3-Day Freycinet Walking Expedition from Launceston

Secluded bays, white sand beaches and sheer granite cliffs. This is the picturesque Freycinet National Park. Spend three days exploring this scenic part of Tasmania. Overnight in cabins on the edge of the park. This is what the Tasmanian experience is all about.

Day 1: Launceston / Douglas Apsley National Park / Coles Bay (L, D)

Meet at 8:30am for gear check and briefing. A scenic drive east from Launceston takes you to the Douglas Apsley National Park, where you walk the Apsley Gorge circuit, a picturesque walk featuring Oyster Bay Pines, sheer cliffs and a tranquil rock pool fed by miniature waterfalls. This park is the largest area of undisturbed dry sclerophyll forest remaining in Tasmania. You overnight in cabins in the village of Coles Bay.

Overnight Accommodation: Cabins

Day 2: Coles Bay / Freycinet National Park / Coles Bay (B, L, D)

Visit Freycinet National Park for a full day walk, discovering the secluded bays, white sand beaches and sheer granite cliffs on your walk to Wineglass Bay. You have the opportunity to see many bird and mammal species, such as the Bennetts wallaby, Tasmanian Pademelon, wombat, black cockatoo, swift parrot and green rosella. After lunch you continue your circuit walk via the Isthmus Track to Hazards Beach and Lemana Lookout, a small rocky headland with great southerly views of the Peninsula and Schouten Island. Tonight you overnight again at Coles Bay.

Overnight Accommodation: Cabins

Day 3: Coles Bay / Launceston (B, L)

Today you have the opportunity to walk toward the summit of Mt Amos for panoramic views of mountain and coast. This is a rugged walk and most of the ascent route is on bare rock. An alternative walk is to explore the remote and often deserted Friendly Beaches, including a visit to Saltwater Lagoon where large numbers of black swans and other waterfowl can be seen. After lunch, you return to Launceston via Campbelltown, arriving at approximately 5:00pm.

Schedule details

Wine Glass Bay

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Meet at the Arthouse Hostel 20 Lindsay Street, Launceston for a trip briefing and gear check.

Departure Time:

•  8:30am

Return Details:

Tour concludes at approximately 5:00pm in Launceston on Day 3

Pricing information

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Additional information

Freycinet Walk - 3 Days

Inclusions:

• 2 nights accommodation - share cabins
• Group equipment
• Experienced guide
• Meals (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
• National Park fees
• Transfers, Launceston / Freycinet / Douglas Apsley / Launceston
• Wet weather gear - windproof and waterproof rain jacket and overtrousers
• Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Clothing and equipment, as listed under additional information (some equipment is available for hire at the start of the hike)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation for this tour will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• The maximum group size is 10 passengers on this hike, with 1 guide for every 5 passengers.
• Trip Grading: Easy to Moderate Easy Walking - carrying only a day pack, 3 to 5 hours per day, some uphill, all on paths. Moderate Walking - carrying a backpack on some uphill terrain.
• Weather: The above itinerary should be seen as a guide only. Weather conditions normally remain stable over much of the summer, but it is important to note that weather can change rapidly in Tasmania and as such, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances may cause the content of the trip to be altered or delayed. Your safety and enjoyment are paramount at all times.
• Trip Prerequisites: Although the 3 day Freycinet Walk has easy bush walking and is suitable for first timers, it is suggested that you take regular light exercise in the weeks leading up to your expedition.
• Health and Fitness Requirements: Please choose a trip within your capabilities. As with most activities, the fitter you are prior to departure, the more you will enjoy the trip. However, the majority of their trips only require you to be in reasonably good health.
• Gear List - What to Bring: Below is a list of clothing and basic equipment, designed as a guide to help you with packing.
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Clothing

• 2 woollen/thermal shirts or pullovers
• 1 pair warm trousers e.g. track pants, not jeans
• 1 set of thermal underwear (thermal top is essential)
• 1 T-shirt or long sleeved cotton shirt
• 2 pair warm woolen socks
• 1 pair knee length gaiters (optional)
• 1 warm (wool or thermal) hat
• Sun hat
• Gloves or mittens (wool or thermal)
• Comfortable warm clothing to wear in the evening around the cabin
• Underwear
• Pyjamas (optional)
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Footwear

• Sturdy boots or joggers are required. Although most of the tracks you will be walking on are easy, some require footwear with ankle support and a robust sole.
• Sandshoes to wear at night
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Other Equipment

• Daypack
• Sleeping Bag
• Lightweight torch (for animal spotting)
• Camera and film
• Towel and toiletries
• Sunscreen and insect repellant
• Water bottle (at least 750ml)
• Small pillow (optional)
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Top quality sleeping bags, backpacks and goretex jackets are available for hire at the start of your trip.

• Please advise if you have any medical conditions
• Please advise if you have any special dietary requirements
• Children aged 9 years and under are not permitted on this trip
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers

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