The Tasmanian Walking Company: Bay of Fires Signature Walk

Time to get those walking boots sandy. The beach stroll this morning begins at Boulder Point in Mt William National Park. In clear conditions, the Bass Strait islands of Flinders and Cape Barren are visible to the north. A protected beach along the coastline will be chosen for lunch, offering the company of native birds, rare shells, and marine artifacts. From day one, guides will begin unravelling the Bay of Fires tales; its early inhabitants, visiting explorers, and how it came to bear its fiery name. After about four hours of walking, the Forester Beach Camp will be reached, tucked away in secluded dunes. These semi-permanent tents are home for the night. Relax on the deck with a local wine, take a dip, or explore the dune swale location while guides prepare delicious Tasmanian fare.
Walk Time: 4 Hours | Distance: 9kms | Grade: Easy

Following a relaxed breakfast at the camp, walk south, absorbing the coastline's bold colors and solitude. Along the ridgelines of sand dunes, views extend across heathlands and out to the ocean. Visit marsupial lawns, often encountering quiet native animals and the tracks left at nightfall. A tidal creek will be crossed this morning, so be prepared! The creek can vary from very shallow to waist deep. Guides will find the best route across and assist with carrying backpacks. Lunch spot today is a beach sheltered behind the dunes near Eddystone Point Lighthouse. There will be time to explore the lighthouse and its long-standing story before trekking far-stretching beaches that lead to the celebrated Bay of Fires Lodge. Afternoon tea will be waiting, along with spa treatments for those who want to indulge. Pre-bookings are best if keen to sink into the outdoor tub or settle in for a luxurious few hours at the spa. Come evening, venture into the library, cast a line off the beach, or have hosts deliver a cold drop while dipping toes into a foot spa on the back deck. Dinner is a Tasmanian long-table affair, featuring produce from the island matched with fine local beer and wine.
Walk Time: 7 Hours | Distance: 14kms | Grade: Easy

Rise early to the native birds accompanying the dawn, waking to the aroma of a hot-cooked breakfast and freshly brewed coffee. If it's a sunny morning, breakfast on the deck can reward you with whale spotting and dolphins surfing the waves. Later in the morning, kayak down Ansons River and experience the riparian ecology of this winding waterway. Cross the bird-rich waters of Ansons Bay and conclude with a stroll over the dunes of Abbotsbury Peninsula back to the lodge. After dinner is when the native wildlife wander out – keep an eye out for wombats, wallabies, Forester kangaroos, possums or even a Tasmanian devil. Don't forget to look up! The night sky from this pristine coastline is an awesome spectacle.
Kayak & Walk Time: 6 Hours | Distance: 14kms | Grade: Easy

Following a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, there’s plenty of time for a morning swim or final spa treatment before departing the lodge. Unlike previous walking, today's journey ventures through eucalypt forests and coastal heathland. Enjoy a forest lunch to the sound of native birds, including the endemic green rosella. Travel on to Launceston where you have the option of leaving from Red Feather Inn, Launceston Airport, or Launceston CBD. If staying at Quamby Homestead, a transfer will be organised. Upon return to Red Feather Inn, there will be time to raise a glass to the five wonderful days spent together.
Walk Time: 1 Hours | Distance: 4kms | Grade: Easy