What/Where is the Takayna/Tarkine?

The Takayna/Tarkine is a very special area on the wild west coast of Lutruwita/Tasmania. 

As written on the Discover the Tarkine website: "The Tarkine is a wild, spiritual place. It takes its name from an ancient culture. The Tarkiner people, who once occupied the coastal region near Sandy Cape, were one of three Aboriginal tribes on the West Coast from the Pieman River mouth to the Arthur River. Ancient middens, hut sites and other artifacts make this coastline one of the richest human archaeological zones on the planet. These reflect a rich indigenous culture and spirituality which Aboriginal people renew in the Tarkine area today." Takayna is an indigenous name for the beautiful, ancient forest we will be immersing ourselves within. This forest was renamed its more commonly recognized name "Tarkine" after colonization, it feels important to us to speak the true name of this place, the name that this land has known for thousands of years. We choose to speak the name Takayna with deep respect and gratitude to the traditional owners of the country we journey on.

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Who can do this journey? 

This journey is open to all women of all ages, over the years I have worked with women up to age 66 who have thoroughly enjoyed journeying in Nature. Women are so welcome to book a space for their daughters to come with them, it is actually so special to have Mothers and daughters on our journeys (we love it!). If you have any queries/concerns about your age or the age of your daughter, please reach out and we would be happy to have a chat with you. We are also open to women bringing their babies/small children, we would just need to have a conversation around this to see if and how we could best support you and your little one. We are creating a village together and please know that a great amount of support can be offered.

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What level of fitness do I need to do this journey?

You need a moderate level of fitness for this journey. We will be doing some great hikes that range from easy to moderate. Our biggest/hardest hike is our Mount Donaldson hike, which is 8km and will take around 4 hours, we will have lots of spaciousness for stops and rest breaks. We are not out to climb all of the mountains, we are out to travel slowly, gently and connect with the beauty of the nature we journey through. All activities are optional on this immersion so if you are feeling a little tired one day you are welcome to stay in our cozy cabins and pass on an activity.

If you have any questions about this aspect of the journey or would just like to have a chat about how we could support you, please reach out and we would be so happy to chat. 

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Can I come on this journey if I am menstruating (have my period)?

Yes! We want to create a supportive and nourishing environment for bleeding women on our journeys. We will be staying in comfortable accommodation and as mentioned above if you need a little extra rest, you are welcome to stay in our cozy cabins and pass on an activity. We work together as a village to support one another and if you need any support bringing you a cup of tea etc, we would love to make that happen. There is space to spend time alone, go to bed early, whatever your body needs we can support you in that. 

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What am I Investing in this journey? 

There is a lot of planning, organizing and facilitating that goes into these journeys, everything is organized for you, and you can come along, relax and soak in all of the magic, knowing that all of the little details have been taken care of.

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The price we ask for these journeys is: 

$1855 when paid in full. 

Or payment plan: $655 deposit and 4x fortnightly payments of $325 (total of $1955)

 

The cost of this Immersion includes:​

• Transport from Launceston airport to Corinna Wilderness Village and back

• 4x nights accommodation in beautiful eco cabins at Corinna Wilderness Village

• Linen and towels

• Support from two guides throughout the whole immersion

• Arcadia II river cruise on the Piemen river

• Kayak hire 

• All Kayak skill lessons & instructions 

• 5x days of support from 2 guides 

• 4x breakfasts 

• 5x lunches 

• 4x dinners 

• Lots of delicious & nutritious morning, afternoon teas & snacks 

• A selection of teas, coffee, miso & bone broth

• Firewood for campfire

• Facilitation & support in all women's circles, nature connection practices and ceremonies

• Follow up Zoom integration group call and sharing circle 2-4 weeks after our journey together

• Access to the "Wilderness Women" Facebook group where we can connect with other women who have come on Nature Journeys

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What's not Included:

• You will need to arrange your own flight to and from Launceston airport. Flights can cost as little as $100 if booked in advance. Please book your flight to arrive before 10am on our first day.  That is our planned departure time, however we will wait for any delayed flights.  If you are staying in Launceston the night before, please grab the airport shuttle bus (approx. $20), or a taxi or uber to meet us at the Launceston airport by 10am. Please book your flight to depart after 5pm on our last day, as we will have you back by 4pm.  If you are staying in Launceston, you can jump on a shuttle or uber/taxi to take you into town. Please do NOT book your flights/transport to Tasmania until we confirm that the minimum numbers have been reached (6) and the trip is definitely going ahead. We will let you know when the minimum numbers have been reached.  

 

 

 

A portion of profits will go towards a sponsored position that we will gift to a woman who would love to join a journey but cannot afford the full financial cost for various reasons, this is a beautiful way of supporting sisterhood. 

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The rugged coastline we will explore on one of our days together. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beautiful Sea Eagle we will watch for on our kayaks and on our cruise down the Pieman River. 

 

 

Upcoming Dates for 2023: 

10-14th May

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26-30th May