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freycinet wild weekend

trip highligh tsExplore world famous Wineglass BayEnjoy the picturesque remote coastal

scenery & spectacular walksSummit stunning & challenging Mt Freycinet

Relax in the luxury of Piermont Retreat with gourmet dinnerWild Women On Top Magic Moments with awesome coach

Summit Mt Amos and Mt Graham

Tasmanian ExpeditionsTasmanian Expeditions has been in continuous operation for over 30 years. We offer economical, reliable, environmentally friendly, small group, fully inclusive adventure holidays to some of the most beautiful and pristine parts of Tasmania. Our trips cater to people from many walks of life, age groups and motivations. Tasmanian Expeditions offers more than 25 tailored itineraries that incorporate trekking, walking, cycling, paddling and climbing throughout Tasmania and some of its offshore islands.

why travel with Tasmanian Expeditions?Travelling through the Tasmanian wilderness has been our heritage for over 30 years. Our expertise is reflected in our outstanding range of itineraries which encompass trekking, cycling, rafting, climbing and kayaking adventures in nearly every corner of our unique landscape. Every trip is guided by our professional leaders whose local knowledge and extraordinary culinary skills ensure an enriched Tasmanian wilderness experience. Our excellent safety record, 24 hour backup for travellers and field staff, commitment to responsible travel practices along with the quality equipment we provide on mast of our trips combine for a high quality experience representing unsurpassed value for money.

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Trip Duration 5 days Trip Code: FWWGrade Introductory to ModerateActivities Day WalkingSummary 5 day trip, 5 days walking, 1 nights cabin

accommodation, 1 night Piermont Retreat and 2 nights wilderness camping

freycinet wild weekendJoin Wild Women On Top on a a spectacular exploration

of Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula

the tripThis tour encompasses a variety of walks through the spectacular Freycinet National Park on the east coast of Tasmania and the nearby Douglas Apsley National Park. We discover the pristine beauty of secluded bays, white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and visit highlights such as Wineglass Bay & the isolated Friendly Beaches. We will combine a mixture of full-pack and daypack walks to get the best of this varied environment. Our full pack walk will enable us to establish a base camp in the remote Cooks Beach, making the most of the wilderness camping in the Freycinet National Park. During our day walks you will only be required to carry a small day pack (containing your lunch, wet weather gear, camera etc) and in the evenings we will enjoy our beautifully located wilderness camp. Our final night you will be able to enjoy a little bit of luxury at the exclusive Piermont Retreat.

wild women on top team benefitsWild Women On Top Adventures: Team Benefits & Bonuses 2015 When you join a Wild Women On Top Adventure, you become part of an incredible team. Your enjoyment will depend on the fitness, mental tuffness and emotional tuffness of EVERY team member. The whole is much greater than the sum of the parts!Wild Women On Top Adventures are unique mind, body, spirit experiences, which support you in the wilderness and help empower you to take on extraordinary challenges with a group of likeminded women. You will need to prepare for your adventure and we will show you how, every step of the way.BEFORE you book your Wild Women On Top Adventure, check out these benefits & bonuses:1. Please Join Our Tribe: So we can help you have more fun, simply purchase an online Adventure Membership OR 3 months (minimum) Trek Training (Sydney only). Go to www.wildwomenontop.com to join. Note: Bookings will not be confirmed until this condition is met. 2. Please get fit & remain injury free: The fitter you are, the more fun you’ll have. We recommend Trek Training at least twice a week, including Interval training, endurance training and trip specific technical training. Alternate this with cross training such as swimming, bike riding, indoor rock climbing, rock scrambling and/or yoga. Your Trip Coach may also suggest additional trip specific activities. If you’re an online Adventure Member “How to Prepare for World Class Treks” by Di Westaway is your trainer. 3. To ensure you’re really prepared: Your Trip Coach may host a complimentary team personalized gear briefing (shopping). For extra motivation to help you get super fit (Sydney only) book a spot in one of our Trip/ Trek Training sessions. www.wildwomenontop.com.4. So you have more fun with your team: Your Trip Coach will organize a team trekking assessment. You’ll meet the girls and get great tips and personal feedback so you’re fabulously prepared for your adventure. (If you can’t attend the assessment, your Coach will supervise a remote assessment to be completed before the team assessment date. If you fail the assessment and a personalized supplementary assessment, you will not be eligible for the trip and will be subject to the costs incurred according to World Expeditions cancellation policy.)5. So that we all have a great adventure: Please read & support our Golden Rules (see www.wildwomenontop.com) 6. To ensure you have the adventure of your dreams: Please take responsibility for providing feedback to your coach before and during your adventure so she can assist you in resolving any issues you have immediately. 7. Your Wild Women On Top Coach will support & unite your team with empowering passion, guidance & tips and share our Traditions & culture. However the Coach is NOT the guide, navigator or first aider. A local expert guide will take this role.


Fingal

St Marys

Bicheno

Launceston

Freycinet National Park

trip costJoining Launceston: $1895

All prices are per person

options & supplementsTasmanian Expeditions does not require single travellers pay a surcharge for travelling alone. We will arrange for

you to share accommodation with another traveller of the same sex and if we can not match you up we will provide

a single room (or tent if applicable) at no extra charge.

trip dates

2015 29 Oct - 02 Nov



8. In some extreme environments, including at high altitude, your Coach might get sick and be unable to support your individual needs. It is your responsibility to seek assistance from the World Expeditions guides in this instance. 9. You must commit to the World Expeditions payment schedule.10. Expect the unexpected. We provide wilderness experiences, and **** sometimes happens. Remember, “Magic happens when you step outside your comfort zone”.Wild Women On Top reserves the right to amend these requirements at any time –

at a glanceDAY 1 ARRIVE LAUNCESTON, DRIVE TO DOUGLAS APSLEY NP AND ACCOMMODATIONDAY 2 EXPLORE FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK AND WINEGLASS BAYDAY 3 CLIMB MT FREYCINET AND MT GRAHAM THEN ONTO THE SOUTHERN CAMP AT

WINEGLASS BAYDAY 4 CLIMB MT AMOS AND TRAVEL TO PIERMONT RETREATDAY 5 DRIVE TO HOBART, VISIT MT WELLINGTON OR MONA. FLY OUT OF HOBART AFTER

5PM

what’s included 2 professional wilderness guides 1 nights cabin accommodation (2‑4 share) 1 nights accommodation at Piermont Retreat 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 4 dinners Food drop provision Group camping equipment including all cooking & eating equipment Transport by private minibus Waterproof jacket, overpants & gaiters Tents, backpack, sleeping bag, inner sheet & inflatable sleeping mat Group camping equipment including all cooking & eating equipment Emergency communications & group first aid kit Trip escorted by Wild Women On Top Coach

detailed itineraryDAY 1 Arrive Launceston, drive to Douglas Apsley NP and accommodationYou will be met at Launceston airport at approximately 10am, after a short drive we will have a break to discuss the trip ahead. A scenic drive east from Launceston takes us to the Douglas Apsley National Park. Here we will walk the Apsley Gorge Circuit, a picturesque walk featuring Oyster Bay Pines, sheer cliffs and a tranquil rock pool fed by miniature waterfalls. This park is the largest area of undisturbed dry sclerophyll forest remaining in Tasmania.We then have a 45 minute drive to our accommodation near Coles Bay where the guides will prepare a feast for you to enjoy as you relive the excitement of the day & prepare for our full day in the National Park tomorrow.Walking Distance 4-6 kmWalking Time 2-3 hoursNB - At the time of launching this trip, flights to Launceston/Hobart return were not available to book. When the flights come in range we will make our recommendation for arrival and departure flights for this trip via email.meals: L,D


fast factsGroup Size Min:

6

Group Size Max:12

adventure travelBy its very nature adventure travel involves

an element of the unexpected. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable

and itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is

important that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges

that arise. If you are uncertain about your suitability for this trip we recommend that you speak with our trained staff.

important noteThe itinerary should be seen as a guide

only. This itinerary may change at any time due to inclement weather, forces of nature and other circumstances beyond

our control. “Expect The Unexpected”. Wild Women On Top Itineraries can change at any time, depending on local conditions,

group requirements and weather.



DAY 2 Explore Freycinet National Park and Wineglass BayToday we begin our trek into the heart of the Freycinet Peninsula. We shoulder full back-packs at the entrance of the National Park and trek into the picturesque Wineglass Bay. Following a cooling dip in the clear waters, we walk to the isolated Cooks Beach where we set up our camp for the night. If time allows we will head to Bryan’s corner.Walking Distance 8-10 kmWalking Time 5-7 hoursmeals: B,L,D

DAY 3 Climb Mt Freycinet and Mt Graham then onto the southern camp at Wineglass BayToday we pack up camp and head north towards Wineglass Bay. On the way we will enjoy the opportunity to climb Mt Freycinet and Mt Graham - leaving our full packs behind on the trail for these scenic side trips.We will reach our campsite around 5pm and enjoy an optional pre-dinner swim in the magnificent Wineglass Bay.10-12KmAll day walkingmeals: B,L,D

DAY 4 Climb Mt Amos and travel to Piermont RetreatToday we pack up our campsite for the final time and head north to Mt Amos.After summiting Mt Amos we will drive to our fabulous accommodation at Piermont Retreat near Swansea, where you can relax and enjoy a lovely evening meal and celebrate your efforts.Walking 7kmmeals: B,L,D

DAY 5 Drive to Hobart, visit Mt Wellington or MONA. Fly out of Hobart after 5pmFollowing a scrumptious breakfast at Piermont Retreat we begin our drive south towards Hobart (approx 3 hours). In the afternoon you can choose to visit MONA (The Museum of Old and New Art) or drive to the summit of Mt Wellington before travelling to the airport for our departing flights.meals: B,L

This itinerary is subject to change with any change in Community regulations as well as Governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control.

climateTasmania is located between Latitudes 40 and 43, with the islands temperature and weather moderated by the surrounding oceans. The cool temperate climate offers four distinct seasons which can interchange on any given day of the year. Summer in-land temperatures average 24 degrees with nights averaging a relatively cool 8 degrees. Rainfall in Tasmania is far higher than any mainland counterpart and averages 2700 millimetres on the west coast and central highlands.Tasmania’s alpine regions can experience heavy rainfalls and temperatures below zero degrees in summer. For group safety and comfort, having adequate gear and equipment for the local conditions ensures accessibility to the wilderness is enjoyed. Tasmanian Expeditions has a specialist gear list available that details what clothing and equipment is required for each of our Tasmanian adventures.




a typical day• Food:Tasmanian Expeditions aims to provide high quality local Tasmanian produce to supply interesting and nutritional meals for its guests. Our guides have remarkable wilderness culinary skills and pride themselves on the variety, quality, nutritional levels and presentation of their meals and their ability to cater to a wide range of dietary requirements.

hygieneTasmanian Expeditions is deeply committed to ensuring the natural heritage and wilderness values of Tasmania are undiminished for generations to come. The following policies & techniques for personal hygiene in the wilderness will help to reduce our impact and ensure that the trip is sustainable.

• Please keep toiletries to an absolute minimum. If biodegradable products are brought on tour, their suitability will be discussed at your pre-departure briefing. We suggest leaving items such as shampoo, soaps & hair products behind. Natural 100% tea tree oil serves as a good antiseptic soap/shampoo alternative.

• Toilet paper is supplied on every tour and most bushwalking tours will have composting toilets available. On remote expeditions there is the need to dispose of waste as per leave no trace principles which will be discussed at your pre-departure briefing.

• On many of our bushwalking tours there will be the opportunity to have a swim or bathe in nearby suitable lakes & streams. A quick drying micro/travel towel is recommended for washing/drying.

• On remote bushwalking expeditions personal hygiene can be maintained with wet wipes/moist towelettes.

• If possible, organic/natural brands of insect repellent, sunscreen, deodorant and toothpaste are preferred – small quantities are lighter to carry!

• Sanitising hand gel will be provided at mealtimes & around camp/cabins. Having a small personal quantity is also recommended – approx 60ml is sufficient.

accommodation on the trip

Night 1 will be accommodated in clean, comfortable, multi-share cabins. The cabins we book are situated within the Village of Coles Bay or in the nearby towns of Bicheno & Swansea. The cabins usually contain two bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities – for example Iluka Holiday Parks self contained units www.ilukaholidaycentre.com.au. Our cabin allocation will have been booked many months in advance and, depending upon group size, it is not always possible to provide you with your own room although your privacy and comfort is accommodated for as much as possible. On nights 2 and 3 we will be wilderness camping in Freycinet National Park. On Night 4 we will be staying at Piermont Retreat. http://www.piermont.com.au/display.asp?entityid=1451




pre and post tour accommodationYour guides will meet the group at Launceston airport at 10am on Day 1. A thorough trip and gear briefing will be provided - An outline of the general itinerary/objectives of the tour- A cross-check of essential gear and clothing required- Distribution of all hire gear included in the tour price and/or requested- Explanations of what is expected from the group and individual participants- Identification of inherent risks of the trip and outline emergency procedures - Explanation of Leave no Trace principles and overall conservation strategies- Forecast weather conditions

what you carryFor your Freycinet Wild Weekend Tour you will need to carry a full trekking backpack that is 60-65 Litres in capacity. You will be required to carry a full pack on days 2,3 and 4 of your tour which will include the following items:• Sleeping bag• Inflatable mat• Portion of the shared tent• Portion of the groups food• All personal items that you have decide to bring along• Wet weather gear supplied by Tasmanian Expeditions (if required)There will be a food drop located at your campsite at Cooks Beach, so you can expect your backpacks to weigh around 12-15 kgs.When summiting/exploring Mt Freycinet, Mt Graham and Mt Amos only a small day pack containing your lunch, wet weather gear, camera etc is required.

equipment requiredTasmanian Expeditions has a specialist gear list available that details what clothing and equipment is required for each of our Tasmanian adventures. The gear list is specific to the type of tour you will be joining us on and it provides a clear description of what is included in the tour cost, what items are available for hire and what you will need to bring with you. Brand recommendations and the individual weight of the gear provided is also included.

protecting the environmentTasmanian Expeditions operates in some of the world’s most pristine and beautiful environments, including the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. We follow a ‘Leave No Trace’ policy to minimise the impact we have on these areas. It is our priority to leave these areas unspoilt and as they were for all future visitors to enjoy. Our environmental policies together with your help and co-operation will ensure that we can safe guard the pristine wilderness areas in which we operate. Our minimal impact/leave no trace principles specific for your adventure will be introduced at the initial group briefing and reinforced by your leaders when required out in the field.In February 2013 we achieved Ecotourism Certification at the ECO IV level for all the tours we own and operate.The ECO Certification Program is a world first, developed to address the need to identify genuine nature and ecotourism operators. It is also now being exported to the rest of the world as the International ECO Certification Program.



what’s not included Travel to Launceston/Hobart Accommodation before or after the trip Items of a personal nature ‑ alcoholic beverages, car parking etc Travel insurance

private groupsWWOT Golden Rules1. Stay positive at ALL times2. T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More3. Expect the unexpected4. If you have a gripe, handle it discretely, or air it politely [Don’t let it fester!]5. Set challenging adventure goals, write them down, train hard and you will achieve them [No excuses!]6. Buy quality gear [This will save you money and could save your life]7. Don’t come home from training or trips tired. Be energized & happy.8. Leave no trace (The wilderness is sacred!)9. Bring MORE than you take away. [Including chocolate!]10. Happy endings guarantee the next leave pass![this one is secret!]

how to bookTo book a Wild Women On Top trip, you will need to complete a booking form and pay a non refundable deposit which you can do by using our online booking function, details of which will be provided at the time of the trip launch with Wild Women On Top. We can also help you with any additional arrangements that you require, such as competitive airfares to get you to your destination, stopovers, pre or post trip accommodation or any additional tours that you wish to take in conjunction with the main trip.Important: You must be a financial member of Wild Women On Top to join this tour. Please goto WWW.WILDWOMENONTOP.COM, ring 0434 027 912 or email [email protected] for more details on training and memberships.




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