About Tasmanian Hikes - Why Book With Us

Our company has been operating guided walking tours in Tasmania for 19 years. We strive to provide truly unique and exceptional pack free & full pack walking experiences.

Expert Guides – All of our guides have in-depth local Tasmanian knowledge of the destinations that we visit and are friendly and inspiring. Our guides are chosen for their specific local knowledge and they are all well trained in emergency management and 1st Aid. On all of our tours we always hike with 2 guides for your safety and support.

Trustworthy – Book with a trustworthy Travel Company. See ratings and reviews from other travellers. Visit Trip Advisor HERE

Tasmania Hikes also contracts to Intrepid Travel. Read our 5 Star reviews HERE

Our Food – The feedback speaks for itself! The meals are amazing! Meals are pre-prepared using organic and locally sourced produce wherever possible, and brought to life out on the track by our exceptional guides. We also cater for most diets.

Itineraries – Our itineraries are well researched, and are designed with the flexibility for our guests to do all of the side trips on offer, or just stick to the main tracks.

Modern, Reliable Equipment – Our company provides modern, reliable equipment, from your tented accommodation through to hire gear, a modern bus fleet and specialised emergency equipment.

Local Tasmanians – Support a Tasmanian Business & hike with the locals! Our business is truly Tasmanian based, we employ local Tasmanians and this all benefits our small island state.

Customer Rewards – Return walkers / guests will receive trip discounts and benefits.

Logistics – Specialised, behind the scenes logistic teams, make sure that your tour runs smoothly. This includes pre-placing food drops on some tracks to minimise what the group carries.

Tailor Made Tours – We can tailor trips and itineraries for just about any group, even to destinations that we may not list on our website. Contact us directly for information.

Family Adventures – Give us a call [0400 882 742] and speak to a consultant about the suitability of our trips for both parents and children. Please ask us about what family packages are available.

Gift Vouchers – Gift vouchers are available. You can choose to have a voucher made out to a monetary* value, that way the recipient can choose their own hike, or we can make the voucher out for a specific hike. *not redeemable for cash – only to be used for a tour.

Hire Gear – We have some hire gear [Backpacks, Sleeping Bags, Air Mattress, Raincoats] at $50 per item. The Hire Gear is subject to availability.

The Expedition Leader / Head Guide

STAN ELLERM

EXPEDITION LEADER

Stan is Tasmanian Hikes’ Head Outdoor Leader and he has been guiding walks in Tasmania for over 19 years. Originally hailing from New Zealand, Stan has walked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and Europe and has successfully self–summitted Mont Blanc in France.

Stan is a fully qualified Outdoor Leader in Bushwalking, Abseiling, Rock Climbing & Search & Rescue and he is also a Volunteer Ambulance Officer & Lecturer.

 

Work With Us

Looking for work as a guide? We are seeking motivated guides, who have passion for the outdoors to join our team! Get in touch today!