Do a good thing and walk the Tarkine

Do a good thing and walk the Tarkine

Tourism has been receiving a lot of criticism lately — and in many cases, rightly so.

In popular destinations like Paris and Barcelona, locals have grown increasingly frustrated with the overwhelming number of visitors and the strain on local infrastructure.

Even in Spain’s Santiago de Compostela, the final stop for many walking the Camino, residents have begun distributing pamphlets to pilgrims explaining how to behave respectfully in their town.

But not all tourism is harmful. In fact, in some places, tourism plays a vital role in supporting local economies and protecting fragile environments.

A perfect example of this is Tasmania’s Tarkine wilderness — a vast, remote, and breathtakingly beautiful landscape that remains one of the largest temperate rainforests in the world. It’s a place that truly needs to be seen to be believed — and just as importantly, it needs to be protected.

The Tarkine is under threat from mining, logging, and other extractive industries. Responsible tourism, however, offers a sustainable alternative.

Our 3-day and 4-day pack-free guided walks are a low-impact way to experience the Tarkine’s incredible forests, rivers, and coastal landscapes. These guided journeys aren’t just about scenery — they offer insight into the area’s cultural, ecological, and spiritual significance.

You’ll come away with a deeper appreciation of why this region is worth protecting — and how your visit contributes to its preservation. By choosing mindful, eco-conscious travel, you support the people and organisations working to safeguard this natural wonder for generations to come.

So while mass tourism may be under fire, travel done thoughtfully can still be a powerful force for good. In the Tarkine, simply being there — walking gently, listening, learning — can help protect one of Australia’s last true wilderness areas.