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Tasmania might be at the edge ofthe world but it isn't just for hardy explorers. The island's ancient World Heritage wilderness, its deserted
white sand beaches, and its prolific wildlife can be experienced with gourmet food-and fine wine. Walking Tasmania-style can include
architect-designed standing camps, eco lodges, gourmet food and local wines. The walking can be less taxing than choosing which wine you
will have with your sauteed scallops. On walks in Tasmania your soul will be as grateful as your tastebuds. The simple process of putting one
foot in front ofthe other can lead you through rainforests, past glacial lakes and along deserted beaches to extraordinarily natural highs.
Take one of Tasmania's five unhurried walking packages offering one, four to six night journeys along the east coast or through the western
wilderness. The environment will be grateful. So will you.
Great Walks ofTasmania
Even just a few years ago it would have been largely inconceivable to contemplate multi-day walks around parts of Tasmania's national parks and
World Heritage Areas supping on wine and fine food. Noodles, kerosene food stoves, wet sleeping bags and fantasies of warmth were far mare
common among bush walkers than fine fare.
On The Maria Island Walk, The Freycinet Experience Walk, Cradle Mountain Huts, Bay of Fires Walk, The South Coast Track, The Tarkine Rainforest
Track and the Walls of Jerusalem, guests trek through World Heritage Areas or national parks and yet savour fresh local produce and wine along the
way. In some cases they stay in architect-designed standing camps.
These companies make up The Great Walks ofTasmania Group, launched in August 2009. "It is an exciting new opportunity where operators will
work collaboratively to raise awareness ofthe wonderful guided walk experiences Tasmania has to offer," said group spokesperson, Ian Johnstone
from The Maria Island Walk.
"Our wilderness, our wildlife and heritage are all special points of difference for Tasmania and combining this with friendly and passionate guides,
we offer experiences as special as any in the tourism world," said Mr Johnstone.
Whether by design or good luck these great walking companies have spread themselves across Tasmania. Which means guests can walk with a
light backpack and a very satisfied stomach over much ofthe finest regions in the state, and learn lots aboutthe local wildlife.
www.greatwalkstasmania.com
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Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 05/01/2012 4:09:43 PM