Help Build Tasmania’s Seed Bank With Cradle Mountain Huts Walk & The Tasmanian Royal Botanical Gardens.
Recent drier summers in Tasmania’s alpine regions have created a pressing need to accurately map and collect seeds from ancient stands of Montane Conifers.
To help achieve this goal, Tasmanian Walking Company are partnering with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens on two special Overland Track/Cradle Mountain Huts Montane Conifer Seed Collection Walks for the following dates:
· 29 March – 03 April, 2020, and
· 13 – 18 April 2020
This is an exclusive opportunity to experience the iconic overland track with Cradle Mountain Huts and be part of an important conservation project with the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
Read more and book your Cradle Mountain Huts seed collection trip here
Read more about the Cradle Mountain Huts Walk here
We are excited that our Queensland Great Walk Of Australia, Scenic Rim Trail, will launch epic five day and seven day version of their wonderful existing walk, in April 2020.
To celebrate, this big occasion – 20 years in the making – Spicers are offering Great Walks Of Australia friends and walkers a $500 voucher off all five and seven day walk bookings from July 5 – November 22, 2020.
You’ll need to get in quick to take advantage of this fabulous offer and book between to secure this deal!
Book by 29th February and subject to availability. Terms and conditions also apply, click the link below to book and find out more.
Click here to book the Scenic Rim Trail Walk and receive a $500 discount voucher for bookings for dates July – November 2020
The Scenic Rim Trail is located just 1.5 hours from Brisbane, you’ll get to experience an extended walk through ancient World Heritage Listed Gondwana rainforest, cruise through grasslands, eucalyptus forests and traverse the Scenic Rim’s awe-inspiring volcanic plateaus along the Great Dividing Range. You’ll even get to spend time in a koala and wildlife sanctuary.
Along the way, you’ll stay in at one of Spicers’ retreats, stunning eco-cabins, a farmhouse and the best glamping tents you’ve seen. An incredible selection of gourmet food and wine will keep your spirits and energy levels high as you walk, and a spectacular dinner from Spicers’ hatted chef on the last night will be an experience you won’t forget.
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If you’ve been considering walking the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort Walk, now is the time to book…
Australian Walking Holidays in conjunction with Northern Territory Tourism is offering $200 off all Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort 2020 trips booked between 20 January and 16 February 2020.
Plus, if you’re one of the first 100 people to book, you’ll also receive a $150 Paddy Pallin gear gift voucher! *
The Classic Larapina Trek in Comfort is one of the greatest ways to explore the famous Larapinta Trail in Australia’s red centre and sells out every year!
If you’re thinking of making 2020 the year you get to know the heartbeat of our continent and experience one of the highlights of the Northern Territory, don’t delay and take advantage of this great offer now.
Click here for the $200 discount on the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort + free Paddy Palin Voucher
* Terms and conditions apply, available at the link above.
Read more about the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort Walk
If you’re planning on booking the Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk, here’s one fabulous reason why you should do that now: for a limited time, you’ll get a bonus free night’s accommodation for Cape To Cape Walk bookings made for May, June or September 2020.
You’ll get a night’s FREE stay at the Perth’s hip Alex hotel, either before or after your walk , where you’lll enjoy free bike hire, wifi and breakfast.
This offer is valid for both single and twin share bookings, on Sunday departures, for a limited time only, and subject to availability.
Don’t forget: Qantas will have direct flights from Melbourne into Margaret River from March 2020, making this incredible walk in one of Western Australia’s most lauded destinations that much more in reach!
Click here for more info and bookings for the Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk with a free night’s hotel stay in Perth
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To celebrate the new decade, Freycinet Experience Walk are offering 10% off walks for the rest of the 2020 summer season! That means you can enjoy a cool discount on all walks until April 2020.
This offer is for a limited time: you’ll need to book before January 31, 2020! Get in quick to make the most of it.
Book now to enjoy your 10% discount from Freycinet Experience Walk
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Great Walks Of Australia and all of our walk operators stand in solidarity and with compassion for those affected by the recent Australian bushfires. Our hearts go out, with tremendous sadness for the families, communities, wildlife and nature affected. Their loss has been felt by us all.
We are also grateful and fortunate that our walks have not been impacted.
Like many Australians, our walks have made financial donations and participated in other fundraising activities, such as auctioning walks, for local and state charity organisations, to contribute to recovery efforts.
We would like to make special mention of Tasmanian Walking Company, whose charitable fund will be contributing up to $100,000 to support the ongoing response and recovery efforts.
For every new booking in January 2020, they will match dollar for dollar donations and contribute $250 for every booking made. These include the following Great Walks Of Australia: Cradle Mountain Huts Walk, Bay Of Fires Lodge Walk, Three Capes Lodge Walk, and Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk.
To book any of these Great Walks and particpate in Tasmanian Walking Comany’s fundraising, read more info here
If anyone would also like to donate to the bushfires appeal, we can recommend these as a few helping on the frontline:
Bushfire Appeal Victoria
St Vincent De Paul Appeal NSW
Red Cross
WIRES
RSPCA NSW
Zoos Victoria Appeal
Animal Rescue Collective
If you are preparing for your forthcoming walk, please be assured that all of our walks are remain currently unaffected and significantly distanced from any bushfire activity; the majority of them by hundreds, if not thousands of kilometres.
Further, all of our operators are highly-seasoned and your safety is paramount and our top priority. Should there be the slightest of concern about your walk, the walk operator will be in contact with you immediately to notify you prior to your departure or will advise on your itinerary as needed.
For those traveling to Australia for their Great Walk from international destinations, our friends at Tourism Australia have been working with the State Emergency Services on a great tool to bring you the latest updates on destinations in Australia that may be impacted by various incidents, including bushfires.
Distances in Australia are vast, and the majority of the country remains unaffected, continuing to welcome visitors as normal during our busy summer holiday period.
Updated daily, we recommend our walkers to review this travel alerts page if you are traveling to other destinations in Australia and would like to see the latest activity.
View Tourism Australia Travel Alert Updates
We also encourage you to use the hashtag #holidayherethisyear when travelling to Australia; more than ever, Australia need’s your continued support!
Above all, we look forward to welcoming you on our incredible Great Walks Of Australia, and more than ever, taking quality time to appreciate just how wonderous and precious the natural environment in our beautiful country is.
