We depart Launceston and head out to Binalong Bay where we’ll ease our way into our first trek through coastal heath and eucalypt forest. Along our walk through the Humbug Point Nature Recreation Area, we’ll see an abundance of wildflowers, orchids and xantheria. If we’re lucky, we may see Australian fur seals perched upon granite boulders! After some lunch, we’ll continue trekking along this well-protected trail and finish in Moulting Bay, an important wetland and habitat for black swans and migratory seabirds. 

Accommodation: 4-star hotel

Trekking distance: 11km

Meals: L D

Today’s hike is an interesting mix of changing landscapes within the Bay of Fires Conservation Area – consisting of secluded beaches, dark tannin-stained lagoons, and contrasting stretches of pebbly shoreline. Beginning at Policeman’s Point we usually spot many species of bird which congregate around the outlet of Ansons Bay. These may include pelicans, cormorants and oystercatchers. After a stretch of soft sand walking, we reach the first segment of Pebbly Beaches – featuring numerous 1km long stretches of coastal cobblestones. There is some rock scrambling along the way, so be prepared - trekking poles useful for the beach sections, but you'll need two hands for rock scrambling. Shortly after we reach another stunning expanse of white sandy beach which is so remote you’re unlikely to notice any signs of people. Regular granite headlands are crossed once again – each guarding their own hidden pocket of paradise. Somewhere along here we will select a suitable lunch spot, and maybe take the opportunity for a swim. Passing over a forested hill, it’s not much further until we reach The Gardens, our end point of the hike today.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel

Trekking distance: 13 km

Meals: B L D

Today’s walk is packed full of highlights. We start our day at larapuna/Eddystone Point – adorned with its beautifully grand lighthouse, built in 1889 from locally quarried granite. This natural promontory is a fascinating site of historic importance to both European and Aboriginal Tasmanians. Leaving the lighthouse, we break out onto an expansive dune-swept beach, often teeming with birdlife. 

The remainder of the day is spent enjoying seemingly endless coves – each being worthy of their own picture-perfect postcard. There are numerous shelly beaches to inspect, and lovely small bays for swimming. This area also boasts some of the more interesting rock formations of the trip, awaiting decipherment from a creative type’s imagination. We continue south along more beautiful rocky headlands, with coastal wattle, pigface and saltbush aplenty and countless white beaches. We’ll come across some dune-swept beaches before finishing at Ansons Bay, crossing a shallow inlet to meet up with the bus. 

Accommodation: 4-star hotel

Trekking distance: 10 km 

Meals: B L D

This morning we pack our gear and head off to the Blue Tier Regional Reserve. Our trek today looks different to our past treks, walking through lush Beech myrtle forest with plenty of alpine species. This trail begins and ends at the Stockyard Campground at the end of Poimena Road, traversing through a wonderful range of vegetation as we make our way to the summit of Mt Poimena (816m). There is an incredible variety of mosses and ferns. The track can get quite wet and muddy in certain areas, so hiking boots are recommended for today’s walk. We then return to Launceston at approximately 5 pm. Please book return flights home after 6:30 pm. 

Trekking distance: 6km

Meals: B L