The takayna/Tarkine wilderness area is in the north west corner of lutruwita/Tasmania. It is not just an ancient cool temperate rainforest, but a unique and diverse landscape that remains unprotected and endangered by the logging and mining industries. This remote wilderness is bordered by the Arthur River to the north, the Pieman river to the south, the Murchison Highway to the east, and the western coastline. We will experience all facets of this landscape by foot, boat and kayak. The ancient rainforests, buttongrass moorlands, higher altitude mountains and mountain lakes, remote waterfalls, and the otherworldly, and extremely culturally significant, western coastline.

Wilder Boundaries pays respect to the original and traditional owners, the tarkiner people, who once inhabited the western coastline of the Tarkine. It is a deeply rich area of cultural significance and still very much alive today. We aim to tread carefully along this special place and acknowledge the cultural significance and past and current day connections with the Tasmanian Aboriginal community

About your guide and facilitator:

Wilder Boundaries is the venture of Jane Leyshon, secondary science teacher, psychotherapist, wilderness guide and nature/adventure lover. Jane is passionate about nature, conservation, human healing and the intersection of these. Jane began hiking with her family as a kid and has decades of experience in the great outdoors. Jane recently spent a season guiding all over Tasmania, including the Tarkine, Three Capes, Bay of Fires and Freycinet. On mainland Australia she has recently guided groups in the NSW Snowy Mountains, NSW Blue Mountains and Central Australia. As a teacher, Jane has also led countless school groups on expeditions and trips in various locations around Australia and the world. Jane is also a psychotherapist who facilitates individuals and groups through healing journeys, trained in Gestalt Therapy, EMDR and joining Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems therapy in March next year.

I want us all to experience the awe of nature, to save it, and ourselves!

Jane’s qualifications:

Bsc; Grad.Dip.Ed; Master of Gestalt Psychotherapy; Cert III and Cert IV Outdoor Leadership; Wilderness First Aid Certificate

Itinerary

Day 1: Friday 21st February

Pick up from Launceston accommodation between 7am - 730am
Drive to Tullah - 2.5 hours
Hike Mt. Farrell - 8.6km return, 580m elevation, moderate to difficult hike, approx. 4 hours. A fantastic hike that takes in 360 degree summit views, mountain lakes and, if we’re lucky with a clear day, Cradle Mountain and the Overland Track in the distance
Lunch on trail
Travel to Corinna Wilderness Village after hike, 90 mins
Settle into cabins, if time a little forest walk
Dinner in Corinna communal area cooked by guides

Day 2: Saturday 22nd February

Up early to catch the Arcadia boat cruise to where the Pieman River meets the ocean. This is a magical cruise on a magical boat down a misty river banked by ancient Huon Pines and Myrtle Beech while black cockatoos fly overhead
The boat will take us to the trail head of our coastal hike
Breakfast and plunger coffee on the boat
Pending weather this hike will be between 10 - 15km. Easy terrain. One of the most magnificent, wild, unique and culturally significant coastlines you will ever experience
Lunch on trail
We return on the Arcadia in the afternoon
Dinner at the pub

Day 3: Sunday 23rd February

A little sleep in, breakfast, then we grab kayaks to paddle down the Pieman to Lovers Falls, a beautiful little hidden waterfall amongst the forest - 3 hours return
Lunch at Lovers Falls or Savage River boat wreck
Return to Corinna for an afternoon rest and White’s River/Savage River forest walk
Dinner at the pub, and a fire to debrief the trip on our final night

Day 4: Sunday 24th February

Check out of cabins by 9am so we can squeeze in one last forest walk before we head back to Launceston
Breakfast at Corinna
Forest walk
Hop in the bus to head back to Launceston via Mt. Roland and the famous mural town of Sheffield
Lunch in Sheffield (own lunch)
The first drop off will be at Launceston airport by 3:30pm for those flying back that afternoon
Final drop off in Launceston to wherever you need to go

Essential gear for this trip (Jane will send links to gear suggestions once signed up):

Lightweight rain jacket/shell and waterproof over pants (decent quality)
Sturdy trail shoes
Day pack - preferable with waist support strap
Thermal top and bottoms
Fleece jumper
Proper hiking pants (not cotton)
A more detailed gear list will be given once signed up

What’s Included in the cost of this trip:

3 nights cabin accommodation at Corinna Wilderness Village https://www.corinna.com.au/acc...
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner and all trail snacks/treats, on trail tea and coffee
Transport to Corinna and back from Launceston (11 seater bus)
Boat cruise
Kayak hire
4 days of guiding and facilitation

This wilderness adventure will focus on themes of embodiment (forest bathing), stillness and listening, and accessing the sensory spectrum as a therapeutic resource in nature.

COST: $1575

(Refund and cancellation details below)

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You can contact Jane via these platforms for any further questions.

Or email: janeleyshon@gmail.com

Once you have booked your place Wilder Boundaries will be in touch for further trip information including personal information, travel logistics, gear list etc.