at Red Feather Inn
Red Feather Inn - the exclusive home of Tasmanian Walking Company.
Our Cradle Mountain Huts & Bay of Fires walks depart daily from our Walk Base - a cottage nestled amongst the sandstone buildings & beautiful gardens of Red Feather Inn.
As a walk base, the Red Feather Inn is the perfect first stop for walkers embarking on our Cradle Mountain and Bay of Fires walks. Nestled into the charming and historic Hadspen, the Red Feather Inn has been lovingly restored and faithfully preserved to retain the heritage and historic feel of its quaint 5-bedroom guesthouse and 3 charming multi-bedroom cottages.
Before your trip, settle into the Tasmanian Walking Company way of life, indulge at our in-house restaurant, featuring a curated menu sourced from local ingredients. Toast to your upcoming adventures with our pick of Tasmanian cool climate wines and get to know some fellow walkers. Wake up on the morning of your walk with no need to rush. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and take some time to finalise your pack, as our guides get everything ready.
We could not think of a batter match to accompany your walking experience and am very excited to welcome you into Red Feather Inn for a complete Tasmanian Walking Company experience.
We have compiled some information exclusive for Tasmanian Walking Company Walkers below.
Walker FAQs
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Yes we do! If you are joining us on a walk before 1 July 2024, you have the option to book a night (or two) before or after your walk. Please head to our Stay page to see the accommodation we offer. We have a range of heritage rooms and historic cottages - all luxuriously appointed for you to enjoy before your walk.
Use the code TWC in the Discount Code area in the bottom right-hand corner to view the exclusive TWC rates.
If you are heading out on a walk from 1 July 2024, a night at Red Feather Inn is included prior to commencing your walk. You are unable to book extra nights at the end of your walk.
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Yes you can - there is limited parking available at Red Feather Inn. Priority will be given to Red Feather guests. Overflow parking will be available at the nearby Hadspen sports ground (at the end of Clare Street) or on nearby streets. Parking is at vehicle owner’s risk.
You will need to leave your keys with your guides at the start of the walk so that we can relocate vehicles as required. Keys will be kept in locked storage for the duration of your walk. Please enquire with Tas Walking Co’s reservations team about larger vehicle parking (such as caravans, trailers, and motorhomes), as we can not accommodate these onsite.
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Yes you can! We have secure luggage storage at our Walk Base. On the morning of departure, our guides will carry out a through gear check to ensure you have suitable gear. Anything extra you do not need will be stored and can be collected when you return.
If you are not returning to the Walk Base post-walk (eg, you are catching a bus directly to Hobart from Lake St Clair), please let the Tas Walking Co Reservations Team know, and we can ensure your luggage will be waiting for you at the collection point.
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If staying onsite at Red Feather Inn, follow the signage to the grey cottage next to the main car park.
If staying offsite, we offer complimentary shuttle buses collecting guests from Quamby Estate (Hagley) and the Launceston CBD. The bus will deliver you directly to our walk base. Please enquire with the Tas Walking Co Reservations Team for pick up times.
Our Walks
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Cradle Mountain Signature Walk
Tasmania’s Overland Track is famous the world over and our signature trip is the way to experience it in classic style. Across six days, our most popular Overland experience completes the full journey from World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair.
The fully guided walk begins at Waldheim in Cradle Valley and journeys some 65 kilometres through to Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest natural lake. Our signature adventure does not include multiple side trips, but there is the opportunity on Day 4 to summit Mount Ossa.
Come join our most loved iconic walk.
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Cradle Mountain Adventure Walk
Experience the Overland Track served with a side of adventure. Rated ‘challenging’ we journey from Cradle Mountain to Lake St. Clair, summiting some serious peaks along the way.
The expedition starts in heart-pumping style with a summit climb of Cradle Mountain. Across six days in deep World Heritage Area wilderness, we tackle other peaks on our way south. Day 3 is the biggest at 18kms including Mount Oakleigh and we back this up the following day climbing Tassie’s highest peak, Mount Ossa.
With great adventure comes great reward and sumptuous dinners upon reaching the huts each evening.
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Cradle Mountain Expedition Walk
Ah, winter on the Overland Track. Many dismiss as a less desirable time to trek, but beauty is revealed for those keen to pull on extra layers. For snow lovers, this 8-day expedition often delivers a wintery wonderland.
Longer than our other Overland offerings, this trip begins with pick-up in Launceston arriving in time to dine by the lodge’s crackling fire. We’ve even worked in a ‘spare day’ that can be enjoyed summitting Mt Ossa or Mt Oakleigh … or then again … curled up with a good book and glass of red in Pelion Hut.
The winter trip is about rugging up and taking our good time!
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Bay of Fires Signature Walk
If squeaky white-sand beaches and wild coastline appeal to you, the Bay of Fires is a spectacular reason to lace up. We begin at Boulder Point in Mt William National Park where we journey four hours to semi-permanent tents in the dunes. At our forester camp there is no roughing it, take an ocean dip and return for pinots poured and your meal underway.
Day two is all about secluded coves, hearing tales of early inhabitants and making our way to the Bay of Fires Lodge. This is home for the next two nights – where foot spas and library time come standard and signature experiences in the outdoor bath tempt. Day three, grab a kayak paddle and glide down the Ansons River or relax into a ‘lodge day.’
We take it easy on the final day, serving up a hearty brekkie followed by a one hour walk to our forest lunch location. It’s then onward to the walker base to celebrate our shared four days.
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Bay of Fires Long Weekend
Immerse yourself in one of the most pristine environments that Tasmania has to offer, with the freedom of our 3-day pack free walk.
Explore the iconic Bay of Fires carrying only a lightweight daypack. Walk along soft sandy beaches, discover secluded coves, kayak Ansons River and enjoy the luxury of two nights accommodation at the award-winning Bay of Fires Lodge. This experience gives you time and space to relax and breath, indulge in a signature treatment at our exclusive spa or enjoy the outdoor bathing pavilion.
