5 nights Hobart & Freycinet Peninsula Guided Walk
6 days / 5 nights
Begins / Ends Hobart

• The exhilaration of a more active holiday – get out amongst nature in incredibly beautiful surrounds.

• Your expert guide ensures an interactive learning experience as he shares his knowledge of the regions geology, history, flora and fauna.

• Delicious camp meals, washed down with Tasmanian wines, gathered with new friends around the campfire under a canopy of stars.
  
  

Day 1 - Arrive Hobart, Somerset on the Pier, 1 night

Arrive Hobart and you will be met and transferred to Somerset on the Pier for your overnight stay. Somerset on the Pier is located in Hobart’s restored waterfront area. With views of the Derwent River and historic Sullivan Cove, your one bedroom suite has a private balcony and there is an on-site café, restaurant and bar. At your doorstep you will find the Museum and Art Gallery, a range of restaurants and pubs, antique shops, studios and galleries.

Day 2 - The Freycinet Experience, Cook’s Beach Camp, 1 night

Early morning collection and transfer to the Freycinet Peninsula where you will spend 3 nights on a guided walking safari. As you leave Hobart, passing through Orford, you will soon see sweeping views of Maria Island and the Freycinet Peninsula.

Freycinet National Park is located just south of the 42-degree south latitude line and is a classic temperate maritime climate is influenced by the moods of the sea. The coastline boasts pristine beaches, numerous stacks, bluffs, arches and sea caves, the pink granite is polished by the sea and orange lichens cover the rocks. Freycinet is a haven for a diversity of birds and wildlife. Quolls, wombats, black swans and sea eagles are among the creatures that thrive on the protected peninsula. Seals and whales can be spotted in the park’s waters.

Thousands of years ago, when Tasmania was joined to the mainland, this Peninsula was the southerly extension of the land bridge that ran from Wilson’s promontory in Victoria to the Furneaux group of islands in Bass Strait.

From Coles Bay travel by boat (weather permitting) stopping for a picnic lunch at Schouten Island. Guided by the captain, who has a lifetime of experience in these waters, stop to fish for flat head and gurnard that will later provide a delicious camp dinner.

The boat will deliver you to Bryan’s Beach and from here it is just a short walk to Cooks Camp. The camps at Cooks Beach and Bluestone Bay are managed on strict environmental principles and include private twin share tents with full head height, raised timer floors and beds with foam mattresses. Kitchen facilities enable your talented guides to prepare delicious meals and the camps include a ventilated toilet.

Today’s walking time is approximately 1 hour and covers 3 kms. Dinner of fresh fish and Tasmanian wine finishes off the day.

Day 3 - Bluestone Bay Camp, 1 night

Today you will have the choice of either the Mount Graham Walk or the Hazards beach walk.

The Mount Graham Walk is a magnificent and challenging hike to the top of Mount Graham where the ocean views are magnificent. The path follows Quartzite Ridge to Wineglass Bay and on the Beach you join the Hazard Beach walkers. The approximate distance is 16 kms and this walk takes about 8 hours. The Hazards Beach Walk is a gentler option along Cooks Beach and Hazards Beach amongst Hooded Dotterels and Hermit Crabs. Following isthmus track you reach Wineglass Bay and Hazards spectacular lookout. Soon you meet the Mount Graham walkers and descend to the fisheries for a short vehicle transfer to Bluestone Bay. This walk covers approximately 12 kms and takes about 6 hours.

The Bluestone Bay Camp overlooks the spectacular Freycinet Coastline – enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine, followed by dinner and overnight in the simple but comfortable camp.

Day 4 - Friendly Beaches Lodge, 1 night

After exploration of little Bluestone Bay and the spectacular White Water Walls, the group will set out along the cliff tops of Bluestone Ridge with their views to the Nuggets and Boot Rock. Visit Freshwater Lagoon with its resident water birds before continuing on, walking overland through bush and heath land. The path takes you via Friendly Point and Bernacchi’s Pier to the Lodge at Friendly Beaches where you stop for dinner and overnight.

The walk will take approximately 6 hours covering 12 kms.

Hidden in the Casuarina vegetation behind Friendly Beaches, the Friendly Beaches lodge is the ultimate in ecologically sensitive design and accomodation. With minimum impact to its surrounding environment, you are just minutes from miles of unspoilt virgin beach on the edge of the Freycinet National park, yet totally invisible to the outside eye. The lodge is only accessible to selected guests so you see no one other than your guides and hosts, who will spoil you with exquisite cuisine and outstanding Tasmanian wines.

Day 5 - Return to Hobart, Somerset on the Pier, 1 night

After breakfast, your guide will take you walking along the Friendly Beaches to Isaac’s Point lookout. Alternatively spend the morning surf fishing, exploring the beach or reading in the lodge library.

Depart for Hobart, arriving about 5pm and you will be delivered to your residence at Somerset on the Pier for an overnight stay.

Day 6 - Departure

Return your hire car to Launceston Airport in time for your departure flight.

 

Options & Upgrades

• Combine this walk with a self-drive tour of the west coast or Cradle Mountain area Nature lovers should extend and visit Bruny Island, either self-drive or hosted