Bay of Fires Walks Tours & Hikes

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Getting to the Bay of Fires region is extremely easy thanks to numerous access points along the northeastern coast of Tasmania.

If you're coming from mainland Australia, you can fly into Launceston Airport and drive the two and a half hours to get to the Bay of Fires, or you can catch the ferry across the Bass Strait and drive to the Bay of Fires from the port town of Devonport.

If you're coming from a location within Tasmania, driving to the Bay of Fires is the best option as there's no public transportation available.

The weather patterns experienced by the Bay of Fires region are similar to that of the rest of Tasmania, enjoying mild to warm summers and cold winters.

The hottest months are January, February, and December with an average temperature of 21°C, and the coldest months are June, July, and August where temperatures drop down to a low 13°C. However, the weather is pretty agreeable all year round.

The Bay of Fires region can be enjoyed year-round so there's no particular 'best time' to visit, however, if you're after warmer weather then travelling in summer is the way to go.

While Tasmania's temperatures never reach incredibly high levels, summer is still lovely and sunny and offers little to no rainfall, allowing you to explore everything the region offers.

Having said that, winter and the shoulder season of autumn are still fantastic times to visit the Bay of Fires with plenty of activities to enjoy like hiking and lichen-covered rock exploring. 

There is plenty of natural beauty to go 'round in the Bay of Fires, and one of the best ways to soak it all up is to explore it on two feet.

Boasting several epic walking tracks ranging from 'This is so easy' to 'I'll never catch my breath,' there's one to suit every age and fitness level.

The Bay of Fires region is a wondrous landscape full of beautiful things to see, so it only makes sense it would be home to several coastal and bush walks.

Here are a few of our favourites:

• Bay of Fires Lodge Walk (4-day walk)
• Musselroe Bay to Policemans Point, Mount William National Park
• Halls Falls Track, Blue Tier National Reserve
• Australia Hill, Blue Tier National Reserve
• Wukalina Summit Track, Mount William National Park

What to pack for the Bay of Fires largely depends on what time of the year you're travelling in.

Winter can be quite cold so packing lots of layers and waterproof clothing will help you explore the region warmly and comfortably.

If you're travelling in summer, pack t-shirts, shorts, dresses, and sandals to avoid getting too hot.

Remember to pack your camera, a reusable drink bottle, a backpack, and sunscreen regardless of what season you're travelling in.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.