AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND COMBINATION WALK

Wilsons Abel Tasman (New Zealand) and Bothfeet (Australia) together can show you some of the most spectacular coastal regions in Oceania. Combine these two walking experiences and let us take care of heavy luggage and on ground transport arrangements, leaving you to enjoy the hiking, carrying only a light day pack.

The Southern Walking Adventure shows how easily Wilsons Abel Tasman 3 Day Guided Walk and Bothfeet’s 3 Day Guided Great Ocean Walk can be combined and included into a longer itinerary of the region, connected with flights between Wellington (NZ) and Melbourne (AUS).

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 2 (WED): Transfer Nelson / Motueka to Torrent Bay
(Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner)

• Pick up Nelson (7.30am) or Motueka (8.30am). Time for last-minute luggage organisation at our Motueka office.

• Your guide introduces you to the Park at Marahau.

• Walking the gentlest grade on the track, rediscover the pristine bays and headlands named by French explorer, Du'mont Durville in 1827.

• Stop for lunch at any one of the bays, then walk to Torrent Bay Lodge on the beachfront.

Day 3 (THU): Torrent Bay to Awaroa
(Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner)

• Leave Torrent Bay to enjoy a morning walking through native forest with magnificent coastal views, and crossing the swing bridge at Falls River.

• Midday, stop for lunch at Bark Bay, or continue on to Onetahuti, taking time out to relax, explore, swim or sunbathe on the golden sands.

• Visit places of historical and scenic interest, including the abandoned Tonga Quarry.

• From Onetahuti, walk over the Tonga Saddle to Meadowbank Homestead - Awaroa.

Day 4 (FRI): Awaroa to Nelson / Motueka via Totaranui
(B, MT, L, AT)

• Cross the Awaroa estuary, and be introduced to its fascinating history.

• Walk through the northern forests of the park with magnificent specimens of Nikau Palm and Rata.

• At Totaranui, join our comfortable launch to cruise the coastline you have just walked. Hot drinks, covered or open decks and bathroom facilities are available on board.

• Our coach meets you to return to Motueka (4.30pm) or Nelson (5.30pm).

Day 5 (SAT): Fly Wellington to Melbourne (own arrangements)
Stay: Melbourne (own arrangements)

Day 6 (SUN): Transfer Melbourne to Cape Otway
(MT, L, AT, D)

• Transfer to Blanket Bay via the Great Ocean Road.

• An introduction to the Great Otway National Park by your bothfeet guide.

• Enjoy spectacular coastal walking and a secluded river inlet before a tour of the Cape Otway Lightstation.

Day 7 (MON): Milanesia to Moonlight Head
(B, MT, L, AT, D)

• A short transfer to Milanesia Beach.

• Discover the most scenic section of the Great Ocean Walk.

• Stunning coastal scenery and Australian wildlife spotting.

• Beaches and cliff top walking all in one day.

Day 8 (TUE): Johanna Beach; the 12 Apostles
(B, MT, L, AT, D)

• Start the day with a stunning walk along one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches.

• Enjoy lunch in a cool climate rainforest environment at Melba Gully.

• Finish the day with the last 5km of the Great Ocean Walk towards the 12 Apostles before transferring back to Melbourne.

• Drop off in CBD Melbourne or Tullamarine airport for flights after 8pm.