South Coast Track Walking Tour

Named after Captain Matthew Flinders who first navigated these islands in 1798, Flinders Island is one of Australia's best kept walking holiday secrets. Trek Tasmania is very excited to offer this guided walking tour. This trek is fully vehicle supported so you only carry a day pack. We take you to the must see places and the secret spots that no one else knows about, getting fully immersed in the wilderness heart of the island. Our Flinders Island six-day (60 km) walking holiday is about getting off track and walking in a true wilderness wonderland. Itinerary Summary: Day 1: Pick up from Launceston, fly Launceston to Flinders Island, walk Palana/north east tip of Flinders Island (13 km) Day 2: Transfer to Killiecrankie township, walk coast from Killiecrankie to The Docks (11 km) Day 3: Climb Mt Killiecrankie (8 km) Day 4: Explore the Furneaux Museum and Wybalenna, walk to Castle Rock (10 km) Day 5: Climb Mt Strzelecki (6 km) Day 6: Pillangers Peak and Lillies Beach Walk (10 km)

The only way into The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is by foot. Our six-day full pack walk takes us into the heart of the central walls area where we camp for two nights. We have the luxury of a day pack walk on day two, so we can make the most of this spectacular place and get to the mountain peaks a little easier. On day three we head into the more isolated and remote parts of the park where few people venture. Our camps are located in the most picture-perfect places, offering spectacular lake frontages, an array of wildflowers and stunning mountain peaks. This is true Tasmanian wilderness. Itinerary Summary: Day 1: Depart Launceston, walk to Walls of Jerusalem National Park camp (7 km) Day 2: Central Walls of Jerusalem day walk (8-12 km) Day 3: Wild Dog Creek to Lake Adelaide (13 km) Day 4: Lake Adelaide to Lake Meston (10 km) Day 5: Lake Meston to Lake Bill (10 km) Day 6: Lake Bill to Launceston (4 km)

At 1446 metres, Frenchman’s Cap is located in some of the most breathtaking mountain country in Tasmania. The landscape dominating Cap was first sighted from the Tasmanian west coast and was a landmark recorded with the establishment of the penal settlement on Sarah Island, in Macquarie Harbour (1822-1837). Sculptured through the Pleistocene glaciation age, the features of the mountain and its surrounds are spectacular and offer a challenging trekking adventure. The famous wild Franklin River snakes its way around Frenchman’s and forms part of this rewarding wilderness journey in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. 5 days enables us to complete this trek with good opportunities to summit this amazing peak and complete exploratory walks in the area. Day 1 : Depart Launceston, walk to Philips Lead | 12kms Day 2 : Philips Lead to Lake Tahune | 11kms Day 3 : Summit Frenchman’s Cap, camp Lake Tahune | 4kms Day 4 : Lake Tahune to Lake Vera | 7kms Day 5 : Lake Vera to Launceston | 16kms

The Overland Track is Australia’s most iconic wilderness trekking journey. Trek Tasmania offers an opportunity to experience this classic Tasmanian bushwalking adventure, showcasing everything that this Tasmanian wilderness world heritage area has to offer. We spend 6 days walking the track, staying at purpose-built group camping sites each night; add to this the company and expertise of some of the very best wilderness guides and you are guaranteed a trek of a lifetime. Itinerary Summary Day 1 : Depart Launceston, Ronny Creek to Waterfall Valley | 10.7kms (+2 km Cradle Mountain) Day 2 : Waterfall Valley to Lake Windermere | 8kms (+3 km Lake Will) Day 3 : Lake Windermere to Pillion Plains | 17kms (+1 km Old Pelion) Day 4 : Pelion Plains to Kia Ora | 8.5kms (+5km Mt Ossa) Day 5 : Kia Ora to Windy Ridge | 9.5kms (+2.5km waterfalls) Day 6 : Windy Ridge to Narcisuss, return to Launceston | 9kms

The only way into The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is by foot, this remote untouched wilderness is only available to a select few. Our 4 day trek takes us into the heart of the Central Walls area where we camp for three nights. We have the luxury of some day pack walking on day two and three, so we can make the most of this spectacular place and get to the mountain peaks and remoter sections of the park a little easier. Itinerary Day 1 : Depart Launceston, walk to Walls of Jerusalem National Park camp | 7kms There is a pre-trip briefing this morning at the Aspire Adventure Equipment Gear Store 136 York Street, Launceston Day 2 : Central Walls of Jerusalem day walk | 8-12kms Day 3 : Central Walls of Jerusalem day walk | 8-12kms Day 4 : Walk out of Walls of Jerusalem National Park camp | 7kms

Join Tarkine Trails on this fully accommodated day pack hiking adventure, exploring one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the world – the Tarkine / takayna wilderness in the north-west of Tasmania. We explore the spectacular highlights and trails of the Tarkine region with stays in lodge style accommodation. Three nights at Corinna in eco-cabins, set deep in the pristine Tarkine rainforest along the banks of the majestic Pieman River is an experience not to be missed. Day 1 : Pick up Launceston, transfer to Rocky Cape National Park, Dip Falls to Stanley | 10kms There is a pre-trip briefing this morning at the Aspire Adventure Equipment Gear Store 136 York Street, Launceston Day 2 : Explore Trowutta Arch, travel the Western Explorer and trek Mt. Donaldson | 13kms Day 3 : Kayak the majestic rainforest clad Pieman and Savage Rivers, return rainforest walk to Corinna | 10kms+paddle | 5 km walk Day 4 : Coastal Hike on the takayna coast to Point Rupert | 14kms Day 5 : Fatman Barge, Zeehan, walk Montezuma Falls track, Tulllah |12 kms Day 6 : Mount Farrell hike, return to Launceston | 6kms

Take a step back in time and experience the raw beauty of the largest cool temperate rainforest in the southern hemisphere, the takayna/Tarkine. With World Heritage significance, this 65 million year old rainforest sits in the North-West region of Tasmania and is a hidden gem for tourists and locals alike. Come walk with them to experience this ancient rainforest, full of cathedral-like groves with mosses and fungi carpeting the forest floor, and discover why our guests have “life-altering” experiences in this “untouched paradise”. Spend your evenings accompanied by views of the forested valley whilst indulging in some fine local produce; the perfect way to end each day of total forest immersion. Designed with a broad range of fitness levels in mind, this four-day tour provides everyone with access to the stunning takayna/Tarkine wilderness while still maintaining a great level of comfort.