Freycinet Experience Walk
The Freycinet Experience Walk is an extraordinary four-day guided journey through the stunning landscapes of Freycinet National Park on Tasmania’s east coast. This exclusive walking adventure takes participants through pristine beaches, coastal forests, and granite mountains, offering breathtaking views of Coles Bay and the Hazards Mountain Range. Designed for small groups, the walk allows for an intimate exploration of Tasmania’s natural beauty, including iconic Wineglass Bay. Experienced guides share the rich history, geology, and wildlife of the region, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape. Each night, walkers retreat to the award-winning Friendly Beaches Lodge, a secluded eco-lodge with comfortable amenities, gourmet meals, and complete immersion into the surrounding wilderness. Suitable for both seasoned hikers and nature lovers, the Freycinet Experience Walk is a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and immersion in one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal regions.
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The Freycinet Experience Walk is deeply committed to sustainability, with a focus on preserving the pristine environment of Freycinet National Park for future generations. As an entirely off-grid operation, the walk’s eco-lodge, Friendly Beaches Lodge, runs on renewable energy sources, minimizing its carbon footprint. Solar power is harnessed for electricity, while water conservation systems and composting toilets ensure minimal environmental impact. The lodge is designed to blend harmoniously with its surroundings, built using sustainable materials and practices that prioritize local ecosystems. The walk emphasizes a low-impact approach to exploration, with small groups that reduce the strain on the environment and wildlife. Waste is carefully managed, and locally sourced, seasonal food is prepared with an emphasis on reducing food miles and supporting the local economy. This commitment to sustainability allows participants to immerse themselves in Tasmania’s natural beauty while knowing their journey respects and protects the environment.
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Friendly Beaches Lodge
Nestled amongst fragrant casuarina, tea tree and banksia, experience living in award-winning, sustainable style. Come home to comfortable beds, relaxing hot baths and selected works from some of Tasmania’s finest artists.
Freycinet Experience Walk
The Freycinet Experience Walk is the original four-day journey along the stunning Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s east coast. Set against the dramatic granite backdrop of the pink-hued Hazard Mountains, guests walk through rich coastal forests and discover the purest of white beaches including the world-renowned Wineglass Bay.
Led by engaging knowledgeable guides, guests are taken by boat into remote and rarely explored corners of the Freycinet National Park. Guests then travel in the footsteps of the Oyster Bay tribe, traversing the same ancient bush tracks trodden some thirty thousand years ago. Here they discover diverse marine and wildlife, nesting lagoons, wildflowers and other unique flora.
A variety of abilities are catered for and the walk covers between 24 and 37 kilometers. Guests can choose between challenging mountain climbs or more leisurely coastal routes before regrouping at the end of the day.
Guests also travel light needing only to carry a small daypack for their lunch and camera.
Welcomed each evening to the award winning Friendly Beaches Lodge; guests enjoy stunning architecture, friendly genuine service and private rooms with comfortable beds. Exclusively for the use of the walking group (Max 10 guests), the uncomplicated luxury of the lodge has remarkable powers of rejuvenation. A fine collection of artworks by prominent Tasmanian artists and a well-stocked library add to guests enjoyment. Conversation flows and friendships form quickly in this intimate atmosphere.
Charming Lodge hosts create sophisticated and nourishing meals with the very best Tasmanian produce, complimented by the finest of local east coast wine.
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