Tarkine & the North West Coast, Tasmania
For SINGLE TRAVELLERS 50 years and over
Sunday 28 February - Friday 5 March 2010 (6 days)
Itinerary
What you are required to carry
The 6 day Tarkine and the North West Tour is based on a series of day walks from various cabins in the North West of the state. During the day you are only required to carry a small backpack. It needs to contain water bottles, warm and waterproof clothing, sun protection cream and clothing, your camera and a snack that your guide may offer before departing the vehicle. Your daypack needs to be at least 25 Litres in capacity and should not weigh more than 5-7 Kgs once packed.
Accommodation on tour:
We will be accommodated in self-contained, multi-share cabins. They are often bunk style and have shared bathroom facilities. Our cabin allocation will have been booked many months in advance and, depending upon group size, it is not always possible to provide you with your own room although your privacy and comfort is accommodated for as much as possible.
If you are travelling alone we will try to accommodate you with other people of the same sex and this usually sorts itself out naturally.
Equipment Provided:
As with any active holiday, the fitter you are for the activity, the more the attention moves from looking at your feet to experiencing your surrounds. Your guides can easily make this trip as challenging or as gentle as you need and want it to be. The best way to train for an active holiday is to simulate the activity you will be undertaking on the trip. Train for uneven terrain by finding a rough narrow bush track, even just your local park or sports field, go for a lovely long walk in your trekking boots (nothing spoils a trekking holiday quite as much as poor fitting boots!) Prepare yourself for adverse conditions by getting out there at a prearranged time despite rain, hail or shine - maybe try parking a few kilometers from work and walking there and back. Different conditions prompt you to see different things and your routine walk can be a whole new experience from under a rain jacket hood.
Enjoy your training - include friends and family, set some goals, note your progress, explore.
Fellow Walkers
There are 6 places on this trip reserved for A Rendezvous for Singles community and therefore the trip is not exclusive to A Rendezvous for Singles members & guests. The trip may also confirm more or less than 6 people from the A Rendezvous for Singles community subject to demand and availability. There will be travellers from other channels booked on this trip and they may be single, partnered or otherwise travelling as friends. Whoever the guests on the tour, everyone in the group will have the walking spirit and this trip generally appeals to persons of 45 years and over.
Day 1 Tullah & Mt Farrell Walking Distance & Time - 7Km's (3-4 Hours) We will aim to depart Launceston at approx 9.30am making our way to the West Coast enjoying lunch and an opportunity to explore the various lakes and peaks in the area on the way. There is an optional climb of Mt Farrell today which overlooks Tullah and provides an excellent view of Lake Rosebery, Lake Mackintosh & our first glimpse of the Tarkine. MEALS: Lunch, Dinner Day 2 Mt Murchison Walking Distance & Time - 6Km's (5-6 Hours) Today we depart Tullah for a short drive to Mt Murchison which is the highest point on the West Coast. From the top we receive fantastic views of the Tarkine & the Mountains of Tasmania's World Heritage Areas. After our walk here we head to the tiny township of Corinna situated on the edge of the Pieman River. This is where we will be based for the next 3 nights of the tour. Day 3 Corinna Forest Walks Walking Distance & Time - 4Km's (3-4 Hours) Today we explore the beautiful settings of Corinna and can choose from many short walks in the temperate rainforest that surrounds the town. Boat or canoe excursions along the Pieman River are also an option. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Early this morning we leave Corinna on the Arcadia II for a leisurely boat trip down the majestic Pieman River, exploring the rainforest-flanked waters (approx 1.5hrs each way). On arrival at the mouth of the Pieman River we will enjoy a relaxing morning exploring the surrounding area and taking in the wild west coastline before returning to Corinna in the afternoon. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5 Tarkine Summit to Sea Walking Distance & Time - 7Km's (4-5 Hours) Leaving Corinna we head inland along the Western Explorer Rd to start the easy trail to the top of Mt Donaldson. Weather permitting, our efforts will be rewarded with great views of the wild coast, button grass hills, forested valleys and rugged peaks all around us. Our afternoon will be spent exploring the numerous fishing villages and rugged beaches along the coastline before arriving at our accommodation at the mouth of the Arthur River, marking the northern boundary of the Tarkine. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6 Marrawah & Stanley Walking Distance & Time - 8Km's (4 Hours) A short drive north will bring us to the small rural coastal town of Marrawah. Our morning walk will take us along the beautiful stretch of beach to Preminghana (Mt Cameron West) an important area to the Paninaa aboriginal peoples. After lunch we continue to the town of Stanley where we will climb the famous Stanley Nut before heading back to your accommodation in Launceston at approximately 5pm. Special Note The above itinerary is to be taken as a guide only. Inclement weather, group fitness and a number of other factors may influence our planned itinerary causing delays and variations. The Tasmanian Expeditions group leader reserves the right to make modifications and or alterations to the trips itinerary in the best interests of all involved.
Overnight: Tullah Lakeside Chalet
Today you will be picked up from your accommodation between 8.00am and 8.30am & transferred to a pre-departure briefing at The Arthouse Hostel in Launceston beginning at 8.30am. Your guides will present a general overview of the trip, conduct a gear check and provide the opportunity to hire/borrow any equipment/clothing that you may need.
Overnight: Corinna
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Corinna
Day 4 Tarkine Coast Walking Distance & Time - 6Km's (4 Hours)
Overnight: Corinna
Overnight: Arthur River
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch
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