Day 1: Welcome to Launceston
On arrival in Launceston, you’ll have the opportunity to relax and freshen up before meeting your Journey Director and fellow travel companions for a Welcome Reception including drinks and canapés.
Day 2-3: The Wukalina Walk
This is a two-day Aboriginal-owned and operated guided walk through the magnificent natural landscape of the Bay of Fires and Mt. William areas, the cultural homeland of the palawa people. The walk is a genuine cultural experience that will deepen your understanding of palawa culture and community history as well as immerse you in the natural, rugged beauty of wukalina and larapuna. Be captivated by one of the most pristine environments that Tasmania has to offer with a hike through the rugged natural beauty of the unspoilt northeast coast. Spend your evenings by the fire in exclusive eco-friendly accommodation in a setting of unspoiled beauty.
The Wukalina walk is the only palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal people) owned and operated guided hike in Tasmania. The hike provides invitationonly access to a cultural homeland, and to a culture completely unique. The architecturally designed, bespoke standing camp sits deep within a National Park. This is the beginning of a cultural journey 40,000 years in the making. The guides teach you about Aboriginal history and share their culture and what life in the area was like. If you’re not sure what constitutes a traditional palawa dinner, the first night’s menu takes care of your curiosity. The traditionally-inspired dinner is followed by a Smoking Ceremony and
under a broad night sky, you’ll hear the creation story from those who have heard it through earlier generations.
Important Information: This is an active itinerary. No technical climbing skills are required. The hike is graded in degree of difficulty as Easy-Medium. A reasonable amount of fitness is required as you will be walking up to 10 kms per day. Water resistant hiking boots with firm tread soles and ankle support are essential.
Day 4: Bay of Fires - Wineglass Bay
After breakfast, and a short beach walk, board your vehicle and follow the coast to Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park. The natural beauty of this region is simply breathtaking. It comprises of a peninsula defined by a Schouten Island and a ganite mountain range known as the Hazards. Trails lead up to a lookout for panoramic views over Wineglass Bay. Views from Cape Tourville Lighthouse stretch over the Tasman Sea. After 2 nights on the trail, you will check in to your secluded waterfront accommodation to unwind, freshen up and enjoy a sumptuous dinner together.
Day 5: Freycinet National Park - Hobart
After a leisurely start this morning, continue to Hobart to the renowned Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) for an allinclusive Wine Meets Art experience. Perched on the banks of the River Derwent, MONA is Australia’s largest privately owned gallery and museum. Showcasing the diverse collection of its Tasmanian owner David Walsh, the museum exhibits everything from ancient Egyptian funerary objects to a machine that mimics the human digestive system. Begin your exclusive MONA experience at the on-site Source restaurant for a Local Dining Experience of seasonal local produce and wine. Later, explore MONA’s maze of subterranean galleries, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour through Moorilla Estate winery’s vineyard, the second oldest in Tasmania. You’ll then be treated to a tasting of ten different Moorilla wines, before taking the MONA ROMA ferry to Hobart’s Constitution Dock. From there it’s just a short walk to your Hobart Waterfront accommodation. The evening is free for you to explore the historic, yet trendy CBD.
Day 6: Bruny Island
Enjoy an unforgettable, award-winning cruise experience along Bruny Island’s rugged coastline down to the Southern Ocean. On the island, a morning tea of freshly baked blueberry muffins will be served at a beachside café in Adventure Bay before your 3 hour cruise departs. You will enter deep sea caves and join in the search for wildlife such as seals, dolphins and sea birds and fingers crossed, migratory whales. Return to the coast for lunch, and arrive back at your Hobart hotel by sunset, in time to get spruced up for your Celebration Dinner to toast and reminisce about the remarkable journey you’ve had.
Day 7: Farewell from Hobart
Exchange phone numbers with your new friends as your inspiring Tasmanian journey concludes. After breakfast, a private vehicle will transfer you to Hobart Airport for your onward flight.
