Walking Australia: From Tasmania to the Great Ocean Road
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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As water is drinkable throughout Australia, at the welcome meeting you will be given Road Scholar water bottle to use throughout your program. This is yours to keep. This afternoon we will walk up to 2 miles on flat, paved surfaces.
If you have booked your fligh...
The drive from Launceston to Cradle Mountain is about 85 miles (140 kilometres), approximately 2.5 hours. Walking approximately 3 miles, maintained tracks, generally undulating terrain with some moderately steep sections.
This morning we leave Launceston and hea...
Walking at least 5 miles today, maintained paths, predominantly flat surfaces.
This morning we have a half-day walk with our Group Leader and Site Coordinator around the beautiful Dove Lake on the Dove Lake Circuit. The circuit is approximately 3.5 miles (5.7 ki...
The drive from Cradle Mountain to Strahan is about 85 miles (140 kilometres), approximately 2.5 hours. Getting on and off a cruise vessel. Walking approximately 1 mile on Sarah Island during our cruise. Walking approximately 2 miles this afternoon for those doing the ...
The drive from Strahan to Hobart is about 185 miles (300 kilometres), approximately 5 hours. Walking 3 miles, maintained tracks, undulating terrain.
This morning we drive through the wilderness bound for Lake St Clair National Park. Our Group Leader and Site Coo...
Walking up to 3 miles, urban surfaces.
We have an early morning walk around Hobart's historic Battery Point precinct with our Group Leader and Site Coordinator. After our walk, the remainder of the day is free for you to explore Tasmania's compact capital at lei...
The drive from Hobart to Triabunna is about 50 miles (85 kilometres), approximately 1.5 hours. The drive from Triabunna to Bicheno is about 60 miles (100 kilometres), approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes. Getting on and off ferry. Walking 5 - 7 miles, undulating terrain w...
The drive from Bicheno to our stop in Freycinet National Park is about 28 miles (45 kilometres), approximately 40 minutes each way. Walking 5 miles, maintained paths, undulating terrain, steep in parts this morning. The walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout, according to ...
The drive from Bicheno to Hobart Airport is about 100 miles (160 kilometres), approximately 2.75 hours. The flight from Hobart to Melbourne is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Qantas typically uses Boeing 717 aircraft on this route. The drive from Melbourne's Tullamar...
Walking approximately 5 miles, defined tracks, undulating terrain with some steady uphill and downhill sections.
This morning we begin our exploration of the Great Ocean Road with a walk around Maits Rest Rainforest Walk en route to Cape Otway. The Maits Rest wa...
Walking approximately 5 miles, defined tracks, varied terrain with some steady uphill and downhill sections.
This morning we have an expert from the Cape Otway Centre for Conservation Ecology talk to us about efforts to rehabilitate local native fauna. We will t...
The drive from Apollo Bay to Port Campbell is about 60 miles (100 kilometres), approximately 1.5 hours. Walking approximately 8 miles, defined tracks, varied terrain over mised surfaces.
This morning we check out of our accommodation and board our motorcoach bou...
The drive from Port Campbell to Melbourne is about 140 miles (225 kilometres), approximately 3.5 hours. Walking approximately 6 miles, defined tracks and flat city streets.
This morning we walk two miles as we explore the spectacular Bay of Islands Coastal Park ...
Hotel check out is by 10.00 a.m. For those participants who have booked their long-haul flights through Road Scholar, please see your program’s travel details regarding transfers. If you are an independent traveller (POP status) who has booked your own flights to and ...
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