The knowledge of the guides was brilliant and really made the trip a great success. The effort they put into everything from our safety to dessert was amazing - I am very impressed. This walk was above and beyond all of my expectations!
Browse our Adventures
We take great care to ensure that you select an adventure suited to your interests and physical capabilities.Tasmania is the ideal destination for all pursuits including walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking, rock climbing and white water rafting. While making your way from place to place is generally via one discipline, our trips often combine one or more disciplines to complete the itinerary.
Each of our activities is defined generally below and you'll find detailed information on the number and types of adventures available as well as a rating that suggests what kind of physical exertion is required. As a motto, World Expeditions believes the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your trip!
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Climbing | Guided rockclimbing for beginners and experienced climbers alike. The location, climbs and level of instruction is customised to provide the best experience of Tasmania's world class crags. |
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Cycling | Explore Tasmania by bicycle. There are great tracks on & off road by fire trail and single track. Our on road cycling trips come with vehicle support. If you're not up to the challenge or that last hill looks a little too ambitious, you can ride in the support vehicle. It ensures great flexibility and comfortable touring. Regardless, the support team is there to spur you on! |
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Kayaking | There is little doubt that kayaking is a fine way to explore remote rivers and coastlines. Our sea kayaking trips explore Tasmania and Queensland in Australia, Vanuatu and Fiji in the South Pacific. |
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Rafting |
Some of Tasmania’s greatest wilderness is best enjoyed with a paddle in your hand. Whitewater rafting on the Franklin River is a core product for Tasmanian Expeditions. The 2008/09 season marks our 30th anniversary on the Franklin having pioneered the first commecial rafting trip down the Franklin in during the 1978/79 season.
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Walking | Our Walking & Treking holidays range from accommodated walking holidays exploring Tasmania’s favourite wilderness areas carrying just light day packs, to classic bushwalking trips, carrying full-sized backpacks and camping in remote wilderness areas. |
ADVENTURE DETAILS
Walking
The classic Tasmanian adventure in a bushwalking expedition to the heart of the World Heritage Area. Tasmanian Expeditions have unrivalled experience in outfitting these trips with over 25 years of safe and successful bushwalking tours. With quality equipment and exceptional guides, even the most remote peaks and lakes become an achievable bushwalk.
Be free to enjoy your bushwalk as Tasmanian Expeditions look after all the equipment and logistics.
All you need to do is shoulder your pack and put one foot in front of the other. Included are:
- Experienced guides
- The use of a lightweight backpack
- National Park fees
- Private minibus transport
- Secure storage space for excess luggage
- Satellite phone for emergency use
- Group first aid kit for emergency use
- All meals
Provided Equipment
- Modern, lightweight, quality equipment helps make bushwalking safe & enjoyable. The following equipment is provided for use on all bushwalking expeditions
- Group camping equipment including all cooking and eating equipment
- High quality lightweight tents
- High quality self inflating sleeping mats
- A great selection of modern backpacks, sleeping bags and waterproof clothing is also available for hire
Find Walking Adventures
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GRADE 3: Introductory level
GRADE 3: Introductory level
These trips involve trekking or walking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health. (Note: This is not an easy trip).
* Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling or jogging) three times a week. For trekking, hill walking with a daypack in variable weather conditions is also recommended. For a cycling adventure, road cycling twice a week for three months prior to departure is recommended. -
GRADE 4: A combination of Introductory & Moderate levels
GRADE 4: A combination of Introductory & Moderate levels
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GRADE 5: Moderate level
GRADE 5: Moderate level
These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health. Carrying a full bushwalking pack up to 15kg may be required.
* Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions, kayaking or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake. -
GRADE 7: Challenging level
GRADE 7: Challenging level
These adventures involve trekking, cycling or rafting in remote areas in variable weather conditions for up to 8 to 10 hours a day, possibly more. You will need an excellent level of fitness, be prepared to carry a full pack weighing up to 20kgs and be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions.
* Suggested preparation: One hour of aerobic type exercise, four to five times a week. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions is also recommended. -
GRADE 8: Exploratory Treks
GRADE 8: Exploratory Treks
These adventures are classed as expeditions. They involve extreme trekking and you should expect remote and poorly defined trails in variable weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day (possibly more). This may include demanding terrain and evacuation may be difficult
from remote areas. Prior experience of wilderness trekking with a full pack is essential.
* Suggested preparation: For grade 8 expeditions you will need to be very fit and healthy. A minimum of 1 hour of aerobic exercise per session, four to five times a week is essential. Running and cycling in hilly areas is particularly beneficial as are multi day walks on the weekends.
