatments during trip at the Bay of Fires Lodge - available for advance booking

Video

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

Reviews (54)

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Our Bay of Fires Lodge Walk was off the charts. The trip details on the website and subsequent follow up with Mary Kate completely prepared us for our 4-day excursion. Guides Dean and Jackson clearly love sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for everything Tasmania. Plants, animals, various poo droppings were just a few of the topics they educated us about. The food was fantastic and the lodging was rustic, but very comfortable. Just a fantastic trip. Can't wait to try another one.

Russell|Santa Cruz, California
4 Mar 2026
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I can't recommend the Bay of Fires hike enough. Everything was first class during the five days we spent together. In no particular order:

The Tasmanian Walking Company is very organized. Excellent communication, no mysteries about what to bring or where to be. Friendly, efficient.

Our guides were excellent. Jackson and Dean were informative, great cooks, energetic, and safety conscious.

The route is simply gorgeous: crystal clear ocean water, fascinating granitic boulders, squeaky clean quartz sand. Normally I would avoid a beach walk with packs, but we were able to walk on the hard sand at low tide and trails that wound through the brush. I think our group liked the level of difficulty (medium) given that we had quite a bit to carry.

The food was A+. Healthy, varied, and the vegetarians were accommodated with no problem.

I don't really have anything negative to say, or even a helpful suggestion. This is a great hike in a beautiful area run by a professional company.

Charles|Santa Cruz, California
24 Feb 2026
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The trip was very well organised, the guides excellent and the accomodation and food very good. The guides were excellent in explaining where we would be going and how to deal with the different obstacles while walking. The beach camp was basic but comfortable and the food and wine great. The lodge is a delight...comfortable and welcoming.

John|Gilberton, SA
28 Oct 2025
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This is my first walking tour and it won't be my last based on my experience.It was an amazing experience in almost all aspects including the very excellent hardworking guides and lodge staff, the friendship offered by our fellow travelers, the beautiful views and that glimpse of a whale in the horizon.

Millie|Blackburn, VIC
1 Oct 2025
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TasExp worked seamlessly with their service provider to ensure responsive and superb customer service before and during the trip.

Pao Chien|Blackburn, VIC
30 Sep 2025
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We had a wonderful time on our Bay of Fires walk. The scenery was beautiful, the accommodation was comfortable, the food and wine were tasty and plentiful and our guides were all friendly and knowledgeable. The walking was not difficult and I highly recommend this trip.

Jeanette|Elwood, VIC
26 May 2025
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The Bay of Fires expedition is an absolute adventure and treat.

It's a must if you love nature, walking and the great outdoors. It's a trip which any interstate or overseas traveller, from anywhere in the world, would enjoy. It leaves you floating on air!

Laura|Melbourne, VIC
20 May 2025
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Outstanding guides. Excellent attention to detail and facilities. Magnificent countryside.

Paul Keller|Kiama Downs, NSW
31 Dec 2024
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My husband and I travel a lot. We are very independent travelers and rarely do anything with a guide. So for us a 4 day guided, group packing trip was a bit of a leap, It was such a positive experience that my husband and I are excited to try others. Unfortunately for companies in other countries Tasmanian Expeditions has set the bar pretty darn high! From our terrific guides; Mahalia and Carleigh to the tent bush camp/bush lodge to the food everything was outstanding. There were 11 hikers in our group which was a great size. The guides were super knowledgeable about the terrain, flora and fauna. I highly recommend this company and if we lived in Australia we would book our next adventure tomorrow (we are from the USA so pretty far away).

Susana Silva Strommer|Bend, Oregon
29 Oct 2024

Extra trip info

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The Bay of Fires Lodge, Tasmania

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.

Explore the magnificent Bay Of Fires coastline | Anson Smart Tourism Tasmania

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.

This walk is part of the Great Walks of Australia, an exclusive collection of Australia’s leading guided multi-day walking experiences.

Great Walks of Australia was established to showcase the country’s most exceptional walks, each operated by experienced companies that meet high standards for guiding, safety, environmental responsibility and overall guest experience.

While many multi-day walks now exist across Australia, the Great Walks of Australia collection represents the original group that helped define the modern guided walking experience.

Being recognised as a Great Walk of Australia means the walk offers outstanding natural landscapes, a carefully designed itinerary and expert guiding, while maintaining a strong commitment to protecting the environments you walk through.

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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The Great Walks of Australia are an exclusive collection of the best multi-day walking experiences in Australia. Each walk is an independently owned guided walking experience that enables access to some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes.

To qualify as a Great Walk, each walk provides exceptional guided walking experiences in high-value natural areas for small groups. These experiences include outstanding accommodation, food & wine.

USB-A charging ports are available in the common area of the Bay of Fires Lodge to be shared amongst the group so you will need to bring a charging cable for your device(s), and 3-pin power outlets (Austalian) are available in each room at the Red Feather Inn. However, there are no charging facilities at the beach camp so you will need to bring a power bank / portable charger if you need it for your devices that night. If you use a CPAP machine for sleep apnoea, it will need to be powered by a battery that you can recharge in the common area of the lodge and in your room at the inn.

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 leave it at the Red Feather Inn where you will stay on day 1 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 Tasmanian Expeditions 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. It is not possible to stay extra nights at the Red Feather Inn as this accommodation is used only for group tour nights.

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. There are also secure carparks in Launceston where you can pre-book a spot.

Each trip requires a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants. All accommodation is twin sharing and if the group is full, you will be sharing with another participant of the same sex.

On the evening of Day 1, the guides will carry out a thorough gear check to make sure you don't carry any more than you need to and also to ensure you have suitable gear. The backpack and waterproof jacket provided have a combined weight of approx. 2.5kg. Ultimately your pack and contents can weigh as little as 7.5kg though more likely between 8.5-9.5kg. If you have any concerns about carrying a backpack, please call us as a portered option may be available for an additional 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 9-14km 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 - please advise us at time of booking or notify your reservations consultant in advance.

To join this departure, it is strongly advised that you wear lace-up boots that provide good ankle support and have a treaded sole suitable for rugged terrain.

Boots must be worn-in prior to departure to minimise the risk of blisters.

Please note that elasticised footwear, runners, trainers, or similar styles are not acceptable. If you opt to bring walking shoes or trail runners, it is suggested that you have two pairs so that you can change into a dry pair in the event of wet weather. Please note that the final decision will be made by your guide at the briefing if they assess that there is an increased risk of injury due to extreme weather/other conditions.

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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In April 2024, we launched our inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Our vision is to create cultural safety within the community, our organisation, and on all the lands we are privileged to share, through collaboration, meaningful engagement, and continuous learning while respecting the wisdom of Traditional Custodians.
 
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