At a Glance
Discover the stunning East Coast of Tasmania on our 3-day pack-free walk, carrying only a lightweight backpack. Perfect for a long weekend escape, this journey combines adventure with relaxation. Explore the Bay of Fires at a relaxed pace, with shorter walking days and more time to unwind at your exclusive stay at the award-winning Bay of Fires Lodge. Walk along pristine white beaches, kayak the peaceful Ansons River, and immerse yourself in untouched wilderness where crystal-clear waters meet unique wildlife. Designed for those seeking a taste of Tasmania’s natural beauty, this experience is the ultimate Bay of Fires weekend getaway.
Your adventure begins in Launceston, from where a scenic drive transports you through stunning landscapes to Mt William National Park. Highlights include walking along the pristine beaches of the Bay of ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
- Return transfers between Launceston and the start & finish of the walk
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines
- National Park pass
- Kayaking on the Ansons River on Day 2
- Use of a backpack and Gore-tex jacket for the duration of the walk
- Access to the exclusive Bay of Fires Lodge Wellness Spa
- Bedding and a comfortable mattress at the lodge
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk
Itinerary
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Approx. 11km (7 miles), 5 hours walking Your journey begins at the charming Valley Coffee, nestled in Launceston's Old Stables, where your guides will welcome you at 7am. We invite you to savour a delightful breakfast from their menu before our meeting, as our first shared meal will be a sumptuous lunch. Following a brief gear check with a complimentary coffee in hand, you will board our private bus for a scenic drive to Mt William National Park. The route unfolds through the idyllic pastoral landscapes of north-eastern Tasmania. Upon arrival, the breathtaking Bay of Fires greets you—a vision of azure waters, pristine white sands, and the iconic, orange-lichen-kissed granite boulders. We will pause for a beautiful lunch nestled among the dunes near the historic Eddystone Point Lighthouse. There, you’ll have a moment to explore this storied landmark before we embark on our walk, feeling the soft sand beneath our boots as we trace the far-stretching beaches that lead to the celebrated Bay of Fires Lodge. |
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As the afternoon light softens, a rejuvenating foot spa and afternoon tea await your arrival. For those seeking deeper indulgence, a selection of luxurious spa treatments is available; we encourage pre-booking to secure your place in the outdoor tub or for a few hours of blissful pampering. As evening descends, you may retreat to the quiet elegance of the library or allow your hosts to bring a cool drink to you on the deck. Dinner is a grand Tasmanian long-table affair, a symphony of the island’s finest produce perfectly paired with exquisite local wines and beers. |
Bay of Fires Lodge
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Approx. 6 hours kayaking Start your day with the sounds of native birds and the smell of a hot breakfast and freshly brewed coffee. On sunny mornings, enjoy breakfast on the deck while spotting whales or dolphins in the waves. Later, paddle along Ansons River to explore the local ecology, cross Ansons Bay, and finish with a walk over the dunes of Abbotsbury Peninsula back to the lodge. Unwind with a foot spa before enjoying another dining affair celebrating the local produce of Tasmanian cuisine paired with exquisite local wines. After dinner, watch for native wildlife like wombats, wallabies, kangaroos, possums, or even a Tasmanian devil. Don’t forget to look up—the night sky here is absolutely stunning. |
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Approx. 4km (2.5 miles), 1 hour walking After a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, you'll have time for a morning swim or a final spa treatment before we check out. Today’s walk takes us through beautiful eucalypt forests and coastal heathland. Afterward, we’ll board a private bus to Easy Tiger for lunch and farewell drinks. Our journey concludes in Launceston, where you can choose to be dropped off at Launceston Airport at 5:30pm or in the Launceston CBD at 6pm, with drop-offs directly at your hotel. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Dates & Prices
Please contact us for group bookings or private departures.
More Info
- The departure point and finish point is Launceston.
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Launceston.
The Bay of Fires has a temperate maritime climate with mild conditions most of the year. In summer, daytime temperatures typically range from 20°C to 24°C (68°F to 75°F), making it ideal for outdoor activities like walking along the beaches or kayaking on the Ansons River. Winters are cooler, with average daytime temperatures between 10°C and 13°C (50°F to 55°F), but still very suitable for exploring the coastline and nearby tracks. Rainfall is moderate and spread throughout the year, so visitors can generally enjoy the region’s natural beauty in any season. This climate supports a range of outdoor experiences and ensures the Bay of Fires is a welcoming destination whether you prefer warm sunshine or brisk, refreshing days.
How often do trips depart?
Our trips depart regularly from 1 October through to 1 May. Please refer to our booking calendar for dates.
What is the accommodation like?
Whilst walking with us you will experience some truly spectacular accommodation in the uncomplicated luxury at the award winning Bay of Fires Lodge.
How many guests will be on my trip?
Each trip requires a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 guests. All accommodation is twin share. If you book on as a single walker or in an odd-numbered group and the trip fills to capacity, you will share a room with another walker of the same gender.
How fit do I need to be?
As long as you regularly exercise, or are capable of walking between 11–12kms, you will enjoy your walking holiday. There is plenty of time each day to sit and rest as well as explore. If you have any concerns about fitness, please call 03 6392 2211 and speak with one of our friendly Reservations staff members. We are more than happy to discuss additional information about what you can expect.
What do we carry?
You will need to only carry a daypack. In your daypack (provided by us) you will need to carry your weatherproof jacket, lunch, any layers you may need throughout the day, your water and any personal medication/sunscreen etc.
How many guides are there?
Our guides are passionate outdoor enthusiasts, educated interpreters and fantastic cooks all rolled into one. Two knowledgeable guides accompany each trip. This allows plenty of time for interpretation at interesting points along the track, photo opportunities, rest breaks and walking at your own pace.
How about food?
All meals are provided, including scrumptious three-course dinners with fresh Tasmanian produce prepared by your gourmet cooks/guides. We are happy to cater for special dietary requirements, we just need to know in advance.
What can be transferred to the Lodge?
Any personal items on the essential gear list which are not required for the day. Your luggage bag must be carry-on size and weigh no more than 7kg as it will be carried on foot by our staff up to the Lodge.
What time does the trip commence and conclude?
At the start of your walk, we ask that you be at Valley Coffee (Old Stables, 39 Paterson Street, Launceston) at 7.00am for your briefing. This allows time for introductions and a gear check before departing for Mount William National Park. We encourage you to indulge in Valley Coffee’s breakfast menu before 7am as your first meal with us is lunch. Valley Coffee is open for breakfast from 6am. At the end of the walk, you have the option of leaving us from Launceston Airport or Launceston CBD. We drop off at Launceston Airport at 5:30pm followed by Launceston CBD at 6pm, where we'll take you to your hotel's doorstep.
Are there age restrictions?
The minimum age for guests walking with us is 12 years old. There are no upper age restrictions, however, for guests walking with us who are 70 or above we do require a GP to sign off on a letter we provide.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 5 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 6 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
