Vision Australia - Trek for Vision 2027 Three Capes
Blaze a trail to wag more tails. Trek Tasmania's wild coastline and raise vital funds to help young Australians with vision loss gain independence with a Seeing Eye Dog.
5-8 March 2027
Travel Dates
$3,200
Trip Cost
Paid upfront or in instalments
*Minimum numbers apply
4/5
Challenge Grade
$3,500
Fundraising Target
Per Person
The difference you'll make
Hiking Tasmania’s dramatic cliffs and coastline is an empowering experience for anyone who takes it on. But with Trek for Vision, every step also empowers teens with vision loss by preparing them for life with a Seeing Eye Dog.
The Seeing Eye Dog Youth Program increases independence for students and reduces barriers to education, employment, and community participation as they enter university and the workforce.
Every dollar raised will support people like Anna Dang (pictured), a pre-med student who found navigating her university campus with a white can overwhelming and exhausting. Just finding lab sessions and lecture theatres was a significant challenge, until she joined the Seeing Eye Dogs Youth Program in 2024.
“My experience with the program was incredible…I learned so much and we got the chance to meet different dogs with varying temperaments to discover what would work for us,” says Anna.
Youth Program alumni Anna kneels beside her Seeing Eye Dog Kylie.
Anna needed no further convincing, leaving the program with the confidence to begin her training with Seeing Eye Dog, Kylie. With Kylie by her side, getting to class was no longer a challenge and Anna could focus on her studies. In the future, Kylie will help Anna navigate busy hospital corridors as she dedicates her career to helping others.
“I owe Kylie so much,” says Anna. “This whole journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of fundraisers for this incredible program. I’m so immensely grateful for their generosity, please know you will keep changing many lives in the future.”
How it works
Join a trusted partner
Transform young lives
Raise funds and empower teens with vision loss to pursue a life of meaningful inclusion.
You’ll receive support from our fundraising experts to help you reach and exceed your goals, creating lasting change that will transform young lives.
Be part of something bigger
Connect with a community of Vision Australia clients and advocates as you share stories, build close friendships and help to build exciting new pathways for young people who are blind or have low vision.
Trip Notes
Day 1, Friday, 5 March 2027: Hobart - Crescent Bay
It's time for the adventure of a lifetime! This morning, meet our guides at 7:45 am at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart before we make our way to the Tasman Peninsula. We’ll stop in for a short walk to the Tessellated Pavement, a unique rock formation, before heading to Remarkable Caves to begin our walk for the day.
The first part of the hike crosses a series of sand dunes covered in coastal heath vegetation, offering westerly views back towards Cape Raoul. The track then opens out into a gaping cavity known as Maingon Blowhole, before continuing along the coastal track to Crescent Bay, an incredibly beautiful and often sparsely populated beach. After the day's walk, we head to our accommodation for a rest followed by dinner
Obstacles
The pavement walk is a nice clear gravel path, easy to navigate. There are wooden steps leading to the pavement. Leading off the steps, blind / low vision participants and Seeing Eye Dogs will need to take caution and step with care, as steps are rocky and uneven, and potentially wet.
The cave walk is a short stair walk, but may cause some hesitancy in a Seeing Eye Dog, due to the structure of the tread on the stairs. It is a hardened plastic with 1 inch squares. The size can cause discomfort on the Seeing Eye Dog especially when going down. Consider dog boots.
The main walk is well maintained dirt and gravel path, with a few small rocky sections to be cautious of. Some blind / low vision participants may need extra guidance to ensure safe footing. There is high winds during this section, so will require attention, as the boardwalks are not wide.
Entering the beach will require full attention of blind / low vision participants as there is 100m of rounded rocks. The Seeing Eye Dog will need to follow behind a guide and it is suggested that a hiking pole or a sighted guide would be useful during this section.
Accommodation: Hotel room, twin-share
Trekking distance: 8-9 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2, Saturday, 6 March 2027: Cape Raoul
We begin our walk today out to Cape Raoul. Offering some of the most spectacular coastal lookouts in Tasmania, Cape Raoul is an excellent return day walk within the Tasman National Park.
With only a few steep sections, this is a comfortable walk allowing ample time to relax and enjoy the expansive views of the surrounding Tasman Peninsula and further south to Bruny Island.
We start walking through heathland and after a short gradual climb we cross a bridge above a small gully. The bushland then opens up with spectacular views of the incredible cliffs where Cape Raoul is just beyond the lower plateau to the east.
A short distance to our right is another open section of the cliff top showing a stunning view down to Shipstern Bluff, beyond to Bruny Island and Tasmania’s southern coast.
The trail heads east from here along the cliff tops, descending the steepest part of the trail first onto the Cape Raoul plateau. Once on the plateau, the landscape changes to stunning coastal banksia scrub and soon we see our first glimpses of the northern coastline including Mt Brown, Arthurs Peak and Mt Fortescue.
Situated a little further east are the impressive 300-metre-high cliffs of Cape Pillar.
Obstacles
This is a well graduated walk with long slow climbs, and some cobbled stairs before the descent onto the flats.
The descent has a sandstone style riser on the stairs, making it easy to see with contrast colours.
The distance for this day is the challenge, and it is recommended that all participants train this distance with rolling hills. There is over 600m of elevation on this day.
There are also skinny boardwalks in windy sections.
Accommodation: Hotel room, twin-share
Trekking distance: 14 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3, Sunday, 7 March 2027: Fortescue Bay to Cape Hauy
We depart from the lodge this morning and head to Fortescue Bay for today’s walk. The group will have two walking options to choose from, with the final decision made together on the day based on group fitness, weather conditions and preferences.
Option 1: Cape Hauy: The walk begins at the beautiful Fortescue Bay and includes some seriously steep sections with what feels like an endless number of stairs. The track climbs steadily from near sea level up to around 180 metres, with roughly 800 steps on the ascent alone, enough to get the legs well and truly working. The track passes through dense forest before opening out as it follows the cliff's edge, where the sound of the ocean far below is a constant companion. The final descent to the cape involves a further 1,000 steps, steep and narrow in sections, though the effort is richly rewarded upon arrival at the Candlestick and Totem Pole, towering columns of dolerite rising from the ocean that you can hear crashing against their base far below. We return via the same route, climbing back up those 1,000 steps before the long descent of 800 more back to Fortescue Bay.
Option 2: Bivouac Bay: A wonderful alternative for those looking for a gentler pace, this 10km return walk heads in the opposite direction from Cape Hauy, tracing the quieter, less-visited northern coastline of Fortescue Bay. The track begins along the full length of Fortescue Bay's squeaky white sand beach before climbing gently to a modest clifftop and undulating through light eucalypt bush and forest. The sound of the ocean is never far away, and the track passes through multiple beautiful bays. About halfway along, the track descends to Canoe Bay, a lovely spot to rest where the rusting hull of the sunken dredge William Pitt can be seen breaking the surface of the water - scuttled here in 1955, it's now part of the landscape. From Canoe Bay, the track continues through forest and crosses a suspension bridge at Walker Creek before a final descent through tall blue gums and tree ferns to the rocky inlet of Bivouac Bay. We return via the same track back to Fortescue Bay.
We return to the lodge in the afternoon, with some free time to explore the area before dinner.
Obstacles
This will be a big day for any blind / low vision participants and Seeing Eye Dogs. The path starts off with a gradual rise on a dirt track.
The stairs are cobbled but solid underfoot, with some steep sections. The descent down into the saddle is challenging, with uneven tread and depth on the stairs the whole way.
The width is good for a Seeing Eye Dog and handler. After a short walk on an undulating trail, the climb begins again with some steps over 40cm in depth.
Leading into the lookout area there are a number of narrow and steep sections where a handler will not be able to be on the handle with a Seeing Eye Dog.
Recommendation to use a long lead technique to allow the Seeing Eye Dog to go first, as heeling them may put them in danger.
Accommodation: Hotel room, twin-share
Trekking distance: 8 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4, Monday, 8 March 2027: Wilderness Cruise - Hobart
Today we head out for our final day on a 3-hour award-winning Wilderness Cruise with Pennicott Journeys.
Make sure to dress warmly - warm jackets, scarves, beanies and gloves are recommended. Waterproofs are supplied by the cruise company.
The boat passes close by the spectacular rock formations along the coastline where we have walked over the past three days and stops regularly for easy viewing and photography.
See seals, albatross, white-bellied sea eagles and enjoy an exhilarating ride on this fantastic cruise.
We will return back to Hobart, arriving at around 4:30 pm, to say our goodbyes to our guides and teammates after a memorable 4 days together.
If you are leaving tonight, please book return flights home departing after 6 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Why You'll Love This Adventure
- This trek is thoughtfully planned with accessibility in mind. Detailed pre-trek information, trained guides and a supportive team environment to ensure you feel confident and prepared every step of the way.
- Challenge yourself across coastal trails, sandy bays and bushland tracks, knowing you are supported by experienced leaders and teammates who are walking alongside you.
- Trek with a community of clients, supporters and advocates connected to Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs. Share stories, build friendships and be part of something bigger than yourself.
- Feel the fresh sea air, hear waves crash against dramatic cliffs and connect with the natural environment!
- To fully enjoy and safely complete the trek it is strongly recommended that you undertake several months of dedicated training, including regular 10km hikes carrying a 5kg pack, practice on uneven and technical terrain with sustained ascents and descents, use of canes and hiking poles for stability, and specific conditioning for Seeing Eye Dogs in similar environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find the answer to your question? Get in touch via email (info@inspiredadventures.com.au
About the Adventure
Is this trek accessible?
Yes, this trek is thoughtfully designed to be fully accessible. If you are blind or have low vision, we encourage you to register with a support person, whether a support worker, friend, or family member, or to bring your Seeing Eye Dog to help you confidently navigate any challenges along the track.
Please check with your Seeing Eye Dogs contact about your Seeing Eye Dog’s suitability and training requirements before registering.
Each day’s terrain and potential obstacles are outlined in the trip notes to help you decide the level of support you may need. Our trained guides, along with a Seeing Eye Dogs mobility instructor, will be there to assist you in navigating these sections with confidence.
You may have the option of sourcing NDIS funding to request some of your core funds to be allocated to assist with a support person accompanying you in a working capacity on the trek.
Please make inquiries with your NDIS fund contact if this is an option for you, or if you would like to discuss this further please contact Lauren Lynch, Lauren.Lynch@visionaustralia.org
How challenging is this adventure?
Your adventure is ranked 4/5. While no extensive trekking experience is required prior to registering, our adventures are specifically designed for people who are relatively fit and willing to train.
The Three Capes is a physical challenge, involving trekking up to 31 kilometres (with various distance options on Day 2) spread out over 3 days.
You will be well supported on the adventure, with the guides and your team all cheering you on. You are free to move at your own pace and we will take frequent breaks.
All participants that have indicated a pre-existing medical condition are required to complete a medical form, signed by a GP, before taking part in this adventure.
How many people will be on my adventure?
We believe small group travel is better for the planet and better for you. Our adventures average between 10 - 20 participants, connected by their commitment to the greater good.
Can I join an Inspired Adventure on my own?
Of course, most people do! Throughout your adventure journey, we will connect you with your fellow adventurers so you can get to know each other before you hit the road.
What is the general age range of participants?
The minimum age for this adventure is 18, however younger ages are considered on application.
We have had participants aged 16–84 take part in our challenges, all united by their sense of philanthropy and adventure.
I have dietary requirements, will I be catered for?
Of course, we will happily arrange for any dietary requirements you’ve noted during booking to be catered for. Please advise your local guide on Day 1 as well.
You will be fed very well while you’re on the adventure, but if you have a very specific dietary requirement or severe allergies, often it’s best to pack some extra things as back-up.
Do I have to carry my own bag?
On most adventures, you'll only need to carry a day bag with essentials for your day of activities. Your luggage or big backpacks will stay at your accommodation.
Participants will need to carry their own water (at least 2 litres) as well as enough for their Seeing Eye Dog, if applicable.
To help lighten the load, the team is usually happy to share the extra water for the dogs among everyone.
Who are Inspired Adventures?
Vision Australia has partnered with Inspired Adventures to bring you this adventure of a lifetime.
Over the last 20 years, Inspired Adventures has taken over 8,000 people, just like you, on adventures all around the world, raising over $51 million for important causes.
When you choose to travel with Inspired Adventures and Vision Australia, you can be confident you’re in the best hands.
Fitness and Training
How do I train for this adventure?
We will provide you with information on how to prepare for your adventure when you register.
In addition, we recommend that you consult your GP and a personal trainer to develop a training plan that will prepare you for the challenge.
As part of your training, we recommend completing several day hikes prior to the trek. You should aim to be able to walk in hilly terrain for 5+ hours comfortably and walk this distance again the next day.
If you are taking your Seeing Eye Dog on the trek, please chat to your Seeing Eye Dogs instructor to work together on a training plan that best suits you.
It is sensible to start training as early as possible before you go on your trek.
If you plan to use a hiking pole or all-terrain cane, be sure to incorporate them into your training so you feel confident and comfortable using them on the trail.
Accommodation
What is the accommodation like?
On this trek, you’ll be staying in a hotel room, with each bedroom based on twin-share.
The hotel has comfortable shared common spaces.
Will I be sharing accommodation?
Accommodation on this adventure is based on twin-share.
You will be paired with a teammate of the same gender and, whenever possible, age group.
Single rooms are available at an additional cost and subject to availability.
I’m travelling with a friend, can we stay together?
If you’re travelling with a friend, please make note of this and we will pair you together.
How is my luggage transported?
You will only need to carry a day-pack with you each day.
Your main luggage will stay at your accommodation during the day.
Fundraising
How do I fundraise?
You will have regular support from the Inspired Adventures fundraising team, who will help you make a fundraising plan to meet your target.
Alongside personalised coaching, we will also send you lots of ideas and resources on how to fundraise.
From online fundraising to trivia nights, bake sales and out-of-the-box ideas, we have years of tried and tested tips to make your fundraising a success.
What happens if I don’t meet my fundraising target?
It’s normal to worry you won’t meet your fundraising target, but we know you can do it. In fact, with the support of Inspired Adventures, almost everyone goes on to raise far more than they imagined.
By registering for the adventure, you agree to raise the minimum fundraising amount specified.
Like you, we are looking to make a significant impact for our charity partners, so the goal is for each person to have met their fundraising target before departure.
If you fail to raise the minimum fundraising target by this time, we will review the situation on a case-by-case basis.
I’m travelling with a friend, can we fundraise together?
Absolutely! Fundraising with a friend is a great idea.
Just remember the fundraising target is per person, so you will each need to meet the minimum fundraising goal to participate. We know you can do it.
If you’re bringing a support person, you’ll each have your own individual and team fundraising page.
While your support person isn’t required to raise the full $3,500 themselves, they’re encouraged to actively support your fundraising efforts to help reach your goal.
They’re also welcome to fundraise independently if they’d like to make an even greater impact for young people who are blind or have low vision.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
The funds raised for Vision Australia are tax-deductible (conditions apply).
Payments, Cancellations and Refunds
The total cost to participate in this adventure is $3,200.
This includes:
Travel cost: $3,200
Includes a $950 non-refundable travel deposit.
In addition, you are also committing to raising $3,500 per person for Vision Australia.
What happens if I need to cancel?
If you find yourself unable to attend, please notify us in writing as soon as possible.
If you cancel within 5 days of registration, your registration fee and travel deposit (if applicable) will be refunded in full, less card transaction fees.
Cancellations made more than 5 days after registration are non-refundable.
However, Inspired Adventures will issue a credit voucher for the full travel cost, valid for use on another challenge within 12 months of the original departure date.
If the voucher is used after 12 months, it will be valid for 50% of the original travel cost.
Travel Insurance
Do I need to have travel insurance?
Travel insurance is mandatory for domestic adventures to cover cancellation, hospital, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
We recommend purchasing your policy as soon as possible.
It is up to you to ensure you have fully comprehensive travel insurance and you will need to share these details with our team before departure.
For more information, please visit:
www.inspiredadventures.com.au/travel-insurance-information
Corporate Sponsorship
Take this new and exciting corporate social responsibility initiative and see your staff and brand take on this adventure as a team.
An Inspired Adventure with Vision Australia offers the following benefits:
- Employee engagement opportunities to attract and retain staff
- Long-term partnership with Vision Australia and increased community engagement
- Improved employee wellness through the impact of paying it forward
- Increased brand value through unique PR opportunities
- Improved workplace mental and physical health with a focus on fitness and training for the challenge
- Increased visibility through an innovative approach to corporate social responsibility
- Team building opportunities across departments through the achievement of a common goal
- Great networking opportunities
Find out more by downloading our corporate sponsorship pack HERE or contacting Lauren Lynch, Corporate and Community Engagement Coordinator at Vision Australia:
All information is subject to change and will be confirmed upon your registration.
Testimonials
Show testimony 1
“What a special trip with an extraordinary group of wonderful new friends. This trip has given me such a real perspective and understanding of the work that is needed for touring companies - I am 100% invested.
The team was absolutely inspiring, I truly hope to keep in contact and hope we can make some positive enhancements together for the future. It was an absolute honour to be a small part of Trek for Vision New Zealand.”
– Erin
Vision Australia Trek for Vision Queen Charlotte Track 2024
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“For me, it was the joy of accomplishing something I'd never done before - a multi-day, moderately challenging hike with people with all kinds of amazing stories and abilities. An awesome gang - go us all!!!”
– Caroline
Vision Australia Trek for Vision Queen Charlotte Track 2024
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“My favourite moment was creating connections with many people from different life backgrounds which commonly resulted in many similar experiences that we have each encountered.”
– Luke
Vision Australia Trek for Vision Queen Charlotte Track 2024
Show testimony 4
“It was one of the most amazing things I've ever done, so thank you very much for organizing that!”
– Lucia
Vision Australia Trek for Vision Abel Tasman 2025
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“Trek was awesome. Honestly, I've come back invigorated, humble and inspired. Grateful for your assistance leading up! Our cups are well and truly overflowing.”
– Michele
Vision Australia Trek for Vision Abel Tasman 2025
Show testimony 6
“Day 1 felt like catching up with old friends - sad to part ways with the team! An amazing time - the support for low vision migrated between each other.
The guides Rod and Phil were next level - really understanding and knowledge. The way it was planned, the options provided were great and worked well.”
– Dale
Vision Australia Trek for Vision Abel Tasman 2025
Show testimony 7
“I learnt so much from the team, from day 1 we were like family. Initially I viewed myself as the outsider and was accepted immediately.
The camaraderie and willingness was next level. I realise that blind/low vision people see more than we do.
The guides were brilliant - Rod would stop and describe the view for the team from the start - very understanding.”
– Sue
Vision Australia Trek for Vision Abel Tasman 2025
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