At a Glance
The scenery of Tasmania's east coast is best explored on foot or from the turquoise waters of the ocean below. On this extraordinary experience, hike the incredible landscapes of the Tasman Peninsula, Maria Island and Freycinet Peninsula and, by night, sleep on board a luxury ketch and admire the magnificent coastline from the deck each morning.
During this 6-day fully guided experience you'll visit Fortescue Bay where you will climb a track to the stunning dolerite sea cliffs the Tasman Peninsula is known for. Admire breathtaking views of dramatic rock formations, such as the Candlestick and the Totem Pole. You'll sail around the Forestier Peninsula, following in the path of early European explorers such as Tasman, du Fresne and Baudin. You'll discover Maria Island, home of the World Heritage-listed convict site ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Use of a backpack and weather proof jacket for the duration of the walk
- Return transfers between Hobart and the start of the experience
- Two qualified guides and a skipper for the duration of the walk
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines - National Park pass
- All nights aboard the ‘LMajor commercial flights provide convenient access to Hobart.ady Eugenie’ - twin share
Itinerary
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Walking distance: Approx. 8.5km; 4 hours The day begins in Hobart. You will meet your guides and fellow walkers at the walkers base (164 Murray Street, Hobart). Pickup from MACq01 is between 7.00am - 7.10am, followed by the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel between 7.05am - 7.15am. The shuttle bus will not collect from these locations unless we’re advised that you need collection. If you would prefer you can make your own way to our walkers base for 7.30am sharp. After a brief gear check and introductions, you board your bus and travel to the fishing port of Pirates Bay, on the spectacular Tasman Peninsula arriving around 10:00 am. You begin your walk at Fortescue Bay. This 4 hours return walk begins with a gentle ascent on a well-crafted track, before climbing atop the towering dolerite sea cliffs this peninsula is famed for. Along the way, you’ll pass through heath and woodland vegetation before the view opens up to magnificent rock formations. Your guides will point out well-known sea stacks including the Candlestick and the Totem Pole. Arriving back at Fortescue Bay, you will be transferred via tender to the 23 metres (75-ft) luxury ketch, Lady Eugenie. This will be your floating home for the next five nights. Once aboard, enjoy a glass of wine with pre-dinner nibbles with the dramatic cliffs of Cape Hauy as our backdrop. A gourmet dinner of local Tasmanian delicacies will follow, prepared by your guide and yacht crew in the shelter of Fortescue Bay. The tranquil shelter of Fortescue Bay provides a beautiful backdrop in which to spend your first night, with a gourmet dinner of local Tasmanian delicacies prepared by your guides. |
Lady Eugenie luxury ketch
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Walking distance: Approx. 6 km; 3 hours The morning begins with a short boat ride to the shoreline of Fortescue Bay. Here, choose to take an an early morning dip or a short walk to Canoe Bay and back through small pockets of rainforest and coastal vegetation. You return to the Lady Eugenie where you have lunch on-board and then set sail, slow-cruising toward North Bay, taking in the mighty dolerite spires from sea level. As you cruise along the Forestier Peninsula, you follow in the path of early European explorers such as Tasman, du Fresne and Baudin. We drop anchor near the very spot that Abel Tasman first landed in Tasmania in 1642. Here you lace up again for a gentle headland walk to wide-spanning views overlooking the Tasman Sea before retiring back to the yacht for a relaxed dinner aboard. |
Lady Eugenie luxury ketchBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: Approx. 6 km; 5 hours A scenic morning’s sail past Marion Bay, Cape Bernier and the south end of Maria Island brings you to the World Heritage-listed convict site of Darlington. Once populated with prisoners, it is now home to an array of architectural relics and abundant wildlife. Today, you tackle the highest climb, the 630m ascent of Bishop & Clerk (4 to 5 hours return). As you traverse the high cliff edge of Fossil Bay, you are afforded sweeping views toward Schouten Island and Freycinet Peninsula, a glimpse of your journey to come. Perched high atop the dolerite columns of the summit, you enjoy lunch, with time to ponder the beauty and isolation of this island landscape. Come late afternoon, you retire to the comfort the luxury yacht for pre-dinner nibbles and a delicious meal to celebrate the challenges and triumphs of our day. For those wanting a more relaxed adventure, you visit the beautiful sandstone patterns and structures of the Painted Cliffs. You can also learn more about the island’s unique Aboriginal, convict and industrial histories whilst rambling around the Darlington precinct. |
Lady Eugenie luxury ketchBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: Approx. 6 km; 3-4 hours Following a leisurely breakfast on board Lady Eugenie, you set sail, leaving Maria Island and heading north for a 4 hour journey toward the spectacular Schouten Passage). Sailing past the large sedimentary deposits of Fossil Bay and the towering dolerite columns of Bishop & Clerk, you head towards a unique geological beauty: the pink granite boulders and mountains of the Freycinet Peninsula. Along the way, you get an up-close view of an Australian Fur Seal colony that makes its home on the rocky outcrop of Isle du Phoques. After dropping anchor, we disembark on the secluded Schouten Island for a scenic 3-hour walk, climbing to the top of Bear Hill. Those who would prefer a leisurely afternoon can snorkel, swim or relax on-board. Tonight is very special; a luxury barefoot beach dinner on the secluded shores of Schouten Island. Return from Bear Hill to plump Pacific oysters and Tasmanian sparkling as part of a three-course outdoor dining experience. |
Lady Eugenie luxury ketchBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: Approx. 9km, 5-7 hours Over breakfast you decide whether you ascend Mt Graham and take the high route to Wineglass Bay or opt for the less challenging but equally stunning coastal section of the Freycinet Peninsula circuit track. The former sees you head inland from the shores of Cooks Beach and ascend through tall Tasmanian Blue Gum forests before traversing the button grass fields of the East Freycinet Saddle, dotted with seasonal wildflowers. The trail descending from Mt Graham and Mt Freycinet takes in spectacular coastal views including the iconic Wineglass Bay. The coastal track heads north from Cooks Beach following the shore of the enticingly-named Promise Bay while The Hazards mountain range gradually unfolds before you to dominate the northern vistas over the peninsula’s isthmus. An hours walk along Hazards Beach will bring you to the Isthmus Track which provides the opportunity for a close up view of the wildlife at the lagoon before setting foot on the white sands of Wineglass Bay. After completing either of these walks there is time for a refreshing swim before boarding Lady Eugenie. |
Lady Eugenie luxury ketchBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: Approx. 5km, 3 hours Your final day begins with breakfast on board Lady Eugenie. You can observe the busy shorebirds and towering forms of The Hazards mountain range above. You ascend gently between pink granite boulders and, taking our lunch trackside, we overlook the white sands and turquoise waters of Wineglass Bay below. A steep descent on a well-constructed track brings you back to meet your bus, ready to take you to Hobart. Your return trip travels down Tasmania’s east coast. The journey is not over yet, though. You visit a boutique vineyard for canapés and celebratory drinks, easing you back into life off the track and the comforts of Lady Eugenie. You then return to Hobart via the Hobart Airport. |
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Dates & Prices
Please contact us for group bookings or private departures.
More Info
Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Hobart.
Day 1: Approximately 13km, 6 hours
Day 2: Approximately 8km, 4 hours
Day 3: Approximately 6km, 3-4 hours
Day 4: Approximately 5km, 3 hour
Day 5: Approximately 9km, 5-7 hour
Day 6: Approximately 5km, 3 hour
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.
“Image an adventure holiday where you climb several challenging peaks on impossibly picturesque islands and stroll some of Australia’s most spectacular sandy beaches…Or maybe think about a gourmet journey that features fresh Tasmanian produce, cheeses, wines and boutique beers…Perhaps nature trek on which you can get up close and personal with Tasmanian devils, wombats, Cape Barren geese, sea eagles, the fur seal colony on the Ile des Phoques…” Winsor Dobbin, Traveller
“There’s nothing like climbing to the top of a mountain and being rewarded with panoramic views to give you a sense of accomplishment.” Belinda Craigie, Luxury Travel
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.
Each trip requires a minimum of four and a maximum of eight guests.
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.
