There’s a particular kind of stress and exhaustion many women carry with them into a holiday. It’s the kind that doesn’t simply disappear because you’ve stepped away from work or home.
It’s the planning, organising and decisions that continue to come, even when you’re supposed to be switching off.
And for many, the idea of a walk in the wilderness can feel tempting in theory but daunting in practice: carrying a heavy pack, logistics, and an expectation that you’ll end up physically exhausted and uncomfortable.
That’s why Tasmanian Walking Company’s multi-day guided walks offer a new, elevated way to connect with nature. The entire experience is rooted in a belief of being thoughtfully looked after so guests can fully relax into the walking experience.
Across its award-winning multi-day walks, small luxuries aren’t an add-on or an indulgence. They are a carefully considered part of the experience, allowing guests to slow down, connect with the wilderness and fully absorb the feeling that comes from walking in some of Australia’s most extraordinary landscapes.
Freedom to travel light without a heavy pack
Whether it’s at Bruny Island or the Three Capes in Tasmania or on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island, the Tasmanian Walking Company ensures its guests experience the creature comforts we all know and love while out in the wilderness.
It starts with only being expected to carry a small, lightweight backpack, with all the essentials and bulky items, including food, provided by the guides throughout the day and at Tasmanian Walking Company’s accommodation each night.
For women who might be new to the walking experience, it’s the perfect way to get started.
“It’s really nice for guests that like to do lots of walking, but haven’t done these big, multi-day walks before,” says Rose, Tasmanian Walking Company’s Team Leader for Three Capes and Bruny Island.
“It’s a nice introduction without the physical strain of a heavy pack.”
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Accommodation designed for immersion
From private lodges nestled in national parks to exclusive, off-grid private eco camps, guests can expect the very best when it comes to accommodation.
With days spent walking in some of Australia’s most beautiful natural spots, guests can take comfort in knowing their nights will be spent in total relaxation and comfort.
These little moments of luxury include hot showers immersed in the gum trees, hot water bottles for cold nights, and a beautiful king-sized bed with fluffy doonas to help you drift into a deep sleep.
“You can open up to the view and sit on your own private deck with your own deck chairs and drink locally sourced wine,” Rose says.
On Bruny Island, the showers are on a platform among the trees, a special touch that guests love, Rose says.
“From the shower, you look out over the trees, and you can see the moon and the stars.”
The quiet luxury of being looked after
For many women, the highlight of a walking holiday with Tasmanian Walking Company is the way guests are looked after from start to finish.
Expert guides and lodge hosts handle all of the work, leaving guests to become fully immersed in walking through the wilderness and the physical challenge it presents.
They manage all the logistics, drive boats and buses, cook incredible three course meals and find the time to share stories of the local area, giving guests all the encouragement they need.
“You can switch off your brain because the guides are telling you when to stop, when to eat and when to put a jumper on, so you don’t have to make all those mental decisions,” Rose says.
“Even though it’s a physical holiday, people come away actually feeling so refreshed and like we’ve actually had a mental break.”
There’s no doubt that food and drink is a central part of the Tasmanian Walking Company experience. It’s not just about refuelling for the day ahead – it’s also about connecting with the local farmers and produce.
Menus are shaped by what’s grown, farmed, fished, and produced nearby, often within the same region.
For example, on Bruny Island, Rose explains that most ingredients come directly from local producers: from fresh seafood and seasonable vegetables, to cheeses and olives.
“We are even more specific than just Tasmanian wine,” Rose says. “We try and have wine that is local to that area that you’re in.”
Or, there’s a local oyster farmer on Bruny Island who leaves his oysters in a special basket for Tasmanian Walking Company’s guests.
“Our guides wade out into the water and go and grab fresh oysters, and we just keep shucking them until the guests can’t eat anymore, which is so much fun,” Rose says.
Small details, big impact
There are, of course, several truly breathtaking moments on each multi-day walking experience, but often it’s the smallest moments of care and thought that have a lasting impact.
The team refers to these as “moments of surprise and delight”, Rose says.
Whether it’s a cup of coffee brewed on the track, fresh scones from the oven, drying rooms at the end of a wet day or a warm show under the trees; there are plenty of creature comforts to expect.
“Sitting on the rock and shucking oysters and drinking bubbles is just a highlight for a lot of people,” Rose says.
“And we’re always working to incorporate these little moments into each experience.”
Win a walk for two on Tasmanian Walking Company’s world-first Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk. Find out more here.
If you sign up to become a Women’s Agenda Member, you’ll receive two entries into the competition.