Climb challenging peaks & sail picturesque islands
Lady Eugenie is a luxurious, 23-metre ketch rigged yacht. She is five metres wide, which makes her stable, safe and comfortable for both novices and sailing enthusiasts. Her clipper bow, complete with a bowsprit you can walk on, is perfect for watching dolphins...
You will love
- Tassie devils, wombats & fur seals
- Reach areas only accessible by boat
- Changing landscapes
- Walk & Sail itineraries of 4 & 6 days
- A maximum of just 10 guests
6 UNFORGETTABLE DAYS
Please note:
This itinerary is based on the 6D|5N guided walk on Tasmania’s East Coast staying on a luxury Ketch. Please contact us for further set departure details and alternative itineraries.
DAY 1 | FORTESCUE BAY | 1 NIGHT
Meet in Hobart and travel to Fortescue Bay and begin todays walk. This 4-hour return walk begins with a gentle ascent on a well-crafted track, before climbing atop the towering dolerite sea cliffs this peninsula is famed for. Along the way, you’ll pass through heath and woodland vegetation before the view opens up to magnificent rock formations. Your guides will point out well-known sea stacks including the Candlestick and the Totem Pole.
Arriving back at Fortescue Bay, we transfer via tender to our 23-metre (75-ft) luxury ketch, Lady Eugenie. This will be your floating home for the next five nights.
Once aboard, enjoy a gourmet dinner of local Tasmanian delicacies whilst taking in stunning views of sheltered Fortescue Bay (8.5kms; 4 hours walking).
DAY 2 | FORESTIER PENINSULA | 1 NIGHT
Disembark on the beach at Fortescue Bay and choose to relax and swim at the beach or a short walk to Canoe Bay and back through small pockets of rainforest and coastal vegetation.
Return to the Lady Eugenie for lunch and then set sail, slow-cruising toward North Bay to spend the evening anchored off the coast of the Forestier Peninsula, near the very spot that Abel Tasman first landed in 1642 (6kms; 3 hours walking).
DAY 3 | MARIA ISLAND| 1 NIGHT
Embark on a scenic morning’s sail past Marion Bay, Cape Bernier and the south end of Maria Island to arrive at the World Heritage-listed convict site of Darlington. Once populated with prisoners, it is now home to an array of architectural relics and abundant wildlife.
Disembark, and ascend 630m high Bishop and Clerk (4 to 5 hours return). Traverse the high cliff edge of Fossil Bay, enjoy sweeping views toward Schouten Island and Freycinet Peninsula.
Late afternoon, retire to the comfort of our luxury yacht for pre-dinner nibbles and a delicious meal to celebrate the challenges and triumphs of our day (12kms; 5 hours walking).
DAY 4 | SCHOUTEN ISLAND | 1 NIGHT
Following a leisurely breakfast on board Lady Eugenie, set sail for a 4-5 hour journey toward the spectacular Schouten Passage, sailing past large sedimentary deposits and towering dolerite columns to the pink granite boulders and mountains of the Freycinet Peninsula. En route, get an up-close view of an Australian Fur Seal colony of Isle du Phoques.
Disembark on the secluded Schouten Island for a scenic 3-hour walk, climbing to the top of Bear Hill or enjoy a more leisurely afternoon relaxing on-board or at the beach snorkelling and swimming (6kms; 3-4 hours walking).
DAY 5 | WINEGLASS BAY | 1 NIGHT
Over breakfast we decide whether we ascend Mt Graham and take the high route to Wineglass Bay or opt for the less challenging but equally stunning coastal section of the Freycinet Peninsula circuit track.
Arrive at Wineglass Bay, take a refreshing swim and then meet Lady Eugenie for the final night’s gourmet meal under a setting sun (9kms; 5-7 hours walking).
DAY 6 | END OF ITINERARY
Bid the skipper farewell, observe the busy shorebirds and towering forms of the Hazards mountain range above, ascend gently between pink granite boulders overlooking the white sands and turquoise waters of Wineglass Bay below. A steep descent on a well-constructed track leads to an awaiting bus for the return journey to Hobart.
Visit a Coal River Valley vineyard for canapés and celebratory drinks before returning to Hobart via the Hobart Airport (5kms; 3 hours walking).
NEED TO KNOW
5 nights / 6 days
5 nights / 6 days
AUD $3995 per person Twin Share
AUD $3995 per person Twin Share
START: Hobart, Tasmania | Finish: Hobart, Tasmania
TOTAL
AUD $ 3,995
per person
Twin Share
Inclusions
- Full board accommodation on the luxury ketch Lady Eugenie; there are two cabins with one double bed each and two with single beds each (1 x bunk each)
- Non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of Tasmanian wines
- National Park passes
- Use of daypack and rain jacket for duration of the walk
- All bedding and linen
- A qualified guide for the duration of the walk
- Return transfers between Hobart at the start and finish of the walk
Exclusions
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Any taxes and/or visas
- Any extra or additional accommodation or arrangements
- Gratuities and any personal purchases
Minimum – 4 guests (to confirm the departure)
Maximum – 8 guests per departure
4 and 6 day itineraries available
Minimum 4 | Maximum 8 guests
Grade: moderate
Private charters available
Experienced guide, skipper and crew
Operates late October through to early May
Terms and conditions apply – please request a copy of our booking form for all details.
Please contact us for pricing, dates and a full itinerary
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