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4 Day West Coast Camp - Hobart to Launceston Want to discover the remote and wild Tasmanian West Coast? then this is the tour for you. Over 4 Days we explore the iconic must sees as well as some great local secrets. Camping out and watching the wildlife We are more than just a bus tour - We are different because • We take time to walk in the areas we visit, not just take a picture and keep driving • The guide will be with you on most walks to show you the wonders we find along the way • We camp in quality hiking tents in great locations • We see much more wildlife when you camp away from the towns • Small personal groups. Maximum of 10 people per tour • Family friendly and private tours also available • Discounts available for multiple tours booked at same time This tour starts in Hobart and finishes in Launceston, 4 Days and 3 Nights Camping and Walking Tour The ideal tour to experience Tasmania’s wild and remote west coast. We aim to stay away from the crowds, from camping in the bush to sleeping beside the ocean under the stars. Enjoy bush walks through Mt Field and see its spectacular waterfalls. Search for platypus at Lake St Clair. Drive through Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Ramble on some rugged and remote west coast beaches. Marvel at one of Tasmania’s tallest waterfalls. Immerse your self in the beauty of Cradle Mountain Each day we participate in bush walks from 1- 5 hours and travel by four-wheel-drives or mini . Each night we experience bush camping and delicious meals with campfire cooking. When we camp we use tents or you can sleep under the stars and we supply cosy swags or inflatable camp mats. We see and appreciate Tasmania’s unique wildlife in the wild Key to included meals below - Breakfast - (B) Lunch - (L) Dinner - (D) Day 1 (L,D) Hobart - Mt Field - Lake St Clair Depart Hobart about 7.30am. Enjoy a hike to Lady Barron Falls, Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls (+3hr walk) or roam in the highlands around Lake Dobson. Bush camp near highland lakes Day 2 (B,L,D) Lake St Clair - West Coast Walks Driving to Zeehan through Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park visit Nelson Falls Stop off at Franklin River and look out into the Wilderness World Heritage area from Donaghy’s Lookout. Bush walk at Montezuma Falls one of Tasmania's tallest waterfalls (+3hr walk) OR walk Mt Agnew above Trial Harbour for amazing coastal views. Find camp and listen to the ocean Day 3 (B,L,D) West Coast - to Cradle Plateau Beach combing on the rugged west coast (1 - 2 hours) before heading back inland. An optional walk to the Mt Murchison Lookout (1.5 hours) will offer a breathtaking view of many mountains in Tasmania's World Heritage area. Continue our journey to Cradle Mountain and our bush camp Day 4 (B,L) Cradle Mountain We are close to Cradle Mountain so its up early for a a choice of many hikes such as Marion's Lookout or Hanson’s Peak / Face track (4+ hour walk). After lunch we depart for Launceston arriving around 5pm. We will drop you off to your accommodation What to expect This is a small group guided 4 Day active camping and walking tour exploring the Central Highlands and West Coast of Tasmania. We encourage participation in duties around the camp like cooking and clean up from meals as we find this makes a great sense of team spirit Accommodation is twin share in quality hiking tents swags or inflatable sleeping mats are provided but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag or hire one off us for $20. We will move camp each day We are usually up between 6.30 and 7.00 for breakfast and will be off for the days walks from about 8am depending on if we have to drive to the start of the walk or leave from camp Lunch is usually a healthy mix of meats, salads and breads or wraps and may be on the trail or at the vehicle on a stop along the way Dinners - 2 course - will be in camp between 7 and 8pm and will be wholesome mix of meal styles (we do more than just BBQ meat) Most dietary needs can be catered for with notice Walks may be a several 1 to 2 hour trails or one longer 4 to 5 hour walk Cost inclusions ⋅ Transport including hotel pick up and drop off ⋅ National Park Fees ⋅ All meals as per itinerary ⋅ Bush camping equipment ⋅ Emergency first aid and communication equipment ⋅ Professional tour guide Cost exclusions ⋅ Take Away tea and coffee ⋅ Alcoholic drinks (A small amount may be brought on tour or purchased on the way) ⋅ Personal equipment hire ⋅ Accommodation between, pre, post or between tours Essential items of equipment you need to bring ⋅ Sleeping bag (available for hire) ⋅ Sturdy trekking shoes or boots ⋅ Warm and waterproof clothing suitable for bushwalking (available for hire) ⋅ Comfortable clothes for around camp ⋅ Warm hat ⋅ Sun hat and block-out cream (SPF30+) ⋅ Swimming gear ⋅ Daypack (available for hire) ⋅ Head Torch (available for hire) ⋅ Water bottle All hire equipment is A$20 per item and can be paid on day 1 of tour. Due to potential unforeseen circumstances beyond our control Tasmanian Safaris reserves the right to alter prices, vehicles, itineraries and accommodation An acknowledgment of risk form will required to be signed by each participant or his or her guardian Document v1 – Sept 2014 .