What to expect & how to prepare for your tour with us

What to expect

Join like-minded individuals and experience one of the world’s last untouched, pristine, wilderness areas with landscapes of breathtaking natural beauty, stunning geological formations, and home to endangered and rare plants and animals.

Choose from our range of coastal and alpine guided walks in Tasmania.

A guided bush walk with Tasmanian Wilderness Experiences will save you time and show you the best sights when you only have one day

When you walk with us, you can be confident that you will see the best sights if you only have a day to spare. Just let us know where you are based and your preferences of walks and we can provide advice about the best walk for you. At Tasmanian Wilderness Experiences, we provide a large range of ‘easy’ to ‘challenging’ guided walks which are available on demand and with a minimum of 1 person (maximum 13).

Our guides have had many years of experience hiking in Tasmania’s wilderness and across remote and inaccessible terrain. We know the best routes and those to avoid and your safety is our number one priority.

Track grades

Our tour grading is based on Tasmania’s track classification system:

T1 – Easy to Moderate

Well defined and wide tracks on easy to moderate terrain, in slightly modified natural environments. You will require a modest level of fitness. Recommended for beginners.

T2 – Moderate

Narrower but distinct tracks which can be muddy in some places, in pristine natural environments. Facilities are minimal and you will encounter few other walkers. These moderate tours require reasonable level of fitness.

T3 – Challenging

You will experience marked but often-indistinct tracks, in very remote and wild areas. These challenging walks need a high level of fitness and some hiking experience.

T4 – Difficult

Tracks are often faint or unmarked in remote and craggy natural areas not included in our schedule, however we will guide selected parties on these tours on request.

Guided Day Walk inclusions & exclusions

On single day walking tours, we include the following services and items at no extra charge:

  • Transfers from your Hobart accommodation to the tour destination (usually between 7:30-8:00 am) and return at conclusion of tour

  • Choice of destinations to suit client preferences and forecast weather conditions

  • Lunch (prepared by your guide on the track); beverages; snacks

  • Water (available on the bus pre & post walk), ready to fill client’s own water bottle (not supplied)

  • Toilet paper; hand sanitiser (alcohol based)

  • Qualified and knowledgeable guide/s

  • Comprehensive first-aid kit (carried by guide/s)

  • Emergency communications (PLB (Personal Location Beacon) and/or satellite phone, carried by guide/s)

  • All necessary park passes and permits

Not included:

  • Sunscreen, blister protection, insect repellent, any personal medication

  • Stout walking shoes (well worn-in)

  • Long-sleeved shirt (preferably synthetic for quick drying)

  • Hat or beanie

  • Sunglasses

  • Warm & waterproof clothing layers

  • Backpack to carry personal items

  • Drink bottle


Notes:

  1. Some destinations in Tasmania, especially exposed areas, can be very cold and windy, and you need to consider possible weather conditions when selecting your tour destination (call us if in doubt)

  2. Please advise your booking agent (or us if booking directly) your clothing sizes so we can select correctly sized garments for you

  3. Advise your booking agent (or us if booking directly) if you have any special dietary needs or preferences

  4. You are welcome to use your own personal clothing, but check with us if you doubt its suitability

Should you have any queries regarding the best equipment and clothing to take on your Tasmanian adventure, please contact us for friendly advice and assistance.