[Tickets open Monday 17th March 9am]
Hey there, nature enthusiasts! Get ready to experience Australia’s largest cool-climate rainforest, the Tarkine wilderness, led by the region’s most experienced guide in a four-wheel drive. We’ll be exploring the scenic takayna/Tarkine Drive’s small loop, starting from the Sumac Lookout and winding our way to the mesmerising Trowutta Arch.
What to expect?
We will visit:
- Sumac Lookout
- Julius River
- Lake Chisholm
- Dempster Plains lookout
- The Sinkhole
- Trowutta Arch
Each stop will include short walks between 10 and 45 minutes (return). You will see rare virgin rainforest and stunning button grass plains.
During the tour, you will be guided by Rob Saltmarsh, a local Tassie expert who is deeply passionate about the breathtaking Tarkine region. His knowledge of local agriculture, indigenous culture and history, and the geographic highlights of the Tarkine promises to keep you absorbed for the entire day.
Itinerary:
Date: Saturday, 10th May
What to bring:
- A packed lunch
- Water (recommended 2L)
- Comfortable walking clothes
- Walking shoes
- A sun hat
Only under our UTE program, ticket is $35 for the entire experience for Northern students, and $30 for Cradle/North-West students. Please note that this tour is subject to minimum passenger numbers, and tickets are selling fast!
Contact ute@tusa.utas.edu.au if you have any questions about this UTE!
More information:
Unlike many places in the world, the Tarkine remains as a hidden treasure and a forgotten wilderness. Not only is it home to the largest temperate rainforest in Australia and second in the world, but is alive with unique creatures and habitats not found anywhere else.
It is a lost-world, the 30,000-year heritage of the Tarkiner people, one of three bands of aboriginal people who once lived in north-west Tasmania. It is home to one of the greatest concentrations of aboriginal sites in Australia.
The Tarkine speaks for itself and when you visit, whether experiencing many of the Tarkine forest walks, self-guided drives, river cruises or visiting the amazing natural sights, you will know why it is becoming known as a high-quality ecotourism destination.
(source: Discover the Tarkine)
Please note:
Personal Information
At times, TUSA will partner with tourism operators to assist with delivering the Unique Tassie Experience. When this is the case, some of your personal information may be shared with the third party to ensure an optimal experience. For more information, please visit TUSA’s website, Personal Information.
Cancellations
If TUSA cancels the activity, all tickets will be refunded. However, if you purchase a ticket and then cannot attend on the day, you will not be refunded. You take this risk when purchasing the ticket, and TUSA has no obligation to refund.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not allow students to join our experiences if we believe they are unwell. If you feel unwell or display flu-like symptoms, we encourage you to cancel your booking. **Full refunds are available for customers who cancel due to illness.
Please contact UTE@TUSA.utas.edu.au
This experience is subsidised by your TUSA.
