itinerary

MEET your fellow creatives for the next few days 

EXPLORE the landscape at leisure 

BOND around the campfire

TRANSFORMATIVE reading workshop with Bri 

DINE under the dreamy stars 

SLEEP in your wild glamp tents

RISE under the glowing sun 

BREAKFAST

WELCOME TO COUNTRY hike with First Nations guide

LUNCH

CHALLENGE your perspectives with a thinking workshop with Bri

READ and write with free time before dinner

DINE around the blazing campfire  

RISE to see the sunrise

ADMIRE the glistening ocean and orange boulders

CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE: self guided Skeleton Coast Walk

REVEL in nature’s beautiful landscapes 

BE INSPIRED with a writing workshop with Bri

CAMPFIRE drinks and storytelling

FINAL night dinner

RECALIBRATE with a morning meditation

BREAKFAST together for the last time 

SAY your goodbyes and reflect on your experience 

EMBRACE your new perspectives and take them home with you

meet your host 

with a never-ending list of achievements, bri e lee is a bold, fearless and inspiring author. bri aims to encourage her audience to be honest and is unafraid to challenge society’s unwritten rules through her writing. having graduated from university of queensland with a bachelor of law and arts, bri has worked as a judge’s associate, this experience led her to write about challenges which women endure in all facets of life. winning several awards, bri’s first book, eggshell skull is a confronting memoir that delves into her deeply personal history and addresses the sexist barriers which hinder women when seeking justice. she has also published two other incredible books: beauty and who gets to be smart. bri is an incredible advocate for criminal justice reform and women’s rights. her pieces continue to awe, educate and act as a reflection to remind people of the reality that we live in. it will be very exciting to learn from such a phenomenal author. we will have a pre-reading list prior to trip departure so we can connect over shared material. you can follow bri on her instagram @bri.e.lee or https://www.bri-lee.com 

an invitation from bri

I am so excited for this trip. Travel hasn’t been possible for so many of us for such a long time, and we’ve all been sitting on ideas and plans that feel sort of stuck. In my writing career I have benefitted from several interstate and international residencies and trips, and I always find a change of scenery especially conducive to the focus and commitment writing demands.

Being out of our usual environments and in amongst nature is especially fantastic for clear thinking as well. I can think of nothing better than starting each day with a long walk and ending it in front of a roaring campfire. (And as Woolf says, ““One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” - It’s fantastic what you can get done when someone else is taking care of dinner!) Good writing is born of good thinking and good reading. Over three nights together we’re going to have great conversations, great food, and come away recharged and committed to our words and projects.

location 

bay of fires is located in the north-east corner of tasmania between eddystone point to binalong bay. located at the southern entrance to the bay of fires, you will be glamping under the stars at the retreat. approximately two km from binalong bay beach, this optimal location allows easier access to leisurely explore the rockpools, white sand beaches, bush and diving nooks. wholesome farm to table catering is available at the retreat to a wide selection of tassie wines and craft beers at the bar. otherwise there is a kitchen available for all guests to use at leisure. of course there is free wifi too! 

most importantly, we will pay our respects to the traditional first nation owners of lutruwita (tasmania): the palawa people with a welcome to country. 

the rooming options are: 

• five x private king bell tents

• three x shared king bell tents (share with one other traveller)

• one x bunk house (shared room, 4 single beds and one king) 

inclusions

• three night’s accommodation at the beautiful glamping retreat

• three breakfasts and three dinners finely catered for with farm to table produce

• welcome to country experience with wukalina walks

• all interactive workshops run and created by Bri:

  • thinking workshop with Bri

  • reading workshop with Bri

  • writing workshop with Bri

• pre-trip reading list (like a book club)

• local tasmanian wine and open honesty bar

exclusions

• transport to and from the retreat

faq’s 

what if COVID affects the trip?

we will be watching the border and health situation very closely. rest assured that if COVID impacts the majority of travellers we will postpone to a later date. 

do i need to be a writer?

we are all writers! but no, writing need not be your job or your hobby right now. This is for people who love to read and/or love to write. moreover, it’s about using your voice and finding ways to articulate the things you feel passionate about in a way that connects with an audience. that applies to many mediums.

we will have a set reading list so we can have mini-book club sessions and refer to the same books. that common ground will set us up for a fabulous time together, rich in ideas and inspiration.

how do i get there?

if you are flying into tasmania, launceston is the closest airport to the accommodation. we recommend self driving, or hiring a car, as the accommodation has parking and binalong bay is approximately 2.5 hours drive from launceston. we will be self-driving and car-pooling to certain activities. once booked, we will connect you with other travellers so you can share the costs of car hire/car pooling.

what is the bathroom situation? 

not to worry, there is a lux shared amenities room with hot showers and toilets a short distance away from the accommodation areas!

what is the accommodation like?

the bush retreat is a boutique accommodation venue in the heart of the tasmanian bushland. 

the accommodation options are: 

• five x private king bell tents

• three x shared king bell tents

• one x bunk house (shared room, 4 single beds and one king) 

i want to come with someone i know well enough to share the king bed with in the private tent?

this is definitely an option, so secure the private tent and the second person will make your cost per person the same price as the twin share tent rate. confirm with us at operations@aweventurer.com.

what do I bring?

pens and notebooks! we will be doing some hiking so definitely bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes. there is also plenty of opportunity for swimming, snorkelling and diving so please bring swimwear! please also bring your favourite journal and pen! if you do forget to bring anything, there are two IGA supermarkets nearby at St Helens town. 

will i have downtime?

we have deliberately carved more downtime into the itinerary based on previous feedback. this is so you can absorb the lessons from workshops and allows for some more creative hours.

of course, if you’d rather stay busy, the bays and beaches and towns are all a short drive away.

any further questions?

hit us up anytime at operations@aweventurer.com