Wukalina Walk

Ms Kylie Monson, Mrs Victoria Cotton, Mrs Courtney Wright and Miss Danae Ling experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity in the recent school holidays as they embarked on The Wukalina Walk. This walk is a transformative 4-day, 3-night guided hiking and cultural experience in northeastern Tasmania. Led by the Palawa people, it offers a rare opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the island’s First Nations community, connecting deeply with both the land and its stories. The journey unfolds across the stunning landscapes of Wukalina (Mt William National Park) and Larapuna (Bay of Fires) in Lutruwita (Tasmania). The girls stayed in architecturally designed huts and a restored lighthouse keeper’s cottage, while enjoying bush tucker meals featuring traditional ingredients like muttonbird, wallaby, and native herbs. 

They were led by an experienced Palawa guide, sharing ancestral knowledge, cultural practices, and personal stories that bring the land to life. Day 1 saw them depart from Launceston and embark on an 11 km hike into Wukalina, settling into camp. Day 2 was a gentle beach walk to a Cultural Living Site, where they engaged in traditional activities and storytelling, followed by an afternoon of cultural crafts. Day 3 was a 17 km coastal hike to Larapuna, with opportunities to explore beaches and learning about the rich history of the land. They finished their hike by visiting the historic Eddystone Point Lighthouse. On day 4, the girls started with a 129 step climb to the top of the lighthouse to watch the sunrise and take in the panoramic views of the Bay of Fire. After a leisurely breakfast, a guided walk to various points of interest on Larapuna’s northern headland the girls trip came to an end but not before one last stop at the Little Blue Lake.