overview of the walk

day one

Launceston to Wukalina and Krakani Lumi

  • Arrive at the Elders Centre on St John Street in Launceston at 8am.

  • Meet Elders, guides and other guests over a morning cuppa and freshly baked scones. 

  • Enjoy the scenic drive, by minibus, to the North East, while learning some Palawa and post-invasion history.

  • The cultural walk begins when you arrive at Wukalina (Mt William National Park).

  • After reaching the 216-metre-high summit of Wukalina it’s time to hike towards the coast. You will have a chance to try bush tucker on the way.

  • Arrive at Krakani Lumi – resting place – designed and built exclusively for Wukalina Walk. 

  • That evening we will gift you a Smoking Ceremony so it cleanses the people and the area of bad spirits and promote protection and wellbeing of everyone – visitors in particular.

distance - 11km
difficulty - medium
walk time - 4.5 hours

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day two

Time on the coast

  • After a leisurely breakfast you’ll be guided though a living cultural landscape. Learn about this land and sea Country.

  • Lunch will be served back at Krakani Lumi.

  • The afternoon is a time to take part in and learning about some of our cultural activities.

  • Dinner includes traditional foods such as mutton bird and wallaby.

  • Guests may encounter native wildlife such as prupilathina (wombat), payathanima (wallaby), Forester kangaroos and sea eagles.

distance - less than 5km
difficulty - easy to medium
walk time - 2 hours

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day three

Krakani Lumi to Larapuna

  • Today is your longest day of walking with a guided hike south to Larapuna (Bay of Fires).

  • Follow the waterline of the beaches and walk over rocky headlands. The hike, mostly on sand, is easily broken up by stories, interpretations and more opportunities to sample bush tucker.

  • Arrive at Larapuna. (Our community has a 40-year lease on Eddystone Point Lighthouse Precinct. We are continuing to fight for land rights.)

  • Wildlife such as prupilathina and payathanima are often grazing on the lawns around your lightkeeper cottage accommodation.

distance - 17km
difficulty - medium to hard
walk time - 6 hours

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day four

Larapuna to Launceston

  • Early risers can see daybreak, and possibly sunrise, from the top of Eddystone Point lighthouse.

  • Return to the nearby lighthouse keepers cottage for breakfast together.

  • A guided headland tour includes a beach that was once quarried for granite and more time in the lighthouse.

  • Participate in cultural activities with guides and possibly an Elder.

  • Lunch is served prior to the drive back to Launceston. 

  • The minibus will return you to the Elders in Launceston, via Derby, at approximately 4:30pm.

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