I’ve joined eight walkers on a botany-themed version of the Overland Track run by Tasmanian Walking Company, the only operator with private huts on the 65km trail. The Overland, on Palawa country, is best known for Cradle Mountain in the north, Tasmania’s highest peak, Mt Ossa, and Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair. But these are the big, quantifiable things; landmarks to point at from a distance. Our walk is all about the microcosms blooming around our feet. As our guide, Vito Macolino, says: “I thought I was staring at the ground a lot in the last few seasons but it turns out I’m not.” Special-interest walks have surged in popularity, commonly focused on art, food, photography or architecture. But the most exciting aspect of this trip is not everything I learn about Tasmania’s endemic alpine plants, but participating in an active scientific expedition to collect seeds that are healthy and genetically diverse. In short: helping.
A Birding Weekend at Bruny for Australian Birdlife Magazine
How many birds can you see in just three days? Natasha Harris heads to Bruny Island for a long weekend to find out, and uncovers a whole lot more in the process. Photo by John Barkla
Hiking Tasmania's Bay of Fires - The Saturday Paper
"Tasmania’s Bay of Fires is an alternate reality – a wild coastal walk characterised by orange lichen-covered boulders, crystal-clear water and white-sand beaches"
Tas Walking Co named top 10 leader in planet protection
Tas Walking Co and our General Manager Heath Garratt has been listed among the world’s best eco-tourism operators, in its Traveller Awards 2024 Sustainability category.
Our Bruny Island Long Weekend Featured in The New York Times for 2024
We are elated to kick off the new year on a high note with a featured spot in The New York Times' prestigious list of must-visit destinations for 2024!
There's more than just hiking going on with Tasmanian Walking Company’s Three Capes Signature Walk when award-winning whisky maker Bill Lark is involved.
A Birding Weekend at Bruny for Australian Birdlife Magazine
How many birds can you see in just three days? Natasha Harris heads to Bruny Island for a long weekend to find out, and uncovers a whole lot more in the process. Photo by John Barkla
Hiking Tasmania's Bay of Fires - The Saturday Paper
"Tasmania’s Bay of Fires is an alternate reality – a wild coastal walk characterised by orange lichen-covered boulders, crystal-clear water and white-sand beaches"
Tas Walking Co named top 10 leader in planet protection
Tas Walking Co and our General Manager Heath Garratt has been listed among the world’s best eco-tourism operators, in its Traveller Awards 2024 Sustainability category.
Our Bruny Island Long Weekend Featured in The New York Times for 2024
We are elated to kick off the new year on a high note with a featured spot in The New York Times' prestigious list of must-visit destinations for 2024!
There's more than just hiking going on with Tasmanian Walking Company’s Three Capes Signature Walk when award-winning whisky maker Bill Lark is involved.
A Birding Weekend at Bruny for Australian Birdlife Magazine
How many birds can you see in just three days? Natasha Harris heads to Bruny Island for a long weekend to find out, and uncovers a whole lot more in the process. Photo by John Barkla
Hiking Tasmania's Bay of Fires - The Saturday Paper
"Tasmania’s Bay of Fires is an alternate reality – a wild coastal walk characterised by orange lichen-covered boulders, crystal-clear water and white-sand beaches"