Refuge Cove

Days: 2

Grade: 4

Distance: 36km

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Overview

Refuge cove is one of the gems of the Prom – a quiet cove tucked away beneath Kersops Peak. This hike is for fitter individuals who are happy to walk up to 20km with a rucksack. The 19km on day one to get you there will certainly test those legs, but you’ll be rewarded by excellent views along the way, and a peaceful hidden cove at the end of the day. We generally arrive at camp later in the afternoon, however there is always enough time to explore and have a quick dip for brave souls.

This harder grade walk will give you the opportunity to learn more, explore further and push that boundary, while being supported along the way by our awesome guides. Combine that with high quality delicious food, and this will be your best overnight hike of the season.

Days

2

Grade

4

Distance

36km

Itinerary

Day 1, Meet at the Yanakie Hall and go over our gear, distribute food and ensure that everyone has what they need and is not carrying too much. We’ll carpool from here down to Tidal River and then grab a 5 minute shuttle bus to the trail head. We start our walk by heading south along the centre track, then turning east towards Waterloo Bay. We’ll head along the coast with beautiful white sands and rugged rocky terrain before continuing with a harder section up and over Kersops Peak. We’ll make our way back down to sea level, with views of the turquoise waters of Refuge Cove as we descend. Grab a spot to put up your tent amongst the trees and get down to the water for a swim in the late afternoon and enjoy a meal prepared by our staff.
Day 2, Today we’ll have a 17km day as we continue north to Sealers Cove, where the waters contrast spectacularly with orange lichen-covered boulders, and a beautiful little estuary runs into the sea. Depending on the tides, we may be able to cross with just wet feet, otherwise you need to be prepared for a crossing that may be over waist deep. We’ll then stop for an early lunch on Sealers beach before walking along the boardwalk through lush forest, and making the tough climb up to Windy Saddle. This saddle marks the last of the uphill, hopefully giving you that boost for the few kilometres of more open forest back to our starting point.

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What's Included

Overnight hiking gear if you require it. (Tent, Sleeping Mat, Rucksack)
Full catering, lunch and snacks including all dietary needs
Experienced & qualified guides who know where to go and how to get you there.
Scenery (guaranteed) & wildlife (if you are lucky and nice and quiet)
Qualified Wilderness First Aid Support
Our wonderful TSA enthusiasm!

Food

We provide nutritious dinners, lunches, all snacks and breakfasts. We are big food enthusiasts 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 to give you energy for day two. Our guides prepare all your food and our qualified chef/nutritionist will ensure that your dietary requirements are met. Please ensure you have advised us of any allergies when booking your ticket.

What to bring

Please do not go and buy new equipment for your walk. We can lend you a Tent, Sleeping Mat and Rucksack if required. If you need any of these items or are unsure of your own gear and it’s suitability, please contact us well before the trip.
Some mandatory things you’ll need:
Rucksack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat.
Medication, camera, etc…
Hike clothes and camp clothes – weather suitable.
Trail shoes or runners or hike boots.
Your personal items
Utensils incl plate, bowl fork, cup.
A full pack list can be viewed here

Friendship

One of the most common questions we get asked is “ Can I come on the trip by myself?”

Most of the people that come on our tours come by themselves. Our community is built on friendships that have been made on our trips, experiencing something life changing together, the shared memories and also goals to do more in the future!

We encourage people not to be anxious about coming on these trips by yourself as we promise you will leave with some like minded friends and be really glad you made the decision to get out of your comfort zone and join in.

Belong

Our community is our backbone. We have had so many people start with no hiking experience, basic fitness and not knowing anyone on our trips. These same people have gone on to do some incredible multi day hiking trips with us and their friends they have met in our community. Witnessing the development of their fitness, confidence, experience, friendships and happiness is why we do what we do. Come join us and let us help you get from the couch to the top of the mountain!

Adventure

Experiences, not things. The moments that take your breath away. The feeling of accomplishment and the realisation that you are capable of so much more than what you thought. The views that blow your mind and the ticking off of bucket list items. We take all the hard work out of it for you- we organise the lot so you can just turn up and get the best of your experience without all the headaches of organising/logistics. We make it easy for you to do all the things you want to do- you just need to turn up and be ready to jump into life!

FAQS

What footwear should I wear?

This is one of our most common questions, and our recommendation is that for most of our day walks you should wear your most comfortable footwear. Don’t wear your old hiking boots from 20 years ago, and don’t wear thongs or sandals. Bottom line is your runners are probably the best choice unless you have some comfortable hiking shoes or trail runners. In some circumstances you may want footwear with better grip than runners, particularly for muddy winter walks. If you are still in doubt, bring along both pairs and get our guides recommendation on the day.

Transport

Transport to and from location is not included but ride-sharing may be able to be arranged. Please contact us if you require some assistance.is not included but ride-sharing can be arranged

What's Included?

All our trips include our awesome TSA guides, accommodation, all your meals, beverages, access, permits, and all extras such as gear, activites, climbs, rafting, caving or any of the other exciting activities that appears on our tours. There is never any more to pay, unless you want to buy your own things like a coffee, souvenirs etc.

How fit do i need to be?

As with all of our events, our trips vary in length and difficulty. We suggest you look at the grading provided and have a browse through the itinerary distances. If you can walk 20km day after day then you’ll be fine for the Larapinta Trek, or you may be more suited to wandering around the Bay of Fires and more leisurely beach walking. Remember that you will have weeks to months to build up your fitness before the trip – which we can help with! If still in doubt, give us a call

Covid Safety on the Trail

We always want to keep you safe and have developed a Covid safety plan for the trail. Check it out HERE