Accessibility

At Tasmanian Walking Company, our goal is to help people connect with some of Australia's most remarkable landscapes through guided walking experiences.

Because our walks operate in remote locations and often utilise National Park tracks, all of our experiences require participants to be physically capable of walking across varying terrain over multiple days. We recognise that every guest has different needs, abilities and circumstances, and we encourage anyone with an accessibility requirement, disability, medical condition or other consideration that may impact participation to contact us before booking.

Our Reservations Team can provide detailed information about each walk, discuss participation requirements and help determine whether an experience is suitable for you.

Please contact our team on (03) 6392 2211 or enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au.

Preparing for your walk

To help ensure guests have an enjoyable and safe experience, all walkers complete a pre-departure questionnaire covering fitness, medical information, dietary requirements and other relevant considerations.

If additional information is required, our Guest Services team will contact you to discuss your circumstances and provide guidance on the most suitable options. In some cases, additional medical information or clearance may be required before departure.

Our aim is to work with you to understand your individual requirements and help you choose an experience you can enjoy safely and comfortably.
How we support guests
We regularly work with guests who have a range of individual requirements and considerations, including:
- Dietary requirements
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Medical conditions
- Mobility considerations
- Vision or hearing requirements
- Age-related considerations
- Fitness and preparation questions
We encourage guests to discuss any requirements with us as early as possible. This allows us to understand your circumstances, explain the physical demands of the walk, discuss any limitations, and identify whether additional support or alternative itineraries may be available.
Choosing the right walk
Our walks vary significantly in difficulty, terrain and physical requirements.

Easier Walks

Suitable for guests seeking shorter walking days, lighter pack weights and a more relaxed pace.
- Three Capes Long Weekend
- Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Lodge Walk
- Bay of Fires Signature Walk
- Bay of Fires Long Weekend
- Great Ocean Road Long Weekend
- Bruny Island Long Weekend
Moderate Walks

Suitable for guests comfortable walking over multiple days on varied terrain.
- Three Capes Signature Walk
- Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk
- Cradle Mountain Signature Walk
- Twelve Apostles Signature Walk
- Kangaroo Island Signature Walk
- Larapinta Signature Walk
Challenging Walks

Designed for experienced walkers seeking longer distances and more demanding terrain.
- Three Capes Adventure Walk
- Cradle Mountain Adventure Walk
Expedition Walks

Our most physically demanding experiences.
- Cradle Mountain Expedition Walk
Not sure which walk is right for you?

Compare walk difficulty on our Walk Comparison Page, try our Walk Quiz or speak with our Reservations Team for personalised advice.
- Browse our Walk Comparison Page
- Take the Walk Quiz
- View Frequently Asked Questions

Fitness considerations for each walk

The table below provides a general overview of the fitness considerations for each walk to help you understand what is involved. If you are unsure whether a particular experience is suitable for you, please contact our Reservations Team.

Trip Name	Characteristics
Cradle Mountain Signature Walk, TAS	7 days/6 nights, 65 km total duration with daily walking max. of 12 km/8-9 hours/650m elevation gain. Pack weight 10kg, terrain is rough track, rocky, muddy, with alpine weather. Participant should be very fit and active.
Cradle Mountain Signature Walk (5-day), TAS	5 days/4 nights, 51km total duration with daily walking max. of 14km/9 hours/650m elevation gain. Pack weight 10kg, terrain is rough track, rocky, muddy, with alpine weather. Participant should be very fit and active.
Cradle Mountain Adventure Walk, TAS	7 days/6 nights, 75 km total duration with daily walking max. of 12-18 km/ 8-10 hours/950m elevation gain. Pack weight 10kg, terrain rough track, rocky, muddy, with alpine weather. Participant should have an athletic level of fitness.
Cradle Mountain Expedition Walk, TAS	8 days/7 nights, 65 km total duration with daily walking max of 12-18 km/8-12 hours/650m elevation gain. Pack weight up to 15kg, terrain rough track, rocky, muddy, with alpine weather and risk of severe cold and snow conditions increased. Participant should have previous multi-day hiking experience or have an athletic level of fitness.
Bay of Fires Signature Walk, TAS	5 days/4 nights, 32km total duration with daily walking max. of 14km/7 hours/<50m elevation gain. Pack weight 7kg, terrain is coastal including beaches and rocky headlands, with exposure to the elements which can include strong winds and high heat. Participant should be fit and active.
Bay of Fires Long Weekend, TAS	3 days/2 nights, 24km total duration with daily walking/kayaking max. of 14km/6 hours/<50m elevation gain. Pack weight 3kg, terrain is coastal including beaches and rocky headlands with exposure to the elements which can include strong winds and high heat. Participant should be fit and active.
Three Capes Signature Walk, TAS	4 days/3 nights, 45km total duration with daily walking max. of 18km/6-8 hours/300m elevation gain. Pack weight 7kg, terrain is coastal cliffs and woodlands with cool temperate weather. Participant should be very fit and active.
Three Capes Adventure Walk, TAS	5 days/4 nights, 75km total duration with daily walking max. of 18-20km/6-8 hours/560m elevation gain. Pack weight 7kg, terrain is coastal cliffs and woodlands, beaches, rocky caves, with cool temperate weather. Participant should have previous multi-day hiking experience or have an athletic level of fitness.
Three Capes Long Weekend, TAS	3 days/2 nights, 29km total duration with daily walking max. of 14km/5-6 hours/560m elevation gain. Pack weight 3kg, terrain is coastal cliffs and woodlands, beaches, rocky caves, with cool temperate weather. Participant should be fit and active.
Bruny Island Long Weekend, TAS	3 days/2 nights, 32km total duration with daily walking max. of 12km/5-6 hours/350m elevation gain. Pack weight 3kg, terrain is coastal including beaches, rocky headlands, and rainforest, with cool temperate weather. Participant should be fit and active.
Twelve Apostles Signature Walk, VIC	4 days/3 nights, 48km total duration with daily walking max. of 15km/7 hours/450m elevation gain. Pack weight 3kg, terrain is coastal cliffs, woodlands, and beach walking in generally mild weather but severe heat and cold possible. Participant should be fit and active.
Great Ocean Road Long Weekend, VIC	3 days/2 nights, 30km total duration with daily walking max. of 12km/3-4 hours/350m elevation gain. Pack weight 3-5kg, terrain is coastal cliffs, woodlands, and beach walking in generally mild weather but severe heat and cold possible. Participant should be fit and active.
Kangaroo Island Signature Walk, SA	4 days/3 nights, up to 47 km total duration with daily walking max. of 15km/8 hours/350m elevation gain. Pack weight 3-5kg, terrain is stoney track, sea cliffs, coastal trails and beach walking in generally mild weather, but severe heat and cold possible Participant should be very fit and active.
Larapinta Signature Walk, NT	6 days/5 nights, up to 67km total duration with daily walking max. of 16km/8 hours/800m elevation gain. Pack weight 5kg, terrain is rough track, rocky, with hill climbs and exposure to the elements which can include severe cold and heat. Participant should be very fit and active.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk, NT	5 days/4 nights, up to 54km total duration with daily walking max. of 17km/6 hours/100m elevation gain. Pack weight 5kg, terrain is rocky track, undulating sand dunes and formed tracks, with exposure to the elements which can include severe cold and heat. Participant should be very fit and active.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Lodge Walk, NT	4 days/3 nights, up to 34km total duration with a daily walking max. of 17km/6 hours/325m elevation gain. Pack weight 5kg, terrain is rocky track, undulating sand dunes and formed tracks, with exposure to the elements which can include severe cold and heat. Participant should be fit and active.

Understanding Fitness Levels

Fit and active means you exercise regularly and are comfortable walking for several hours on consecutive days over natural terrain.

Very fit and active means you regularly undertake longer walks or other endurance-based exercise and are comfortable walking consecutive days with sustained distances and varying terrain.

Athletic level of fitness means you are experienced in completing experiences that involve longer distances, greater elevation, more demanding terrain or extended days on track. Previous multi-day hiking experience may also be beneficial.

Still Unsure?

If you're unsure whether a walk is suitable for your fitness level, mobility, medical circumstances or previous hiking experience, please contact our Reservations Team. We're happy to discuss the requirements of a particular walk and help you choose the experience that is right for you.

Medical Conditions

Many guests walk with us while managing medical conditions.

Because our experiences operate in remote locations, we encourage guests to share any relevant medical information during the booking process. This helps us understand individual requirements, discuss the demands of the walk and determine any additional information that may be needed before departure.

Having a medical condition does not automatically prevent participation. We assess each circumstance individually and, where possible, work with guests to identify the most suitable experience.

As our walks take place in remote environments where medical assistance may not be immediately available, some guests may be asked to provide additional medical information, a management plan or medical clearance before departure.
Age requirements

Minimum age requirements vary between walks and can be found on each individual walk page.

There is no upper age limit on Tasmanian Walking Company experiences.

To help ensure guests are appropriately prepared for the physical demands of their chosen walk, guests aged 70 years and over are required to provide a Medical Practitioner Sign-Off Form completed by their GP prior to departure.

You can find more information for specific walk locations below:

Cradle Mountain / Overland Track
Bay of Fires / East Coast
Bruny Island
Three Capes / Tasman Peninsula
Kangaroo Island
Great Ocean Road / Twelve Apostles
Larapinta
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa
Dietary requirements and allergies
We have the ability to cater to most dietary restrictions and preferences on our walks. Due to the remote location of our walks and supply limitations, we can only offer the following variations on our menus:
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Lactose-free
- Dairy-free
- Pescatarian
- No pork products
- No seafood
- No lamb
- No eggs
If you are joining us on a walk and have dietary restrictions, please let us know ahead of time in your guest portal. We cannot guarantee we can cater for specific needs with short notice. If you have any questions about specific dietaries, please contact our team at (03) 6392 2211 or bookings@taswalkingco.com.au
Mobility and participation considerations

If you have a disability, injury, mobility consideration or other accessibility requirement that may affect your participation, we encourage you to speak with our Reservations Team before booking.

Depending on the walk and your circumstances, additional planning or participation requirements may be discussed as part of the booking process. In some situations, a different itinerary may be recommended to help ensure you have the best possible experience.

Hiking poles can assist with balance, stability and reducing impact on joints while walking on uneven terrain. If you have mobility considerations, previous injuries or would like advice on suitable equipment, please contact our Reservations Team before booking.
Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, or become pregnant before your departure date, we encourage you to contact our Reservations Team as early as possible.

Many of our walks take place in remote environments and involve multiple days of walking on uneven terrain, often with limited access to medical facilities. Because every pregnancy is different, suitability for participation should be discussed with your treating medical practitioner and our team before departure.

Where appropriate and safe to do so, we will work with you to determine whether your chosen walk remains suitable or whether an alternative experience may be a better fit.
Additional support available
Some guests may require additional support in order to participate safely.

Where appropriate, we may discuss options such as:
- Alternative itineraries
- Additional preparation prior to departure
- Participation under specific conditions
- Additional support arrangements where operationally feasible
Each request is assessed individually, taking into account guest safety, group safety and the operational requirements of the specific experience.

In some circumstances, we may determine that a particular walk is not suitable. Where possible, our team will recommend alternative experiences that may be a better fit.
Contact us

If you would like to discuss accessibility, medical requirements, fitness, dietary needs or the suitability of a walk, please contact our Reservations Team.

Phone: 1300 767 416
Email: enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au

We're happy to answer questions and help you choose the experience that's right for you.
Accessibility Guide

Download our Accessibility Guide for additional information about our walks, booking process, fitness requirements and support options.

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What do our guided walks look like?

Chef-inspired meals, epic landscapes, exclusive eco-accommodation, expert guides and lightweight packs. View our walk gallery below for a taste of what to expect from our multi-day walks.