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Tarkine Coastal Trek > Expedition Overview

HIGHLIGHTS
- Walk one of the most beautiful coast lines in the world
- Witness real Australian Bush landscapes and pristine beaches
- The Tarkine is considered one of the most pristine environments on earth
- Discover one of Australia's most beautiful locations
- Gain some insight into indiginous culture

OVERVIEW
The Tarkine Coast is one of Tasmania’s best-kept secrets. The Pieman River and its rainforest flanked shoulders, provide a spectacular entrance to the rugged coastline. Expansive ocean beaches and huge surf create a powerful backdrop to the walk. The coastline is dotted with rocky headlands, sheltered pools and giant sand dunes. This land has been home to the Tasmanian Aboriginals for many thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans.

The remains of their occupation in the form of shell middens, hut depressions and carvings surround the many headlands. The Australian Heritage Commission assessed the Tarkine Coast as one of the most important cultural heritage regions in the world. The Tarkiner people, after whom the Tarkine is named, resided at Sandy Cape, living off the abundance of seafood and animal life found in the region. The hinterland is a mosaic of sand dunes and coastal planes covered in native grasses and heath. The walk is completed in full respect and acknowledgment of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. All care is taken to ensure their relics and cultural history are respected and maintained in the way that they wish.