Bay of Fires Lodge Walk

Land Tour

5 days

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Bay of Fires Lodge Walk
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$AUD 539 per day

Departure: Launceston, Australia

Arrival: Launceston, Australia

Discover the Bay of Fires from the comfort of your unique accommodations, including the award-winning Bay of Fires Lodge. This unique trip encompasses a superb series of short walks along the edge of Mt. William National Park on Tasmania's pristine East Coast. It's an awe-inspiring Tasmanian escape as you traverse this wonderfully remote and dramatic landscape. Imagine days of exploring the deserted beaches, coves and sand dunes as well as the rich diversity of the nearby woodlands. During the walks you'll be greeted by many of the native birds including the endemic black cockatoo and may even spot whales or dolphins playing in the ocean nearby. The natural highlights experienced each day in this spectacular wilderness are superbly complimented each evening when you enjoy the solitude and comfort of your exclusive accommodation in the Forester Beach permanent camp and the luxurious Bay of Fires Lodge. A further highlight is dining on scrumptious meals created from fresh Tasmanian produce.
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4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Professional guides
1 night accommodation in Launceston, 3 nights accommodation in Bay of Fires - twin share
Transport by private minibus
Non-alcoholic beverages and a limited selection of Tasmanian wine
National Park pass
Use of a backpack and Gore-tex jacket for the duration of the walk
Kayaking on the Ansons River on Day 3
Bedding and a comfortable mattress at the beach camp and at the lodge
Sleeping sheet and pillowcase to carry with you
Hightlights
Bay of Fires Lodge Walk is a trip of the Great Walks of Tasmania
An active, short break/holiday that includes a fantastic menu with fresh Tasmanian fish, meat, cheese, vegetables, fruits and Tasmanian wine and beer
Inspiring twin-share accommodation in the environmentally considerate Forester Beach camp and the architecturally designed and award winning Bay of Fires Lodge
Experience the North East coast of Tasmania with knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides and a variety of activities

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Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Launceston
Arrive in Launceston and make your own way to the Red Feather Inn for check-in from 2pm, your accommodation for the night. Please arrive no later than 5:00pm. There will be a briefing with your guide at 5:30pm, for introductions and a gear check, followed by dinner with your group serving up seasonal and local produce cooked by the in-house chef.
Day 2 - Launceston to Mt. William National Park (9km, 4 hours)
After breakfast at the inn, we will get ready for our first walking day. Boarding our bus, we travel to Mt. William via a scenic route that includes the rich pastoral landscapes of Scottsdale and the tin-mining town of Derby. We reach the Northern part of the Mt. William National Park and begin walking on the beach at Boulder Point. Views to the North include the Bass Strait Islands (Flinders, Cape Barren, etc). Lunch is enjoyed on one of the many pristine beaches accompanied by native birds, interesting shells and marine artefacts. Many secluded beaches are tucked between sand-dunes and off-shore rocks and are separated by rocky headlands. After about four hours walking, we will arrive at Forester Beach Camp, tucked away in secluded dunes and stay in twin-share, semi-permanent tents. Meals are usually spent relaxing on the deck and enjoying the surrounds of the dune swale location over a local wine or taking a dip while your guides prepare delicious Tasmanian fare.
Day 3 - Forester Beach camp Eddystone Point and Bay of Fires Lodge (14km, 7 hours)
Following a relaxed breakfast at the camp we walk South, absorbing the magnificent coastline colours and the solitude. Walking along ridgelines of sand-dunes, one can enjoy views across heath lands and across the ocean to the East. Exploration of the marsupial lawns often reveals quiet native animals and the many tracks they leave behind. We will be crossing a tidal creek this morning so be prepared - the creek can vary from very shallow to waist deep. Your guides will find the best route across and assist with carrying backpacks.
Lunch is at one of the sheltered coves along the way to Eddystone Point Lighthouse. We will have time to explore the lighthouse and its long-standing story before we trek far-stretching beaches that lead to the Bay of Fires Lodge. Afternoon tea will be waiting for us, along with spa treatments for those who want to indulge. Pre-bookings are best if you're keen to sink into the outdoor tub or settle in for a luxurious few hours at the spa. The evening is spent relaxing at the majestic Bay of Fires Lodge, in twin share or double rooms. Meals are prepared by your lodge hosts and guides and accompanied by fine Tasmanian wine and beer, perhaps enjoyed while you dip your ts into a foot spa on the back deck. The library can be a source of reference material or just light reading as well as games for the evening.
Day 4 - Bay of Fires Lodge walk/kayak (6 hours)
Rise early and experience the many native birds accompanying the dawn, or, if you’re lucky, watch whales glide down the coast or dolphins surfing waves. You can sleep late and be woken by the aromas of a hot-cooked breakfast and freshly brewed coffee - best enjoyed on the deck if it's a sunny morning. Later in the morning, the group will kayak down the Anson’s River and experience the riparian ecology of this winding river. Cross the bird rich waters of Anson’s Bay and conclude with a stroll over the dunes of Abbotsbury Peninsula back to the lodge. This is a group activity that you will all undertake together. In the evening you can go for a short stroll, and depending on the weather, you may encounter wombats, wallabies, forester kangaroos, possums or even a Tasmanian devil. The night sky is an awesome spectacle from the pristine vantage point of the lodge and its surrounds. Your accommodation is again at the lodge.
Day 5 - Short walk (4km, 1 hour), trip concludes
Following a leisurely breakfast, allowing time for a morning swim, walk, or final spa treatment, we depart from the lodge. Walking through eucalypt forests and coastal heath land, many native birds can be seen and heard, including the endemic black cockatoo or green rosella, while we refuel with lunch. We then travel onto Launceston to arrive back at the Red Feather Inn, where we have time to raise a glass to the five wonderful days spent together. You have the option to depart from the inn, or take the shuttle service into Launceston CBD via the airport. We will drop off at the Launceston Airport at 6:15pm followed by Launceston CBD (Chalmers Church) at 6:30pm. If you are staying at the Quamby Homestead a return shuttle will be arranged.
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