Bay of Fires Wim Hof Method Walk
May 6-9, 2024 | $3,095
Join Tasmania's Wim Hof Method expert Piet Blokker for four days of cold water swims and breathwork in the pristine waters and on the stunning beaches of Tasmania's remote Bay Of Fires. Be challenged and supported, invigorated by day and warm and dry each night on this incredible wellness adventure.
Piet Blokker is an inspiration. Learning the Wim Hof Method helped Piet overcome cancer and Rheumatoid Arthritis . He is Tasmania's only Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor and guides guests into cold waters and through their fears with calmness, humour and a love of healthy living close to nature.
The Bay of Fires Signature Walk is a breathtaking four-day walk along the pristine east coast of Tasmania, featuring accommodation at our award-winning Bay of Fires Lodge and a day of kayaking along Ansons River.
For all enquiries and bookings please contact Tasmanian Walking Company on (03) 6392 2211 or email enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au.
Wim Hof Method and Piet Blokker - Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor
Wim Hof Method combines breathing, cold therapy and commitment, leading to an enhanced natural state of being that offers the following benefits: reduced stress level and better sleep, greater cold tolerance, faster recovery, increased energy and improved sports performance, enhanced creativity, heightened focus & determination, and stronger immune systems and increased willpower.
At the Age of 21 Piet immigrated to Australia and fell in love with Australia's Nature and especially with the pristine, preserved, and beautiful wilderness of Tasmania. At the age of 50 he ended up with Lymphoma and Rheumatoid Arthritis due stress and not looking after his body. He realized that his old life was finished and that this was the beginning of a new life. He started learning about the Dutchman Wim Hof. Without further thinking he ordered the 10-week course. This proved to be his life saving decision! His Awaking Process started up and his RA disappeared and he is now clear from cancer. Because of the Wim Hof Method he is now able to have fun with his children and grandchildren.
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Wim Hof Method Practices
Wim Hof Method combines breathing, cold therapy and commitment, leading to an enhanced natural state of being that offers the following benefits:
Reduced stress level and better sleep
Greater cold tolerance
Faster recovery, Increased energy & Improved sports performance.
Enhanced creativity, heightened focus & determination
Stronger immune system and increased willpower
Bay of Fires Wim Hof Method Walk Practices
Day one
Breathwork and cold-water swim
Evening breathwork
Day Two
Morning breathwork
Breathwork and cold-water swim
Evening breathwork
Day Three
Morning breathwork
Breathwork and cold-water swim
Evening breathwork
Day Four*
Extended Morning Breathwork and cold-water swim (On very rare ocasions, enormous ocean swell may prevent a morning swim).
*Please note, if you book spa services at the lodge you may miss out on Wim Hof Method practices
The Bay of Fires Signature Walk (4-days)
If squeaky white-sand beaches and wild coastline appeal to you, the Bay of Fires is a spectacular reason to lace up. We begin at Boulder Point in Mt William National Park where we journey four hours to semi-permanent tents in the dunes. At our forester camp there is no roughing it, take an ocean dip and return for pinots poured and your meal underway.
Day two is all about secluded coves, hearing tales of early inhabitants and making our way to the Bay of Fires Lodge. This is home for the next two nights - where foot spas and library time come standard and signature experiences in the outdoor bath tempt. Day three, grab a kayak paddle and glide down the Ansons River or relax into a ‘lodge day.’
We take it easy on the final day, serving up a brekkie out on deck followed by a one hour walk to our forest lunch location. It’s then onward to Entally Lodge to celebrate our shared four days.
Day 1: Launceston to Mt William National Park
Approximately 4 hours walking
It’s time to get your walking boots sandy. Our beach stroll this morning begins at Boulder Point in Mt William National Park. In clear conditions, the Bass Strait islands of Flinders and Cape Barren are visible to the north.
We’ll nestle into a protected beach along the coastline for lunch, enjoying the company of native birds, rare shells and marine artefacts. From day one your guides will begin unravelling the Bay of Fires tales; its early inhabitants, visiting explorers and how it came to bear its fiery name.
After about four hours walking, we’ll arrive at the Forester Beach Camp, tucked away in secluded dunes. These semi-permanent tents are our home for the night. Relax on the deck with a local wine, take a dip or explore the dune swale location while your guides prepare delicious Tasmanian fare.
Wim Hof Method Practices
- Breathwork and cold-water swim
- Evening breathwork
Day 2: Exploring the Bay of Fires Coastline
Approximately 7 hours walking
Following a relaxed breakfast at the camp we walk south, absorbing the coastline’s bold colours and solitude. Along the ridgelines of sand dunes, views extend across heathlands and out to the ocean. We’ll visit marsupial lawns, often encountering quiet native animals and the tracks they leave at nightfall.
Our lunch spot today is a beach sheltered behind the dunes near Eddystone Point Lighthouse. We’ll have time to explore the lighthouse and its long-standing story before we trek far-stretching beaches that lead to the celebrated Bay of Fires Lodge.
Afternoon tea will be waiting, along with spa treatments for those who want to indulge. Pre-bookings are best if you’re keen to sink into the outdoor tub or settle in for a luxurious few hours at the spa.
Come evening, venture into the library, cast a line off the beach or have your hosts deliver a cold drop while you dip toes into a foot spa on the back deck. Dinner is a Tasmanian long-table affair, featuring produce from the island matched with fine local beer and wine.
Wim Hof Method Practices
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Morning breathwork
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Breathwork and cold-water swim
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Evening breathwork
Day 3: Kayaking and enjoying the area
Approximately 6 hours kayaking/walking
Rise early to the native birds accompanying the dawn, waking to the aroma of a hot-cooked breakfast and freshly brewed coffee. If it's a sunny morning, breakfast on the deck can reward you with whale spotting and dolphins surfing the waves.
Later in the morning, kayak down Ansons River and experience the riparian ecology of this winding waterway. Cross the bird-rich waters of Ansons Bay and conclude with a stroll over the dunes of Abbotsbury Peninsula back to the lodge.
After dinner is when the native wildlife wander out – keep an eye out for wombats, wallabies, Forester kangaroos, possums or even a Tasmanian devil. Don’t forget to look up! The night sky from this pristine coastline is an awesome spectacle.
Wim Hof Method Practices
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Morning breathwork
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Breathwork and cold-water swim
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Evening breathwork
Day 4: Return to Launceston rejuvenated
Approximately 1 hour walking
Following a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, there’s plenty of time for a morning breathwork and swim or final spa treatment before we depart the lodge. Unlike our other walking, today we venture through eucalypt forests and coastal heathland. We’ll enjoy a forest lunch to the sound of native birds, including the endemic green rosella.
Upon our return to Red Feather Inn there will be time to raise a glass to the four wonderful days spent together.
Wim Hof Method Practices
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Extended Morning breathwork and cold-water swim
(On very rare ocasions, enormous ocean swell may prevent a morning swim).
*Please note, if you book spa services at the lodge you may miss out on Wim Hof Method practices
Exclusive Accommodation
The Bay of Fires Signature Walk features superb exclusive accommodation located within footsteps of the pristine Bay of Fires beaches.
Forester Beach Camp
Nestled in a protected dune swale behind a glorious white sand beach, Forester Beach Camp has been designed as a demountable seasonal structure.
Twin-share rooms with timber floors, canvas rooves and full kitchen facilities provide perfect seclusion in a setting of unspoiled beauty. Private wash areas and composting toilets provide comfort without harming the environment.
We've obtained special permission to operate this camp within the National Park, so close to the beach and yet so private. Here, you can swim or snorkel in the shelter of a natural, rock-ringed 'harbour', enjoy your meals on the outdoor decks or picnic on the beach under the biggest starry night skies.
The Bay of Fires Lodge
Set on a hilltop, 40 metres above the pounding of the sea and surrounded by National Park, the Bay of Fires Lodge is the only building on 20km of outstanding coastal wilderness.
Enjoying views up and down the pristine white sandy beaches in an area of great significance to the Aboriginal community, a truly ecologically-aware building has been gently let into the landscape. Two long timber and glass pavilions allow maximum connection to the landscape with minimum impact on the environment: all building materials - Tasmanian hardwood and plantation pine - were lifted in by helicopter or hand carried to the site.
The lodge is autonomous in providing and managing its existence. Here you will experience true communion with nature in accommodation that combines simplicity of design with comfort and warmth. In the magnificent living area with its large timber deck and open fire, you'll enjoy delicious meals prepared with the freshest local produce, accompanied by fine Tasmanian wines. Solar power provides the lighting, while hot showers and comfortable hotel beds add a touch of luxury at the end of each day's activities.
All accommodation at the Lodge is twin or double share, with king size mattresses.
There is a small library which is comfortable and cosy looking out over the ocean. This is a great place to sit back and relax or look through our selection of books and magazines.
Itinerary Details
Bay of Fires Wim Hof Method Walk with Piet Blokker
- May 6-9, 2024 | $3,095
- 4-Day Guided Walk
- Each trip requires a minimum of 6 guests (Twin Share), three months prior to departure. The maximum is 9.
Bookings
- Phone: (03) 6392 2211
- Email: enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au
- or complete the below enquiry form
Special Interest Walks - Terms and Conditions
Our standard booking terms and conditions apply to all bookings. In addition:
- Cancellations
- more than 90 days from the scheduled departure date, a fee of $350 per person will be charged with the balance payment refunded;
- within 90 days of departure, no refund is available. Bookings are transferable to another name.
- Minimum numbers are required four months before departure.
- This walk cannot be booked in conjunction with any other offers and discounts.
Inclusions
- Return transfers between Launceston and the and the start & finish of the walk.
- 1 night at Forester Beach Camp and 2 nights at Bay of Fires Lodge twin share (Signature Walk).
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages plus a selection of Tasmanian wines and beer.
- National Park's pass for the duration of the walk.
- Use of a backpack and Gore-Tex jacket for the duration of the walk.
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk.
- All Wim Hof Method Practices with Piet Blokker
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