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The Bay of Fires Lodge, Tasmania

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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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5 Days from

$2890 USD

Trip Code: BFW

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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Single Supplement 25/26 season (low season - on request - limited)

$1840 USD

Single Supplement 26/27 season (low season - on request - limited)

$2210 USD

Single Supplement 25/26 season (high season - on request - limited)

$1670 USD

Single Supplement 26/27 season (high season - on request - limited)

$2350 USD

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.

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 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

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Elevation

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

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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

Adventure Highlighted Video

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

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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. All of the Great Walks of Australia can be viewed on their website - www.greatwalksofaustralia.com.au

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 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. 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 or there are secure carparks in Launceston where you can pre-book a spot.

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

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 9-14 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 - 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 minimize the risk of blisters.

Please note that elasticized 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.