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• Tasmanian Wildlife Tour

Our Tasmanian Wildlife Tour is dedicated to showcasing Tasmania’s abundant native wildlife.

This tour departs from Launceston and give you a full day, over 14 hours, of experiencing and exploring Tasmanian’s abundant wildlife.

• Cradle Mountain Day Tour

Join us on our fully guided tour to Cradle Mountain, where you may experience one or more of several short walks around Cradle Mountain. We also stop at a few key destinations during our journey.

• Freycinet Day Tour

Join us on a fully guided tour to Freycinet National Park, home of the famous Wineglass Bay. This is an active tour where you can join our experienced guide on one of many beautiful walks in the national park.

Highlights of the North Day Tour

This fully guided, almost 12 hour tour, is a great way to see, what we consider, some of the best highlights of the Tamar and Mersey Valley Areas. We depart Launceston early, travelling through several historic towns and villages, and stopping at Narawntapu National Park.

We have a great range of tours, including Day Tours to Cradle Mountain, Day Tours to Freycinet National Park and our new Taste of the North Day Tour which combines food, fresh produce, both scenic and historic places and of course some of our wildlife.

All our tours are professionally guided to ensure you get maximum value and enjoyment from your experience. 

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Our Small Group “Multi-Day Tours” are available upon application and are tailor made for your group – please contact us well in advance of your desired holiday dates so we can work with you to put together your dream holiday.  

We can cater for family groups, senior citizens, corporate and special interest groups and specialise in arranging tours for groups from China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea. We have Chinese speaking guides to add to your enjoyment. 

Whilst for environmental reasons we prefer to keep our tours to a maximum of 12 participants, we can cater for groups up to 24 guests, but special conditions apply to larger groups to minimise our impact.

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7. 4-Day Wukalina Walk Hiking and Cultural Experience in Tasmania

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Ah Tassie, land of ancient forests, epic bushwalks, and possibly some very small marsupial tigers. It mightn’t be the warmest part of Australia but it’s one of the most magical, which means there’s plenty of scope for squeezing the maximum juice from your outdoor time.

From the welcoming beaches of the East Coast to the daring and stimulating wilderness of the west, and all the surprises in between, exploring Tasmania is an endless and ever-fruitful endeavour.

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LATEST Tasmania ADVENTURES

13 incredible adventures to take in Tasmania

WESTERN WILDS JOURNEY

Come take a journey of discovery through the storied wilderness of western Tasmania . It’s a nature- and culture- rich region that makes you want to slow down and explore further and deeper. Whether you favor beaches or rainforests, waterfalls or rivers, you’ll find a wealth of possibilities on a journey through this land of rugged beauty. Starting with the Lyell Highway from Hobart to Queenstown, you can veer off toward any number of wilderness or cultural pursuits. Take time to venture over roads less traveled and create your own stories.

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) takes up one-fifth of Tasmania, an area bigger than Connecticut. And it’s one of Earth’s last real wilderness areas, protecting a vast tract of temperate rainforest and its ancient plants and unique wildlife.

With a history stretching back 40,000 years, western Tasmania has Aboriginal sites brimming with artifacts and holding cave systems with Ice Age rock art. Then there are the more recent centuries of mining, pining, and convict history. Sarah Island in Macquarie Harbour was the site of one of Australia’s harshest penal colonies. Hear chilling tales of men who attempted escape across windswept barrens, open water, and impenetrable forests.

OVERLAND TRACK WALK

A must for both serious and novice trekkers, the Overland Track wends its gorgeous way from Cradle Valley to Lake St. Clair, a hike of about 50 miles. Whether on an organized outing, or a self-guided expedition, this is one for lovers of the outdoors.

Sign up for the Cradle Mountain Huts Walk , a six-day guided adventure through the heart of the TWWHA. Over landscape formed more than 150 million years ago, you’ll traverse glacially carved valleys, thick rainforests, button grass moorland, and alpine meadows, all steeped in beauty. At night, kick back with a hot shower and a delicious three-course meal prepared by your guides. Share stories with your fellow adventurers, and then retire to your comfy private hut.

DOVE LAKE CIRCUIT WALK

Not up for overnight trekking? Take a day or half-day walk in the Cradle Mountain area. Whether you seek alpine heathland or old-growth rainforest, lakes or mountain streams, the outback here delivers. In the fall, prepare to be dazzled by the fagus (deciduous beech), as it turns from green to gold to orange. And keep your eyes peeled for local wildflowers you may not be familiar with—waratah, banksia, and hakea. As for exotic animals, look for platypus, echidna, rare and adorable spotted quolls, and, yes, Tasmanian devils. Birders will not be disappointed either.

Dramatic vistas are easy to find around Dove Lake . On a two-hour circuit of the lake, enjoy sweeping views of Cradle Mountain, the jewel of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park . And check out the fine views from Weindorfer’s Chalet, a rustic alpine retreat that was once home to the park’s founding father and his guests. Just outside the park entrance, a visitor center, shop, and café cater to visitors, while an interpretative center stands inside. Accommodations range from simple cabins to private lodges.

A STAY AT PUMPHOUSE POINT

Escape to a secluded lakeside retreat in the wilderness. Pumphouse Point at Lake St. Clair provides luxury accommodations with local historical flavor. This new all-inclusive wilderness experience on the Southern Hemisphere’s deepest lake offers a variety of opportunities in a spellbinding natural environment. Take walks in a fjord-like wilderness. Ride mountain bikes over wooded paths. Hike bush trails. Row a dinghy for up-close views of water life. Take a fly fishing lesson—the trout fishery here is tops. After a full day, share long-table feasts of sophisticated locally sourced food with hosts and fellow guests in the Shorehouse, a converted 1940s hydroelectric pumphouse on the lake with splendid views in every direction. Or just tuck into the in-room larder filled with such local highland produce as cheeses, soups, and cured meats. Afterward, sip a Tasmanian whisky or craft beer from the "honesty bar" .

The area is known as the land of a thousand lakes. Its many alpine tarns were formed by glacial action 8,000 to 20,000 years ago. Winter snows bring out a quiet, majestic side of the area.

Take to the Mountains

Take the path less travelled and journey deep into the rugged mountain ranges of the west coast. Mount Murchison is a challenging 1278m alpine circuit near Tullah that rewards with views of glacial lakes. The Mount Dundas track reveals rainforest and the Fraser Creek Hut. Montezuma Falls track is suitable for both walkers and mountain bikers and follows an old abandoned tramway through rainforest until you reach Montezuma Falls – Tasmania’s highest waterfall.

Further south, near Queenstown, join a local RoamWild tour for an action-packed Mountain Heights and Wildlife Nights 4x4 adventure to Mt Owen for a serene sunset at the top of the peak. From the summit you can take in incredible 360-degree views out to the natural Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage sites of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the Franklin and Gordon Rivers National Park, Hells Gates and the wild Southern Ocean beyond the west coast.

After taking in the view and watching the sun sink below the horizon, extend your adventure to discover what creeps about under cover of darkness in Tasmania's ancient rainforest armed only with a flashlight. Accompanied by your guide learn about these nocturnal creatures and listen to the stories of the piners and miners that shaped the west coast.

Cruise Gordon River

Go wild without roughing it on a journey from the small town of Strahan out to Macquarie Harbour and down the Gordon River. Gordon River Cruises’ Spirit of the Wild is like no other vessel in Australia. Fitted with a hybrid propulsion system consisting of both diesel engines and electric motors, it offers passengers an unparalleled experience—a quiet cruise. The environmentally sensitive silent-drive feature transports you to a primeval world, alive with the sounds of birds and wind and lapping water. Six-hour tours include guided walks and a buffet lunch.

For a luxury option, book a Fly and Cruise Tour from Hobart with Par Avion Wilderness Tours. Fly over the Central Highlands of Tasmania toward the west coast, and then cruise down the Gordon on the Spirit of the Wild .

The Franklin and Gordon Rivers, the “wild rivers” at the heart of the TWWHA, are famous as the site of Australia’s largest conservation battle. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Tasmanian government wanted to dam the Franklin for hydroelectric power. Environmentalists’ success in halting the project was a key factor in the TWWHA receiving a World Heritage listing. Earlier stories of timber extraction by convicts and pioneers have left a rich legacy of hardship and adventure in the wilderness.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

A challenging and rewarding experience awaits those who take on the undammed, untamed Franklin River. Brawling through gorges and canyons, the Franklin provides Australia’s best white water rafting. Several companies offer five- to ten-day expeditions, with meals included and camping in caves along the riverbank.

Early “piners” traveled the river in search of the Huon pine that grows along its banks. Some remaining Huons are thought to be 1,000 years old. Other indigenous species include wallabies, yellow-tailed black cockatoos, and white-breasted sea eagles. Australia’s Greens movement began here in the 1980s with a blockade protest against the proposed Franklin Dam. The result is a free and wild river ecosystem.

The Franklin flows 78 miles through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park , part of the TWWHA. Rapids vary from class 1 (gentle) to class 6 (extreme); some tours portage around the tougher stretches. At the end, rafters catch the Gordon River Ferry, or charter a float plane or yacht to pick them up.

Wilderness Expeditions

A Wild Pedder Wilderness Tour plunges into Tasmania's western wilderness, offering a new activity on each of four days. From bushwalking and kayaking, to mountain climbing and caving, adventurers will bring back lively stories of thrilling experiences. Nights are spent at a wilderness lodge around roaring fires with good Tasmanian food and wine.

The trip starts with a hike through a boulder-strewn landscape sculpted by glaciers. You’ll come across hidden mountain lakes and tarns rimmed with twisted eucalyptus (gum) trees. Spend the night in Pedder Wilderness Lodge in Southwest National Park, Tasmania’s largest. Watch the sun set over the Frankland Range; linger until the sky fills with stars.

The next day brings kayaking in a gorge surrounded by craggy peaks. Paddle onto Lake Pedder with its pink quartzite beaches. Then it’s on to an ascent of button grass plains and quartzite spurs overlooking Lake Pedder. Scramble over boulders on the way up Mt. Eliza, where there are panoramic views of ranges and peaks. On the final day, explore the Florentine Valley and see some of the tallest flowering plants on Earth—the Eucalyptus regnans, which can reach up to 280 feet tall, second only to the redwood. Enter a karst cave system where a creek disappears into a dark underground abyss.

WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY

Hop aboard the West Coast Wilderness Railway , a train pulled by an 1890s steam locomotive. Passengers travel on the Southern Hemisphere’s steepest steam-operated railway line, up through spectacular wildlands and views, across historic bridges, and down to Dubbil Barril, a stop on the King River where you can pan for gold and taste Tasmanian leatherwood honey. The old engines were built to move copper ore for the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, taking their loads from Queenstown to the port of Strahan.

West Coast Wilderness Railway also operates the new Heli-Steam experience near Queenstown. The itinerary includes a two-hour steam train trip, which explores fascinating mining history and takes you through an old-growth forest. And then comes a breathtaking scenic helicopter flight from Regatta Point.

WATERFALL WALKS

With 230 waterfalls in Tasmania, visitors have a choice of picturesque settings for hiking and picnicking. About an hour west of Hobart, Russell Falls graces Mount Field National Park with three tiers of curtain-like cascades. One look and it’s easy to see why this is Tasmania’s most photographed falls. Take a night walk with a flashlight and see glow worms.

Another tiered delight, Liffey Falls steps its way down the Liffey River to a spray-pool grotto. There are a number of smaller falls leading up to the final tier and main attraction, all of them encircled by lush ancient rainforest. Stop at Deloraine Deli on the way and ask the friendly staff to help you pick out some tasty Tassie picnic supplies.

At 341 feet, Montezuma Falls is Tasmania’s highest. This one plunges deep in the wilderness, more than an hour north of Strahan. The area is rich in mining and railway history; look for the original sleepers from the old tram line. Less than an hour from Queenstown, Nelson Falls is surrounded by ancient plant species thriving in the cool, temperate rainforest. Breathe the clean, tree-scrubbed air.

Private Wilderness Charters

An all-inclusive, guided expedition takes you deep into Tasmania’s remote and untouched south west. The landscape is scored with wild rivers, quartzite peaks, and extensive waterways. A Marine Nature Reserve (and part of the TWWHA), this area is accessible only by foot, boat, or light aircraft.

Fly from Hobart to Melaleuca, and then travel with Tasmanian Boat Charters’ crew (skipper, chef, and guide) through mirrored waters to your floating home. A boutique hotel, the Odalisque is a custom-built twenty-meter vessel equipped with hot showers and soft beds.

Guest chefs from Hobart’s best restaurants provide top-notch, modern Tasmanian fare, paired with fine Tasmanian wines. Expert guides with years of experience double as your personal walking encyclopedias, helping you unlock the secrets of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

FLY FISHING EXPEDITION

A fly-fishing trip in the TWWHA gets to the heart and spirit of the wild highland lakes. Nestled in the Western Lakes fishery in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park, RiverFly Wilderness Huts offers modern insulated lodgings a stone’s throw from Lake Ina and close by nine other lakes. Guides cater to all skill levels, from beginner to expert.

This fly fisher’s paradise averages 3,300 feet in altitude and features varied terrain, from alpine to temperate rainforest. Wild brown trout dominate the fishery, with an average size of 2.5 pounds (18 inches). The largest trout caught in recent years weighed around 17 pounds. That’s right, these are big fish, and you’re almost sure to catch one, or a dozen. Fishing from RiverFly is mostly by lake-edge and wade-polaroiding, in shallow and crystal-clear waters.

Clustered under tall snowgum trees, the huts are simple, lightweight structures, with insulated walls, canvas roofs and ceilings, and wraparound decks, all perched above the native flora on raised platforms. Among iconic Tasmanian animals inhabiting the area are wallabies, wombats, owls, and eagles. Snow-capped Mount Olympus and the heath of Skullbone Plains form a backdrop, while the gravel-sand beaches spread a welcome mat.

The SouthWest Wilderness

The remote southwestern part of Tasmania remains one of the wildest and most beautiful places on Earth. Small islands and inlets off the Indian Ocean, sapphire-colored waters, empty beaches, and cool rainforests exist far from the pulse of civilization. An excursion to this lightly explored region comes with lifelong memories and stories. A Par Avion excursion touches down in the tiny settlement of Melaleuca, which is inaccessible by road. On a guided walk you’ll hear tales, tall and true, of the local Aboriginals and of bushman Deny King. The legendary naturalist, painter, and tin miner established a recovery program for the endangered orange-bellied parrot. His passion helped protect the region as part of the TWWHA.

You’ll stay at Southwest Wilderness Camp , an eco-friendly glamping operation perched on the shores of Bathurst Harbour. Enjoy private accommodations in a lush rainforest. Guides interpret the area’s fascinating natural and local history. At night they become wilderness chefs and prepare mouthwatering Tasmanian dishes, accompanied by Tasmanian wine.

While here, venture out to explore the islands of Bathurst Harbour and walk along the remote beaches of Southwest National Park. Take a half, full, or multi-day kayaking trip in the Roaring 40s , waterways known for the prevailing westerly winds that sweep around the high southern latitudes.

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Join branch staff from the Todt Hill - Westerleigh Library   for an in person walking tour! Learn more about the history and landmarks of this neighborhood and connect with community. 

We'll take a walk through the Westerleigh area, using library resources to connect with the history of the neighborhood. The tour will last approximately 1 hour and will begin at our neighborhood library. 

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Bolton: Embrace weather variable for this week’s Lone Star shootout

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In a perfect world, we’d prefer to eliminate the unpredictability of the elements of an outdoor sport in favor of data sets that help us understand what our eyes are witnessing. But golf is an imperfect pursuit.

As detailed below, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson will be staged in conditions that, well, amount to the opposite of “golf in a dome” that often serves as the setting for The American Express in the Coachella Valley every winter. Sure, La Quinta, California, isn’t immune to rain and wind, but it’s typically a placebo compared to north Texas in springtime.

So it goes. Deal with it. Embrace the random.

While conditions should be OK most of the time north of Dallas, this still will be a week when it’ll feel like it’s going to be better to be lucky than good. That yields the chance to have some fun.

If your profile is to play it smart and safe, great. But if you’ve ever thought about being a little, say, counterintuitive, give that a go at TPC Craig Ranch. A shootout already is promised, so there’s that headwind for otherwise predictable results, but better-laid plans don’t necessarily apply when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

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At the end of every round and eventually the tournament, there could be a little to learn about the experience, so even if it doesn’t go your way, that’s still something to take forward for the next time the roof is open.

Since Monday’s Power Rankings, in which I always review the weather for the first time every week, the risk of inclement weather for Thursday’s opening round has increased. It includes a very good chance for thunderstorms. Because of the danger, bet the over on a delay at some point. Friday’s forecast is more favorable.

When this happens, it can be shrewd to stack based on the draw in DFS. While blending in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf is advised for the long haul, short-range considerations all but demand betting on the coin flip. You’re already in shark-infested waters, so you might as well jump in with a plan to sink or swim. Treading is only for also-rans.

Another change in the last two days is when the wind will challenge most. Because it’s always the hardest to predict, there are two types of gamers – those who have complained about it and those who will – and you know who you are. Moving Day on Saturday now presents as the best of the bunch, albeit for seriously breezy conditions for Sunday’s finale.

All in all, when the conditions are a crapshoot for a shootout, conviction in decisions is the driving force. Ignore the nuance, dismiss the edge and go all-in on the most compelling combination of factors for your sensibilities.

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Keith Mitchell (+375 = Top 10) … Cashmere Keith has been a top-20 machine in 2024 and he hasn’t gone consecutive starts without one in his last eight starts. Prior to a T28 with Joel Dahmen at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Mitchell placed T14 at the Valero Texas Open for his sixth top 20 of the season. He remains a rock star off the tee and on approach, so the challenge has been wringing consistency out of the putter. Both of his previous appearances at TPC Craig Ranch were when it played as a par 72 (2021 and 2022) and he averaged 69.25. To consider qualifying for next week’s Wells Fargo Championship, he’d need to podium this week, but this finish would be just fine for us.

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Aaron Rai (+160 = Top English) … Man, what to do with this guy. The Brit always presents so attractively but he isn’t plus value for a finish unless you shop in the market for top 20s at +225, and he’s had only two of those in a dozen starts this year. That’s why to beat five others among his countrymen is the smarter move. (At +350, Matt Wallace is second-shortest among the subset.) Sits 13th on TOUR in greens hit and T32 in proximity.

Daniel Berger (+130 = Top 40) … At some point, he’ll be reinserted into the option to make or miss the cut, but we can’t complain about the kickback for this finish. No, he hasn’t reconnected with the firepower that pushed him to the front of the stage, but if you’re going to hedge on when he’s going to deliver again, you might as well lean in when his only finish at TPC Craig Ranch is a T3 in 2021. The long game is back so you’re relying on this being the week when he (finally) finds magic with the putter. Two top 40s in nine starts this season.

Taiga Semikawa (+225 = Top 40) … With Peter Kuest hogging the headlines among non-members at TPC Craig Ranch, it’s easy to overlook the 23-year-old from Japan who’s making his fourth PGA TOUR start of the season. He’s making the trip from a T24 at the ISPS HANDA CHAMPIONSHIP but his youth is a weapon against jet lag. He’s already a four-time winner on the Japan Golf Tour where he placed second in the Order of Merit in 2023. We’re not asking for a victory (at +25000), just a return to some form that rewarded his muscle off the tee and precision on approach on his home circuit last year.

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• Henrik Norlander (+230 = Top 40)
• Kevin Tway (+170 = Top 40)

Notable WDs

Patrick Rodgers … This is his second early withdrawal of the season (WM Phoenix) to go with his mid-tournament exit from the Valero Texas Open, but he’s 37th in the FedExCup with three top 10s among six top 25s. Look for him as well at Quail Hollow Club next week.

Christiaan Bezuidenhout … A T3 at the ISPS HANDA CHAMPIONSHIP in Japan on Sunday lifted the South African to 53rd in the Official World Golf Ranking, so he’s in terrific position to qualify for the U.S. Open when the top 60 gain entry at the conclusion of the PGA Championship for which he’ll qualify via the OWGR early next week. He also might sneak into the field at next week’s Wells Fargo Championship via the Aon Next 10, in which he’s currently ninth.

Charley Hoffman … Rests after a T4-T11 fortnight that lifted him to 59th in the FedExCup. Suffice it to say that the 47-year-old has capitalized on the opportunities yielded by long-range insurance of a career earnings exemption this season.

Membership notes

Erik Barnes … Will Zalatoris is a headliner among the comeback stories in 2024, but Barnes deserves similar attention. Now almost 13 full months post-reconstructive surgery on the MPFL in his left knee, he’s 87th in the FedExCup with a playoff loss at the Puerto Rico Open punctuating six paydays in nine starts. Has eight starts on a medical extension to collect 46.563 FedExCup points. (He’s closest to his goal among all golfers on medicals.) That would require no worse than a solo 19th-place finish (worth 47 points) at TPC Craig Ranch where he’s making his debut. Because he’s already cleared the threshold for conditional status, he’s eligible for the Playoffs even if he falls short of the target on the medical, but fulfilling the medical would promote him from the graduate reshuffle category to the Major Medical category. It also would grant him the opportunity to tee it up in every open without sweating the cutline for entry on conditional status.

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Rob Bolton is a Golfbet columnist for the PGA TOUR. The Chicagoland native has been playing fantasy golf since 1994, so he was just waiting for the Internet to catch up with him. Follow Rob Bolton on Twitter .