Days
6 Days
Tour Type
Walking
From
$2,799 Twin Share
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Hobart
- Finish
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Hobart
- Physical Rating
- Moderate
- Tour Distance
- Approx. 60km
- Group size
- Min 4, Max 12
- Code
- TASSC
Overview
Over 6 days you will explore the south coast of Tasmania, including walks on the quaint and vibrant Bruny Island as well as Hartz Mountain and Cockle Creek to South Cape Bay. One step away from Antartica, the South Coast of Tasmania boasts wild coastline teeming with marine life and is a hub for fresh produce, including fudge, chocolate, cheese, honey and fresh oysters. You will complete a series of walks around this area returning to comfortable accommodation, a hot shower and a delicious meal each evening.
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Itinerary
Arrive at any time during the day and make your way to your first night's stay in Hobart.
We will see you in the lobby of the hotel at 6pm for a tour briefing followed by a 7pm welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Travelodge Hobart (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Let the adventures begin! It is about a 1/2hr drive down to Kettering where we will load the bus onto the barge over to Bruny Island. Depending on how busy the barge is, we should be on the island ready for our first walk, around morning tea time.
The Cape Queen Elizabeth walk is a cracking way to start some coastal explorations on Bruny Island. White sand beaches and headlands with spectacular views are some of the highlights on this walk. After the walk, it is another 45 minutes or so drive to our accommodation.
Accommodation: Hotel Bruny or Captain Cook Holiday Park (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today's walk is the longest on the tour at 18km long, and undulates around the Labillardiere Peninsula with lots of variety in views, vegetation and track. The walk goes from vehicle track to beach to narrow dirt track, and through coastal heathland and dry eucalypt forest. On the west side of the Peninsula there are expansive views across to the rugged peaks of the southern ranges, then rounding the tip we can see across to the southern reaches of Bruny Island.
After the walk it is about 45 mins back to our accommodation.
Accommodation: Hotel Bruny or Captain Cook Holiday Park (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we are off to Adventure Bay... which is actually pretty calm! That aside, our walk on the Fluted Capes has some amazing coastal views. For those with a fear of heights, let us coach you through. This will definitely challenge you (mentally, not physically). The walk has a bit of an uphill punch to it, but it is only 6km and mostly moderate. After our morning walk, we depart Bruny, to Dover on the mainland. It is about a 2.5hr drive via the scenic route arriving late in the day to check into our new accommodation.
Accommodation: Smugglers Rest, Dover (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we head south to the wild southern coastline of Tasmania. The trail first skirts Cockle Creek, meeting the famous South Coast Walk walker's registration box soon after. For the next 3km the trail scrabbles over the gentle rocky slopes of Moulders Hill before opening up onto duck boarded marshlands.
The trail then climbs along several gentle hills, emerging onto the rugged dark cliff top surrounding South Cape Bay. This cliff top section of the trail is enticingly beautiful and eerie all at once. The barren grey rock stands in stark contrast to the lush forest recently departed. From here incredible views of South Cape, Lion Rock and the turbulent ocean are our reward. We then return via the same route.
Accommodation: Smugglers Rest, Dover (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we make our way to the spectacular alpine region of Hartz Mountains National Park. The walk begins with few hundred metres of gradual climbing through scrubby bushland over rocky steps before opening up onto a boardwalk across montane heathland. As we continue on the trail opens up to beautiful views of D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Mt Wellington to the north and Hartz Peak to the south. Once we reach Ladies Tarn the track climbs 100m steeply up a rocky gully to the saddle below Hartz Peak. A final steep climb over a rock scree to the summit, before we will be rewarded with fantastic views in all directions.
We then say goodbye to the wild and picturesque south of Tasmania and head to our departure city of Hobart, arriving around mid- to late-afternoon, in time to catch an evening flight home, or check-in to a motel for another evening exploring Hobart.
Accommodation: n/a
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusions
Meals
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5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
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All transport in a private mini bus
Accommodation
- Motel (1 night), Hotel (2 nights), Other (2 nights)
Included activities
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Excellent itinerary and planning drawn from 20 yrs experience
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Professional guiding and support each day
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Emergency support: guides carry satellite phones and a full first aid kit
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Ferry tickets and National Park entrance fees
Dates & Availability
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
Contact us to arrange a different departure or join the waitlist
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
7 spots available
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
12 spots available
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
12 spots available
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
12 spots available
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
12 spots available
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
12 spots available
$2,799 AUD
per person twin share
Want your own room? From an extra $500 (subject to availability).
12 spots available
FAQs
About Walking Tours In General
How hard are the walks?
The difficulty of the walks ranges from tour to tour, from easy to challenging. We design all of our walking tours to be achievable for those with a moderate level of fitness. We do recommend doing some training before most tours, because physical activity is always more enjoyable if you are physically prepared. We will send you information about how to train when you book.
When on tour we find that a positive mental attitude is most important and that if you focus on the scenery, the company and the moment, and not on the kilometres, then you find yourself reaching your destination with little problem. You can always have a day or sometimes an afternoon off to relax if you feel like it. If you have any concerns about your fitness or ability to complete a walk, give us a call or send us an email and we can talk you through it.
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Do I have to twin-share accommodation? Can I have my own room?
Our tour prices are based on rooms being twin share (two single beds in one room) or double (one double/queen bed in a room, shared by a couple). If you are travelling alone, we will place you in a room with someone of the same gender. If you have opted for a single supplement, this means you will have your own room but we won’t always be able to guarantee your own bathroom and king/queen bed due to the types of accommodation we use for group bookings. Often we stay at 2 or 3 bedroom chalets so that we can cook and have a common area for the group to relax and mingle at the end of your days walk. If having your own bathroom is important, give us a ring and we will see if it is possible.
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Will I hold up the group if I’m a slow walker?
We find a lot of people who haven’t been on a walking tour before worry about this, but it’s rarely an issue. We keep a comfortable steady pace with plenty of opportunities to rest and take in the scenery along the way. Usually the group will spread out over a couple of hundred metres as we walk.
Normal walking pace on a formed surface like a road or footpath is around 4.5 – 6 km per hour and we tend to average just over 3 km per hour on bush tracks. It’s not a stroll but it’s not a brisk walk either. If you feel you may be slower than this, try some longer training walks to increase your walking fitness.
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What is the average age of Inspiration Outdoors’ guests?
About 80% of our walkers are aged between 45 – 75, but we welcome all adults on our tours. We get a roughly 60/40 female to male split.
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What’s the food like? Can you cater for my dietary needs?
We serve simple, nutritious and delicious food on tour prepared by our guides, using fresh and local ingredients as much as possible. Sometimes we also eat out at restaurants. Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, fresh fruit, pre-dinner nibbles and a two course evening meal are all included. We are happy to adapt our menu to suit many dietary needs including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets – please ask when you book.
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Are your walking tours just for “bushwalkers”?
Our walks are for anyone who enjoys walking and nature – bushwalkers or not. Our walks are conducted in safe, supportive and fun environments and you don’t need specialised equipment or experience to undertake them. We give you information about what you will need to bring and how you should prepare for each tour and we’re always here to answer any questions or concerns.
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Do I have to walk every day on tour?
Of course not – it’s your holiday and you should do what you feel! Relax at the accommodation, come for a drive, get dropped off in town or go for a stroll of your own. On some days there is also the opportunity to walk for part of the day. This last option depends on whether there is vehicle access to the track.
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What do I have to carry when I walk?
Very little. A water bladder or bottles, lunch/snacks/fruit for the day. a rain jacket, some personal first aid supplies and, on some days, lunch. You will probably want a camera as well. We return to accommodation each evening so there is no need to carry a large backpack.
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Not sure if this is the right tour for you?
At Inspiration Outdoors, we understand that choosing the right tour can be a difficult decision. That’s why we’re here to help make the process as smooth as possible. If you still have questions, give us a call or drop us a line. Whether it’s a question about the tour itinerary or your fitness level, our customer care team is ready to answer it. We have product specialists for every tour who are eager to share their knowledge and help you plan your next adventure.
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Our Booking Process
What happens after I book?
After you have filled in a registration form, we will send you all extra information you may need, including a list of what to bring and how best to prepare for the tour.
Payment in full is required at least six weeks prior to the tour (bookings can still be made within six weeks of tour start date if there are places available). We will email or call you to remind you when this is due.
Finally, we will contact you prior to your tour to confirm pick-up times and locations. If you have any questions or concerns at all before or after you have booked, please don't hesitate to get in touch so we can go through them with you.
What are my payment options?
Payment can be made by:
- Direct deposit
- Cheque
- Credit card
Can I cancel my booking?
If you need to cancel your tour;
- 85 days or more, you will be refunded all monies paid, less a $50 administration fee.
- 42 to 84 days prior to departure, you will lose your deposit
- 28 to 41 days: 25% of full tour cost
- 14 to 27 days: 50% of full tour cost
- less than 14 days: 100% of full tour cost, no refund
If you have any concerns about cancelling, please take out travel insurance covering this contingency. This policy will be adhered to despite the most compelling and compassionate circumstances.
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