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If you have ever seen pictures of the pristine waters of Wilsons Prom, you know this stunning slice of Victoria is on your ultimate bucket list! The Prom has a true sense of serenity, which dates back to the time it was first settled in the 1800’s. Supplies were brought in every six months, with no communication available to the outside world outside this time.

The Southern Prom walk is one of the most well known 3 day walks in Australia! So therefore it’s a must do bucket list. This walk is three wonderful days of walking, including visiting the southernmost lighthouse on the Australian mainland, and if manageable visiting the most southerly point in australia (not including tassie of course). The effort you put in gives tremendous rewards with stunning beaches and a true wilderness experience. From the scenery, fresh sea air and sense of achievement, you won’t regret taking on this challenge!

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Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals:

Day 1

• An 17km walk with a long descent to Sealers Cove and then along the coast to stay at the famous Refuge Cove.

Day 2

• Up early today for a long 25km+ walk with some beach, two good climbs and a steep lighthouse visit. If time permits, we will make the trip to the southerly point without rucksacks and then spend the night at Roaring Meg campsite.

Day 3

• Back up through the centre of the park including along descent of Martins Hill, before the left turn and the flat but often sandy track out to Oberon Bay and back along the coast into Tidal River to finish the last day.

Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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This is a lovely coastal walk around one of the most famous beaches in Australia! Known for its epic surfing, Bells Beach is a wonderful place to walk as well. Start with us down at Point Addis and walk coastal tracks and discover old mining sites before treading along the flat beaches back to the start. Both a coastal heathland and beach walk combined. This is a great day out and one you could even make a weekend out of by staying somewhere local for the night. What an excellent way to spend a weekend and make some new friends.

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• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.
We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

This is definitely a walk to take slowly as you won’t want to miss a single speck of the scenery at the stunning Bay of Fires, it’s quite unlike anything you have ever seen before. You will find your own connection to the landscapes and enjoy being mindful in such a beautiful, remote part of the world. with lots of peace and quiet beautiful scenery local Tasmanian produce and a group of like-minded people, this is the perfect escape.

If you love white beaches and crystal clear waters this is the tour for you.
This tour is for anyone, the grade 2 level means that it is a good introduction into multi-day walking, and with our beautiful accommodation all you will need to carry is a day bag with water and a sunhat (ok, it’s Tassie, maybe a waterproof jacket too) Some general fitness is still required.

This is very much an adventure about yourself coming together with a group of like-minded people and taking on the beauty of the Bay of Fires.

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What to expect:

We take on all the cooking, planning and driving for you, and all you need to do is be present! This is the perfect opportunity to explore the remote North East corner of Tasmania, and dive right into the beautiful nature surroundings. Each night will be spent in comfy twin based accommodation meaning you can feel rested and ready to take on the next days adventures!

Itinerary

This is a wonderful adventure to the Bay of Fires and we have walked the area extensively and can personally vouch for its beauty and serenity, however we reserve the right to change the itinerary suject to weather conditions, local factors and group size, preferences.

DAY ONE
– Pick up from Launceston Airport or CBD
– Drive across to St Helens, stopping to stretch the legs at the giant timber carvings.
– Have lunch on the coast then enjoy a few hours exploring around Eddystone Point and the Lighthouse. This is our first opportunity to really relax and get a feel for the true wilderness of this coastline. We will be surrounded by white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and impressive boulders, a wonderful place and hopefully great weather so we can dip our toes in!
– Drive to our accommodation at Icena Farm
– Dinner and relax

DAY TWO
– Drive to The Gardens and walk the most stunning section of coast, rock pools, orange lichen on rocks reflecting on the azure blue of the ocean. Pearly white sands, oh it’s just lovely! This truly is a Bay of Fires area and we meander along a 3km section enjoy and morning tea on the beach before heading back.
– After lunch and very short drive we set out on the 8km Skeleton Bay circuit walk, where you start on open forest roads and trails allowing you to chat and not have to watch your feet. We then hit the coast and wiggle our way along exploring both coastal forest and rocky outcrops along another excellent section of Tasmanian coastline.
– We will enjoy a leisurely yoga/stretch session to ease out any sore muscles.
– Dinner
– A well deserved wine and cheese tasting

DAY THREE
– We will spend the day exploring as there is so much to see in this area!
– Drive to Mount William National Park climb to summit (250m) and then explore more beaches and views of the Tasman Ocean on the Cobblers Rocks circuit. 16km easy grade. This area is rich in wildflowers and home to some very large kangaroos! Another opportunity to walk soft sandy white beaches and feel the sand between your toes.
– Back to Icena Farmhouse for a mindfulness and wellness nutrition session
– Our last dinner together followed by a free night to sit around and chat or play some board games.

DAY FOUR
– Pack up and leave Icena, with big smiles and promises to return.
– We head to Bridport for a short 5km morning nature walk and morning tea.
– Off to lunch at Jansz Winery and maybe a little taster 🙂
– A quick last stop at Sharmans Wines before jumping on your flight back home.

Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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French Island is in the heart of Westernport Bay and offers tranquil surroundings and pristine flora and fauna. With next to no traffic, thousands of koalas and plenty of history this makes for a perfect overnight hike. This trip includes ferry fees, camping permits, professional guides and yummy home cooked food!

If you have never done an overnight hike or you’re unsure about carrying a pack, then you really should make the most from this opportunity. We only carry our backpacks for the first 5km, then set up camp and continue with day bags to explore the wilderness and easy tracks around the Island. This short rucksacks carry also means we can afford to take a few more of life’s luxuries or to test gear that you are unfamiliar with. Maybe even something to sit on!


With great proximity to Melbourne, this is an wonderful opportunity to explore a part of Victoria that is not often visited yet offers some of the best walking right on our doorstep.

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Itinerary

Inclusive of all meals:

Day 1

• Meet at Stony Point where we will jump aboard the ferry and ride across to French Island. Once there we take the coast track for 5km to our camp site. We will set up our tents, grab a snack and head off again with our day packs for a 11km walk to the Pinnacle Lookout. When we maybe have time to dip your toes before enjoying a yummy home cooked dinner and a glass of wine.

Day 2

• Up for a yoga stretch session on the beach before/after a yummy warm breakfast and then head off for a relaxing packless walk along the shoreline to the northern part of the Island. We will have lunch back at camp then head back along the coast track to the ferry across to the mainland.

Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Flights
• Items of a personal nature
• Private Expenses

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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Whether you’re training for a seriously steep overseas trek a la Kokoda or Kilimanjaro or just want to complete the best mountain climb close to Melbourne, the Mount Donna Buang Walking Track is for you. Donna Buang boasts enough natural beauty in its own right to guarantee it is a hiking gem that can be done at a leisurely pace. However, shooting up 1170-vertical metres in 9km, the Track comes into its own as a hill training venue.

Initially the walk drops down through forest to a creek before heading north along a fence line next to a paddock. At the top of the paddock, the track turns east for a short distance before heading into forest for a minute to meet a disused aqueduct. Cross the aqueduct and keep climbing. The track unrelentingly heads straight up the mountain, mostly through Mountain Ash forest. 4 km from the end of Martyr Road, cross the sealed Donna Buang Road and continue up a gravel road to a phone tower. At the end of road continue along a well defined walking track. After 500 metres you will get to the rather flat top of Mt Victoria and the climbing ends! The next 2 km are gently undulating. At a junction, ignore the track heading south to 10 Mile and head north west towards the final 500 m climb to the summit. If you have the energy, it is worthwhile to climb the 21 metre observation tower.

From the summit, this is where the going gets a lot more challenging. Follow the summit road south from the summit. Just after the junction of Donna Buang Road you will need to locate an old and possibly non-existent trail on your left. This trail follows the steep, Walker Creek Spur down to the O’shannassy Aqueduct in the valley below. Expect extremely thick scrub and a serious amount of bush bashing as you make your way along the spur. Your pace will slow to a crawl so expect this section to take you 4 hours to complete. You will also require exceptional navigation skills so if you are not good with a map and compass don’t even contemplate this hike. Once you reach the aqueduct you will need to cross to the other side (there is never much water) and turning east, follow this for approximately 3.8km back to the original trail where you commenced your ascent. Turning right at this point, follow the trail south for a short distance back to the trail head.

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Includes

• Full catering, including all dietary needs
• Experienced & qualified guides
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Private Expenses
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance

What to bring:

• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

A comprehensive gear list is provided to participants prior to the trip.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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We are passionate about taking you off the beaten track, creating positive experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.
We are committed to ensuring that our day trips, weekends or tours are unique, attainable, well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups. Our adventures cater for people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. We aim to give you the very best of what nature and the outdoors has to offer, leaving you with a smile from ear to ear and a sense of accomplishment.

This is your chance to come and explore the hidden treasures of northern New Zealand’s North Island a journey of discovery. Exciting adventures, magical landscapes of stunning contrasts, featuring boiling earth, cascading rivers, vivid mossy green boulders in a lush rain forest, desolate volcanoes and all the while tempting you with stunning vistas.
We’ll satisfy your need for adventure but the goal is not to exhaust you – quite the opposite! We want this to be about you, so leave the stresses behind and let us entertain you.

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Trip Highlights:

• The best of adventure and hiking in the North Island
• 6 nights accommodation, twin room with made and natural mineral spas
• 3 amazing day hikes including the world famous Tongariro Crossing
• 6 shorter hikes exploring a range of incredible places
• A range of activities that may included Caving, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rafting and Thermal pools
• Fully prepared yummy and healthy meals and snacks
• Comfortable chauffeured transport direct from airport
• Great social fun with support and encouragement

Accommodation

Rotovegas Hotel

A huge 6 bedroom house with a lovely lounge and kitchen. The motel has its own hot water pool right outside the door.

Tokaanu Lodge
3 units with 4 people in each. The facility has its very own mineral spas, perfect after our long days of activities.

Food

The food will be provided by both accommodation chefs and our very own adventure chef to prepare and cook your delicious and nutritious dinner, lunches, all snacks and breakfast. We love our food so be prepared to have freshly ground coffee, yummy snacks and fresh fruit, beautiful vegetable based salads, wraps and cheeses. All this food is energy filled to sustain you on the track – oh! and lets not forget a sneaky desert or two and a glass of wine.
We can cater for a range of intolerances and dietary requirements. Contact us if you have any particular requests, however please note that due to the isolated nature of the trip and limitations with food transport on the trail, we will do our best to cater for you.

Example of food:
Breakfast: Eggs, overnight oats, cereal, muesli and toast
Snacks: Fruit, homemade cookies and slices
Lunch: Wraps, rice salads, vegetable salads, antipasto, breads, dips
Dinner: High carbohydrate vegetable based meals
Dessert: Some evenings will be Sticky Date Pudding, Ice-cream and fruit, Cheesecake

Itinerary

Our itinerary is a guide, we are a fully supportive and encouraging GROUP tour. The days may change with weather forecasts. Predicted cold weather may result in shorter days or alternative walks. Other weather factors including but not limited to storms, lightning, floods and fires may change the itinerary. The itinerary may also change due to the overall group fitness.The itinerary has been put together to give you maximum amount of time on the trail with the least amount of time wasted – true TSA fashion. There will be scheduled down time and easier days to recover, but this is a BIG trip.

Day 1

Pick up from Auckland Airport.

Our first walk at Karangahake Gorge including a long section of old mining tunnel – it’s pretty cool and very very dark. Grade 2. 4km, 1hr

Wairere Falls. A lovely ferny walk alongside this typically stunning creek and up to a viewing platform. Grade 3. 6km

Drive to our accommodation

Day 2

Tarawera Lake Walk to the hot beach. This lovely walk alongside Lake Tarawera has a real tropical feel with amazing views through palm trees. The best is at the end where hot thermal springs meet the cold lake water – pick your best spot! Then take a boat back to the start. Grade 3. 15km, 5 hrs
Mountain Biking or walk through the woods or free time.
Dinner
Night time dip at the Kerosine Falls thermal river. This is a magical moment as the natural hot water creek cascades over you leaving you feeling fantastic.

Day 3

Pack up from accommodation
Early dip to Kerosine Falls again (optional but it’s so awesome)
Rainbow Mountain. A short mountain hike passing a blue lake, with 360-degree views at the top. Amazing ground colors on the path. Grade 3. 5km, 2 hours
Huka Falls Walk. After admiring the sheer velocity of the mighty Huka Falls, we walk along the river towards a local spa park for a possible dip in the thermal pool. Grade 2. 5km, 1 hour
Arrive at new accommodation. Relax.

Day 4

Early departure for Tongariro Crossing. One of the best day walks you’ll ever do. This walk is simply stunning, incredible, awesome and is world renowned for good reason. Let us handle logistics. Grade 5. 20km, 8hrs
Downtime! You earned it.

Cheese and wine tasting

Day 5

Head out today for a fresh and exhilarating morning on a raft down the Turangi River, over rapids and around rocks as you team up with your fellow walkers for an different kind of adventure! 
Taranaki Falls. A short walk takes you over the alpine plains, admiring the mountains around you then down to a spectacular waterfall. Grade 2. 5km, 2hrs
After all that we’ll have some downtime!

Day 6

Mount Ruapehu climb. The volcanic landscape has no marked tracks as you scramble, climb and hike as far as you can, a lucky few may even reach the top. No matter where you stop this is a spectacular walk. Grade 4. Distance and time variable.
Back to accommodation for downtime!

Day 7

Pack up from accommodation
Waitomo Caving and Tubing.

Our last event will leave you shivering and smiling from ear to ear, tubing, waterfall jumping and glowworms!
Head to the Airport with an ETA expected arrival around 3-4 pm

Includes:

• 7 days and 6 nights
• Twin share accommodation
• All transport on a chauffeur driven bus
• Caving & Waterfalls
• Tongiraro Crossing Permit
• Mountain bike hire
• Scenery & wildlife
• First Aid
• Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Does not include:

• Airfare to Auckland
• Items of a personal nature
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic beverages

What to bring:

• A full pack list will be provided prior to the trip.
• Large drink bottle, or two normal drink bottles on a hot day
• A small backpack
• Medication, camera, etc…
• Hat or beanie depending on weather
• Sturdy walking boots, trail shoes or runners
• Walking clothes, we generally recommend shorts or light pants with layers for your upper body

Travel Insurance is mandatory. Get yours here.

If you have any further questions, please first visit our Frequently Asked Questions page and if you still can’t find your answer, contact us via our Live Chat or send us an email.

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