Our trip departs from Launceston, from where it is a 1½ hour drive to the small seaside town of Penguin. Next stop is Hellyer Gorge. This circuit walk features many of the rainforest species that we will soon come to be familiar with. It’s then onto the historic tin mining township of Waratah, where we break for lunch above the local waterfall. Next stop is Philosopher Falls, a lovely 1½ hour return walk through primeval rainforest close to the headwaters of the Arthur River. Here we pass under a canopy of ancient myrtle beech, interspersed with leatherwood, sassafras and ferns, before reaching a viewing platform looking out over the waterfall. We travel to our rainforest retreat of Corinna- an old mining town whichhas been lovingly converted into accommodation. Located on the banks of the mighty Pieman River – the site features a pub and restaurant, kayak hire, and a variety of shorts walks which you can explore at your own leisure. Dinner tonight at the restaurant