Tour Freycinet Experience Walk

Transport

Return transfers to and from Hobart CBD/Hobart Airport, as well as a unique boat trip and national park passes. We do not provide hotel pick-ups, however, we can provide hotel drop-offs in Hobart as well as Airport drop-offs for flights departing after 6 pm. Alternatively, we can arrange private transfers with 3rd party suppliers We do have onsite parking available. As such if you choose to rent a car for your stay in Tasmania or bring your own you can safely park that on-site. Here is some further information regarding this option Day 1: - If driving from Hobart meet the group at the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel for the starting brief and follow the shuttle bus up the coast - Guests meet the group at the Coles Bay Jetty at 12:00 pm (park in designated Wineglass Bay Cruise Parking). - Guests leave the car in the parking bay and join the group to Schouten Island. - Guests come back to the car at 4:00 pm and follow the group to the Lodge. - Guests park their car on our private lodge site for the remainder of their stay. Day 4: - Guests self-drive from the Lodge around 12:30 pm.

Hygieneprotocol

We understand that your safety is paramount. When you join us, you can expect the following health and safety measures. All responses will be made in accordance with best-practice medical and official Government advice. Freycinet Experience will maintain and update a CO-VID 19 Risk Mitigation and Response Plan on an ongoing basis. BEFORE JOINING US Before joining us, we will ask that you complete a pre-departure questionnaire. You can expect questions concerning: • any overseas travel in the previous two (2) months • whether your have complied with any quarantine requirements • whether you have contracted/recovered from CO-VID 19 • whether you have spent time with someone who has contracted/ recovered from CO-VID 19 • whether you have been experiencing any CO-VID 19 symptoms We will ask all guests who are unwell to postpone their experience (Freycinet Experience will always assist in transferring your booking to an alternative departure). SHOULD YOU OR ANOTHER GUEST BECOME UNWELL Should you, or one of your fellow travellers, become unwell during your time with us, we will: • immediately isolate the individual • contact and receive direction from local medical authorities • notify public health • monitor symptoms (and report as necessary) • remove the individual from the trip (Freycinet Experience will always ensure a comfortable departure and alternative accommodation) Our guides are trained to communicate all decisions and manage CO-VID 19 situations with tact and empathy. GROUP SIZES Our maximum group size is ten (10). Freycinet Experience will comply with all directions from the Tasmanian Government relating to group sizes, as they apply at the date of departure. STAFF Our team will be trained in our CO-VID 19 Risk Mitigation and Response Plan. This is in addition to the stringent health, safety and wilderness first aid training all guides undertake. Staff will be monitored. If a member of our team is unwell, or have recently been required to isolate or quarantine, they will not be facilitating your experience. VEHICLE TRAVEL As required by the Tasmanian Government at the date of departure, Freycinet Experience will issue all guests and staff with face masks. You can expect that we will ask you to wear this face mask when travelling by bus and boat with us. Our buses and boat will be routinely cleaned and disinfected. Freycinet Experience will be logging and monitoring all cleaning activity closely. You can expect to find hand sanitiser available within all vehicles. Any guest or staff member experiencing CO-VID 19 symptoms will not be permitted to travel in a vehicle at the same time as other non-symptomatic individuals (Freycinet Experience will always ensure a comfortable and safe alternative for affected guests, as required). FOOD PREPARATION AND MEALS Our staff are all highly trained in best practice food safety and hygiene procedures. In addition to our regular procedures, you can expect that our team will: • abide by strict hand sanitation / washing procedures • implement routine disinfectant of all surfaces (monitored by a daily cleaning schedule) • ensure that guests do not serve meals or touch serving implements • ensure that guests are allocated their own set of all necessary implements for each meal • ensure that hand sanitiser and washing facilities are clean and available to guests prior to all meals ACCOMMODATION At our Friendly Beaches Lodge, all guests who are not travelling together stay in their own private room. As usual, our guests can expect freshly made beds and clean linen when they arrive at their sleeping quarters. All accommodation quarters are serviced daily, the process of which will be monitored by a staff cleaning and disinfectant schedule. Bathrooms are cleaned thoroughly on a daily basis. Frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected regularly and to a schedule. You can expect to find hand sanitiser and/or hand washing facilities available at all major gathering points. ON THE TRACK Our team will ensure that your group maintains physical distancing as directed by the Tasmanian Government at the date of your departure. Individual toilet kits will be available for all guests. All gear will be thoroughly sanitised between uses. The health and wellbeing of all involved in our experiences remains at the heart of our decision making.

Accommodation

Our beach-side eco-lodge will be a highlight of your stay. Enjoy the best of nature immersion and adventure alongside comfort and dining in style as you return from a day on the track to your private eco-luxury accommodation. Welcome home to the Friendly Beaches Lodge. The lodge is yours alone to enjoy: sharing only with those members of your walking group, and is serviced by our on-site hosts - ready to cater to your every need! The eco-lodge is set on 130 acres of private property surrounded by the Freycinet National Park, is 100 metres from the beach (fall asleep to rolling waves), and is the only building along the entire span of Friendly Beaches: a truly pristine location. An award-winning accommodation, your lodge has been recognised nationally (including by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects) for its classic and sustainable design. This eco-lodge is offgrid (we’re not connected to town water or the electricity grid) with first class composting toilets, solar lighting and recycling and waste systems. Perfect for the environmentally conscious traveller, the offgrid experience allows for the ultimate immersion as you enjoy sustainable comforts courtesy of the sun and the rain - think hot rainwater showers, deep baths, and fresh, clean drinking water. While our eco design allows you to unplug and recharge, consider charging your technologies’ batteries before you arrive! As we are off grid, we have minimal capacity for recharging camera batteries.

Meals

Share splendid meals and the finest local wines in great company. Menus include fresh local flathead, oysters, grass-fed beef and excellent fresh local produce and wines. Special dietary requirements are no issue and can be catered for. Please note if you have a dietary requirement that you would like our team to be aware of.

Others

We provide the following items — Please be assured that you DO NOT need to bring: — Pack/or bring your own comfortable day pack — Waterproof jacket — Eco showering products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash) — First aid kit (guides carry these) — Hot water bottles (some of our evenings in Spring and Autumn are a little cooler!) — Trail snacks (we provide food and beverages for all meals, including those snack times in between!) — Flora and fauna identification resources (we have a wonderfully equipped library full of amazing literature and resources concerning the Peninsula!)

Guide

You are accompanied by two experienced and knowledgeable nature guides who will be able to draw your attention to the unique flora and fauna of Tasmania and offer insight into the fascinating history of the Oyster Bay tribe. At the lodge, you are also hosted by your two private lodge hosts who will look after your every need, preparing you a hearty breakfast to start your day as well as the sustenance that will get you through your walks. They will also have indulgent cheese boards ready for you at the end of the day when you want to kick off your hiking boots and sit by the fire. Our Lodge Hosts prepare 5-star meals using local Tasmanian ingredients that are paired with local wines and beers; a real showcase of what Tasmania has to offer. Our thoughtful staff, paired with our small group size of up to 10 people, makes the experience truly unique and personal.

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Flights

We recommend guests arrive in Hobart the day prior to their departure due to the early start. Airport drop-offs can be arranged for those taking flights that depart after 6 pm.

Insurance

In the event of an outside emergency, our operations manager will be able to locate you whether you are at the lodge or on the walk. Our team are highly trained and equipped to manage any emergency situation. Regardless, as this experience involves travel in remote areas, travel insurance and medical insurance are strongly recommended.

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Day 1 Schouten Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Schouten Island

2-hour walk, 3km, moderate, 200m total elevation

Meeting point: Reception Area, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel: 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart.

Please meet us between 7:45 - 8:00 am.

Leave everyday life behind and depart the Old Woolstore in Hobart for the scenic journey from Hobart to Coles Bay, taking in wide panoramas of the Freycinet Peninsula across Great Oyster Bay. After morning tea at historic Spiky Bridge near Swansea, board the Naturaliste in Coles Bay for a spectacular sea cruise down the western length of the Peninsula to Schouten Island, the southernmost part of Freycinet National Park (weather permitting). On the way, keep a lookout for pods of playful dolphins and large Australasian gannets diving for food.

After a picnic lunch, snorkel and swim, choose between a walk up Bear Hill for magnificent views, or fish for flathead in Schouten Passage with our coxswain. Return to Coles Bay by boat, then transfer to Friendly Beaches Lodge for a three course evening meal of fresh fish (perhaps caught by you that day!), local produce, fine wine, craft beers and a selection of our renowned Tasmanian spirits.

If weather does not permit our boat cruise, not to worry, we have additional cruising in our days to come! Your knowledgeable guides have a suite of awe inspiring alternatives including a visit to the stunning Sleepy Bay - rarely visited by travellers to the Peninsula and an absolute gem (particularly for sightings of marine life!).
Day 2 Wineglass Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wineglass Bay

Coastal: 7-hour walk, 14 km, moderate, 213m total elevation Mt Graham: 8-hour walk, 16 km, difficult, 792m total elevation

Rise with the sun for another boat adventure along the Peninsula. Today, choose from one of two amazing day walks!

1. The peaceful coastal walk from Bryan’s Beach journeys through sclerophyll forests and along secluded beaches - bring your swimmers! Listen out for the Eastern Banjo Frog as you meander through Hazards Lagoon and emerge onto the renowned Wineglass Bay. Along the way, take a moment to search for native orchids and encounter unforgettable ‘up-close’ moments with local and endemic bird and wild life.

2. For those seeking a serious challenge, opt for the ascent from Cook’s Beach to the top of Mt Graham where you’ll enjoy stunning views of The Hazards’ dusky pink rock outcrops, before descending to Wineglass Bay via the spectacular Quartzite Ridge.

The two groups rejoin at Wineglass Bay in late afternoon – the perfect time to swim in its crystalline waters, enjoy a cup of tea and exchange stories about the morning’s adventures. Feeling refreshed, take the climb to Wineglass Bay Lookout for sublime views, then descend to be met by your lodge hosts and private vehicle. Back at the lodge, enjoy soothing hot showers, warm baths and a stretch on your bushside infinity deck before drinks and dinner.
Day 3 Bluestone Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Bluestone Bay

6-7 hour walk, 14km, easy to moderate, 205m total elevation

Enjoy a hearty breakfast before transferring to secluded Bluestone Bay for the start of today’s walk. Explore the fascinating geology of White Water Wall and Little Bluestone Bay before climbing to the cliff tops. Journey back to the lodge on foot, following an ancient track through sacred bushland once followed by the Oyster Bay Tribe and now used exclusively by Freycinet Experience. The headland is home to a stunning array of native plants, including the giant Xanthorrhea (Grass Trees). Continue along the white sands of Friendly Beaches, perhaps celebrating with a dip in the sparkling ocean waters. Then arrive back at the lodge where cool drinks and homemade afternoon tea await. End your day savouring a well-deserved meal (and perhaps an extra serving of dessert!) then, with a glass of wine or whiskey, relax in our library and peruse Joan’s collection, or, stretch out by the roaring fire and listen to the ocean.
Day 4 Friendly Beaches
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Friendly Beaches

3-hour walk, 6 km, easy, 96m elevation - optional

Rise early and head to the beach for morning coffee, or sleep in and watch the bird life outside your bedroom window. After breakfast, you have the option of taking a walk along the fossil-rich ridgeline of Mt Mary and descending to Saltwater Lagoon, where you’ll experience the curious honks and calls of countless wild black swans and pelicans in their natural nesting ground. Alternatively, you might wish to read on the beach, take a dip, or do some yoga on our decks. After a delightful brunch – a convivial affair where experiences of the last four days are recalled and delicious food is shared, take a final stroll along Friendly Beaches to Isaac’s Point, the meeting place for a bus trip back to Hobart.

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Freycinet Experience Walk

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Schouten Island

Wineglass Bay

Bluestone Bay

Friendly Beaches

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