Three Capes Spring Pilates Walk
August 31 - September 3, 2024 | $3,895
Spring is a time of new beginnings and for letting go of the old and moving forward. This unique 4-day experience along the Three Capes Track promises a new start. Join Claire Toone of Noosa Flow and restore your body, reset your mind and deepen your connection to nature through daily walking, movement classes and meditation.
The Three Capes Signature Walk is the only guided walk offering the full Three Capes Track experience including the only private lodge accommodation inside the Tasman National Park.
The Pilates, yoga and meditation practices are suitable for beginners.
For all enquiries and bookings please contact Tasmanian Walking Company on (03) 6392 2211 or email bookings@taswalkingco.com.au
Introducing Claire Toone
Owner Noosa Flow, Pilates and Yoga. Instructor, Holistic Health Coach
Claire is the founder and driving force behind Noosa Flow, one of the sunshine coast’s leading Wellness studios.
Established in 2016, Noosa Flow has perfect mix of beautiful spaces and client experiences and some of the industry’s leading instructors.
Claire has been teaching Pilates and Yoga for ten years following a successful career in luxury goods sales and marketing. Claire saw that her talents in marketing / customer experience and her passion for fitness and wellbeing could be combined to have a huge impact on people’s lives.
Through her studio and retreats Claire’s purpose is to empower people through movement and wellness so as to help as many people as possible live with confidence, balance and energy.
Claire has taught clients from all walks of life utilising her powerful mix of Pilates, yoga, functional fitness, nutrition and coaching (techniques. Her bespoke classes as well as her innately supportive (and warm) nature have helped thousands of clients achieve bodies, attitudes and lives they love.
Originally from Tasmania, Claire’s teaching career has seen her instructing in London, Paris, Zermatt and lastly New York.
Spring Pilates
Scheduled around the daily walks, we have created this unique spring retreat to give you the opportunity to recharge and reconnect with yourself. This is a journey of renewal and growth. Be guided through meditation, walking and post-walk pilates practices daily.
Workshop sessions
- Day 1: Pre-Walk Body and Breath awareness., Evening Body Scan with Meditation.
- Day 2: Pre-Breakfast Meditation, Post-Walk Restorative Pilates Stretch & Release, Evening Meditation.
- Day 3: Pre-Breakfast Meditation, Post-Walk Restorative Pilates Stretch & Release, Evening Meditation.
- Day 4: Sunrise Meditation, End of Walk mindful movement on the beach
Day 1: Hobart - Crescent Lodge
Approximately 2 hours walking
Upon arrival at Stewarts Bay, we will make our way down to the jetty where a private boat will be waiting to depart for our short trip across to Denman’s Cove at 1.15 pm. Cruising with views back to Port Arthur, aside from the possible seal and dolphin spotting, some of the highest dolerite cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere come into view, an indication of the drama to come.
In Denman’s Cove, we’ll fuel you with local produce for lunch, in preparation for a gentle walk through coastal woodland to the rocky refuge of Surveyors Cove. At this point, if the Southern Ocean begs, head for a dip before a gradual incline up to the lodge.
Crescent Lodge is perched high, with far stretching views across Crescent Bay to Cape Raoul, with guest rooms spilling into the gully. Settle in with a warm shower as your guides-come-chefs prepare a three-course feast of local fare. Post dinner, take your Tassie pinot to a quiet deck for your own private sunset.
Workshop sessions
*Pre-Walk Body and Breath awareness and a Mindful Moment
*Evening Body Scan with a Meditation or Journaling Ritual.
Day 2: Crescent Lodge - Cape Pillar Lodge
Approximately 5 hours walking
Wake to the silence of Crescent Lodge and wander down to the stunning dining room for a hearty breakfast to start the day. From here, head due south with views across Safety Cove and Maingon Bay to Bruny Island. Climbing Arthurs Peak, 300 metres above sea level, is worth the oceanic vista. In these parts, White Bellied Sea Eagles soar in the thermal currents, so be sure to look skyward. Lunch isn’t far away, an easy downhill descent to south-facing cliffs where pelagic seabirds are plenty - albatross, petrels and gannets. Here, there’s nothing between you and Antarctica.
Following lunch, skirt the edge of Tornado Ridge before heading south toward Cape Pillar Lodge, your base for the next two nights.
Workshop sessions
*Pre-Breakfast Meditation
*Post-Walk Restorative Yoga
*Evening Body Scan with a Meditation or Journaling Ritual
Day 3: Cape Pillar Lodge return
Approximately 6 hours walking (optional)
This is the most adventurous day of your journey. Today you’ll walk through silver gum forest (Eucalyptus Tenuiramis), a species endemic to the area, out to the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere. There’s little wonder Cape Pillar has been afforded other names - Hurricane Heath and Desolation Gully. A side trip to The Blade is a must, with staggering views across to Tasman Island.
Lunch is served at Chasm Lookout - with Tasman Island’s weathered lighthouse in sight. It’s then a direct return journey home to Cape Pillar Lodge where the relaxation pavilion, three-course goodness and ocean views await. By now, walking strangers might just have become firm friends. Unlace the boots, read a book with sea breeze in your toes.
Workshop sessions
*Pre-Breakfast Meditation
*Post-Walk Restorative Yoga
*Evening Body Scan with a Meditation or Journaling Ritual
Day 4: Cape Pillar Lodge - Fortescue Bay
Approximately 6 hours walking (Cape Hauy side trip optional)
Time to farewell Cape Pillar's safe forest haven. From here you’ll cross Retakunna Creek (local indigenous dialect for creaking trees) en route to a patch of rainforest. Breathe it in - lush mosses, ferns and vibrant greens. Next mission is the peninsula’s highest peak, Mount Fortescue, climbing some 490 metres above sea level. Enjoy lunch with leafy-framed ocean views overlooking The Monument.
Take the side trip and enjoy the majesty of Cape Hauy - or simply remain with the group for a final cliff-walk descent onto the cool white sands of Fortescue Bay. This is your chance to drop the pack and sink your toes in pristine sands or perhaps take a celebratory dive into the crystal clear waves. We will then travel back to Hobart via the airport. We will finish in Hobart with a glass of celebratory bubbles.
Workshop sessions
*Sunrise Meditation
*End of Walk Restorative Yoga
*Closing with a Mindful Moment on the Beach
Our Private Lodges
Each evening, settle into the only private accommodation within the Tasman National Park. Our lodges offer true shelter - a place of protection and refuge. They are simple yet sustainable. Comfortable and inviting.
Walkers have exclusive use of our two lodges along the Three Capes Track. Both are discreetly positioned along the trail, their design responding to contours of the land. Hot showers, generous lounge areas and plush pillows await.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
The final steps of each day’s walk lead to your lodge accommodation where afternoon tea is served. Free time allows you to explore the lodge, settling on a suitable perch for a glass of Tasmanian wine while your guides prepare the evening meal. As night falls, outdoor decking entices for star gazing on clear southern nights.
Large sliding doors in the living and communal spaces invite the outdoors in, encouraging connection with your surrounds. Each lodge features a dining and kitchen area, expansive views and sleeping quarters with crisp linen. On your final two nights, a generous bath tub brims with restorative goodness.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
We consider it a great privilege to provide the only private lodging along this trail, and have taken every environmental consideration during the design and build process. Our lodges rest lightly within the natural environment. Sustainability features include water minimisation features and the latest solar power technology. Bird-friendly Archimedes wind turbines bolster our renewable energy resources.
We’ve also worked closely with the topography of the land - each lodge aligning to contours of the existing landscape. This not only has minimised impact on the surrounding vegetation, but allows our accommodation to blend into nature’s setting.
We trust you’ll enjoy your days and restful nights with us.
Itinerary Details
Three Capes 'Spring Pilates' Walk with Claire Toone
August 31 - September 3, 2023 | $3,595
August 31 - September 3, 2024 | $3,895
- 4 Day Guided Walk.
- Available anytime by request for private groups.
- Each trip requires a minimum of 12 guests (Twin Share). The maximum is 13.
Bookings
- Phone: (03) 6392 2211.
- Email: bookings@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.
- Minimum numbers are required four months before departure.
COVID-19 Peace of Mind Booking Assurance
After the minimum number of bookings has been achieved, the trip is guaranteed to depart. Due to the high fixed costs on these trips, guests on our ‘Walk +’ departures who postpone due to COVID-19 as per our Peace of Mind Booking Guarantee, will incur an amendment fee of $500 to reschedule to another departure date. All cancellations by guests will incur cancellation fees according to our standard terms and conditions. Bookings are transferrable.
Inclusions
- Return transfers from Hobart.
- Lodge accommodation.
- All meals, non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of Tasmanian wines.
- National Park Pass.
- Boat transfer from Port Arthur to Denman's Cove.
- Use of a backpack and weather-proof jacket for the duration of the walk.
- Linen and comfortable beds.
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk.
Additional information
- Have a burning question? Check out our FAQ page, and if you need further help please don't hesitate to contact our friendly reservations team.
- Ready to start planning your next adventure and want to know what to bring. Check out our detailed gear list, including details on what's provided. If you are unsure about anything on the gear list please call us or talk to your local outdoor adventure store.
- Oh... and finally don't forget to bring comfortable athletic wear for pilates and meditation practices!
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