Hike To The ‘Restaurant At The Edge Of The World’ In Tasmania
Several last minute places departing July 2 are now up for grabs on the inaugural curated gourmet journey on the Three Capes Lodge Walk, called Restaurant At The End World.
Taking in the full four day, three night hike through Tasman National Park in Tasmania, this special edition of the Three Capes Lodge Walk will see guests treated to spectacular chef prepared Tasmanian food and wine, and musical and storytelling adventures, unfolding over three enchanting nights as you journey from lodge to lodge.
With several departures in June and July, coinciding with Dark Mofo in Hobart, dates for this limited edition 2021 winter walking experience sold out nearly instantly when first released. And trust us, what’s in store for guests is worth the hype!
Snap up the rare few places available now – more info and bookings here.
Congratulations to Seven Peaks Walk’s Pinetrees Lodge on Lord Howe Island, which has just become Australia’s first-ever certified carbon neutral hotel through the Australian Government’s Climate Active Program .
The base accommodation for guests on the Seven Peaks Walk, Pinetrees Lodge wanted to demonstrate that with commitment and investment small businesses can be leaders in environmental and social change.
Following a rigourous certification period, the team spend over $5million in renovations to reduce the lodge’s carbon footprint. These measures included implementing solar passive design principles, converting 95% of lights to LED, water saving taps and toilet, and installing a part of the Fuji wastewater system.
Reducing waste, installing worm farms and compost bins and building a large organic market garden to reduce food miles were also part of the grand plan.
In total, they have managed to reuse their power consumption by 30% and water consumption for 35%.
Their carbon emissions from all sources was audited and offset with investments in habitat protection programs in Indonesia and Tasmania.
This only adds to the already amazing work Pinetrees Lodge is doing in conversation on Lord Howe Island, including regenerating the critically endangered Sallywood Swamp Forest – the only known patch in the world.
All Great Walks of Australia members are committed to conservation and preservation of the places we walk in and are very proud of Seven Peaks Walk and Pinetrees Lodge for everything they have committed to having achieved this certification.
Read more info on Seven Peaks Walk, Lord Howe Island
Did you know that the Murray River Walk team are all keen conservationists and river management experts? So it’s no surprise they’ve eagerly been watching the Murray River water levels over a bumper Spring season and into summer , with an eager eye on its impacts for the 2021 walking season ahead.
Murray River Walk owner Tony Sharley and lead guide Heather McNaughton have been out exploring the rising river levels in readiness to adapt the Murray River Walk route for 2021.
So what’s to report? These has been a sensational rise in the Murray River water level, resulting from welcome rains in the catchment and a managed weir level raising. This is pushing water out into the red gum forests and lignum swamps, creating a cacophony of frog calls at night and bird breeding activity.
This means our Murray River Walk route will be in spectacular condition with abundant birdlife when their season kicks off in May 2021.
The Murray River Walk is a four day/three night journey, hiking through outback South Australia and staying on a modern house boat and cruising in the evenings to your next day’s walking destination.
More info on the Murray River Walk
One of the many highlights of the Cape To Cape Walk in the Margaret River region is experiencing a taste of its food and wine, and the journey just got even better with a stop at Vasse Felix winery now added to the final day.
Vasse Felix is one of the Margaret River’s much loved wine makers, so it’s a true celebration of walking and wine to celebrate the end of your final day on the famed track.
Walkers will now enjoy a relaxed four course menu in the vineyard on day four of the walk, showcasing matching Vasse Felix wines, including one of the Estate’s two Icon wines, the Heytesbury Chardonnay.
The four day/three night Margaret River Cape To Cape Walk is booking fast for the 2021 season, and is perfect for those who want to hike the magical South Western Australian coastline and spend some immersive time exploring the stunning nature of the Margaret River region.
Read more on the Cape To Cape Walk
Great news if you’re planning to walk the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort solo next year; for the entire 2021 walking season, solo hikers will not have to pay a single supplement and instead will receive a free private tent upgrade.
It’s just another good reason to consider the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort. Hiking through the West MacDonnell Ranges and into Standley Chasm, Ormiston Pound and more is an extraordinary way to experience the Northern Territory and build a connection with the land.
Places on the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort are filling fast for 2021 with April, May, June and July mostly full; we definitely recommend you get in quickly to get one of the remaining places for 2021 while you can.
More on the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort
Frecyinet Experience Walk are pleased to welcome booked guests who would like to self-drive to the walk this summer, giving you the option to store your vehicle safely onsite for the duration of the hike.
With most guest picked up from Hobart and driven to the remote nature sanctuary where you start the walk, this gives those of you that want to explore more of the East Coast of Tasmania either before or after your hike an easy way to do that.
The Freycinet Experience Walk is an epic four day adventure through the deeply tranquil and majestic Freycinet National Park, including Wineglass Bay. Staying at the stunning, off-grid Friendly Beaches Lodge (exclusive to hikers), you’ll be able to unwind after walking with fabulous gourmet Tassie food and wine, great company and simply enjoy spending some highly relaxing time in this magical part of the world.
Self driving is a great opportunity to fit more Tassie adventuring around the Frecyinet Experience walk – contact us today to find out more.