TRANSPORT
Hobart to Cockle Creek
Price
From $125 per person
Four fare rules apply
From / to
Hobart to Cockle Creek, Scotts Peak.
Hobart Cockle Creek Transport
Transfer from Hobart to the South Coast Track trailhead at Cockle Creek.
The last campsites along the South Coast Track from west to east are Lion Rock and South Cape Rivulet, 2 to 4 hours from the trailhead at Cockle Creek. Camping is also available at Cockle Creek pickup point.
This transfer is suitable for the following walk itineraries:
South Coast Track east to west starting at Cockle Creek and finishing at Melaleuca airstrip (serviced by Par Avion)
Part of the South Coast Track and returning to Cockle Creek having started one or more days earlier (e.g. Cockle Creek to Prion Beach and back is 3 to 4 days and does not include the infamous Ironbound Range)
Usual departure times (we are flexible, and our times may differ due to individual requests)
Services departing Hobart: 10m
Notes:
Departure time can be flexible subject to availability. Contact us to request a different time to those advertised.
A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking.
All transfers operate on demand with a minimum requirement of 4 fares.
Partial or full refund of the additional fare(s) will be arranged if other passengers book onto the same transfer.
Full fare must be paid at least ten days in advance of the scheduled pickup date.
About this service
Planning your South Coast Track walk
Exploring the Southwest National Park requires a little planning getting there, and getting back. We work with Par Avion, which flies bush walkers into or out of Melaleuca with our road based transport services to and from Cockle Creek.
We will also happily collect bags from Par Avion if you’re booking the return trip with us from Cockle Creek. Please read out Bag Storage Policy here for details and fees.
Find your flights to/from Melaleuca on the Par Avion website by clicking the link below.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Bookings essential
*All transfers operate on demand with a minimum requirement of 4 fares. To guarantee departure for 3 people or less an agreement to pay the additional fare(s) is required. Refer to Terms & Conditions for more information.
Advertised times are based on our experience of the walks and the nearest campsites. Please contact us if you require a different time or destination.
Don’t have a booking? If you have not pre-booked but wish to use a service on the day (if there’s one available/leaving at the trailhead) you will be charged an additional administration fee of $50 inc. GST per person.
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Weather
Some destinations in Tasmania, especially exposed areas, can be very cold and windy, and you need to consider possible weather conditions when selecting your tour destination. Call us if in doubt.
Insurance
We highly recommend travel insurance to cover any unexpected delays, lost luggage, interruptions or medical treatments.
Unforeseen Delays
We recognise that bushwalkers may experience unforeseen delays on the track and may not arrive at their end point by the prearranged time.
If there are delays, this is our standard operating procedure:
We will:
Arrive at the agreed pickup point at the agreed time (subject to any unforeseen delays we might also encounter enroute, for example, roadworks, accidents, etc);
Wait a further hour for the bushwalkers if they are not at the pickup point before returning to Hobart/Launceston without them;
Leave a message at the Walkers’ Registration Point advising of our expected return time the next day;
Return the following day as soon as possible after fulfilling prior booking commitments – this return trip will be invoiced at 75% of the normal fare based on the minimum fare requirements of the relevant transfer service.
Contact emergency services on the bushwalkers’ behalf if the bushwalkers have still failed to arrive at the pickup point and there is no apparent reason for their delay. Before departure bushwalkers should provide us with a Trip Intention Form to assist emergency services.
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Please refer to our cancellation policy here.