Bay of Fires Walk, a Walking Vacation in Tasmania
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The Bay of Fires Walk is a four-day guided walking vacation along the beautiful Tasmanian coastline in Australia. Spend four days and three nights at a magnificent beach camp and Bay of Fires Lodge. Explore tranquil coves and secluded beaches, kayak with eagle rays, and relax with a delicious meal back at the lodge.
Adventure Accommodations
During the three nights of the walking vacation, guests are provided with twin share accommodation in the Forester Beach Camp and the Bay of Fires Lodge. The beach camp and the lodge were designed to have a minimal impact on the surrounding environment.
The Forester Beach Camp has twin share rooms, timber floors, canvas roofs, and full kitchen facilities. Private wash areas and composting toilets ensure that guest comfort is maintained and the environment is not harmed.
The Bay of Fires Lodge has a living area, a large deck and an open fire. Twin share bedrooms have views of the sea or the bush and are furnished with comfortable hotel beds.
Where to Eat
The food on the trip is prepared by your guide using fresh local produce. A typical breakfast includes fresh baked bread, porridge, cereals, with Tasmanian honey and jams.
How to Get to the Bay of Fires
The walk begins and ends at Cradle Huts office in Evandale. The office is approximately 15 minutes from Launceston.
Fly to Launceston Airport in Tasmania aboard Quantas (www.qantas.com.au), Virgin Blue (www.virginblue.com.au) or Jetstar (www.jetstar.com.au). Travelers usually connect in Melbourne or Sydney, Australia.
Plan This Walking Vacation
The Bay of Fires Walk costs $1,595 AUD per person. A backpack and Gore-Tex jacket are provided for your use during the walk. The season for this walking vacation runs from November through May. For more information and reservations, visit www.bayoffires.com.au.
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Oct 07, 2005