LAUNCESTON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walk Launceston’s Wild Coast: Self-Guided Days from Devonport to Narawntapu
A fully arranged, 4-day (option 5-day) self-guided walking tour from Devonport that pairs coastal and national-park walking with village meals and wildlife encounters.
Walk Launceston’s Wild Coast: Self-Guided Days from Devonport to Narawntapu.
Experience Tasmania’s coastline and countryside on a self-guided walking tour that threads pristine Narawntapu National Park with the characterful villages of Devonport, Beauty Point and Greens Beach — four days (with an optional fifth) of mapped routes, arranged transport and local hospitality so you can walk at your own pace and focus on wildlife, scenery and food rather than logistics.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Salt‑air coastal walks from Devonport to Greens Beach
Daily walking links the Mersey River and Mersey Bluff coast out of Devonport, a long coastal day through Narawntapu and the rugged Badger Head to Greens Beach stretch — a mix of seaside paths, lookouts and village stops across ~14 km walking days.
Wild encounters on Springlawn and Melaleuca fringes
The walk through Narawntapu brings you close to Forester kangaroos grazing on Springlawn Reserve and to Bennett’s wallabies and pademelons sheltering in melaleuca, with abundant birdlife including wattle birds, thornbills and fairy wrens.
Villages, pubs and regional food
Each evening the itinerary folds into small‑town hospitality — dinners at noted local restaurants and waterfront hotels, wine tasting at Swinging Gate and riverside lunch at Rosevears — letting you sample regional cuisine and meet friendly locals.
What the day feels like
What the self‑guided tour feels like
You turn up to a laid‑out route, download the map app and use the supplied booklet as you walk a mix of coastal boardwalks, riverfront paths and park tracks. Each day finishes with organised transfers to your pre-booked accommodation, time to shower and a local dinner, with optional side visits and nocturnal wildlife spotting built into the plan.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this self‑guided walk is made for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard option is a 4‑day walking program with an available 5‑day option.
You will use a supplied map app and a comprehensive booklet; pack sensible walking footwear and weather‑appropriate clothing for coastal and park terrain.
The 4‑day tour starts at the Novotel Hotel Deck in Devonport; the operator provides transport throughout the multi‑day itinerary.
Tours are custom designed on request and can include optional side visits such as Seahorse World, Platypus House and Beaconsfield Museum.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the self‑guided walk?
The standard program runs four days, with an option to extend to five days.
Where does the tour start?
The 4‑day tour starts at the Novotel Hotel Deck in Devonport.
Do I need navigation materials?
Yes — the self‑guided package includes a map app and a comprehensive booklet, and transport is provided throughout the tour.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — each tour is custom designed to meet the preferences of the self‑guided group, including dates and inclusions.
Who can book this tour?
The tour is offered for adults aged 18 and over; bookings are made by contacting the operator directly.
What evening meals and accommodation can I expect?
Evenings include local dining options and pre‑booked accommodation such as cabins at Beauty Point Tourist Park and meals at noted local restaurants and waterfront hotels.
Where will I be dropped off at the end of the tour?
After the final day you will be dropped at the Launceston Visitors Centre or at your hotel if it is within 7 km of the Centre.