Trips: Bushwalking Trips

The Overland Track - Semester 2

Advanced Bushwalking 6 Day Trip

Maximum Number: 10 This four-day trip covers five of the most spectacular regions in the state, incorporating a mix of passive sightseeing (ie. Port Arthur Convict Settlement, Tasmanian Devil Park) and exciting exploration of remote and pristine wilderness environments (ie. Cradle Mountain National Park). The regions visited include: Our first day is a full day including the Tasmanian Devil Park, Historic Port Arthur tour and cruise and an evening Ghost Tour, all included in the price. We also stop at scenic viewpoints where we can get a glimpse of Tasman Island, spectacular sea cliffs and Remarkable Cave. We visit Freycinet National Park and and have a day hiking through to Wineglass Bay and here we stop for lunch and a swim(weather permitting) You have an option to go on to Hazards beach before returning to drive on to Launceston. In Launceston, Australia's third oldest city we stay overnight and have a guided hike through Cataract Gorge.Here we head to Marakoopa Limestone Caves for a one hour guided tour and lunch in the forest and stop off at a honey farm and a short walk to the Alum Cliffs. We then watch the sunset over Cradle Mountain ( weather permitting) and may do a short walk and spend our last day with a choice of 3 different graded walks which explore the Cradle Valley and perched lakes and spectacular scenery of Cradle Mountain National Park.

Cost : $ 1000.00

Itinery

The trip fees include all accommodation, permits, entry fees, transport and activities including all tours. Trip fees do not include food (For this trip food is normally purchased in small groups which can make costs as low as $15.00 per day) Airfares to and from Tasmania are not included in the trip cost, and need to be booked independently by students in accordance with the trip schedule. See below for details. Please note that these dates coincide with swot-vac (study week). There are no classes held during swot -vac, but students with heavy exam loads may want to consider whether going on this trip may affect their performance in exams. Students are required to meet at 8.00am on the first day in Hobart at "The Pickled Frog Hostel", 281 Liverpool Street, Hobart City. This hostel is close to the city centre (located behind the Transit Centre), local parks and very close to the popular cafe district of Salamanca. This hotel has bright and clean dormitory style accommodation for as little as $17.00 per night. Students might wish to make a booking for this accommodation for before or after the trip. To do this, you need to call the hostel on (03) 6234 7977. The trip will finish on the last day in Launceston, arriving at approximately 5.00pm, which will leave enough time to catch after 5.30pm evening flight back to Melbourne. **IMPORTANT Semester 1 Only** : We start the trip on a Sunday as many students have arrived in Hobart and spent the day there before the trip starts. Saturday is a particularly good day to spend in Hobart as the Salamanca Markets are held on this day at the waterfront district. If you have the time, we suggest you arrive in Hobart on the Friday night on early Saturday morning and enjoy the day in this gorgeous city. Flights. There are frequent flights available into Hobart and from Launceston back to Melbourne. The website www.webjet.com.au compares all domestic airline fares, but you may also like to search the domestic airlines individually. Links are provided below. Your departing flight from Launceston should not be before 5.00pm on the final day of the trip .

Gear List


Clothes & Personal Items: :
  Sun hat Warm hat
  Long pants (no denim or cotton - use synthetic, quick drying fibres) Long-sleeved shirt
  T Shirts Warm jumper/fleece jumper
  Sunglasses Water Bottle
  Personal First Aid Kit Sun Lotion (30+)
  Camera Strong walking footwear with good grip (ankle-high boots are preferred but not essential)
  Insect Repellant Socks & Underwear
  Pot Scourer Eating Utentsils (knife, fork, spoon, mug, bowl)
  Small Flashlight Essential toiletries

 
Equipment you need to bring which is available free of charge:
  Rain Jacket Rain Pants
  Sleeping Bag Back Pack
  Warm Hat Warm Gloves

 

Price:

$ 1000.00

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