| Cost From: | $4295 |
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| Length: | 10 days |
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| Activity: | Hiking / Trekking, Wildlife & Natural History |
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The trip was fabulous with a great itinerary and variety. Tasmania is a truly unique area. This was my best trip yet!K. Burck—Lafayette CA
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In the stunning Cyclades Islands, hike on craggy green Tinos, dramatic Naxos, and rugged Amorgos, a tranquil world of bougainvillea-draped villages above the gleaming Aegean. Enjoy picnics on wildflower-covered hills, swims in a marvelous blue sea, and meals al fresco in village tavernas.
Wild Tasmania offers lavish swaths of protected wilderness that preserve most of the earth’s last temperate rainforests. The western side of this Australian island is wooded and mountainous, while the eastern side holds beautiful old-fashioned farms and tranquil villages bathed in vivid “down under” light. With veteran Trip Leader James Fuss, an Aussie native, we explore this hiker’s paradise on coastal and rainforest hikes that immerse us in a variety of other-worldly landscapes, from the World Heritage Site of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park to the azure bays of the Freycinet Peninsula. Along the way, we soak up charming Tassie hospitality, the island’s colorful history, and enjoy fantastic food and wine. Overnights include wilderness lodges warmed by roaring fires and luxurious cabins overlooking the sea.
$4295 (9-10 guests)
$4595 (7-8 guests)
$4695 (6 guests)
Single supplement: $875
Prices are for Fall 2009 / Winter 2010
Nov 22-Dec 1, 2009 James Fuss
Mar 7-16, 2010 James Fuss
Nov 21-30, 2010 James Fuss
Mar 6-15, 2011 James Fuss
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From Launceston, we head through the celebrated wine country of the Tamar Valley for wine tasting and lunch in a vineyard. We explore Narawntapu National Park with a walk along Bakers Beach and a barbecue dinner with a chance to view some of the local wildlife, such as Forester kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and pademelons (a smaller cousin of the kangaroo).
The wilderness of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair World Heritage National Park is ideal for bushwalking. With a choice of gentle or more challenging hikes, we explore this age-old temperate rainforest, a wild landscape of teatree thickets, buttongrass, and ancient King Billy pines. At night we look for Tassie’s nocturnal scavenger, the famed Tasmanian devil. Overnights are at award-winning Cradle Mountain Lodge.
We board a ketch for a delightful cruise across Macquarie Harbour, with lunch on board of fresh local lobster and salmon and a chance to learn the fascinating history of the area. Our hikes take us through the stunning ancient forests of Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and the towering tree ferns in Mt. Field National Park. In Hobart, Tasmania’s small and charming capital, we visit the vibrant Saturday Salamanca Market, with its artisans and musicians, then hike up Mt. Wellington for unsurpassed views.
In gorgeous Freycinet National Park, Tasmania’s premier coastal park, our grand hiking finale brings us past secluded bays to Mt. Amos for stunning views over Wineglass Bay. Along the way we may spot wildlife including the sea eagle and black cockatoo. Overnights are in beautiful cabins on Coles Bay. Depart on Day 10.
