Western Lakes Overnight Camping

There is nowhere more remote than the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA).
Come and experience our backyard, it will leave a lasting memory.

2 DAYS | 1 NIGHT

Western Lakes Overnight Camping

What we love about the Western Lakes Overnight Camping

This is a great family experience for those visiting Tasmania with out any camping gear, as we supply most of your needs. It is a fantastic wilderness experience on an ancient Tasmanian plateau with abundant opportunities to explore.

“Expert and fun guides! The best way to see Tasmanian Central Plateau — particularly if you don’t know your way around! Loved it.”

Richard

Location

Western Lakes

Duration

2 Day | 1 Night

Distance

20 Kms

Grade

Easy.

About the Walk

Immerse yourself in the pristine wilderness of Tasmania with a guided overnight walk to Powena Creek, nestled in the stunning Walls of Jerusalem National Park. This World Heritage listed area is a sanctuary for a diverse array of habitats, home to rare and endemic Tasmanian wildlife.

Itinerary

We recommend you arrive the night before and stay at
one of the hotels or lodges in the area. We can arrange
transfers if required.

Day 1 – Between 8:30am 9:00am all local transfers from Miena that are pre-arranged occur. Once the group is assembled, packs are fitted and packed with essential items, and baggage holding is also collected for items not going on the trip. Gaiters are provided, water bottles filled, and a safety briefing is undertaken.

Transfers to the trail head at Lake Ada are completed with the walk, hike, adventure getting underway by about 10:00am.

After lunch at Christies Creek, we arrive at Powena Creek by 4:00pm leaving plenty of time to relax into the late afternoon, contemplate a spot of fly fishing or have a swim in one of the tarns. Dinner is served at a time of your choosing, tents pop up, and there is a chance to do some star gazing before settling in for the evening.

Day 2 – Following a night in the Tasmanian wilderness, and after a light breakfast and a cup of hot coffee, we retrace our steps back to Lake Ada, hopefully having ticked off spotting platypus, wombats, wedge-tail eagles and possibly one of our rare sand dragons. We plan to return to Miena by about 4:30pm.

There are no bears, but hopefully you will have a devil of a time.

Grade

We cater for groups or individuals from ages eight to eighty-eight, fit and healthy to those that require more care and attention. This is your experience and we tailor the effort based on your needs. We class the experience as being moderately difficult with guests requiring a good level of fitness. Whilst the walking is not strenuous, we are in the wilderness which can experience inclement weather and notable changes in conditions. Guests will be required to carry a pack weight of 8kg.

Highlights

– Guided overnight walk led by experienced wilderness guides

– Family-friendly (minimum age 8 years)

– Small group experience (minimum 2, maximum 6)

– All trail snacks and meals provided including Tasmanian gourmet produce

– Meet at Miena Village or transfers by arrangement from your Hotel to trail head

Tour Details

WHAT TO BRING

– Good walking boots and woollen socks (2 pairs)

– Camp site shoes

– Long and short pants

– Long and short sleeve shirts

– Warm jacket (fleece or puffer) and warm sweater or jumper

– Thermal pants and thermal top

– A waterproof rain jacket

– Sunhat

Note – No jeans or cotton shirts

WE WILL SUPPLY

– Four Season tents

– Overnight walking packs, waterproof bags for personal items

– Sleeping bags, mats and liners

– Water bottle (if needed), eating utensils, headlamp, gaiters

– Trail snacks, refreshments and meals

Not sure what’s right for you?

Let’s chat — or drop us an email anytime! We’ll help you plan your perfect Tasmanian adventure.