Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast
Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast
Walk Bruny Island & Tasmania's South Coast
6 Days Starting and ending in Hobart
Visiting: Hobart, Bruny Island, Bruny Island / Dover, Southwest National Park / Dover, Hartz Mountains National Park / Hobart
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PJXB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Age range:
15-99 years
Trip Styles:
Tour Overview
Discover the rugged beauty of Bruny Island on a hiking tour. Lace up your hiking boots and make the most of the walking trails and tracks at South Bruny National Park. Explore the beautiful coastline near Adventure Bay and take on the cliff top section of the trail surrounding South Cape Bay for sweeping views and wildlife-spotting opportunities.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart
Location: Hobart
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: dinner
Welcome to your Intrepid walking adventure in the beautiful surrounds of Tasmania (lutruwita), the traditional land of the palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) people. Your adventure begins in Hobart (nipaluna in the language of the muwinina and palawa peoples, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Hobart is now located). You may like to take a trip to the summit of kunyanyi (Mount Wellington) for spectacular, sprawling views of the city and southern Tasmania. Grab lunch at one of the fish and chip punts along the Hobart waterfront, where local fishermen, sailors and travellers have gathered for more than 200 years, or simply go for a stroll and enjoy the fresh sea air. After the welcome meeting, join your group for an included dinner at your hotel’s restaurant.
Day 2: Bruny Island
Location: Bruny Island
Accommodation: Cottage
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
Set off for the 30 minute drive to Kettering where the Bruny Island vehicle ferry leaves from and let the adventures begin. The Cape Queen Elizabeth walk is the perfect introduction to Bruny Island’s white sand beaches and headlands, with spectacular views of The Neck (the isthmus between North and South Bruny Island) and Adventure Bay to capture your attention along the way. Miles Beach features dramatic rock formations which offer excellent photo opportunities. If the tide is low enough, you may be able to take the shorter and more exciting route around the coast below Mars Bluff. After the walk, it’s a short drive to your comfortable accommodation for the night.
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Day 3: Bruny Island
Location: Bruny Island
Accommodation: Cottage
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
A favourite with local hikers, today’s Labillardiere Peninsula walk is regarded as one of the 60 Great Short Walks in Tasmania. This popular and varied walk is located in one of the more remote corners of Bruny Island. There are enough ups and downs to keep things interesting, but it’s not too hard and there will be plenty of time to take breaks along the way. Highlights include views of the rugged southern ranges, rocky beaches, Partridge Island and birdlife such as sea eagles, bronze-cuckoos and black cockatoos. A dense forest track running perpendicular to the coastline is a grand finale to this moderate and diverse walk.
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Day 4: Bruny Island / Dover
Location: Bruny Island / Dover
Accommodation: Cottage
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
The incredible coastal views from the top of the occasionally steep Fluted Capes track make this walk particularly worthwhile. If you have a fear of heights, we can coach you along the cliff-tops, or you can take the alternative 'back' route which avoids the cliff tops (and therefore also the spectacular views). Highlights include eucalypt forests filled with towering blue gums, sparkling ocean views and a historic stop at Grass Point which was used as a whaling area in the early 1800s. Take in the ever-changing scenery from the top of dolerite cliffs, including distant views of the Tasman Peninsula and Cape Pillar before taking the path inland and back to the bus. From here, you will drive to the ferry and depart Bruny for your hotel on the mainland at Dover.
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Day 5: Southwest National Park / Dover
Location: Southwest National Park / Dover
Accommodation: Cottage
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner
The cliff top section of today’s trail in wild southern Tasmania is impressively remote and hauntingly beautiful, standing in stark contrast to the lush forest nearby. Incredible views of South Cape, Lion Rock and the turbulent ocean await but first you have to get here. Today’s walk is part of the South Coast Track, a challenging eight-day hike that is only suitable for experienced hikers. Accompanied by your expert leader, you'll enjoy an easier section of this famous trail, which includes flat board-walks across marshlands surrounded by lovely coastal heathland. When you reach the beach, soak up the scenery while enjoying your lunch, before making your way back to the bus.
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Day 6: Hartz Mountains National Park / Hobart
Location: Hartz Mountains National Park / Hobart
Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch
Hartz Mountains National Park beckons for a walk to the summit of Hartz Peak. There’s timber boarding in some sections to make this hike easier and terrific views of Mt Wellington and the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Take a quick detour to see Lake Esperance before you reach Ladies Tarn with Hartz Peak on your left. After a final climb over rocky scree, you’ll see the summit and, if the weather is clear, fantastic views in every direction. After returning to the bus, it is short drive back to Hobart where your hiking adventure comes to an end at around 5pm.
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What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Cottage (4 nights) -
Bruny Island - Cape Queen Elizabeth walk
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Bruny Island - Labillardiere Peninsula walk
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Bruny Island - Grass Point & Fluted Cape walk
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Southwest National Park - South Cape Bay walk
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Hartz Mountains National Park - Hartz Peak walk
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle , Ferry , Walking
Accommodation
- Accommodation is on a double or twin share basis. A limited number of single supplements are available – please let us know if you would like this option when booking. Due to the nature of the accommodation we use, we can’t always provide an ensuite and a Queen/King bed with a single supplement but it will definitely mean you have your own room! On Bruny Island you will be staying in two bedroom houses, with shared bathroom facilities, kitchens and communal areas. In Dover the cottages each contain 2-3 bedrooms with a kitchen, living room and bathroom.
Important Information
- START & END TIMES
- Trip will begin in Hobart with a group meeting at 6pm, and finishes upon arrival into Hobart on the last day in the late afternoon.
- SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
- A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Due to the types of accommodation used on this tour a single supplement will not always mean a king/queen bed and own bathroom.
- OPERATOR
- This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time away.
Mode of Transport
- Private vehicle , Ferry , Walking
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Good footwear, clothing for all types of Tasmanian weather, plus perhaps walking poles are recommended. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
This trip is operated and run by Inspiration Outdoors, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Inspiration Outdoors customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Inspiration Outdoors to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in Tasmania. -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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