THE OFF SEASON: A Night in the Wilderness

Some winters suggest slowing down. Tasmania’s Southwest double-dares you.

Drift into the national park on a winter flight where the weather gods run the show. If they open the door, you glide into ancient landscapes; if they close it, well - you’ve just gained the world’s most dramatic raincheck. Warm up in your wild cabin as your guide dishes up hearty meals. Steam curls from mugs, boots thaw by the heater, and the wilderness politely waits outside. No reception. No roads. No rush. Just you, a handful of fellow winter people, and a sky so dark it feels mischievously infinite.

Travel with ease

All transport is included and pre-arranged, including return flights between Hobart and Melaleuca, and return boat transfers between Melaleuca and the camp

Experienced guides

Our guides are passionate about the southwest, having spent many years exploring the area and hosting groups from all over the world.

Visit with friends or join a small group

Great for couples and small groups, our wilderness camp can accommodate up to eight people in comfort.

Everything is included

Bring your clothes, personal effects, and a camera - we provide and arrange everything else.

Our friendly and experienced guides will be your link to this spectacular wilderness area, giving an entertaining and insightful interpretation of the region. Also highly skilled in the kitchen, our guides will also look after you and prepare your delicious meals, too!

The Southwest Wilderness Camp experience gives you a fantastic opportunity to see untouched wilderness, in one of the planet’s last remaining temperate rainforests. Breathe the cleanest air in the world, while staying in eco-friendly comfortable accommodation with hot showers, enjoying quality Tasmanian food and wine.

Special #TassieOffSeason offer: $1799 per person (normally $1999)

Frequenty asked questions

2-day / 1-night twin-share – $1799.00 per person. See the next section for details on what the price includes.

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The full balance is due 30 days before departure. 

The per-person price for the experience is on a twin-share basis and includes:

  • return scenic flights
  • return boat transfers
  • guided walks and experiences
  • tour guide for the whole experience
  • meals
  • refreshments
  • private accommodation
  • use of amenities

The price does not include a Parks Pass (essential – see ‘How do I purchase a Parks Pass’ below) or any other item not listed above.

There is an additional fee for singles not booking as twin-share. See ‘Can I book as a single guest?’ below.

We recommend you book at least three months in advance.

We have a maximum of ten guests, and we try to be as flexible as possible to suit guest needs. Each cabin can accommodate either a single person, two singles, or a couple. Beds can be either queen-size or twin.

The minimum for the overnight experience is 4 guests.

Absolutely, and if your booking is for at least eight guests, the camp will be exclusively yours – together with your guide.

Yes, single guests are welcome. You’ll join a small group of other guests for the experience. Your accommodation will be in a private cabin.

An additional single-supplement fee of $250 applies to cover our additional costs:

Two friends who book as single guests may share a cabin and single-supplement fees do not apply. We have twin beds available on request.

This experience is generally not suitable for children under the age of 16 years. We may consider accepting children as guests with bookings for exclusive family groups only.

Please let us know your dietary requirements when you enquire or book. We can accommodate most dietary needs.

This experience is weather-reliant – because impossible stories need impossible landscapes.

Your safety and enjoyment of this experience is our top priority. Our pilots and guides regularly assess the weather forecast and conditions in the lead-up to this experience. If the weather is not compatible for the flights to/from Melaleuca, or for your stay at the camp, we will provide you with options to reschedule the camp a day earlier/later (subject to availability), move your booking to another time, or provide you with a full refund.

Please note this is a wilderness area on the southwest coast of Tasmania. It is subject to variable and rapidly-changing weather conditions at times. We cannot guarantee ideal weather on any experience, and you should expect there may be some periods of rain, wind, and/or cool temperatures. This is all part of a true wilderness experience.

Amendments and cancellations are possible subject to our terms and conditions. We’ll be as flexible as we can to accommodate your needs.

The experience is a finely-tuned balance between the reality of living in the remote wilderness with the creature comforts of glamping.

Shared facilities include a fully-equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area, toilets, and bathrooms with hot water and showers. Cabins and shared facilities are interconnected with raised walkways. All our facilities are eco-friendly and designed for minimum impact on the local environment. 

It’s time to ‘unplug’ … the camp does not have fixed-line telephone, mobile phone service, or Wi-Fi. Your guide has a satellite phone in case of emergencies.

Our pilots and guides are all trained in first-aid and carry essential first-aid supplies.

This experience involves time in a Tasmanian National Park and each person must have a valid Parks Pass for the days of the tour.

Passes are not included in the tour price.

Park Passes can be purchased:

Find out more

Contact us with any questions and to find out about availability. We’ll be glad to help.

Mention #TassieOffSeason when you contact us

How to book

Please read our terms and conditions first.

Bookings are directly arranged by phone or email with us.

Mention #TassieOffSeason when you contact us