RAW Australia East Coast Tasmania

Tasmania Australia’s Island gem contains many natural treasures, from rugged mountains to sparkling

beaches, vast forests and prolific wildlife…. Matched by an enviable reputation for excellent

locally produced food and wine, that will make your walking efforts amply rewarded!

We travel by private minibus up the East Coast, taking a private charter boat over to Maria Island. Those joining just for the Maria Island section fly back to Hobart airport by private charter plane whilst those continuing up the East Coast return by ferry and continue the drive.

Our Journey in Tasmania

Treasures of Tasmania

Tasmania has it all as a travel destination: amazing walking trails, diverse and delicious local

produce, wineries, magical landscapes, breathtaking white beaches and sapphire blue seas.

Our trips there offer The very best of Tasmania's world famous east coast walking destinations,

combined with an emphasis on tasting the renowned local produce of Tasmania, with visits to the

best local wineries and food producers, make this an exceptional holiday.

Discover the magical landscapes, breathtaking white beaches and sapphire blue seas of the Bay of

Fires, Freycinet National Park, Maria Island and more all on one fabulous Tasmanian adventure.

The East Coast not only offers some of the State's very best walking but also Tasmania's driest

weather to enjoy it with!

Island of adventure

A real adventure of discovery awaits on

magical Maria island. Convict ruins, profilic

wildlife & outstanding scenery make this a

unique island experience. FOSSIL CLIFFS, MARIA ISLAND

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NATURE’S PALETTE

The colours of the landscape seem more vivid in Tasmania,

whether it’s crystal white sands, deep crimson sunsets or

brilliant orange lichens. Nature puts on a splendid show of

colours.

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Hobart

We start in Hobart where we explore Mount Wellington with a guided walk and take in it’s dramatic views over the city.

Our centrally located hotel allows you to easily explore the lively Hobart waterfront and cafes of Salamanca place.For those who have not been to Hobart before you may like to visit the famed MONA museum of Modern art ( own expense) as an alternative to the excursion up Mount Wellington

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Maria Island The former penal colony of Maria Island

has fast become a favourite for walkers.

The mountainous terrain, sea cliffs, beaches

and thick forests are reason enough to visit.

But when combined with the fact it’s now

become a haven for endangered wildlife

and the colourful history & buildings,

combine to make it a superb adventure.

View from Bishop and Clerk

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Darlington A colourful and multi layered history from convict era to whaling station and Victorian resort

The sculpted shoreline at the painted cliffs

The beach at Encampment cove

One of the many Wombats which roam around the island

Resident Cape Barren geese

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WILDLIFE  Tasmania abounds

in critters of all

shapes and sizes. At

Maria Island and

Freycinet National

Park there are often

encounters with the

resident wildlife,

including Dolphins

on the boat to

Maria Island.

The Island itself is a

sanctuary for

endangered species

such as the

Tasmanian Devil

and has a healthy

population of

wombats and Cape

Barren Geese which

are easily seen on

your walks. The

Island is also some

to many sea birds

including Penguins,

Albatross, Gannets

and Skuas.

On our walks

through Freycinet

National Park you’ll

also come across

many Pademelons -

which can even be

found close to your

cabin balcony. Plus

a profusion of

birdlife & marine life

including Dolphins.

A typical stretch of inland road from French’s farm to Darlington

The climb at the top of Bishop and Clerks

Freycinet National Park Hazards beach

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Tasmania’s most famous view at Wineglass Bay

Close encounter with a local at Friendly beaches

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Walking the Beautiful Hazards beach in Freycinet National Park

Sightseeing flights are available over the Freycinet Peninsula. We also have an option for a private air charter flight back to Hobart for those people just doing a 4 day Maria Island trip ( as opposed to the boat)

THE BAY OF FIRES Eye popping colours abound with orange lichen covered

boulders meeting white sands beaches and sapphire seas

- bring your camera!

Bay of Fires beaches

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FLEXIBILITY & FULL SUPPORT

RAW’s Tasmanian walks are very achievable as we have designed our walking routes with flexibility in mind, given that people have different abilities and aims for their trip.

There’s no pressure to walk the at a certain pace, or walk all the options - you only walk as much as you’d like to. Or if you are keen to extend your walk as much as possible then your guide will come up with options to suit each day. We will have two staff accompany each trip, so that in the event of injury one staff member can accompany the injured party while the group continues with the other leader.

You’ll only need to carry a day pack on each day’s outing. RAW’s experienced guides are trained in First Aid and carry emergency communications, giving you security and peace of mind outdoors.

The walking on our Tasmania trips is not overly difficult and should be suitable for anyone of reasonable fitness and walking experience. If you have any doubts please call and speak to one our staff.

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The Blue Tier forests offer beautiful walking opportunities amidst remnants of mountaintop tin mining settlements. The verdant countryside surrounds of Pyengana Dairy below.

We also include a visit to the marine farm for the freshest possible seafood!

We’ve scheduled in two stops at excellent local cellar doors so you can try some of the brilliant points and other cool climate wines produced on the East Coast.

SEAFOOD

HEAVEN

Taste  some  of  Tasmania's  best  fresh  seafood  -­‐  enjoyed  fresh  in  the  outdoors.  Oysters,  mussels,  scallops,  a  variety  of  fish,  prawns  abalone  and  rock  lobster  are  harvested  fresh  on  the  East  Coast  and  offered  at  different  venues.  

At  the  Marine  Farm  they  can  cook  your  oysters  or  mussels  for  you  or  you  can  eat  them  having  seen  them  being  opened  right  in  front  of  your  eyes.  We’ll  also  learn  about  the  intricacies  and  secrets  involved  in  producing  some  of  the  finest  and  freshest  seafood  you  will  ever  try.  

SomeImes  it  might  be  a  simple  meal  of  fish  and  chips  for  lunch,  other  Imes  a  more  elaborate  sit-­‐down  restaurant  meal,  but  it’ll  always  be  good!  

Other  alternaIves  are  offered  for  those  who  don’t  eat  

Local Food producers Cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy

A stop at Kate’s Berry farm is always an enjoyable one and we also enjoy a lunch and private tour at the award winning Pyengana Dairy - home of Tasmania’s best cheese

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Freycinet Lodge

Accommodation

• In Hobart we stay at the centrally located Old Woolstore hotel, close to the historic waterfront ( pictured right)

• On Maria Island we stay at the historic but basic Penitentiary at Darlington. ( 2 to ‘a cell’ with shared bathroom and communal eating facilities)

• In Coles Bay we alternate between the

• Freycinet lodge and the Edge of the Bay resort, both excellent lodges with good facilities.

• In the Bay of Fires we use beach house accommodation and may use two properties dependent on eventual group size to ensure enough rooms.

The historic but very basic accommodation at the Penitentiary in Darlington is the only one offered on Maria Island. The original convict complex is very atmospheric and a fun contrast to the comfortable accommodation on the rest of the trip.

Private cabins at the wonderfully located Freycinet lodge, Coles Bay.

When to walk?

RAW operates it’s Tasmania trips from October to April each year. Tasmania’s is known for it’s unpredictable weather but the East Coast enjoys the most stable weather with a mild temperate climate and most hours of sunshine. You should prepare for all weather conditions with adequate wet weather walking gear. Temperatures tend to be ideal for walking with mid - teens to 20c in Spring and Autumn.

During summer, the East coast experiences long, mild days, with temperatures averaging at a comfortable 22 degrees Celcius—perfect for bushwalking. The truth is every season has it’s beauty and also it’s share of sunny and overcast days as well. As long as you are properly prepared you’ll enjoy any day in Tasmania.

The chart below shows the climate averages for Swansea which is located mid way on the East Coast near Freyncinet National Park.

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ESCAPE The pressures of modern life and enjoy a relaxed week,

surrounded by nature and free from the digital world

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