5
Moderate
Activities
  • 3 days trekking with a full pack
  • 2 days walking
Accommodation
  • 2 nights hotel
  • 4 nights camping
Meals
  • 6 Dinners
  • 5 Lunches
  • 6 Breakfasts

7 Days$AUD

Trip Code: SOG6767

Walls Of Jerusalem Trip highlights


  • Tasmania's last remaining stands of ancient pencil pine forests
  • Summit numerous mountain peaks including Mt Jerusalem, The Temple and Solomons Throne
  • Abundant wildlife and stunning endemic wildflowers
  • Fascinating highland heritage and historic mountain huts
  • Trek to the stunning Lake Adelaide, a less visited part of the National Park
  • One of the official Great Walks of Tasmania
  • Delicious evening meals cooked by your wilderness guides
  • Trip escorted by Jacq Conway

Discover a labyrinth of alpine lakes and tarns, dolerite peaks, ancient forests of Pencil Pines and unique alpine vegetation on this exclusive trip to the magnificent Walls of Jerusalem, only accessible by foot.

On this trip we spend 3 nights at a comfortable base camp near the main peaks, allowing for two days of delightful day walks with day packs into the heart of this spectacular mountain region. On the first day we make the short, steep hike up to the base camp with full packs, then set up our tents on raised timber platforms nestled in the wilderness. You'll have the chance to climb King David's Peak and Mt Jerusalem, from where views stretch across much of Tasmania, or venture to remote outer regions such as Golden Gate or Zion Vale. We also venture to the stunning Lake Adelaide, a less visited part of the National Park. Each evening we return to camp, where your guides will prepare gourmet camp meals served with a view.

This National Park offers majestic, spellbinding landscape paired with world-class walking opportunities.

Activities:

Itinerary

If you are arriving on the group flight you will be collected from the airport and transferred to our offices for a group briefing, after which you will be taken to your overnight accommodation. **Recommended group flight - VA1090 depart Sydney 12.10 arrive Launceston 13.55** Overnight - Penny Royal

Meals:  D

This morning you will be collected from your hotel in Launceston at approx 8am and 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

Meals:  B,L,D

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

Meals:  B,L,D

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. Walking Distance 8-12km | Walking Time 6-8 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning after breakfast we pack our bags and start the trek to the northern beach of the impressive Lake Adelaide. We follow the Lake Ball track which takes us through stunning rainforest vegetation before arriving at our camp for the evening. Keep an eye out for platypus in the lake! Walking Distance 8km | Walking Time 6 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

This morning we bid farewell to this truly outstanding part of Tasmania’s World Heritage Area and begin our walk back to the bus. We head north from Lake Adelaide, passing numerous tarns and lakes before linking back up with the trail from day 1 at Trappers Hut. The final section of gentle downhill track gives us time to reflect on the last four days of outstanding bushwalking. Just before lunch we meet up with our transfer bus and driver, shrug off our trusty backpacks and drive to Deloraine for a meal. We drop you at your Launceston accommodation by approximately 4pm so you can freshen up before heading out this evening for a celebratory dinner. Congratulations on completing one of Tasmania’s most magnificent and unforgettable wilderness walks! Walking Distance: 8km | Walking Time: 3-4 hours Overnight - Penny Royal

Meals:  B,L,D

Today if you are departing on the group flight you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. **Recommended group flight VA1093 depart Launceston 1440 arrive Sydney 1615**

Meals:  B


Inclusions

  • 2 professional wilderness guides
  • 4 nights camping at a remote base camp
  • 2 nights hotel
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners, snacks and hot drinks
  • Transport by private minibus
  • National Park fees
  • Tent, backpack, gaiters
  • Sleeping bag, inner sheet & inflatable sleeping mat
  • Group camping equipment including all cooking & eating equipment
  • Emergency communications & group first aid kit
  • Trip escorted by Jacq Conway

  • Travel to and from Launceston before and after the trip
  • Items of a personal nature: alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
  • Travel insurance

Accommodation


Suitability

Moderate

5

This adventure involves trekking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. You will need a good level of fitness and must be in good health. You carry a full pack (approx 15kg) on the first and last two days. Be prepared for potential variable weather conditions.


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Priceper person from

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Options & Supplements*
  • Single SupplementAUD$200
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Walls of Jerusalem with Jacq Conway trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.


Frequently Asked Questions

As the Walls of Jerusalem is renowned as being a true wilderness walk, you cannot expect phone reception while on the trail. For certain mobile carriers, there is sometimes sporadic phone reception. However, this cannot be relied upon. Our guides carry emergency satellite phones which allow them to communicate with our base in Launceston if any emergencies arise. Rest assured you are not completely alone in the wilderness.

Unfortunately there are no charging facilities in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. We recommend bringing extra batteries or solar chargers for your phones. To conserve battery power on your mobile devices, turn your phones into flight mode.

You can either leave your excess luggage at the hotel that you stay at the night prior to the trip beginning, or alternatively, we can store it for you at our office in Launceston.

You will be returned to your accommodation at approximately 5pm on the final day of the trek.

We highly recommend that you have high cut hiking boots for this trail. There are lots of slippery tree roots in the rainforest areas, so ankle support will be beneficial. Also, you may encounter mud along the way, so if they are waterproof, you will hopefully have nice dry feet at the end of the day.

Hiking poles can definitely assist you with going up and down the inclines and for stability in mud or slippery tree roots. If you have not used them previously, we recommend that you do some training with them before you head out on the hike.

Unfortunately there are no shower facilities in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. For those who are concerned about washing, the closest you’ll come to a bath are the alpine lakes that are accessible each day, where you can have a quick refreshing dip. However, for a real cleanse we recommend you bring baby wipes (remember to take them out with you as well!).

Tasmania prides itself on clean pure water and most of the water along the track is safe to drink without purifying. Our guides will let you know the best spots to fill up your water supply.

You’d be surprised how much food you’ll eat after a day’s trekking. Our guides are experienced when it comes to preparing meals in wilderness locations. We are able to have fresh produce almost every night along the trail. Lunches usually consist of vegetable wraps with hams, chicken or salami, while evening meals can vary from curries, stroganoff and pastas. Deserts include improvised apple pie, and even a chocolate mousse if you’re lucky! Start your day with a hearty porridge or muesli, with snacks throughout the day including fruit and nuts, muesli bars and some fruit.

As this is a full pack adventure, each trekker is required to carry a portion of the group’s food, whether it be a couple of cucumbers, lettuce heads or a bag of pasta. All types of dietary requirements are catered for, including vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free, nut free etc.

Unfortunately we do not have a single tent supplement on our wilderness camping trips. While we can certainly put a request for a single tent on your reservation, this cannot be guaranteed. It depends on the makeup of the group and the number of people booked on the departure. Travellers who have a single tent will also find that a single tent is heavier than carrying half of a 2 man tent.


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Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.