Great Walks Of Australia Announces Newest Great Walk On Flinders Island, Tasmania

For the first time since 2017, Great Walks of Australia has added a new experience to its collection of multi-day guided hikes – Flinders Island Walking Adventure In Comfort on Flinders Island in Tasmania, operated by Tasmanian Expeditions.

The 13th Great Walk of Australia offers hikers a mesmerising mix of spectacular terrains, epic views, abundant wildlife and cultural history. Considered the hidden jewel of Tasmania, this six-day/five-night, day-pack only guided hike on Flinders Island covers 42 kilometres of easy to moderate walking and is accessed via a scenic flight from Bridport, near Launceston.

Flinders Island Walking Adventure In Comfort offers walkers a diverse and rewarding itinerary that includes sweeping coastal views, crystal clear swimming spots and dramatic granite peaks to summit, including Mt Strzelecki which provides 360-degree views.

Great Walks of Australia Executive Officer Liz O'Rourke said: “We're so thrilled to be adding the 13th Great Walk of Australia to our collection.”

“Rugged, pristine and remote, this gem of a destination is perfect for anyone wanting to get off the beaten track to a unique, undiscovered wild landscape with blockbuster views and feel like you have it nearly all to yourself.”

“I have no doubt hikers from around the world are going to be excited about having this special new experience launch and love it as much as our other 12 incredible Great Walks,” Ms O'Rourke said.

Tasmanian Expeditions is a pioneer of extended walking experiences on the Apple Isle. The first walking tour operator in Tasmania, they have a heritage of curating new trails and active travel experiences since the mid 1970's and hold triple certification by Eco-Tourism Australia.

Michael Buggy, General Manager of Tasmanian Expeditions, said: “It is an honour to have our Tasmanian Expeditions' Flinders Island Walking Adventure In Comfort officially recognised as one of the Great Walks of Australia, joining an esteemed line up of Australia's most outstanding walking adventures.

“Our 6-day itinerary guides walkers through Flinders' amazing trails and pristine wilderness by day, then continues this true immersion in nature by night at our beachfront Eco-Comfort Camp, which is big on comfort but small on environmental impact.”

Although a small island of only 1,333 square kilometres, Flinders Island hosts an amazing array of ecosystems that make for extraordinary hiking - from dunes and lagoons, to woodland and mountainous granite ridges which produce spectacular and unique species of flora and fauna which freely roams the island.

Like all Great Walks, the experience is all inclusive with flights to the island, food, accommodation and expert guides leading the way; walkers just need to bring their boots, clothes and a sense of adventure.

At the end of each day of walking, guests will retire to the comfort of Tasmanian Expeditions' coastal Eco‐Comfort Camp. Having enjoyed wonderful Tasmanian food, wine and hospitality, guests fall asleep inside custom-designed 'star tents' with clear roofs, watching a blanket of stars with no light pollution.

Visit www.greatwalksofaustralia.com.au for further information and to book.

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ABOUT GREAT WALKS OF AUSTRALIA:

Great Walks of Australia walks are a collection of Australia's best mutli-day hike experiences, led by expert guides with a deep understanding of the environment, who help to bring to life the stories, culture, flora, fauna and history of each destination along the way. Small intimate groups, comfortable accommodation with a sense of exclusivity and outstanding gourmet food and wine, combine with remote locations for the ultimate in multi-day walking adventures. All Great Walks members hold advanced eco-tourism credentials and are actively involved in the conversation of the lands they walk through.

MEMBER WALKS: Flinders Island Walking Adventure In Comfort (TAS) ***Added 29 January 2024***, Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort (NT), Scenic Rim Trail (QLD), The Arkaba Walk (SA), Murray River Walk (SA), Freycinet Experience Walk (TAS), The Maria Island Walk (TAS), Cradle Mountain Signature Walk (TAS), Bay Of Fires Signature Walk (TAS), Three Capes Signature Walk (TAS), Twelve Apostles Signature Walk (VIC), Seven Peaks Walk (Lord Howe Island/NSW), Cape To Cape Walk (Margaret River, WA)

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:

Michael Buggy, General Manager, Tasmanian Expeditions

Bio: Michael Buggy is General Manager of Tasmanian Expeditions, a role he has held since 2017. Driven to continue Tasmanian Expeditions' ethos of 'Big Adventures, Small Footprint' Michael is an eager hiker and has walked all over Australia as well as undertaking countless international hikes, including a 6000m peak in the Himalayas.

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