5
Moderate
Activities
  • 3 days trekking with a full pack
Accommodation
  • 2 nights camping
  • 1 night hotel accommodation
Meals
  • 2 Dinners
  • 3 Lunches
  • 3 Breakfasts
THIS TRIP IS
100% CARBON OFFSET
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Trip Code: SOG7837

Trip highlights

  • Enjoy the picturesque coastal scenery and mild maritime climate of Tasmania's east coast
  • Coastal camping in secluded locations within the spectacular National Park
  • Scrumptious meals prepared by your professional guides
  • Explore and wander the sparkling white sand of Wineglass Bay
  • Swim in the turquoise waters of Freycinet National Park
  • Watch the sun rise over the Tasman Sea
  • Up close encounters with friendly wildlife

Discover the exhilarating beauty of the sun drenched east coast of Tasmania while exploring the pristine Freycinet National Park and all of its treasures. This three day itinerary takes a winding trail deep into the lesser visited parts of Freycinet National Park where we experience secluded bays, white sandy beaches, and picturesque waterfront campsites. You will feel energised and inspired by swims in the sparkling turquoise waters, pure fresh air, and world class coastal walking.

By camping deep within the park we walk far from the crowds to scale the 500 metres of Mount Freycinet. Here you find the best lunch spot in Tasmania to enjoy a well deserved rest and refuel while taking in the spectacular sweeping views out over the Tasman Sea. Each evening is spent at peaceful campsites, watching the native wildlife and enjoying delicious meals prepared by your guides. This short and exhilarating itinerary is jam packed with peaks, beaches, wildlife, coastal sunrises, swimming, hiking and most of all fun!

Activities:

Itinerary

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Welcome to Tasmania. Upon arrival to into Launceston you will need to make your own way to your compulsory pre-trip briefing, which will commence at the Tasmanian Expeditions Offices: 3/33 Churchill Park Drive, Invermay at 4:00pm. Transfers between your hotel and the briefing will be provided. Once you have been checked in, the full group will come together in the evening for a Welcome Dinner at one of our favourite local dining spots. Overnight: Peppers Silo Launceston

Meals:  Nil

Our adventure begins when we pick you up from your accommodation in historic Launceston between 7-7:30am and drive south-east through picturesque farming country to the magnificent Freycinet National Park. Our walks today follow undulating track around the pink-granite foothills of The Hazards mountain range. Group 1: This trail will afford us with tranquil views of Great Oyster Bay and meanders through coastal she-oak forests before reaching Hazards Beach, a fantastic place to take a load off, enjoy a snack and perhaps have a leisurely swim in the crystal clear waters. We trek the length of Hazards Beach then follow the track around a headland, through coastal heath and woodlands of Blue gum and Peppermint gums, rich in birdlife. In the afternoon we reach our sheltered camp at Cooks Beach and settle in with a hot drink and pre-dinner nibbles. Your guides will prepare a delicious dinner while you soak in the serenity and beauty of the National Park. Group 2: A short ascent will bring us to the ever-popular Wineglass Bay lookout, which points along at exceptional views of Mount Graham, Mount Freycinet and the bay, as well as the opportunity to spot whales as they migrate past the coast. After the lookouts, you will arrive at Wineglass Bay beach, which is secluded and usually much less crowded. The beach is a terrific place for a snack and a swim in the teal-blue waters. The steps going up and down the mountain saddle in each direction can be quite challenging, but your beachside campsite awaits at the other end of the beautiful white sandy beach. Walking Distance: 13km / 5km | Walking Time: 4-5 hours / 3 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

We have early start this morning to ensure we make the most of the challenging day ahead. After packing up our camp we rejoin the trail and begin our climbs. This section of track involves a total climb of over 500m. The walk through heathland, woodland and wet forest, will be gradual at first and then steepen up to the saddle between Mt Freycinet and Mt Graham. Ascending Mount Graham is steep and challenging, but the views we are rewarded with looking back towards the coast are spectacular, including amazing views south to the southern end of Freycinet Peninsula and Schouten Island. Here the the entire group will be able to come together and share the experience over a hearty lunch spread, prepared by the guide team, ready for the climbs back to camp. Time permitting, a climb to the top of Mount Freycinet (620m) may be offered as a side trip and is definitely worthwhile as it offers the highest and encompassing view within the National Park. Tonight we will switch sides on the peninsula, to enable each hiker the chance to cover every step of the full Freycinet Circuit. Walking Distance: 11km | Walking time: 6-8 hours

Meals:  B,L,D

(Reverse of Day 2) Group 1: This morning will be another early start as we aim to leave camp at 7:30am, to complete the climb back up to the carpark. After a scrumptious breakfast, we will take the short ascent up to the Wineglass Bay lookout points, where we can take in a final look across and down at the bay. Here there will be a chance to get your postcard-worth photographs and reflect on everything you've accomplished over the past few days. Group 2: An early start to the day will be needed too to get back to the trailhead in time for your transfer back to Launceston. We be up leaving camp at 7:00am and will walk north, meandering through the she-oak forests, as we look to rendezvous with the rest of the group mid-morning. Be sure to keep any eye out for dolphins in the bay as the morning sun creeps up over the Hazards and bringing Oyster Bay to life! Once both groups have made it back to trailhead at around 10:30am, we will transfer directly back to Launceston airport in time for your afternoon flights home. Walking Distance: 5-6km | Walking Time: 3-4 hours

Meals:  B,L

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional wilderness guides
  • 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners, snacks & hot drinks
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Launceston
  • Transport by private minibus
  • National Park fees
  • Emergency communications & group first aid kit
  • Group camping and cooking equipment inc. all eating utensils
  • Back pack that will be 50-70L in capacity
  • Tent, sleeping bag, inner sheet, inflatable sleeping mat & gaiters

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

Suitability

Moderate

5

This adventure involves trekking for up to 4 to 8 hours a day at a steady pace. You will need a good level of fitness and must be in good health. Be prepared for potential variable weather conditions. Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to four times a week. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions is also recommended as you will be trekking with a full pack.

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Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Wotton Kearney - Freycinet Circuit Walk 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.

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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.