Trip dates:

24 – 28 November 2022

 

Challenge duration:

5 days

Accommodation:

Twin-share in shared, lodge-style accommodation

Registration fee:

$290 *non-refundable*

 

Travel package:

$2,799 *excludes airfares*

Fundraising target:

$2,500

Difficulty:

2/5 (Introductory to Moderate)

Trip dates:

24 – 28 November 2022

 

Challenge duration:

5 days

Registration fee:

$290 *non-refundable*

 

Travel package:

$2,799 *excludes airfares*

Accommodation:

Twin share in shared, lodge-style accommodation

Fundraising target:

$2,500

Difficulty:

2/5 (Introductory to Moderate)

The trek was amazing! Truly life changing. A great group of people. An experience I will cherish for life.

— Lauren, Tasmania trek 2018

On any given night, 49,000 Australian women are experiencing homelessness. Will you trek for women in Tasmania this November and help more women have a safe, secure place to call home?

In a time when the cost of living is out of control, many women are facing homelessness with nowhere else to turn.

YWCA Australia provides over 140,000 nights of affordable accommodation each year to women and their families across the country to give them a safe place to rebuild their lives after experiencing homelessness or escaping domestic and family violence.

Join us as we trek the beautiful north Tasmanian coastline and raise funds to help YWCA provide safe, affordable accommodation to even more women.

Immersed in the rugged, untamed beauty of Tasmania’s Bay of Fires, over five days you’ll trek along pristine coastline, beside crystal clear waters, between lichen-covered boulders and into rocky gullies.

Following the natural landscape of Tasmania’s north east coast, you’ll explore protected reserves of wildflowers, wetland and woodland. From Musselroe Bay to Boulder Point, you’ll experience the vastness of deserted beaches, punctuated by windswept headlands, sheltered lagoons and estuaries teeming with wildlife.

Continuing over white sands and rocky headlands, you’ll make your way through Eddystone Point to the Bay of Fires, discovering the history of Australia’s First Peoples and encountering native wildlife along the way. Arriving in Launceston, you’ll feel tired, yet inspired, by your efforts to improve the lives of women experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.

Right now, many Australian women are in urgent need of help. Tragically, 49,000 women have no place to call home each night. Trek for Women this November and help end women’s homelessness.

We are in the midst of a housing affordability crisis in Australia, and we are seeing a huge increase in the amount of women seeking support.

That’s why we’re trekking in Tasmania – to raise vital funds to increase the number of rooms at YWCA’s Lakehouse in Melbourne and provide even more women a safe home where they can rebuild their lives.

Lakehouse provides secure, affordable short-term accommodation to single women over 55. Many of our residents have experienced domestic and family violence or homelessness. At Lakehouse, residents don’t just have somewhere safe to call home, they are also supported by YWCA Australia’s caseworkers to connect with services to help them rebuild their lives and break the cycle of homelessness.

“It’s excellent, I’m happy. We live like a family here and help and support each other during difficult times.”

– Lakehouse Resident

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How challenging is this adventure?

This adventure is ranked 2/5. While no extensive trekking experience is required prior to registering, our adventures are specifically designed for people who are relatively fit and willing to train. The Bay of Fires trek is a physical challenge, involving trekking approximately 60 kilometres over five days. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the experience. 

You will be well supported on the adventure, with the guides and your team all cheering you on. You are free to move at your own pace and we will take frequent breaks.

How do I fundraise?

Never fundraised before? Not sure where to start? No worries, we don’t expect you to do it alone. You will have regular support from the Inspired Adventures fundraising team, who will help you make a fundraising plan to meet your target. Alongside personalised coaching, we will also send you lots of ideas and resources on how to fundraise. From online fundraising to trivia nights, to bake sales and out-of-the-box ideas, we have years and years of tried and tested tips to make your fundraising a success.

Who will I be travelling with?

We believe small group travel is better for the planet, and better for you. Our adventures usually have 10 – 20 people aged from 18 to 90+ (younger ages considered on request). You can be sure that you have all come together with the shared purpose of making a difference to others and having the adventure of a lifetime.

The group will be led by a local tour guide with expert knowledge of the region. Many groups will also be accompanied by an Inspired Adventures team leader or doctor to support and motivate the team.

Where applicable, a charity representative may also join the team. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your chosen charity and their work.

Do I need to have travel insurance?

Travel insurance is highly recommended for domestic adventures, to cover cancellation, hospital, emergency evacuation and lost luggage. We advise that you purchase your policy as soon as possible. It’s up to you to ensure you have fully comprehensive travel insurance and you’ll need to share these details with our team before departure. For more information, please visit www.inspiredadventures.com.au/travel-insurance-information.

We understand the dilemma of making travel plans when the world feels unpredictable right now. You can still register for an Inspired Adventure in complete confidence, because we promise to look after you should COVID-19 travel bans affect your plans.

If COVID-19 travel bans mean your Inspired Adventure cannot go ahead as scheduled, we will endeavour to reschedule the departure to a later date to allow you still to travel as planned.

For more information, and to view our COVID-19 Safety Management Plan, click here.

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