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Tarkine Getaway
Summary
2012
January
February
March
April
May
7, 14, 21, 28
4, 11, 18, 25
3, 10, 17, 24, 31
7, 14, 21, 28
5, 12
Tour Difficulty
The tour is designed to give people with a broad range of fitness levels access to stunning wilderness. The day walk (max 4-5 hours of walking) can be completed with light weight day packs including a water bottle, snacks, rain jacket and a jumper.
On day one we walk for 40 minutes into Tiger Ridge base camp. You are required to carry a pack with your clothes and sleeping bag into base camp. The pack should weigh between 8-10kg. If you cannot manage this, your guide will be able to assist you. If you have any concerns about this, please call the office and we can discuss these with you. See the detailed trip grading by opening up the itinerary PDF below.
See above for breakdown of days and activities. Also refer to the Tarkine Explorer Itinerary PDF by using the link below.
Nights 1 & 2
Tarkine Rainforest Retreat, - Twin share - Large Canvas Tents spread throughout the rainforest. Facilities include;
-Tarkine Longhouse – kitchen/dining/lounge with fireplace + deck with view into the rainforest canopy.
-Composting Toilet.
-Japanese style wash station – wooden shelter with views of the rainforest. A large bowl can be filled with warm water so you can sponge yourself down and then rinse with water.
2010/ 11
$1,299 per person
Seasons run from Oct to May
Use the headings to the left to view additional details on this tour.
Day one
Highlights
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The scenic drive into the Tarkine including a unique view of Cradle Mountain (weather dependent)
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Stepping into the rainforest from the vehicle, engulfed by a green world
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Arrival at the Tarkine Rainforest Retreat
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Dinner at our new Tarkine Longhouse
The journey starts in Hobart with guests joining us on route to Burnie for lunch and a gear check. After lunch, we head south toward our Tarkine Rainforest Retreat located in the South East corner of the Tarkine. We depart the main road and drive along a remote gravel track before gathering our packs for the forty minutes up a steep ridge into the lush green rain forest and towering canopy of giant Eucalyptus and Myrtle that surround the camp. On arrival at our camp, your guides show you to your accommodation (large twin share canvas tents) and then busy themselves preparing the evening meal in the Tarkine Longhouse, our new custom designed shelter perched on the edge of Tiger Ridge, affording stunning views into the rainforest canopy. Each meal has been carefully selected and designed by a Tasmanian chef to add to your experience. After dinner around our 12 seater Tasmanian Oak dinner table, relax on the lounge by our fire before a peaceful sleep nestled in the rainforest.
Day two
Highlights
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Day walk to the Huskisson River, the smell, taste and touch of the forest.
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Being miles from anywhere, immersed in a giant and remote rainforest.
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Exploring the Huskisson River after lunch on the river bank. A swim for those who are keen!
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Spending time relaxing at the Tarkine Rainforest Retreat
We wake and prepare our day packs for a remote walk to the Huskisson River, a wild and unknown rainforest flanked rivers. The track follows a series of tags through a remote section of rain forest. The remoteness guarantees that we won’t see anyone else for the entire time, a unique experience. The grand Eucalyptus canopy towers above an under story of ancient Myrtle, Sassafras and giant Tree ferns. The 3.5 to 4.5 hour round walk to the river is challenging in parts, but the reward is well worth it, and yep it’s perfect for a swim. A tasty lunch complete with hot billy tea or coffee and fine Tasmanian produce is served along the banks of the Huskisson. We then relax by the river, exploring, reading or swimming before returning to the Tarkine Longhouse for dinner.
Day three
Highlights
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Relaxing and exploring the forest surrounding the retreat
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Sunrise on the deck of the Tarkine Longhouse
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Lunch at Cradle Mountain
We spend the morning relaxing around the Tarkine Rainforest Retreat in the Tarkine Longhouse. Breakfast is served on our 12 seater Tasmanian Oak dining table. We depart the camp around 10am and drive to Cradle Mountain for lunch. There is an opportunity for a short walk (weather dependant) near or around Dove Lake, or to explore “Waldheim” the old home of Gustav Weindorfer, the man whose vision was instrumental in the area becoming a National Park and then a World Heritage Area. We depart Cradle Mountain by 3pm and are back in Launceston by 6pm.
View information about our Tarkine Rainforest Track walking tour here
View information about our Wild Tarkine Coast walking tour here
View information about our Overland Track walking tour here
View information about our Specialist walking tours here
View information about our Devil Project here
Read testimonials from Tarkine Trails customers here
The comforts of home within the splendour of the wild…
The Tarkine Getaway has been purposely designed to access one of the most spectacular locations in the Tarkine whilst maintaining the creature comforts of home.
• Light weight packs,
• Tarkine Rainforest Retreat is only a 30 minute walk from our vehicle, but a world away from your day to day life
• Two nights in our exclusive architect designed Tarkine Longhouse complete with 12 seater solid timber dining table, lounge space surrounding our custom built fire place and a cantilevered verandah floating into the forest canopy above the surrounding giant tree ferns.
• Composting toilet
• Japanese style wash shelter
• Accommodation in large twin share safari style tents with comfortable canvas camp style beds
Exclusive access deep into the Tarkine
We’ll take you places you can’t go with any other operator in the area. The Tarkine Getaway has exclusive access to;
• 2 nights in our Tarkine Rainforest Retreat, including our new Tarkine Longhouse, nestled under a canopy of giant rain forest. Our accommodation is as far into the Tarkine temperate rainforest as you can currently go.
• Our custom built day walk to the Huskisson River exploring pristine rain forest
Your opportunity to be part of of the Tarkine Devil Project.
By coming on this tour you will be supporting the project in the following ways:
• You will be ensuring our business will be able to continue contributing our time and money to the Tarkine Devil Project. This will ensure that the project continues well beyond the term of the initial funding.
• On your Tarkine Explorer tour you will be directly involved in the project as you assist in the collection of data recorded on the motion sensor cameras. You will also be the first to see photos of any Tasmanian Devil activity that has occurred since the last time the cameras were checked.
For more information see the Tarkine Devil Project Page.
Hear from those people who’ve experienced it.
“I could never have expected how I would feel after a few days in the Tarkine, the experience was incredible. I left wanting more and desperate to get back. The entire trip was fantastic, from the food and wine, the walking, the rainforest and to one of the best sleeps I have ever had. It was such an amazing feeling to be amongst such an ancient rainforest, a certain magic. I can’t wait to come back and experience the Wild Tarkine Coast, I can only imagine how amazing I will feel after that walk.” Shellie from Hobart
What you get for your money
The Tarkine Getaway has been carefully designed to create the ultimate tasmanian wildernes experience including visiting the most stunning locations in the Tarkine, outstanding meals featuring Tasmanian produce and luxury wilderness retreat style accommodation .
Included
• All accommodation on tour.
• All meals including snacks from lunch on day one to lunch on day three.
• All group camping equipment including all first aid and safety gear (hire gear available for some personal items).
• Experienced and professional guides with a passion for Tasmania’s wild places.
• Transport from and back to your accommodation
• Entry fees to National Parks/reserves/tours/ferries.
Not Included
• Accommodation/flights prior to the start or at the end of the tour
• Breakfast on morning 1 and dinner on day 3
Our passion for an integrated approach to sustainability..
The environmental policy of all our eco tours fall out of our love and respect for the natural world and that we look beyond what is simply “good for us” when making decisions that impact the environment. That we give voice to environmental injustice when we see it and work creatively toward win-win solutions that protect the environment for the benefit of people today and future generations. Specific outcomes of this environmental policy for our eco tours include:
• A policy of “Maximum Respect Bush walking ” which embraces and develops upon the philosophy of minimal impact walking. This idea encourages us to recognise that we are a part of the natural environment and as such damage to “it” is damage ultimately to us.
• Offering organic food (where possible) with minimal and reusable packaging.
• Each year we offset the emissions (fuel, travel and electricity) our business creates by paying climate friendly to invest in the renewable energy industry. Rather than try to offset the carbon emissions from food we have a policy of buying as much of our food & wine from local suppliers and growers as well as buying organic where possible.
• Use 100%, post consumer waste recycled paper for all our office paper needs.
A selection of Tasmanian gourmet produce
We love Tasmanian food and we love serving it to you on our trips
• Each dinner is accompanied by a selection of Tasmanian wine and boutique beverages
• A selection of condiments are served with all breakfasts and lunches
• We source as much of our food from local suppliers as possible (including Tasmanian wine, cheeses, liqueurs, dips and relish)and buy organic wherever possible
• The menu has been designed with the assistance of a skilled local Tasmanian chef
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