THE TRIP:

Tasmania is a land best appreciated without barriers between you and the environment. The ancient forests, colonial architecture and spectacular coastlines of Tasmania offer inspiration. This photographic expedition includes visits to the Blue Tiers, Bay of Fires, Freycinet and Maria Island.

The northeast face of the Blue Tier is the cradle of the rainforest of northern Tasmania. It was here that the Gondwana forests withdrew under the assault of the ice age and hid, preserving at their heart flora that dates back 60 million years and nurturing fauna that exists no where else on Earth. The Blue Tier has the most accessible bio-diversity outside World Heritage areas and is home to vulnerable species such as the unique north east Forest Snail, the Simpson’s stag beetle, the Grey Goshawk, the Tiger Quoll and the Tasmanian wedge tailed eagle to name just a few.  It is also a treasure trove of human heritage. Ancient Aboriginal carvings testify to the Tier’s significance. 

At the edge of Mt. William National Park, the magnificent wilderness coastline known as the Bay of Fires invites you to experience its dramatic landscape, ecology and wildlife. Led by well-informed, young Tasmanian guides, small groups can explore both the fascinating beach environment and the rich diversity of the nearby woodlands.

Sand, surf, sea and sun epitomise Bicheno, a pretty fishing town founded on the sea and its bounty. Nearby there’s the Governors Island Marine Reserve with fascinating underwater scenery and sealife.

Inclusions:

5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners experienced guides comfortable mini-bus transport 5 nights basic cabin accommodation (2-4 share) emergency communications and group first aid kit

ITINERARY:

DAY 1   Join Launceston to Ben Lomond, accommodation at Pub in the Paddock DAY 2    Blue Tier accommodation at Pub in the Paddock DAY 3   Bay of Fires and Eddystone Point DAY 4  To Coles Bay via Douglas Aspley and Bicheno DAY 5   Coles Bay Wineglass Bay and Mt Amos DAY 6   Freycient Beaches then return to Launceston

instructor:

South African born Andrew Thomasson, has a passion for Australia and adventure, wildlife and nature photography. As director of his company Focus 10, Andrew spends his time co-ordinating and teaching a series of training courses throughout Australia and running photographic workshops around the world. Andrew has led many photographic tours for World Expeditions including recent trips to Western Australia the Flinders Ranges and the Red Centre.

Andrew has travelled extensively in Africa and has led many photographic tours to the region including wildlife canoe safaris down the Zambezi River, trekking the Wild Coast of Lesotho, pony trekking and climbing in the Drakensburg Mountains, Ngorongoro Crater and plains of Tanzania, Wildlife parks of Kenya and exploring Morocco.  On this tour, not only will you learn everything about your film and digital camera, you will be picking up invaluable tips and technique from a master-trainer.  Andrew will impart the professional tips and help create the right opportunities so you can take stunning images of the stunning flora and fauna of Tasmania's World Heritage areas.

Pre-requisite:

Nil

dates:

To be announced for Nov. 2008

course price
& inclusions:

AU $1,850.00
Contact Andrew at Focus 10 or World Expeditions for full details and in-depth trip notes