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Hike Options 1

Wilsons Prom Ultimate Hike/Cruise

4 Nights / 5 Days

Package includes: Accommodation; 2 nights guesthouse, 3 nights camping in style and 1 night lighthouse, all meals, transport, equipment, spectacular day cruise, 2 days hiking, guides, 1hr massage and fully therapeutic spa.

Graded moderate: A reasonable level of fitness is required.

Distance: 41km 2 day hike with 6-8 hours hiking per day

Carry: Light pack approximately 8kg.

A spectacular day cruise, 2 day hike carrying light packs through towering eucalypts, temperate rainforests and stunning beaches, camping in style with gear stored at overnight destination and a superb luxury stop over at the legendary prom lighthouse.

Day 1: Pick up from Melbourne CBD or self drive to 8 Acres Guesthouse Retreat for privately catered dinner and trip preparation.

Night 1: Overnight accommodation at 8 Acres Guesthouse

Day 2: We head to Port Welshpool after breakfast and board Bay Connections Wildlife Coast Cruises for a day of cruising the Proms' spectacular coastline and outer islands, seeing the Prom as Matthew Flinders and George Bass did when discovering the area in 1798. Lunch is at a secluded and stunning cove. We visit Kanowa Island Seal Colony, Skull Rock, cruise past the lighthouse and disembark at the magnificent Refuge Cove where we camp overnight in style. Our sheltered camp site is a 30 second stroll from the emerald green waters and golden sand of Refuge Cove. We dine beneath the stars and fall to sleep on a comfortable mattress listening to the sounds of the sea.

Day 3/Night 3: Hike 18km 6 hours.

A magnificent and truly rewarding day of hiking through shaded gullies of tree ferns, eucalypts and amazing granite boulders, coastal tracks with outstanding panoramic views and white sand beaches with sapphire blue seas. We break for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea arriving at the legendary Prom lighthouse. This touch of luxury surrounded by complete wilderness is worth the walk. The original cottages have been beautifully restored providing remote comfort of beds, hot showers and arm chairs to take advantage of the views over the Bass strait and the Proms mountain ranges whilst enjoying a pre dinner cheese platter.

Day 4/Night 4: Hike 22.5km 7 hours.

Hike to Tidal River via Oberon Bay. This inland track undulates through eucalypts, ferns, and stunning Austral Grass Tree (Kangroo tail plants) then follows a sandy tea tree lined path to Oberon Bay. The final section of the journey provides more stunning coastal tracks, beautiful beaches, sublime views, amazing granite boulders and a gentle beach finale to Tidal River. We return to 8 Acres guesthouse for a rejuvenating 1 hour massage, spa and privately cooked meal reflecting on a fabulous adventure.

little oberon
© Little Oberon Bay
banksia
© Ants Feeding on Banksia
rosella
© Rosella

Day 5:

Depart after breakfast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

skull rock
Cruising around Skull Rock

 

 

 

day cruise
Prom Day Cruise

 

 

 

waterloo
Spectacular Views Over
Waterloo Bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hike Option 2

Wilsons Prom Ultimate Escape

4 nights/5 days

Package includes: Accommodation; 2 nights guesthouse, 3 nights camping and 1 night lighthouse, all meals, transport, equipment, 3 days hiking, guides, 1hr massage and fully therapeutic spa.

Graded moderate: A reasonable level of fitness is required.

Distance: 57km. 3 day hike with 6-8 hours hiking per day

Carry: Light pack approx 8kg.

A spectacular 3 day hike carrying light packs through towering eucalypts, temperate rainforests and stunning beaches, camping in style with gear stored at overnight destination and a superb luxury stop over at the legendary prom lighthouse.

Day 1/Night 1: Pick up or self drive from Melbourne CBD then drive to 8 Acres Guesthouse for trip preparation, dinner and stay overnight.

Day 2/Night 2: Hike16.6km 5hrs

Drive to the Prom (approximately 1 hour scenic trip) and begin hike. We hike from Mt Oberon to Refuge Cove via Sealers Cove. A beautiful combination of eucalypts, ferns and beech trees, the famous boardwalk through lush rainforest leading to Sealers Cove and granite boulders that spill down mountains to meet sandy beaches and secluded coves are some of the highlights.

orchid
Native Orchid and Austral Grass Tree

We camp overnight in style at Refuge Cove. Our sheltered camp site is a 30 second stroll from the emerald green waters and golden sand of Refuge Cove where we dine beneath the stars and fall to sleep on a comfortable mattress listening to the sounds of the sea.

Day 3/Night 3: Hike 18km 6 hours.

A magnificent and truly rewarding day of hiking through shaded gullies of tree ferns, eucalypts and amazing granite boulders, coastal tracks with outstanding panoramic views and white sand beaches with sapphire blue seas. We break for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea arriving at the legendary Prom lighthouse. This touch of luxury surrounded by complete wilderness is worth the walk. The original cottages have been beautifully restored providing remote comfort of beds, hot showers and arm chairs to take advantage of the views over the Bass strait and the Proms mountain ranges whilst enjoying a pre dinner cheese platter.

Day 4/Night 4: Hike 22.5km 8 hours.

Hike to Tidal River via Oberon Bay. This inland track undulates through eucalypts, ferns, and stunning Austral Grass Tree (Kangroo tail plants) then follows a sandy tea tree lined path to Oberon Bay. The final section of the journey provides more stunning coastal tracks, beautiful beaches, sublime views, amazing granite boulders and a gentle beach finale to Tidal River. We return to 8 Acres guesthouse for a rejuvenating 1 hour massage, spa and privately cooked meal reflecting on a fabulous adventure.
Day 5: Depart after breakfast.

 

 

 

 

 

Board Walk
Sealers Cove Board Walk

 

 

Camping
Camping at Refuge Cove

 

 

boulders
Boulders Spill into the Ocean at Waterloo Bay

 

 

Oberon Bay
Oberon Bay

Hike Options 3

Wilsons Prom Luxury and Wilderness

A world class modern day hiking trip where sophisticated hiking with light packs and not a tent in sight sounds more like you.

4 nights 5 days

Package includes: 2 nights guesthouse accommodation, 2 nights lighthouse accommodation, all meals, transport, equipment, 2 days hiking, 1 day short walk/explore, guides, 1hr massage and fully therapeutic spa.

Distance: 45km (day 1 and 3 hike 22.5km per day. Day 2 short no pack walk)

Grade: moderate/advanced.

Carry: light pack (approx 7kgs).

Day 1: Pick up or self drive from Melbourne CBD then drive to 8 Acres Guesthouse Retreat for privately catered dinner and trip preparation.

Night 1: Overnight accommodation at 8 Acres Guesthouse.

rainforest
Southern most Temperate Rainforests in the World

Day 2: 22.5km hike 8 hrs.

We head to the Prom after breakfast and walk to the lighthouse via stunning coastal walking tracks, beautiful beaches, eucalypt and temperate rainforests.

Night 2: Overnight at the legendary Prom lighthouse. Located on the southernmost point of the Australian mainland, jutting into the Bass Strait, the spectacular 360 degree panoramas and outstanding remote accommodation are a wonderful and well earned reward.

Day 3: Breakfast, an historic tour of the lighthouse then spend the day relaxing and exploring the spiritually enriching surrounds.

Night 3: We spend a 2nd night in the beautifully restored lighthouse cottages enjoying more fine food supplied and prepared by your guides.

Day 4: 22.5km hike 8 hrs.

After breakfast we return through more coastal and temperate rainforest tracks, beautiful scenery, beaches, magnificent views and diverse landscapes to Tidal River. We drive back to 8 Acres for a fully therapeutic spa, 1 hour massage and privately catered dinner

Night 4: Overnight at 8 Acres guesthouse.

Day 5: Depart after breakfast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lighthouse
Prom Lighthouse perched on
cliff top jutting into Bas Strait

 

 

afternoon tea at lighthouse
Afternoon tea at the Lighthouse

 


a touch of remote luxury
A Touch of Remote Luxury

Hike Options 4

Wilsons Prom Day Hike

Prom and Retreat Accommodation: 2 nights 3 days

Package includes: 2 nights guesthouse accommodation, all meals, transport, equipment, 1 day hike, guides, 1hr massage and fully therapeutic spa.

Distance: 5-20km hikes with 2-7 hours walking.

Grade: Easy and moderate or moderate/advanced options available.

Carry: Day pack only.

Day 1: Pick up from Melbourne CBD or self drive to 8 Acres Guesthouse Retreat for privately catered dinner and trip preparation.

Night 1: Overnight accommodation at 8 Acres Guesthouse.

Day 2: After breakfast we head to the Prom for a day walk including morning tea, picnic lunch and a guided native animal safari.

Night 2:
We arrive back at 8 Acres Guesthouse Retreat for fully therapeutic spa, 1hr massage, privately catered dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Depart after breakfast.

 

 

 

 

Black Cockatoos
Black Cockatoos

 

tonguepoint
Tongue Point

 

 
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