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Tarkine Walking Tour
Highlights
- Embark on a six-day adventure through Tasmania's takayna/Tarkine, immersing yourself in untouched natural beauty.
- Cruise the tranquil Pieman River, gaining a unique perspective of the lush rainforest and rugged mountains.
- Marvel at ancient rock formations along the Tarkine coastline, where the ocean meets breathtaking landscapes.
- Delve into rich Aboriginal heritage and European history, enhancing your connection to this pristine wilderness.
Discover the ancient wonders of Tasmania’s takayna/Tarkine on a captivating six-day walking tour from Launceston. This intimate, small-group adventure invites you to explore lush rainforests, rugged mountains, and serene rivers, stepping back into a land where nature reigns supreme.
Your journey begins with a welcome dinner in Launceston, followed by an immersion into the heart of the Tarkine. Marvel at the dense forests that drape over steep valleys and crags, home to a rich tapestry of flora and fauna. Cruise along the serene Pieman River, experiencing the wilderness from a unique vantage point.
Witness the raw beauty of the Tarkine’s coastline, where ancient rock formations meet the fury of the ocean. Learn about the area’s rich Aboriginal heritage and European history, adding depth to your experience.
Enjoy five nights in comfortable hotel accommodations, with all meals provided during the tour. The package includes the Pieman River cruise, national park fees, and transfers from Launceston.
Suitable for those with moderate fitness, this tour is more than a walk; it’s an opportunity to connect deeply with one of the world’s most pristine natural areas.
Itinerary highlights
Corinna Wilderness Lodge
Corinna is an historic mining town turned wilderness retreat, sitting at the southern end of the Tarkine, the largest temperate rainforest in Australia.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
Operation information
Inspiration Outdoors Walking Tours – Tasmania
For more than 20 years Inspiration Outdoors has been leading small group-guided walking holidays to extraordinary natural areas of Tasmania. You can be sure that you will enjoy active days and comfortable nights while on tour. This means pack free walking, comfortable accommodation with a hot shower and a proper bed while we explore the unique wilderness that is Tasmania.
With offices in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne and guides all over this vast country, Inspiration Outdoors run all their own tours to the same high level that they have become renowned for.
Inspiration Outdoors have a range of multi-day tours throughout Tasmania, showcasing the secluded beaches of the south coast, the iconic rock formations at the Bay of Fires, the glacial lakes of the highlands and the beautiful untouched environment that Tasmania is known for.
Experience Tasmania’s extraordinary natural landscapes in a social, supportive and safe environment.
Activities
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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