At a Glance
Selected as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s '50 Tours of a Lifetime' this complete active adventure traverses all the must‑see highlights of Tasmania's spectacular East Coast. With a combination of vehicle supported cycling, kayaking and walking you will make the absolute most of this adventure playground.
Over six days you will cycle through picturesque rural landscape, past vineyards and lush orchards, along stunning coastline, and down deep forested valleys. You will kayak the sparkling aquamarine waters of Freycinet National Park and walk to one of the world's most beautiful beaches - Wineglass Bay. You'll catch a ferry to Maria Island and spend two days discovering the rich history, world class scenery and extremely friendly wildlife. A drive to the summit of Kunanyi (Mt Wellington) and a short walk into Hobart ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Maria Island ferry transfers
- Half day Sea‐kayaking activity
- National Park entry fees
- Pickup from Launceston and returning you to Hobart
- Tents, sleeping bag, inner sheet & air mattress
- Emergency communications and group first‐aid kit
- Expert guided six-day-five-night walking journey travelling through Tassie’s east coast. Fully guided and supported. You only need to carry a day pack
- Small groups of 12 walkers are hosted by two guides. They all have warm personalities and knowledge of the natural environment
- Group camping equipment including all cooking and eating equipment
- 5 night’s accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional cost). 3 night accommodation in cottage and B&B style, private twin share room, but you may share bathrooms. 2 nights camping on Maria Island (hot showers are available for a gold coin donation)
- 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners. Plus trail mix, fresh fruit, pre-dinner nibbles and snacks.
- Bicycle hire and helmet. e-Bike upgrade is available at an additional cost
Itinerary
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Cycling distance: approx. 46km cycling (Fingal to Ironhouse Brewery) We will collect you from your accommodation in Launceston between 8-8.30 am. Our guides will call you the day before to confirm exact time and location. Our first stop in the morning will be for a briefing, where your guides will present an overview of the trip and distribute any pre-requested hire gear. We then drive an hour from Launceston through picturesque farming country and past Tasmania’s second highest peak, Legges Tor. Arriving in Fingal we hop on our bikes and cycle up the valley and through the wonderful eucalyptus forests of the North East. The highlight is an exhilarating ride down St Mary’s Pass to the dazzling aqua blue waters and white sandy beaches of the East Coast. In the afternoon we cycle south along the coastline towards the seaside fishing village of Bicheno, with a possible stop at the superbly located Ironhouse Brewery. |
Icena Farm House
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Walking & cycling distance: approx. 38 km cycling (Bicheno to Freycinet); 4-8 km walking approx. 2-4 hours Today's destination is the Freycinet National Park. We ride our bikes inland before turning south passing Friendly Beaches and the internationally renowned RAMSAR site of Moulting Lagoon. We arrive for a well-earned lunch in Coles Bay, an idyllic seaside town nestled between long, peaceful beaches. The afternoon options are to either ride or drive into the National Park then climb the well graded track to Wineglass Bay Lookout. Depending on timing we can walk to the bay itself for an invigorating swim in the glorious clear-blue water… or simply relax and admire from the beach! We then return to our Coles Bay accommodation to share an evening meal. |
Icena Farm HouseBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Cycling distance: 23 km This morning we swap our bikes for kayaks and meet our professional instructors on the beach before enjoying what is possibly one of the most scenic paddling tours in the world. We paddle our way beneath the imposing Hazards Range and across Great Oyster Bay, keeping an eye out for White-bellied Sea Eagles and the occasional friendly seal! Your kayaking guides revel in sharing the National Park’s fascinating history with you. After lunch we ride from Dolphin Sands through vineyard country to the quaint seaside town of Swansea. Depending on timing we complete our riding nearing Triabunna (your guides will offer more cycling if time permits) and are then transferred to the our accommodation. |
Freycinet CottageBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: 4-8 km walking, approx. 2-4 hours We start our day with a 30 minute ferry trip across Mercury Passage, docking at Darlington on Maria Island. Maria is one of Tasmania’s least visited by more wonderful locations - you will be completely captivated from the moment you step ashore. The island has a rich history from Aboriginal inhabitation, to convict penal station, farming, and the National Park it is today. Over the next two days we will walk to the Famous Fossil Cliffs and Painted Cliffs, and explore the ruins left from the island's busy past. We pitch at our tents at a sheltered, grassy campsite behind the sand dunes of Darlington Bay and enjoy our first night under the stars. |
Wilderness TentBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: 12-15 km walking, approx. 6-8 hours Listen to the call of native birds as we climb steadily up through eucalypt forest, then out into scrub battered low by the elements. The view from this peak is incomparable as you gaze across the expanse of the island and out over the Tasman Sea. In the afternoon we can choose to walk back via the Reservoir Circuit Track. You may choose to spend the few hours before dinner soaking in the history of Darlington, or taking a quiet stroll along the beach as the sun sets and reflecting on all you have achieved over the last few days. Tonight we enjoy our last dinner together on tour. |
Wilderness TentBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: Approx. 1-3 hours walking This morning we farewell the magical Maria Island and board the ferry back to mainland-Tasmania. Rejoining our vehicle, we travel up Prosser River and through the Coal River Valley to Hobart. The backdrop to Hobart is the impressive dolerite organ pipes of Kunanyi, or Mt Wellington. Depending on the weather we will drive to the 1270m summit for expansive views of the Derwent Valley and estuary. From here we can choose from a selection of easy to moderate walks offered on the slopes of the mountain. At approximately 4pm you will be dropped off at your accommodation in the waterfront city of Hobart, a beautiful place in which to end your amazing adventure. * This itinerary is provided as an example only - prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Please contact us for private departure if you have a group. e-Bike upgrade is available at an additional cost.
More Info
- The departure point is Launceston Tas
- The finish point is Hobart Tas
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Launceston and Hobart
Tasmania experience four distinct seasons. Its climate is described as mild temperate maritime. The warmest months are December, January, February and March with average temperatures of around 21°C.
(Data sourced from Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Units = °C)
Walking distance: 12-15km | Walking time: 6-8 hours Day 1: Approximately 42 km cycling
Day 2: Approximately 46 km cycling; 4-8 km walking, approx. 2-4 hours
Day 3: Approximately 2.5 hours kayaking; 61 km cycling, approx. 3+ hours
Day 4: Approximately 4-8 km, 2-4 hours walking
Day 5: Approximately 12-15 km, 6-8 hours walking
Day 6: Approximately 1-3 hours walking
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 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 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.
