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Glenn Druce
1 reviews on 1 places
We did the Signature Overland Track in late Oct 22 with Maya and Matilda. We also had a visiting rafting guide Isaac along for the ride, a welcome addition as with this tour I would otherwise have been the only male.
The weather for our walk was almost perfect, with clear skies for the first three days (peaks and lookouts), and then a little rain on the last three that both added to the atmosphere and also helped the waterfalls.
The walk is long with many undulating sections including a 600+m climb across the first day. While some sections are boardwalks, there is also mud, so take their packing and gear advice.
The food was really good, our dinners included Quinoa Salmon; Lamb Ragu and my favourite the Mushroom risotto. My favourite dessert the Creme Brûlée, though Isaac's chocolate birthday cake with Tim Tam's wasn't half bad either.
Late in the day one of the guides would proceed ahead providing hot scones, naan bread or cheese and crackers for when we arrived.
Huts were comfortable, warm and dry, with blankets that we put over the mattress, but under the sleeping bags provided. Hot showers and drying cupboard were also appreciated on wet days.
Really though, our great experience is attributable to the guides. Matilda, Maya and Isaac worked fantastically well together and with our tour group. Not just getting us through the track and well feed along the way, but adjusting pace, timings, side trips and commentary to the interests and abilities of the group.
For their efforts, care and attention we are extremely grateful. The Huts Walk is a great way to do the Overland Track and enjoy this amazing part of Tasmania.
As to the hazmat suit photo, waste is flown out, and on one day, they need to swap out the waste collection tanks. An interesting logistical exercise for which they have special attire to the amusement of the rest of our group.
The weather for our walk was almost perfect, with clear skies for the first three days (peaks and lookouts), and then a little rain on the last three that both added to the atmosphere and also helped the waterfalls.
The walk is long with many undulating sections including a 600+m climb across the first day. While some sections are boardwalks, there is also mud, so take their packing and gear advice.
The food was really good, our dinners included Quinoa Salmon; Lamb Ragu and my favourite the Mushroom risotto. My favourite dessert the Creme Brûlée, though Isaac's chocolate birthday cake with Tim Tam's wasn't half bad either.
Late in the day one of the guides would proceed ahead providing hot scones, naan bread or cheese and crackers for when we arrived.
Huts were comfortable, warm and dry, with blankets that we put over the mattress, but under the sleeping bags provided. Hot showers and drying cupboard were also appreciated on wet days.
Really though, our great experience is attributable to the guides. Matilda, Maya and Isaac worked fantastically well together and with our tour group. Not just getting us through the track and well feed along the way, but adjusting pace, timings, side trips and commentary to the interests and abilities of the group.
For their efforts, care and attention we are extremely grateful. The Huts Walk is a great way to do the Overland Track and enjoy this amazing part of Tasmania.
As to the hazmat suit photo, waste is flown out, and on one day, they need to swap out the waste collection tanks. An interesting logistical exercise for which they have special attire to the amusement of the rest of our group.