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.

We all meet in Hobart the day before the trek for an all important gear check followed by a sunset kayak and dinner. We begin our 9 day 85km journey with a light aircraft flight into the airstrip at Melaleuca then travel from west to east over wilderness beaches and dramatic peaks, through temperate rainforest and across pristine rivers and creeks.

Aboriginal people used this same route for thousands of years and evidence of their culture can still be seen. The diversity of plant and animal species in the park is amazing, particularly the abundant bird life.

A good level of fitness is required to complete this trek and walkers are required to carry heavy packs up to 15 km a day. Each day is different and the campsites that we visit are spectacular but the total journey is the true reward.

Dates:             18th November - 26th November 2008 2nd December - 10th December 2008 13th January - 21st January 2009 17th February - 25th February 2009 3rd March - 11th March 2009 Duration:        8 nights / 9 days Distance:        85km

Inclusions:     
Pre – trek sunset kayak and dinner, spectacular air flight into Melaleuca, transport from track end to Hobart, all meals, qualified guides, emergency communication equipment and first aid kits, 2 person tents and cooking equipment, National Park passes, an Adventure Seekers T-shirt and loads of fun.

Departs:         Hobart
Price:              AUD $1995.00
Grade:            Medium / Hard
Code:              SCT

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