About Our Packages

Day Hikes:
Day hikes range from 2-7 hours. Fitness level - able to walk 3 km in 1 hour including moderate inclines carrying a day pack only.

Moderate Hikes:
3 days with approximately 6-8 hours hiking each day. Fitness level - able to walk 3 km in 1 hour including moderate to steep inclines carrying a small pack weighing approximately 8kg.

Moderate/Advanced Hikes:
3 days with approximately 6-8 hours hiking each day. Fitness level - able to walk 3.5 km in 1 hour with moderate to steep inclines carrying small pack weighing approximately 8kg.

A guide to the minimum fitness level desired to assist achieving a moderate or moderate/advanced hike would be to have achieved at least two or three 15km walks, two 10km walks and intermittent 5km walks in preparation for the trip.

Choosing walks with up hill sections is excellent training as is stair masters, walking machines with ability to change the inclines, walking up and down stairs and a walk with packs that have some weight in. 7-8 kilos is suitable.

Each day begins at approximately 7.30am. Dinner on night 1 begins at 7.30pm. Arrival prior to dinner is desirable. Special arrangements can be made where required.

Wilsons Promontory and Corner Inlet view from 8 Acres

The first and final nights are spent at 8 Acres guesthouse retreat offering warm home style accommodation with panoramic views across rolling countryside to Wilsons Promontory. Our hiking packages include privately catered dinners and relaxation massages.

Our hike/cruise options allow you to walk with a light pack then relax on a stunning adventure cruise of the spectacular coastline and outer islands which once formed the mountain ranges joining Tasmania to the mainland. Further relaxation is available in our fully therapeutic spa followed by supper before retiring for the evening.

Fully qualified guides and expert hosts help maximise your enjoyment and safety.

Terms and Conditions:
Hiking Plus (we) reserve the right to change the itinerary or route, or cancel the trip due to adverse weather or other conditions. We also reserve the right to alter the method of transport or elect an alternate method other than specified. It is understood a certain level of fitness and participation in good health is required.

We require a non-refundable holding deposit of 50% when your booking is confirmed. This needs to be received within 7 days of the booking date. Where the booking date is made less than 7 days from the commencement of the trip, we require full payment to be sent at the time of the booking.

Where we do not receive payment by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking. Where a 50% deposit has been forwarded, we reserve the right to retain the deposit if the cancellation is made less than 30 days from the booking date. Where the cancellation is made 30 plus days before the trip, partial loss of deposit may result. Where a cancellation is made within 7 days of the trip, we reserve the right to retain the full price of the trip.

Liability: The participant agrees to indemnify Hiking Plus regarding any loss, liability or damage which Hiking Plus may incur resulting from participants negligence or misconduct during the trip.

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Contact Details:
We welcome your enquiries -
Phone: 1300 13 83 12, Fax: 9431 6212 or email info@hikingplus.com

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