World Expeditions

Franklin River rafting nine days or 11 days Franklin River rafting and Frenchman’s Cap – an optional Frenchman’s Cap adds a two-day challenging hike to our Franklin rafting trip. We complete a steep ascent from the river to the quartzite dome of Frenchman’s Cap (1443metres), from where we gain 360 degree views over the entire South West wilderness.

For both rafters and outdoor enthusiasts the Franklin River is synonymous with wilderness conservation. It’s one of the world’s last great wild rivers and is a river we know well in all its moods and changes as it flows through deep gorges, quiet pools and magnificent temperate rainforest. Whatever the river level, you’ll be in good hands. Our experienced guides have an unmatched safety record, while the selection of camps and the preparation of delicious meals will exceed expectations. While any descent of the Franklin is demanding it is not necessary to have previous rafting experience, however some wilderness experience along with a sound level of fitness is essential. A flexible nature and a willingness to become part of a small crew, immersed in the vast and remote wilderness, will ensure a wealth of experiences.

Departures November to April. Nine or 11 day trips - Moderate to challenging grade - eight days rafting - one day sailing - eight nights camping - optional two days hike. Includes eight or ten breakfasts, nine or 11 lunches and eight or 10 dinners, rafts and experienced guides, all rafting and safety equipment, waterproof storage for personal gear, group camping gear (tents, foam sleeping mats, stoves, cooking gear and eating utensils), group first aid kit, transport from Hobart, an emergency satellite telephone, wetsuit and paddling jacket hire. Cost: joining Hobart $2350.00 ($2550.00 including Frenchmans Cap).

We explore the colonial heartland of Tasmania at handlebar level following a relaxed itinerary that will appeal to the non-campers. Each night we stay in a National Trust listed hotel where gourmet meals and a glass of local wine make this a most convivial adventure. While cycling we will be accompanied by a backup vehicle. There will also be ample time to wander along the beaches at Mayfield or through the many heritage buildings of Richmond and Port Arthur.

Day One: Join Launceston, commence cycling through Longford to Campbelltown.

Day Two: Cycling to Swansea.

Day Three: Cycling and exploring Freycinet.

Day Four: Cycle via coast to Tasman Peninsula.

Day Five: Explore the penal settlement of Port Arthur and historic Richmond.

Day Six: Complete cycling to Hobart, trip concludes.

Departures July to April. Six day trip - introductory to moderate grade - cycle touring - five nights heritage accommodation. Includes six lunches, five dinners, five breakfasts, experienced guides, emergency communications and group first aid kit, accommodation in Heritage hotels and guesthouses, comfortable mini-bus transport, 21 speed bicycle and cycle helmet and support vehicle during cycle section. Cost: joining Launceston $2200.00.

Our Cycle Tasmania Tour is one of our pioneering trips and a favourite for many years amongst visitors to Tasmania. We take you from Launceston to Hobart by bike and feature a great mix of cycling and walking highlights including cycling through rural villages, historic towns and farms as well as visiting the Freycinet Peninsula and Maria Island. Two guides support our cycling tours with a back up vehicle always close at hand. You can choose to cycle as little or as much as you like.

Day One: Cycle from Launceston to the Fingal Valley.

Day Two: Cycle to Bicheno.

Day Three: Walking to Wine Glass Bay.

Day Four: Cycle to Triabunna.

Day Five: Ferry to Maria Island.

Day Six: On Maria Island.

Day Seven: Transfer to Mount Wellington and tour concludes in Hobart.

Departures October to May. Seven day trip - introductory grade - seven day cycle touring and walking - six nights cabins. Cost: joining Launceston $1680.00.

An action filled adventure odyssey; bushwalking and cycling to sample the raw beauty of Tasmania. We include a bushwalk in the Cradle Mountain & Lake St Clair National Park with an optional climb to the summit of Cradle Mountain. Ideal preparation before undertaking day walks beneath the majestic peaks of the Walls of Jerusalem. Changing our pace we cycle the spectacular stretches of the East Coast with opportunities to walk in the Freycinet National Park and the scenic Maria Island. We conclude this adventure with an exhilarating 1000metres descent of Mount Wellington on our mountain bikes, finishing in Hobart.

Day One: Join Launceston and transfer to Cradle Mountain.

Day Two: Day walk in Cradle Mountain.

Days Three to Five: Drive to Lake Rowallan and trek beneath Walls of Jerusalem.

Day Six: Complete trek return to Launceston.

Days Seven to Nine: Cycling to Bicheno.

Day 10: Freycinet National Park.

Day 11: Maria Island National Park.

Day 12: Drive to Richmond.

Day 13: Cycle descent of Mount Wellington and trip concludes in Hobart.

Departures October to May. 13 day trip - introductory to moderate grade - six day trek - seven day cycle - three nights camping - nine nights cabin. Cost: joining Launceston $2590.00.

This is one of the finest bushwalks in Australia. From our first days hike past Cradle Mountain to our boat trip along the rainforest-clad shores of Lake St Clair we savour the complete adventure experience. We follow the well graded 70 kilometre Overland Track with ample time for optional side trips to the summits of Cradle Mountain and the highest mountain in Tasmania, Mt Ossa - deep in the heart of this World Heritage wilderness area.

Day One: Meet in Launceston. Walk Dove Lake – Lake Rodway.

Day Two: Waterfall Valley.

Day Three: Lake Windermere.

Day Four: Pelion Plains.

Day Five: Kia Ora.

Day Six: Windy Ridge.

Day Seven: Pine Valley.

Day Eight: Lake St Clair, drive to Launceston and trip concludes.

Departures October to April. Eight day trip - moderate grade - eight day trek - seven nights camping. Cost: joining Launceston $1790.00.

The Great Walks of Tasmania includes the mighty South Coast Track walk. This is an unrivalled opportunity to trek the spectacular wilderness of South West Tasmania. In the company of our experienced guides we follow the South Coast Track carrying a full pack (about 20 kilograms on the initial stages) and cover 10 to 12 kilometres per day. The pace is relaxed with ample time to appreciate the World Heritage Area of precipitous sea cliffs, vast plains of button grass, windswept beaches, thick forests, lofty peaks, hidden coves and serene estuaries.

Days One to Seven: Join Hobart and fly to small airstrip at Melaleuca then commence trek through World Heritage Area. Louisa Bay, Ironbound Range, Prion Bay and the South Cape Range are highlights.

Day Eight: Complete trek at Cockle Creek.

Day Nine: Transfer to Hobart where trip concludes.

Departures November to March. Nine day trip - moderate to challenging grade - nine day trek - eight nights camping. Cost: joining Hobart $1990.00.

The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is situated a stones throw to the East of the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. The Walls is a must see for anyone wanting to experience a remote wilderness area unlike any other in Tasmania. The park is scattered with lakes, tarns, mountains, endemic flora and fauna and delicate alpine scenery. Supported by our experienced guides we explore the rarely visited corners of the Walls of Jerusalem National park.

Day One: Transfer Launceston to Walls of Jerusalem National Park and trek to Wild Dog Creek.

Day Two: day walks in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park and return to Wild Dog Creek.

Day Three: Trek to lake Meston via lake Ball.

Day Four: Trek to Junction lake via Mt Ragoona.

Day Five: Trek to Lake Chalice with a side trip to Cathedral.

Day Six: Trek to end of Moses Creek and return to Launceston,where the trip concludes.

Departures October to April. Six day trip - moderate to challenging grade - six day trek - five nights camping. Cost: joining Launceston $1290.00.

Spectacular mountains, pristine wilderness and unique flora and fauna await you on this series of day walks which combine two very special National Parks in the highlands of Tasmania.

We spend the first two days exploring the area around Cradle Mountain undertaking day walks such as the Dove Lake Circuit, Hounslow Heath and weather permitting we climb Cradle Mountain before transferring to the Walls of Jerusalem.

Our visit to the “Walls” begins with an approach from the Fisher River past Solomon’s Jewels to our base camp at Wild Dog Creek. The “Walls” is a region of towering rock walls and spectacular mountain peaks.

From our semi-permanent camp we explore the heart of the area including Mt. Jerusalem, King David’s Peak and the more remote areas such as the Golden Gate and Zion Vale. Carrying only our necessities for daily excursions we constantly pass an amazing diversity of alpine flora including cushion plants, lemon-scented Boronia & mountain rocket.

Departures October to May. Six day trip - introductory to moderate grade - six days walking - two nights cabins - three nights camping. Cost: joining Launceston $1290.00.

Our programme includes some of the best day walks in Tasmania. From our comfortable overnight cabins we undertake a series of guided walks carrying only a day pack. We enjoy the best short walks in the areas of Cradle Mountain, Strahan (the rugged West Coast) and Lake St Clair. Each walk may range from a couple of kilometres to more demanding hikes leading into the heart of Tasmania's magnificent wilderness.

Day One: Join Launceston and transfer to Cradle Mountain to commence walks.

Day Two: Day walks in vicinity of Cradle Mountain.

Day Three: Transfer to Strahan.

Day Four: Walking the West Coast and transfer to Lake St Clair.

Day Five: Walking Lake St Clair.

Day Six: Complete walks and transferto Launceston where trip concludes.

Departures October to April. Six day trip - introductory to moderate grade - day walks - five nights cabin. Cost: joining Launceston $1450.00.

A series of day walks in the magnificent World Heritage area of the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park. Carrying only a day pack we attempt an ascent of Cradle Mountain to appreciate the vast rugged wilderness while returning at night to our comfortable, simply appointed cabins.

Day One: Join Launceston and transfer to Cradle Mountain National Park and commence walks through the temperate rainforest.

Day Two: Walk to the serene shoreline of Lake Dove and an ascent of Cradle Mountain.

Day Three: Complete walks and return to Launceston where trip concludes.

Departures October to May. Three day trip - introductory to moderate grade - day walks - two nights cabin. Cost: joining Launceston $690.00.

Over four days we explore the areas around Lake St. Clair located at the southern end of the Cradle Mountain. Lake St Clair was carved out by ice during several glaciations over the last two million years and is the deepest freshwater lake in Australia. The hills and forests surrounding Lake St Clair offer a wealth of day walks and is comprised of old growth forests of Myrtles, Eucalyptus and Sassafras and surrounded by the Dolerite Mountains of Mount Olympus, Mont Rufus and Mount Ida. This tour makes an ideal addition to any visit to Tasmania and gives a glimpse into the spectacular Wilderness of the Central Highlands of Tasmania.

Day One: Launceston to Lake St.Clair.

Day Two: Mount Rufus Circuit Track.

Day Three: Ferry across Lake St Clair to Gould Plateau Track.

Day Four: Lake St Clair to Launceston via Liffey Falls concludes.

Departures October to April. Four day trip - introductory to moderate grade - day walks - three nights cabins. Cost: joining Launceston $1095.00.

The Blue Tier & Bay of Fires areas lie in the sparsely populated North East of Tasmania. This is a region steeped in history and natural wonder waterfalls, rainforests, mountain scenery, pioneering history and wildlife are just a few of the highlights. The Bay of Fires lies on the edge of the Mt William National Park consisting of areas of unsurpassed wilderness, we take time here to wander along remote beaches, walk through ancient rainforest and explore some of our local guides favourite haunts. Our series of easy to moderate day walks will see us explore this magnificent region in depth.

Day One: Transfer from Launceston to Pyengana to visit Ben Lomond and Ralph Falls and St Columbus Falls.

Day Two: Welborough descent walk.

Day Three: Transferto Binalong Bay and visit Mt Pomena, Halls Falls and St Helens.

Day Four: Bay of Fires Walk.

Day Five: St Patrick’s head walk.

Day Six: Mt William National Park and return to Launceston where trip concludes.

Departures October to May. Six day trip - introductory to moderate grade - day walks - five nights cabins. Cost: joining Launceston $1390.00.

From our cabins in the Freycinet National Park we follow well defined trails to appreciate the white sandy beaches, secluded bays, granite cliff tops and eucalypt forests that characterise this spectacular peninsula off the East Coast of Tasmania.

Day One: Join Launceston and transfer to Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park to commence day walks.

Day Two: Day walks.

Day Three: Complete walks in Freycinet and return to Launceston where trip concludes.

Departures: every Wednesday. Three day trip - introductory grade - day walks - two nights cabin. Cost: joining Launceston $660.00.