Tasmania's South Coast Track Expedition

• Experienced Guides
• Group camping equipment, including tents, sleeping mat, stoves, eating utensils and first aid kit
• Thermarest and Emergency Communication
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on Day 9 (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
• 8 nights accommodation camping
• National Park fees
• Flights and ground transfers
• Bus back to Hobart from the end of the trail
• Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

• Clothing and equipment, as listed under additional information (some equipment is available for hire at the start of the hike)

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Maximum group size of 10 passengers on this hike, with 1 guide for every 5 passengers.

Trip Grading: Challenging

Challenging Walking - carrying a heavy backpack 18-20 kg (40-45 pounds), some outdoor experience necessary for this category, some steep uphill terrain.

Weather:

The above itinerary should be seen as a guide only. Even in summer, South-West Tasmania can provide very bad weather conditions so that you must be prepared for the very worst. As such, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances may cause the content of the trip to be altered or delayed. Your safety and enjoyment are paramount at all times.

Trip Prerequisites:

As you will be covering an average of 10 to 12 kilometers (6 to 8 miles) per day, over varying and often arduous terrain on a track that is sometimes muddy and steep, a high level of general fitness with previous back-packing experience is essential. The area is subject to bad weather, even at the height of summer, and Tasmanian Expeditions will always travel prepared for it.

The operator arranges a food drop halfway along the track, so at most you will be carrying provisions for 4 days. The maximum load you will carry will be approximately 20kg. This will of course reduce rapidly as food is consumed.


You must be able to carry the back pack on your own as assistance can not be provided.

Health and Fitness Requirements:

Tasmanian Expeditions ask you to choose a trip within your capabilities. As with most activities, the fitter you are prior to departure, the more you will enjoy the trip. However, the majority of their trips only require you to be in reasonably good health.

Tasmanian Expeditions journeys are designed to suit most people, they are not endurance events for the super fit. Tasmanian Expeditions guides do have the ultimate say in whether or not a person is able to partake in an activity and if they feel that the person or other persons are put at risk, then they have the right to make alternative arrangements. If you have any doubts about your suitability for a particular trip, please contact Tasmanian Expeditions.

Gear List - What to Bring

Your trip includes all group camping and cooking equipment, including tents, stoves and of course the food. The following lists set out all extra equipment and the clothing required for the trip. The equipment list must be carefully followed and will provide the basis for Tasmanian Expeditions preliminary gear check. Several of the following items are available for hire in Tasmania (H). Please contact Tasmanian Expeditions reservations staff for the details of what equipment is for hire and the cost. Most outdoor shops will be able to provide extra advice in selecting any new clothing and equipment for this list. Please Note: The need to bring woolen or equivalent thermal clothing (chlorofibre, polypropylene or fibrepile) rather than cottons (e.g. jeans, wind cheaters) is emphasized because of their ability to better retain warmth, even when damp.

Clothing

• Waterproof jacket with hood, preferably mid-thigh length, Goretex, milair, japara or similar (H)
• Waterproof over-trousers. A zip to enable putting them on over boots is a great advantage(H)
• Thermal / woolen undershirt - essential
• Thermal Long Johns - essential
• 2 T-shirts (for the warm days)
• 1 pair shorts
• 1 long sleeve wool / thermal shirt
• 1 woolen jumper (sweater) or fiber pile jacket (If you wear wool, two lightweight jumpers (sweaters) are better than one heavy one)
• 3 - 4 pairs woolen socks
• 1 pair knee length gaiters (H)
• 1 pair of trousers (Thermal or flannel wool are light yet warm)
• 1 pair thermal / woolen gloves
• 1 woolen or silk hat or balaclava
• 1 sun-hat (crushable)
• Hand / face towel
• Pyjamas (Second set of thermal underwear is recommended)
• Underwear and personal toiletries as required but remember you will have to carry them (Tasmanian Expeditions carry no soaps or detergents, as these can destroy delicate aquatic ecosystems)

Footwear

Ideal footwear is a pair of sturdy medium weight boots for the track and sandshoes for around the campsite. Walking in sand-shoes is strongly discouraged as the track is often wet, muddy and slippery. Boots should always be well worn in and can be waterproofed beforehand with 3 - 4 coats of 'sno-seal'.

Other Equipment

• Sleeping Bag, rated to 3 season or warmer, down filling is best(H)
• Sleeping bag inner sheet(H)
• Rucksack, large enough to hold seven days food and equipment (70 - 75 liters minimum capacity) (H)
• Lightweight torch, with spare batteries and bulb
• Whistle (for use in poor visibility)
• Water bottle, light with one liter capacity
• 2 heavy weight plastic garbage bags (for waterproofing clothing and sleeping bag and food. E.g. heavy duty orange garden garbage bags)
• Personal first aid (the guides will carry a comprehensive group kit). You should carry some plaster tape such as leukoplast to prevent blisters, sun protection (blockout) and some non-aerosol insect repellent (e.g. Muskol). Also carry any special requirements.

Optional Equipment

• Sunglasses
• Camera and film
• Fishing Line (hand line with spare hooks)
• Maps of the area
• A good book
• Small musical instrument

IMPORTANT:

If any of the following points apply, please mention in the 'Special Requirements' field when making your booking request.

• Please advise if you have any medical conditions (e.g. pregnancy, asthma, etc.) Tasmanian Expeditions should know about.
• Please advise if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian) Tasmanian Expeditions should know about.

IMPORTANT:

At time of booking, please ensure an email or fax number is advised in the 'Special Requirements' field in order for Tasmanian Expeditions to forward their Indemnity and Booking Form, which must be completed and returned to Tasmanian Expeditions as soon as received. Tasmanian Expeditions will also forward detailed trip notes for this tour.

By booking this tour, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions (as listed on the Indemnity and Booking Form):

Assumption of Risk:

(Tasmanian Expeditions and the various Land Management Authorities who grant the License to operate this adventure trip being the Licensor).

In consideration of Tasmanian Expeditions accepting my application for, and being permitted to go on the adventure trip in the land owned by the Licensor or elsewhere, I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk (collectively, this Agreement).

I am aware that Tasmanian Expeditions adventure trip, in addition to the usual dangers and risks inherent has certain additional dangers and risk some of which may include:

• Physical Exertion for which I may not be prepared
• Weather extremes subject to sudden and unexpected change
• Remoteness to normal medical services
• Evacuation difficulties if I am disabled

I accept all the inherent risks of the proposed adventure trip and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom.

I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of adventure travel is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred by travel and activity beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and excitement, being a reason for my participation.

I agree that if I suffer injury or illness Tasmanian Expeditions can, at my cost, arrange medical treatment and emergency evacuation service, as Tasmanian Expeditions deem essential for my safety.

 

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