Tarkine Trails wins Gold for Sustainable Tourism Experiences at the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards
Founded with a commitment to conservation, Tarkine Trails has been recognised for its approach to responsible wilderness tourism in Tasmania's remarkable takayna / Tarkine.
There are places you don’t just visit. You experience them on foot.
Beneath towering rainforest canopies, across moss-covered forest floors and along Tasmania’s wild north-west coastline, the takayna / Tarkine invites us to slow down, reconnect with nature and discover why these extraordinary landscapes are worth protecting.
For Tarkine Trails, sharing this wilderness has always carried a responsibility to care for it.
That commitment has been recognised with Gold for Sustainable Tourism Experiences at the 2026 Tasmanian Tourism Awards, presented in Hobart on Friday 6 November.
The award recognises Tarkine Trails, part of family-owned Trek Tours Australia, and its approach to conservation-led walking experiences that connect guests with the landscapes they explore.
A conservation story more than two decades in the making
Established in 2002 by a group of people who believed tourism could help raise awareness of the threats facing the takayna / Tarkine, Tarkine Trails was founded on a belief that experiencing wilderness can inspire a deeper appreciation for its protection.
More than two decades later, that belief remains central to the way we walk.
Through small-group guided journeys, thoughtful environmental practices and the knowledge of our wilderness guides, we aim to offer something beyond a traditional hiking holiday: an opportunity to understand, appreciate and connect with one of Australia’s most remarkable natural environments.
Gold is a proud achievement for our guides, team and guests, and recognition of a commitment that extends well beyond the walking track.
Experience for yourself why Tarkine Trails is Gold.
With our Tasmanian walking season about to begin, there’s never been a better time to discover the takayna / Tarkine.
If you’ve yet to experience this remarkable wilderness, we invite you to join us. Walk beneath ancient rainforest canopies, explore the wild north-west coastline and discover what makes this place, and the way we experience it, so special.
Because some places need to be experienced, not just seen.
Discover our award-winning Tarkine Trails and upcoming departures.