South Coast Track

Early explorers labelled this part of Southern Tasmania as the "worlds end". A true wilderness experience sums up that same feeling today.

You will begin your 9 day 85km journey with a light aircraft flight into the airstrip at Melaleuca then travel from west to east along wilderness beaches and over dramatic peaks, through temperate rainforest and across pristine rivers and creeks.

Aboriginal people used this same route for thousands of years as did ship wrecked sailors. Evidence of the aboriginal’s culture can still be seen today.

The diversity of plant and animal species in the park is amazing, particularly the abundant bird life. These include aquatic bids such as the oystercatcher, gulls and albatross and forest birds such as cockatoo’s, orange bellied parrots and fairy wrens.

A good level of fitness is required to complete this trek and walkers are required to carry a share of the food and tent accommodation and packs may weigh up to 18kg.

Each day the terrain is different and the campsites that we visit are spectacular.
As a reward for a “great walk” and the special achievement we are welcomed at Cockle Creek to a gourmet BBQ with salads and drinks.

Exclusive Offer - Receive 20% off our Carnarvon Great Walk for winter 2012 upon booking this tour

Cost:

$2295.00 per person

Departure Dates:

2011

5th November
19th November - Trip running – spaces available
3rd December - Trip running – spaces available

2012

7th January
21st January
4th February
18th February
10th March
24th March
7th April

Duration

8 nights / 9 days

Group size

Maximum of 6 clients & 2 guides.

Inclusions

Spectacular charter flight along Tasmania’s southern coast to Melaleuca. Bus transfers from your motel and back to Hobart, all food and drinks, accommodation, National Park passes, 2 friendly and knowledgeable guides, beautiful scenery and wildlife, fun, small groups.

How to book

Bookings are essential. Please Phone 0400 882 742 or please book online via the book now button on this page.

Things you should know

At the booking stage you will receive from us a gear list of what to bring. You must bring all the items on the gear list, as the weather in Tasmania can be changeable.

You will be required to fill out a Travel Profile informing us of your dietary requirements, medical conditions and sign an activity indemnity waiver. We reserve the right to alter, delay or cancel a tour due to extreme weather conditions, bushfires or sudden track closures.

Refunds and Cancellations - If for some reason you are not able to partake in the booked tour / activity and you wish to cancel, our refund policy is as follows: Cancelling for tours / expeditions up to six weeks prior: A full refund less the 10% booking fee will be refunded. From 6 weeks to 3 weeks prior: a 50% refund will be given. Up to 3 weeks prior to the tour no refund is due. If you wish to transfer your booking to another date this can be done up to 6 weeks prior only. *Deposits are non-refundable.

Minimum numbers apply.

Click here to download the walking notes and itinerary