3 Day Larapuna/Bay of Fires Off Season Walk

3 days - Guided Walk Package
Day 1 - Mt William Summit and Cape Naturalist to Boulder Point

Our journey begins from the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston. On the way to the north-east coast, we pass through Lilydale and the Pipers River wine region, before stopping by at the beach side village of Bridport for a short break.

It’s then on to Mt William National Park, we stay inland to tackle a one-hour return walk to the summit of wukalina/Mt William. At an elevation of 216 meters, this is the highest point in the surrounding area – providing walkers with a far-reaching panoramic view of the area encompassed on our first two days of walking and beyond. In clear weather, the Furneaux group of islands stand proud as lofty remnants of what remains of an ancient land bridge which once connected Tasmania with mainland Australia.

Our afternoon takes us to the white sands of Cape Naturaliste – the most northern point of our three-day wander. These beautiful afternoon hours are spent entirely on the beach, pleasantly easing one into their own natural walking pace and rhythm. Along the way, there are often resident sea birds to observe – including Oystercatchers and Hooded Plovers. Your guides will also be able to decipher any bizarre looking ocean life that has been washed ashore with the changing tides. We may discover cuttlebones, urchins, and even shark eggs.

Pausing for an afternoon tea break, we then return to the bus, before heading back to our accommodation to unpack and settle in.

This evening we enjoy pre-dinner nibbles, followed by a delicious two-course meal prepared by your guides in our warm and cosy accommodation.

Distance: 12Km, 4.5 hours walking

Accommodation: Icena Farm Accommodation – Shearer’s Quarters, Musselroe Bay

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 - Eddystone Point to Ansons Bay OR Humbug Point Loop

Our 2nd day is open to variation to account for weather and group preference. Your guides will choose the most suitable itinerary for the day once on tour. Your day will consist of one of the following:

  1. Eddystone Point to Ansons Bay (10km, 4-5 hours walking, moderate grade)
  2. Humbug Point Loop (10km, 4 hours walking, easy to moderate grade)
  3. St Columba Falls, Weldborough Rainforest walk, Halls Falls, Pynegana Dairy, Giant Tree walk (9km, 4 hours walking, easy to moderate grade)

Distance: 9-10km, 4-5 hours walking.

Accommodation: Icena Farm Accommodation – Shearer’s Quarters, Musselroe Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 - Mt Cameron Regional Reserve – Little Blue Lake to Cube Rock

On our final morning, we pack up and depart our accommodation. After a short drive through Gladstone to Little Blue Lake, we embark on our last walk up the southern side of Mt Cameron to the granite outcrops of Cube Rock. A monolith perched atop Windy Ridge, Cube Rock dates back 380 million years.

Legend has it that Thylacines were commonly seen along this track, but today you may sight a Bennets wallaby amongst the curious granite formations. With a rich Indigenous heritage, and expansive 360 degree views, you can imagine the significance of this special place.

After lunch and an easy amble back to the bus, we depart for Launceston with some final stops along the way. We pass through Derby – the mountain biking mecca of Tasmania, Scottsdale – the home of the Tasmanian Pink Eye potato, and through the Lilydale wine region where we will have the opportunity to stop off and do a tasting of some of Tasmania’s finest before we say goodbye.

Distance: 5km, 3 hours walking.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch