Day

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Accommodation

1

Participants make their own way to Hobart and then transfer to the hotel for a meet and greet and to discuss the challenge that lies ahead.

Twin share room at Salamanca Inn (or similar)

2

An early start to this adventure sees participants leaving the security of Hobart and heading to The South West, National Park. This pristine area is World Heritage listed and provides a challenging, scenic 30km hike. Upon arrival at our destination, we camp overnight.

Evidence has been found for human habitation in the South West Wilderness area going back at least 25,000 years.

Park Huts/tents

3

After breakfast, we continue to follow in the footsteps of our Pioneers walking 10km to the shores of Lake Pedder (which was proclaimed a National Park in 1955). After lunch we load up the kayaks and get set for a magnificent picturesque 40km paddle to arrive at Strathgordon late in the afternoon.

 Campsite tents

4

Today’s challenge involves an undulating 85km MTB ride through the Styx River Valley eventually reaching our destination at Salmon Ponds in the late afternoon.

 Campsite tents

5

After breakfast we mountain bike ride 10km to the historic town of New Norfolk along the first connecting road to Hobart (which was built in 1818). Arrivng at New Norfolk, we jump into the kayaks once more for a 17km kayak paddle to Bridgewater where we stop for lunch before commencing an enduring 15km up hill mountain bike ride to Collinsvale.

New Norfolk was also the place of exile of the Irish nationalist leader Terence MacManus, where his cottage, "The Grange" still stands. Later he was joined by his fellow Irish rebel William Smith O'Brien.

New Norfolk is steeped in pioneering history where the original settlers were re-settled from Norfolk Island in 1808. They soon farmed the rich land around the town and introduced hops to the area in 1860. The plant soon became an important crop. More from Wikipedia...

 Campsite tents

6

From Collinsvalle, it’s a 25km hike over Mount Wellington via the Zig Zag Track and past the Historic Cascade Brewery Track to complete the adventure in Salamanca Place in the heart of Hobart. After a challenging week, participants enjoy a night of celebrations in recognition of their achievement.

 Twin share room at Salamanca Inn (or similar)

7

 Hotel transfer to airport