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TAS | Bay of Fires Walk
 Bay of Fires Lodge |
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6 days / 5 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Quamby | 1 |
| Bay of Fires Walk | 3 |
| Quamby | 1 |
DAY 1 Arrive Launceston
Transfer to your accommodation at Quamby Estate, a beautiful homestead located just outside Launceston near the township of Hagley. Relax and unwind in this 1930s heritage-listed homestead which has been impeccably restored without compromising modern-day luxuries. The estate boasts a tennis court and impeccably-maintained golf course (D).
Quamby Estate, Superior Room
DAY 2 Quamby - Bay of Fires walk
After an early breakfast, meet your guide and fellow walkers and depart for Mt. William National Park. The adventure begins at Boulder Point with panoramic views north to the Bass Strait Islands, the remaining traces of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to the mainland. Pass secluded sandy beaches and rocky headlands, and enjoy the abundant birdlife.The evening is spent at Forester Beach Camp in twin share permanent tents with timber floors, canvas roofs and full kitchen facilities. (Approximately 9km, 4 hours) (B,L,D).
Forester Beach Camp, Permanent Tent
DAY 3 Bay of Fires walk
Travelling south, you’ll be awed by the colours and the solitude of this magnificent coastline. Elevated views of the Park and ocean are enjoyed from the ridgeline of sand dunes and prime heathlands. Take time to explore the marsupial lawns behind the dunes, a great site for identifying the footprints of the local wildlife. Lunch is at historic Eddystone Point Lighthouse, and in the afternoon you’ll enjoy the seclusion of superb beaches and coves along the coastline before arriving at the sanctuary of the Bay of Fires Lodge. The Lodge is an ecologically-designed building perched 40 metres above the sea with extensive views of the surrounding bush and white sandy beaches. Here you will experience true communion with nature in accommodation that combines simplicity of design with comfort and warmth. (Approximately 14 km, 7 hours) (B,L,D).
Bay of Fires Lodge, Lodge Room
DAY 4 Bay of Fires walk
Today is yours to relax at the Lodge or set off on yet another adventure paddling the tranquil waters of Ansons River in a kayak. Discover the delicate ecology of this river system as it winds its way to the mouth of Ansons Bay, a haven for water birds and Eagle Rays. After a picnic lunch, leave the kayaks behind and stroll back along the Abbotsbury Peninsula to your accommodation. Enjoy another evening in the environmentally-friendly ambience of the Lodge with fellow walkers and new friends (B,L,D).
Bay of Fires Lodge, Lodge Room
DAY 5 Bay of Fires walk – Quamby
After breakfast, explore the nearby beaches and headlands, take a swim or simply curl up and read a book. Leaving the Lodge on foot, you’ll make your way through the fragrant inland heath and peppermint forests to a secluded spot for lunch. Your return road trip takes you along the north coast to Bridport and then south through the Tamar wine region and Lilydale before returning to the walkers’ base at Quamby Estate (B,L).
Quamby Estate, Superior Room
DAY 6 Quamby – Launceston
After breakfast, transfer to Launceston Airport (B).
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Mysterious Bay of Fires
In 1773, explorer Captain Tobias Furneaux gave the Bay of Fires its name in response to the multitude of Aboriginal campfires he observed along the shoreline. Aboriginal people migrated to the coast in winter to hunt muttonbirds and seals and forage for shellfish. Today huge middens of discarded shell lay as evidence of their habitation.
Bay of Fires Lodge
The Bay of Fires Lodge, the only building in this wilderness paradise, is a truly ecologically-aware building. All construction materials were lifted in by helicopter or carried to the site by hand. Solar power provides the lighting, while hot showers and comfortable hotel beds add a touch of luxury at the end of each day’s activities. In the magnificent living area with its large timber deck and open fire, you'll enjoy delicious meals prepared with the freshest local produce, accompanied by fine Tasmanian wines. Two long timber and glass pavilions allow guests to appreciate the landscape with minimum impact on the environment.
