Walls of Jerusalem Winter Experience

Land Tour

4 days

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Walls of Jerusalem Winter Experience
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$AUD 499 per day

Departure: Launceston, Australia

Arrival: Launceston, Australia

Adventure

The Walls of Jerusalem is Tasmania's only true alpine national park. To truly appreciate the grandeur of this alpine setting, fit and hardy walkers should consider walking and snowshing through the highlands during the winter months when the landscapes are blanketed with fresh snow. The Walls of Jerusalem are only accessible by foot, and this walking and snowshing itinerary provides an ideal introduction to winter camping without the commitment of carrying full backpacks. Following the route from the Fish River, past the historic trapper's hut and beyond the scattered tarns known as Solomons Jewels, is your base camp. From here your days are filled with sensational excursions carrying only the day's necessities, returning each evening to your comfortable camping set up. The trip is suitable for those who have never snowshd before as time will be allocated to learn the art of this increasingly popular mode of winter travel. Depending on the weather, we aim to explore the heart of the "Walls", and climb Mt. Jerusalem, King Davids Peak and possibly reach the remote outer areas known as Golden Gate and Zion Vale by either foot or on snowshs.
About
2 professional wilderness guides
3 nights camping at a remote base camp
3 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners
Transport by private minibus
National Park fees
Snowshoes, overpants & gaiters
Tents, backpack, sleeping bag, inner sheet & inflatable sleeping mat
Group camping equipment including all cooking & eating equipment
Emergency communications & group first aid kit
Hightlights
Central base camp location with access to a wide range of trekking and snowshoeing opportunities
Walk through Tasmania's last remaining stands of ancient Pencil Pine forests
Opportunity to summit some of the region's highest peaks, including Solomons Throne, Mt Jerusalem and The Temple
Unique wildflowers, abundant wildlife, and spectacular alpine scenery as far as the eye can see
Visit historic mountain huts and learn about the fascinating highland heritage
Suitable for walkers who have not used snowshoes before

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Itinerary
Day 1 - Transfer from Launceston, trek to Wild Dog Creek base camp
We pick you up early this morning in Launceston, from one of our two pick up locations. Our first pick up point is at 7:45am from the Grand Chancellor and our second pick up point is at 8am at the Penny Royal. You will then be transferred to the Walls of Jerusalem National Park (travel time approx. 2 hours). Carrying our full backpacks into this magnificent highland area will provide us with a challenge but we will be given plenty of encouragement from our guides as well as snacks and numerous rest stops along the way.
Once the plateau has been reached, the walking is flat and spectacular as we pass by numerous tarns and lakes en route to our base camp for the next 3 nights. On arrival we set up camp, relax and enjoy the amazing surrounds of the rugged mountain of King Davids Peak (1499m).
Walking Distance 7km | Walking Time 4 hours.
*You will need to arrive in Launceston the day before your trip, ensuring that you arrive in time to attend the 2:00pm pre-trip briefing.
Day 2 - Explore Walls of Jerusalem National Park
Today we head out from our camp (carrying just our day packs) passing Lake Salome and the Pool of Bethesda before reaching the imposing dolerite Gate of Damascus. From the 'Gate' we walk through a rare stand of ancient pencil pines, coming to lush grasslands known as Dixons Kingdom. The cultural heritage hut here was built in the early 1930s by Reg Dixon, a trapper of the time.
After a short break enjoying our lush green surrounds, we head off to climb Mt Jerusalem. On a clear day the views from Mt Jerusalem stretch across the central highlands where you will see why the area is referred to as the 'Land of a Thousand Lakes'. Our return route to base camp either takes us through the Gate of the Chain or the Golden Gate. Either way spectacular sub-alpine scenery awaits.
Walking Distance 8-12km | Walking Time 6-8 hours
Day 3 - Explore Walls of Jerusalem National Park
Today is another bushwalker's dream. After breakfast at our scenic camp, we continue to explore this alpine paradise carrying just day packs. We can climb Solomons Throne from where we have an excellent view of the area we walked on the previous day. From here we head south and enjoy yet more of the lakes, tarns forests and open grass lands that make this such a superb and pristine walking location. For those that are keen there are more opportunities to climb the surrounding peaks such as The Temple and King Davids Peak.
Our last night is spent enjoying the views of the peaks featured along the famous Overland Track from our comfortable camp.
Walking Distance 8-12km | Walking Time 6-8 hours
Day 4 - Trek from Wild Dog Creek base camp, transfer to Launceston
This morning we bid farewell to this truly outstanding part of Tasmania's World Heritage Area and begin our walk off the plateau. We meander past the sparkling tarns of Solomons Jewels, descend steeply through tall eucalyptus forests filled with melodious bird call, and stop for a rest at the old Trappers Hut. The final section of gentle downhill track gives us time to reflect on the last six days of outstanding bushwalking.
Just before lunch we meet up with our transfer bus and driver, shrug off our trusty backpacks and drive to Mole Creek village for a celebratory pub meal together. Congratulations on completing one of Tasmania's most magnificent and unforgettable wilderness walks! We return to Launceston by approximately 5pm, our two drop-off points in Launceston are the Grand Chancellor and the Penny Royal.
Walking Distance: 7km | Walking Time: 3-4 hours
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