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Tarkine tours
The Tarkine has many enthusiastic tour operators who provide specialised experiences in the unique Tarkine.
They range from guided walks, four wheel drive experiences, and stunning river cruises. Here you can find a number of operators who pride themselves on offering authentic and sustainable Tarkine experiences...
Guided walks:
Tarkine Trails is locally owned and has a long history with offering extensive guided walks throughout the Tarkine. Their tours are free from crowds and offer a remote and genuine wilderness experience. Their rainforest walks is the only six day temperate rain forest walk in the world. The guided walks include a small group and allow close up experinces of the forested walls of the Tarkine Ancient, open forests and previously undiscovered waterfalls and waterholes.
Each year Tarkine Trails offset the emissions their business creates by paying carbon neutral to plant native trees.
web: www.tarkinetrails.com
phone: (03) 6223 5320
international: +61 (3) 6223 5320
Tasmanian Expeditions offer guided walking experiences in the Tarkine also. Their six day itinerary takes walkers to the heart of the region with remote peaks and a river cruise to the middle of the greatest cool temperate rainforest on earth. Over the past 25 years Tasmanian Expeditions has used its understanding of the land to carefully construct trekking, cycling, rafting, climbing and kayaking adventures around this unique landscape.
web: www.tasmanianexpeditions.com.au
phone: (03) 6331 9000, or 1300 666 856
international: +61 (3) 6331 9000
For the adventure woman:
Women’s Own Adventure is an international tour guide company that provides outdoor adventure experiences especially designed for women. They offer small grouped guided multi-day experiences in the Tarkine using local guides with a wealth of knowledge. A highlight of their tour is magical outdoor camping experience in one of the many amazing old growth forests of the Tarkine. Women’s Own Adventure is an environmentally conscious organisation who respects the Tarkine and understands its rarity.
web: www.womensownadventure.com.au
phone: 1300 883 475
international: +61 (2) 8456 6090
River Cruises:
The Arcadia II is based at Corinna, and offers spectacular cruising on the Pieman River. The Arcadia II is a magnificent 17m craft built of huon pine in 1939. She has a leisurely cruising speed of 9 knots. The Cruise provides an excellent commentary, stunning reflections, freedom from other vessels and a truly personal experience with the river and rainforest. It passes close to the wreck of the SS Croydon at the mouth of the Savage River and to Lover's Falls near the mouth of the Donaldson.
This is an uplifting and authentic experience, rich in history, nature and personal anecdotes.
web: www.corinna.com.au
phone: (03) 6446 1170
international: +61 (3) 6446 1170
You can also cruise the Arthur River aboard the MV George Robinson and the AR Reflections. You can cruise the Arthur River on board the historic M.V. George Robinson for a truly Tasmanian experience. (seats 52). Guests can treat themselves to some tasty morsels at one of Australia's most isolated restaurants, situated in the stunning rainforest on the banks of the river. This cruise offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, old world charm, natural beauty and local knowledge.
web: www.arthurriver.com.au
phone: (03) 6457 1288
international: +61 (3) 6457 1288
The A R Reflections River Cruises takes you 15kms along Arthur River, first to the river mouth then upstream past the Arthur / Frankland river junction before continuing on to Warra Landing for lunch. This cruise showcases the natural beauty and wildness of the Arthur River. The vessel "M. V. Reflections" is a 35ft tri-hull flybridge cruiser.
web: www.arthurrivercruises.com
phone: (03) 6457 1158
international: +61 (3) 6457 1158
Four Wheel drive tours:
There are several operators who provide guided four wheel drive tours in the Tartkine:
Edge of the World Locations offers customised luxury four wheel drive experiences for up to six people. This tour explores the best of Tasmania’s rugged wilderness, opportunities to engage with native flora and fauna, and interpretation of Tasmania’s unique pioneering history. The guide is local with extensive local knowledge of the Tarkine.
web: www.edgeoftheworldlocations.com.au
phone: 0417 142 064
international: +61 (4) 1714 2064
Tarkine Wilderness 4wd Tours is a full day four wheel drive tour that explores the remoteness of the "Edge of The World" region and experiences the pristine areas of the North-West. Find yourself in awe at the spectacular views of Tasmania’s rugged coastline, cool climate rainforest and abundant wildlife with your experienced guide. (for more information go to talltimbershotel.com.au)
Tasmanian Wilderness Tours offers five different tour packages in and around the Tarkine. On these tours discover the vast serenity of the Tarkine, some of Tasmania's most beautiful rainforests. Meander through the tall timbers of the "Milkshakes" and "Lake Chisholm" and be enchanted by the majestic view at the Sumac Lookout before partaking in a delightful lunch of Tasmanian produce, wine and selection of cheeses. Head to the rugged coastline to catch the awe inspiring view from "The Edge of the World".
web: www.wildernesstasmania.com
phone: (03) 6458 2038
international: +61 (3) 6458 2038
Photographic tours:
You can take a guided photographic tour in the Tarkine with experts who know the best places to capture the magic of the Tarkine. Some are:
Peter Walton offers a photo safari and tuition package in the Tarkine. These involve a six day trip to Tasmania’s remote Tarkine Wilderness . This trip is ideal for those who enjoy communing with nature and breathing some of the world’s freshest air while taking memorable photographs.
web: www.peterwalton.com
phone: 0409 357 093
international: +61 (4) 0935 7093
Tasmanian Expeditions offer a photographic tour in the Tarkine under the guidance of acclaimed photographer Peter Walton. This six day itinerary has been refined to offer the full diversity of this spectacular region, with scenic walks, remote peaks and a river cruise to the middle of the greatest cool temperate rainforest on earth.
web: www.tasmanianexpeditions.com.au
phone: (03) 6331 9000, or 1300 666 856
international: +61 (3) 6331 9000
Helicopter tours:
"EDGE OF THE WORLD" & TARKINE WILDERNESS HELICOPTER TOURS”
When visiting Tasmania's North West the Tarkine Wilderness Helicopter Tours provide visitors with a rare opportunity for a birds eye view of the most rugged and yet diverse regions of the world.
Join the Sea Eagles, Peregrine Falcon and Wedge Tails to soar above this stunning landscape, take in spectacular scenic coastlines, sweep over the expansive Woolnorth property, offer a close-up view of the largest wind farm in Australia and tour over the canopy of the Tarkine Wilderness, the largest cool climate rainforest in the southern hemisphere.
Longer helicopter charters or scenic helicopter tours can be arranged. Scenic flights are for 30, 45, 60 and 90 minutes.
toll free: 1800 628 476 (within Australia)
 telephone: +61 3 6452 9000
Facsimile: +61 3 6452 2742
email 
enquiries@talltimbershotel.com.au
website: http://www.talltimbershotel.com.au/heliT.php
