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Tasmania, an Australian island and state is an exciting place of travel, with some of the best scenic areas in the world. It boats a population of over 500,000 people, and with it being the 26^th largest island in the world, there are plenty of days out and trips to excite any tourists on a visit.

Founded in 1642 by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, Tasmania has gone on to be an important region of Australia, with its own unique take on the countries culture. Tasmania is often labelled ‘the natural state’ and the ‘island of inspiration’ due to its vast natural beauty, which is confirmed with the fact that 37% of the island lies in reserves, national parks and world heritage sites.

A weekend in Tasmania can be an amazing time, for any tourists looking for something beautiful and interesting. One of the best ways to spend a weekend is at the infamous ‘Bay Of Fires’.

Day 1 – Launceston to paradise
(Launceston – Mt William National Park via Scottsdale)
You will be met at Peppers Seaport Hotel in Launceston at 7.15am and transferred to the walk base at Quamby Estate. Here you will meet your guides who will provide a briefing on the walk, check your gear and assist with preparing your pack. There is then time for breakfast before departing at 9am for Mt. William National Park. The drive from the walking base, Quamby Estate, winds through the scenic and rich pastoral landscapes of Scottsdale and the tin mining town of Derby to the northern end of Mt William National Park. Here the walk begins at Boulder Point with views north to the Bass Strait Islands, stepping stones remaining of the land bridge that once connected Tasmania to the mainland. Secluded beaches tucked between sand dunes and off-shore rocks are separated by rocky headlands – the perfect place for shells, birds’ nests and relaxed lunches. Day 1 walk is approximately 9km, 4 hours. The night is spent at Forester Beach Camp.

Day 2 – Whitest sand, bluest water and reddest rocks
(Forrester Beach Camp Eddystone Point and Bay of Fires Lodge)
Travelling south you’ll be amazed at Tasmania’s magnificent coastline of colour and solitude. Elevated views of the park and out to sea are enjoyed from the ridgeline of sand dunes and prime heathlands. We take time to explore the marsupial lawns behind the dunes, a great site to identify prints and scats 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. Day 2 walk is approximately 14 km, 7 hours.

Your final night should be spent relaxing with some entertainment; take your credit card or charge card in to town and see what this marvellous city has to offer in the way of shopping, dining and entertainment.