Tarkine Trails
Tarkine Trails
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Tarkine Trails was established in 2002 by a group of like-minded, passionate individuals, with a focus to provide exposure from the threats to the Tarkine region through tourism. From here the company has evolved to provide multiple unique deep immersion walking experiences, both within the Tarkine’s vast rainforest areas and along its wild coastline. Tarkine Trails is now proudly part of the Trek Tours Australia family, continuing the legacy of offering truly unique and genuine takayna / Tarkine experiences. We feel privileged to continue the important work set by the founders and more recently through Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Protecting the takayna/Tarkine for future generations is our core philosophy. This has remained unchanged, to this very day and has been the driving force and bond for those individuals involved with Tarkine Trails from inception. Tarkine Trails is here to get it right. We are proud to be an ambassador for business, community and the environment. This is what we believe ecotourism should be for anyone with the privilege to operate in an incredible natural environment such as takayna. Tarkine Trails believes that working collaboratively with the north west community and industry will create the strongest outcome for a positive future.
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julian s
Melbourne, Australia20 contributions
Dec. 2023 • Friends
Brilliant Mitch and Johnny were superb guided by two professionals Loved every minute Highly recommended
Written 9 December 2023
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Mark H
Enmore, Australia138 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
This was an outstanding experience for us & we highly recommend it. The entire trip, from booking to end, was very well organised & prompt communication from the company.
Our guides, Alina & Mitch, were amazing - very knowledgeable about the flora & fauna, & have led groups on this track many times. They kept an eye on our group of 10 at all times, cooked excellent meals, worked very hard & proactively, were very patient, provided stories, and best of all were great fun. And they love doing the trip too. We'd do another trip with the company just because of them! (And are now planning to do so.)
The walk is spectacular, & challenging in parts, you do need to be fit to get up some steep hills, but the views & experience are worth it. Take a decent camera or smartphone. Our group age range was around 55 - 70 & all were fine with the walking, & fortunately all were nice people happy to be doing the trip.
The trip has a good mix of accommodation (no camping) and make sure you read the trip notes. A bonus for us was not having a mobile signal or wifi for 3 days while in Corinna. The half-day kayaking was fun & broke up the walking. We mixed between heath, coast, & rainforest. The birdwatching is excellent too.
Our understanding of the importance of these precious & irreplaceable areas & their wildlife was reinforced, especially as they are continually under threat from exploitation.
When you stop in Stanley on the first night, make sure you visit the little penguins that nest there, and in Corinna, do the short walks nearby. Launceston is a lovely small town & it's ideal to have a few days there to explore it & the walks nearby.
We hired clothing from the company so we didn't have to buy & carry it, & the gear was as-new.
Our guides, Alina & Mitch, were amazing - very knowledgeable about the flora & fauna, & have led groups on this track many times. They kept an eye on our group of 10 at all times, cooked excellent meals, worked very hard & proactively, were very patient, provided stories, and best of all were great fun. And they love doing the trip too. We'd do another trip with the company just because of them! (And are now planning to do so.)
The walk is spectacular, & challenging in parts, you do need to be fit to get up some steep hills, but the views & experience are worth it. Take a decent camera or smartphone. Our group age range was around 55 - 70 & all were fine with the walking, & fortunately all were nice people happy to be doing the trip.
The trip has a good mix of accommodation (no camping) and make sure you read the trip notes. A bonus for us was not having a mobile signal or wifi for 3 days while in Corinna. The half-day kayaking was fun & broke up the walking. We mixed between heath, coast, & rainforest. The birdwatching is excellent too.
Our understanding of the importance of these precious & irreplaceable areas & their wildlife was reinforced, especially as they are continually under threat from exploitation.
When you stop in Stanley on the first night, make sure you visit the little penguins that nest there, and in Corinna, do the short walks nearby. Launceston is a lovely small town & it's ideal to have a few days there to explore it & the walks nearby.
We hired clothing from the company so we didn't have to buy & carry it, & the gear was as-new.
Written 19 November 2023
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Thanks for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and detailed reveiw, we're happy you had an outstanding experience with Alina and Mitch! There's nothing we love more than sharing this amazing part of Tasmania with people like yourself, it truly is a privilege. We're grateful you joined us in the Tarkine and that you have taken the time to share your experience - we hope to see you again Mark_in_Sydney!
Written 5 December 2023
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Peter C
Canberra, Australia9 contributions
Feb. 2023
My favourite parts of the trip was the desert and swimming in rivers and/or the ocean every day. And eating after a day's hiking.
Written 6 March 2023
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Hi Peter, thanks for the review, a good meal is well deserved after a big days trekking! We're glad we were able to share this special, and rarely visited, part of Tasmania with you,
Written 26 June 2023
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Rose F
Brunswick West, Australia1 contribution
Feb. 2023
Our 4 days in the Tarkine rainforest was can amazing experience. Thank you Zoe and Riley for guiding us through this amazing rainforest and sharing your knowledge and passion for the area. I learned a lot ! Both guides were supportive and caring and the meals were exceptional. A very well planned trek in a beautiful environment with 2 amazing guides. I will definitely be looking at booking another trek. Thank you Riley and Zoe :)
Written 18 February 2023
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We're happy that you enjoyed your experience at our base camp in the Tarkine Rainforest. We're lucky to have such amazing guides and guests like yourself to share this remarkable part of the world with, we look forward to seeing you again.
Written 27 June 2023
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Christine S
1 contribution
Jan. 2023
A fabulous experience. A unique wilderness area, mindblowing beauty a feeling that will stay with me for a long time.
Kenna our guide hope was for us to relive the memory of the Tarkine for a long time and there is no doubt it has embedded in a very happy place in my heart, soul and mind.
Thanks Kenna and Miranda and our fellow hikers :)
Kenna our guide hope was for us to relive the memory of the Tarkine for a long time and there is no doubt it has embedded in a very happy place in my heart, soul and mind.
Thanks Kenna and Miranda and our fellow hikers :)
Written 9 February 2023
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Once you've visited the Tarkine it will definitely stay in your heart, that was lovely to read. Thank you for sharing one of our favourite places in the world.
Written 27 June 2023
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Carolyn A
3 contributions
Dec. 2022
This is an exceptionally good tour. Very well planned, excellent guides, wonderful walks and experiences with great variety, very comfortable accommodation, excellent food.
Written 16 December 2022
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We love exploring the North West of Tassie on our Tarkine & The West trek, so thank you for joining us, and thank you for your great review.
Written 27 June 2023
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ruth walwyn
Adelaide, Australia2 contributions
Oct. 2022
Over 4 days we were immersed in the Tarkine rainforest environment, and saw much of its amazing diversity. Our guides Jonny and Zoe shared their knowledge and passion for this ancient region, from the smallest spider to the largest and oldest trees....I can still see the green, smell the rain and the celery top pines, and taste the amazing food! This walk absolutely nailed it for me. Thanks for such an enriching and memorable experience
Written 22 November 2022
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The Tarkine is sublime! We feel privileged to take people like yourself to this beautiful place where you can immerse yourself in this ancient rainforest. Our guides are passionate, and we love to hear that it's contagious. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Written 27 June 2023
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DaytripperWA
Perth, Australia9 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Friends
Our guides, Johnnie and Zoey of Tarkine Trails, led a small group of 8 walkers into diverse, interesting wilderness to experience a truly remote hiking experience. Based at a lodge (in comfortable tents) we had wholesome, delicious food and were warm and dry in between the main spectacle of being exposed to ancient trees, ferns and fungi. Walking was short in distance but big on elevation changes. Special to the trip was guiding passion and experience with the addition of youthful enthusiasm. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Written 21 November 2022
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Great review! The Tarkine Rainforest Experience is a great way to spend time absorbed in pristine rainforest while being looked after by passionate guides at our comfortable base camp. Everything you just said! Thank you for your excellent review - you're welcome back in a heartbeat!
Written 27 June 2023
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PremAUS
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Friends
Just completed a 6 day hike through the Tarkine Rainforest with our guides Lish & Kenna. The experience was just phenomenal.
My eyes were opened wide to the importance of treading lightly in this pristine wilderness ecosystem and the need to protect it.
I found this trek physically demanding (60 yrs old) however both Lish & Kenna were always close at hand to offer subtle assistance to those of us who needed it.
We were very fortunate to experience the rainforest in the dry and after a day of rain. The colours just popped following the rain.
The meals were always delicious and hit the spot after 7hrs of climbing up and down through the forest.
Highly recommend this trek and Tarkine Trails.
My eyes were opened wide to the importance of treading lightly in this pristine wilderness ecosystem and the need to protect it.
I found this trek physically demanding (60 yrs old) however both Lish & Kenna were always close at hand to offer subtle assistance to those of us who needed it.
We were very fortunate to experience the rainforest in the dry and after a day of rain. The colours just popped following the rain.
The meals were always delicious and hit the spot after 7hrs of climbing up and down through the forest.
Highly recommend this trek and Tarkine Trails.
Written 22 March 2022
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Hi Prem S
Thank you very much for your kind review of your 6 Day Tarkine Trails Rainforest Expedition.
It is so great to read how you have developed a strong sense of place and connection to the Tarkine through the experience and our knowledgeable guides, Thanks also for your kind words on Alisha and Kenna, 2 of our top guides with years of wilderness guiding experience between them.
As you say this is a true expedition. Full pack. No clear and defined trail and plenty of river and creek crossings that can be a challenge. The terrain experienced on this trek is predominantly made up of natural walking routes and requires professional guiding navigation in a trackless forest wilderness. Having rain after a prolonged dry spell in the northwest will have really made the trip super special!
We look forward to hosting you on another one of our treks in the future.
On behalf of the team, thank you very much for choosing to travel with Tarkine Trails.
Best regards,
Nick and the entire Tarkine Trails Team
Written 26 March 2022
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Discover689582
4 contributions
Mar. 2022
The Tarkine Coast Expedition was a phenomenal experience! The 6-day trek was a great way to explore this wild and rugged part of far-west Tasmania. The guides, Holger and Jill, were absolutely fantastic, super knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and amazing cooks! The whole experience was memorable and one I would highly recommend. I can't wait to do another trek with Trek Tasmania, they were brilliant.
Written 20 March 2022
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Hi Discover689582,
Thank you very much for your review and for the 5 ***** rating of your 6 Day Tarkine Coast Expedition with Holger and Jill. We are very lucky to have our owner and senior guide Holger still guiding on trips and I'm sure that together with the amazing Jill they made the experience top class. The takayna coast sure is memorable, remote and unique and I'm happy to read that you relished this in all its forms.
Thanks for choosing to trek with Tarkine Trails and we look forward to hosting you on another adventure soon.
Best regards,
Nick and the entire Team,
Written 26 March 2022
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