tarkiner interactive cultural experience

This boutique guided experience will explore the Aboriginal landscape of the West Coast, with the opportunity to learn how First Nations people successfully survived and thrived this wild and rugged country for thousands of generations. Walk the windswept wild West Coast where pristine cold waters provide perfect conditions for Kelp to grow prolifically.

Experience first-hand this ancient landscape where Kelp has been caste upon the coast since time began. Discover traditional uses of Kelp and the reason why it was a pivotal resource contributing to the overall health and wellbeing of the peerapper people. You will be able to deepen your understanding of culture; share in their way of life and connect with Country, allowing you to truly appreciate how everyday life would have been for the saltwater peoples of the North West. Visit a locally owned and operated Kelp processing facility to witness how Kelp is handled as a modern resource.

Bush food inspired lunch and snacks will be provided, please ensure you inform us of any dietary requirements. Due to the unpredictability of Tasmanian weather; access and enjoyment of the landscape is weather dependant; your experience itinerary including menu will be confirmed the day before your tour date.

Tours can be tailored to suit all levels of fitness.

Minimum of 2 adults
Children welcome

Adult $300
Children $150

Tour starts at Trawmanna — 73 Mella Road, Smithton at 8.30am and finishes at 4pm.

Large group bookings can be arranged for all tours and workshops, please contact us for more details.

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Terms and Conditions

  • A full day tour will only run with a minimum booking of two adults
  • Bookings no less than 72 hours from advertised date of experience
  • No Deposit charged at time of booking, card details taken as guarantee
  • Payment in full charged 24 hrs prior to commencement of booked experience
  • Cancellations made 48 hrs prior to experience will incur a 20% fee charged to card held as guarantee.
  • Cancellations made after booking payment is receipted will be subject to 50% cancellation fee, 50% will be refunded to card held in guarantee. Note refund money may take several days to return to the account
  • A full refund is available, if in the event we cancel a booked experience prior or during due to political reasons or natural threats or disasters such as fire or floods or any other unforeseen circumstances. However, we will not be responsible to re-imburse for any additional cost incurred by reserved guests to attend.
  • No refund will be available to guests who voluntarily leave for any reason including illness or injury