Lake St Clair Walk in Luxury

Walk the best sections of the Cape to Cape track in luxury

The amazing Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair | Peter Walton

A room with a view at the luxury Pumphouse Point, Lake St Clair | Richard I'Anson

Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania | Paul Maddock

The amazing Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair | Peter Walton

A room with a view at the luxury Pumphouse Point, Lake St Clair | Richard I'Anson

Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania | Paul Maddock

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4 Days$3090USD

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Activities

4 days walking

Accommodation

3 nights accommodation at Pointhouse Pumphouse

Meals

3 Dinners
4 Lunches
3 Breakfasts

Introductory to Moderate

Trip highlights

Stay in luxurious accommodation at Pumphouse Point
Four days guided walking in the Tasmanian wilderness surrounding Lake St Clair
Enjoy private dinners and local wines while taking in the spectacular view from our waterfront property
Visit Russell Falls, take a boat across Lake St Clair, and stop at a historic estate that is now an award-winning distillery

Why Book With Us

Small group travel
Stay in exclusive accommodation
Unrivalled experience, combining luxury, gourmet food and the Tasmanian wilderness

This 4 day walk gives you the perfect taste of Tasmania's World-Heritage protected wilderness. The small group will stay at Pumphouse Point and take in the best walking in the southern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and Mount Field. Three nights are spent at boutique wilderness lodge, Pumphouse Point, known for its unique architecture and dramatic setting. You will stay in the Pumphouse rooms perched overlooking Lake St Clair. Starting and ending in Hobart, your first day sees you visiting Russell Falls and hiking the Western side of Mount Field National Park to alpine lakes and tarns, before arriving at Lake St Clair. Over the next few days your local guide will show you the best day hikes around Lake St Clair with the chance to experience Lake St Clair from the water and a distillery visit to finish.

Itinerary

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Day 1
Depart Hobart, walk in Mt Field National Park

We set off from Hobart this morning between 7 and 8am, arriving at Mt Field National Park before lunch. Today's walk takes in the Pandani Grove and Lake Seal from the lookout by Mount Rodway, before returning to Lake Dobson. The alpine vistas are sure to impress on a trail that is considered one of Tasmania's best day walks. We will also visit Russell Falls, one of the most photographed waterfalls in Tasmania. On arrival at Pumphouse Point, check-in to your room with a view and enjoy a pre-dinner glass of wine with your host in one of the lounges overlooking the lake. Hear what's in store for your time at Lake St Clair before dinner in the Shorehouse. Your host will ensure you are settled in with Tasmanian wine to accompany your three course dinner before wishing you goodnight.

Meals: L,D

Day 2
Circuit walk in Lake St Clair National Park

Breakfast at Pumphouse is a cosy affair with the group gathering in the Shorehouse to enjoy coffee by the fire and a highland breakfast as you watch the birds flit across the lake. After a peaceful start to your day, set off with your guide to the trailhead at Cynthia Bay. Today we enjoy a 13km circuit walk taking in the best walking in the Lake St Clair half of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park including Shadow Lake. After a local trail lunch, there is the option to visit nearby Franklin River-Wild National Park for a short walk to a viewing platform with captivating views of the Franklin River. On return to the Retreat, relax by one of the fires before meeting with your group for dinner in the Shorehouse.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 3
Boat to Echo Point, return walk to Cynthia Bay

This morning is another chance to discover the beauty of Lake St Clair. We start the day with a 20 minute boat transfer on Lake St Clair to reach Echo Point; a unique opportunity to view Lake St Clair and its surrounding mountains from the water. Next we follow 10km of the Overland Track from Echo Point following the edge of Lake St Clair back to Cynthia Bay. Afterwards, be whisked back to the Retreat in time to enjoy a warming lunch including freshly baked hot bread straight from the oven delivered to your room to enjoy with cheese and soup from your in-room Larder. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the trails, e-bikes and row boats offered at Pumphouse Point. At the day's end, meet new friends for a fireside drink before a final dinner at the Shorehouse.

Meals: B,L,D

Day 4
Optional morning walk, return to Hobart with distillery visit en route

Your final morning begins with another freshly baked and locally sourced breakfast followed by time for an optional walk around the Pumphouse grounds to stretch out any sore legs before the journey back to Hobart. On the way we will stop at a historic Estate turned award-winning distillery to sip on a warming local spirit or two. Enjoy views of the River Derwent and hear about the history of this special property before your onward transfer to Hobart. We will return to Hobart between 4pm to 4.30pm.

Meals: B,L

Inclusions

What's included

3 nights at Pumphouse Point staying in the wonderful Pumphouse Rooms overlooking Lake St Clair
Four days with a local Tasmania Guide discovering Lake St Clair, Mt Field and Franklin River-Wild National Parks
All meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner and trail provisions
In-room Larder with local cheeses and provisions at Pumphouse Point
Three course share-style dinners each evening with a selection of Tasmanian wines included (an honesty bar system applies throughout the lodge buildings/lounges for additional wine/beverage purchases)
Complimentary activities at Lake St Clair including e-bikes and row boats
Return ground transfers from Hobart to Lake St Clair
All track transfers and boat transfer on Lake St Clair
Derwent Valley Distillery visit
National Park passes and all entry and tasting fees

What's not included

Airfares
Accommodation in Hobart before and after the trip
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Additional wine/beverages

Accommodation

Pumphouse Point

All 3 nights are spent at Pumphouse Point which is an iconic Australian destination hotel, sensitively set on the edge of Lake St Clair in the World-Heritage listed Tasmanian wilderness. The boutique retreat comprises two lovingly restored heritage-listed industrial buildings, the Pumphouse and Shorehouse, which had a former life as part of a 1930’s water pumping facility supporting Tasmania's hydro-electricity scheme. We stay in the Pumphouse which is positioned at the end of a jetty over the water, allowing guests to gaze out the window to the lake below. The building features several lounge areas and fireplaces, inviting guests to relax with a coffee or glass of red and take in the stunning lake views. There is a well-stocked guest honour bar so you can pour your favourite Tasmanian wine, whisky or gin, and each guest room has a private Larder stocked with local cheese, charcuterie and salmon which you can enjoy with the freshly-baked sourdough bread that is delivered on demand. Three course farmhouse dinners are enjoyed in the Shorehouse and are an opportunity for guests to meet and share stories of the day’s adventures in this World-Heritage Listed wilderness area.

Departure dates

Departs weekly on Fridays

Notes

Surcharge

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In addition to the World Expeditions deposit, you will also be required to pay an additional deposit of 50% of the trip cost (paid in your local currency at the current rate of exchange). The balance of the tour price is payable 90 days prior to departure.

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Priceper person from

$3090USD

Options & Supplements*

Single SupplementUSD$1090

*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

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