At a Glance
Get off the beaten track and discover the wild beauty of southwest Tasmania on this action-packed, 6-day walking and kayaking tour from Hobart to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
With all transport included, start your adventure kayaking along Hobart’s breathtaking cliffs, caves and beaches. Head south to the stunning Tasman Peninsula and marvel at the Southern Hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs, a semi-submerged shipwreck and the heart-stopping Totem Pole, one of the world’s most daring column climbs. Journey inland to Lake Pedder where you will find tranquil waters and secret quartzite beaches. Hike Mt Field and the challenging Eliza Plateau. Or, if you’d prefer to take it easy, take a stroll to the Needles or along Teds Beach Boardwalk. Cap off your adventure with a gin masterclass and gourmet lunch overlooking ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 1 x Mt Field Shelf Circuit day walk (guided)
- All transport for the duration of the trip.
- Meals: 5 x breakfasts, 6 x lunch, 4 x dinner
- 3 x guided kayaking tours with passionate and experienced local guides, stable double sea kayaks, all kayaking equipment, warm all-weather protection gear
- 5 nights’ accommodation in handpicked, boutique accommodations on a twin share basis.
- 1 x Eliza Plateau day walk (self-guided with emergency support)
- National park entry fees
Itinerary
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Kayaking distance: 4-5hours. Easy Grade. Welcome to Tasmania! Australia’s famous “Apple Isle”. Home to wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly people with a relaxed island lifestyle, wonderful food and wine, and a fascinating history evoked by world-famous convict ruins. Start your adventure with a splash kayaking Hobart’s cliffs, caves and beaches. Paddle among tranquil bays and beneath the lichen-coved Alum Cliffs, explore sea caves, enjoy views of Bruny Island and leave your footprints on idyllic sandy beaches. Along the way, keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife that call Tinderbox Marine Reserve home: majestic white-bellied sea eagles, seals, stingrays and, if you’re lucky, a pod of dolphins or a migrating whale. Tuck into a well-deserved lunch on a beautiful sandy beach. After a full day’s paddle, return to your accommodation where you will find ample dinner options at nearby Salamanca Market and the Hunter Street Precinct. |
Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart
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Kayaking distance: 4-5hours. Moderate Grade. After a gourmet breakfast, set out on another day’s kayaking, this time along the stunning Tasman Peninsula from the coast of Tasman National Park towards Cape Hauy, a star feature of Tasmania’s newest world-class hike: The Three Capes Track. At sea-level, you will truly appreciate the Southern Hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs, which stretch 200m into the sky. Peer into sea caves, photograph the towering Candlestick and search for climbers on the Totem Pole: one of the world’s most daring column climbs. After a gourmet Tasmanian lunch at a deserted cove, paddle over a semi-submerged shipwreck and marvel at more of this region’s incredible wildlife. The water is so crystal-clear you might spot large schools of fish. |
Henry Jones Art Hotel, HobartBreakfast, Lunch |
Kayaking distance: 2hours. EasyGrade. Venture out an exclusive full day, guided hike of the Mt Field Tarn Shelf Circuit. Mt Field is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and home to some of the world’s tallest Eucalypt forests as well as a unique area of plants and animals including kangaroos, wallabies and koalas. Starting from Lake Dobson, follow the winding road up through Mt Field National Park. The natural flora transforms as you climb, offering a constantly changing view that will leave you breathless. The highlight of the climb is Tarn Shelf, a picturesque series of small glacial lakes, which are particularly colourful in Autumn when the Fagus beech – Australia’s only deciduous tree – turn golden red and yellow. Other highlights include Lake Newdegate, Twilight Tarn and Lake Webster. You also have time to visit the rustic Twilight Tarn hut, the oldest surviving ski hut in Australia (est. 1920s). Overnight in the magnificent Tasmanian Central Highlands and enjoy a delicious evening meal. |
Rathmore HouseBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Kayaking distance: 2hours. Easy Grade. After a hearty breakfast, transfer to your new accommodation within the stunning Southwest National Park. From here, set out on a guided kayaking tour to explore the Derwent Valley Western Wilds: home to the purest air, the cleanest water, the most stunning waterways and an abundance of unspoiled nature and wildlife. Over two hours, explore Lake Pedder’s amber waters and secret quartzite beaches. Take in rugged mountains and, in the warmer months, enjoy a refreshing swim. Morning tea and lunch are included, showcasing world-famous Tasmanian produce. Return to your accommodation and enjoy a delicious meal.
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Rathmore HouseBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: flexible walking distance to suit fitness levels. Today you have choice to explore the southwest on foot. You can challenge yourself with a self-guided hike through button grass and vibrant alpine surroundings to Eliza Plateau. The hike is rocky and steep but the view from the top is worth it: jaw-dropping views of Lake Pedder, Lake Judd and the mighty Franklin Range. You will feel on top of the world. If you would prefer to take it easy, other bushwalks in the surrounding area include The Needles, Teds Beach and the Gordon Dam Wall. The Needles is a three kilometre trail, which begins at the highest point on the Gordon River Road, en route to Lake Pedder. The impressive size and haunting nature of this trail is realized as the harsh grey face of the first needle-like outcrop comes into view. Teds Beach Boardwalk, meanwhile, provides an excellent perspective of the vastness of Lake Pedder and the serenity of the surrounding area. Finally, the Gordon Dam Wall is a must-see for any visitor to the South West: the wall is a colossal 140 metres and holds 30 times the water of Sydney Harbour!
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Rathmore HouseBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: 2-3hours .Easy to Moderate Grade. After a hearty breakfast, a local guide will pick you up and take you to a scenic location for one last walk (the location will vary depending on the time of year, but options include the Russell Falls, Tasmania’s prettiest waterfall, and Lake Dobson where you will find beautiful flora including Tasmanian waratahs). After your walk, stop in at a local distillery or two to sample some of Tasmania’s famous gins. Thanks to the state’s diverse botanicals, the Tasmanian gin scene is now booming with a gin to suit even the most discerning taste buds. Cap off your active adventure with a gourmet lunch at one of the region’s top restaurants. After, let your driver do the work as you relax and unwind on the drive back to Hobart where you may commence your onward journey.
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Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings or private departures.
More Info
- The start and finish point for this tour is Hobart, Tasmania.
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Hobart International Airport (HBA).
Tasmania has four distinct seasons with the warmest months being December to March.
The average maximum daily summer temperatures are between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius and winter daily temperatures sit between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius.
Hobart is Australia's second-driest capital city (after Adelaide), with an average of 626 millimetres of rainfall per year.
Regardless of where you travel in Tasmania you should be prepared for sudden, temporary deterioration in the weather, especially if bushwalking. Always carry additional warm clothing, including a waterproof outer layer.
Day 1: Kayaking 4-5hrs | Easy
Day 2: Kayaking 4-5hrs | Moderate
Day 3: Walking 8hrs | Moderate
Day 4: Kayaking 2hrs | Easy
Day 5: Walking 5hrs | Difficult (easier options available)
Day 6: Walking 2-3hrs | Easy - Moderate
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 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 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 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 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 4 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.
