Pepper Bush Adventures

Wilderness and Wildlife

Born and bred in ‘the bush’, there is simply no-one better to introduce you to Australia’s beautiful ‘Natural State’ than Craig Williams - a larger than life character who has an undying passion for the ‘Tasmanian Bush’ and the wildlife found in it. Craig has a unique and unusual affinity with wildlife - and after a fascinating day or few days spent with him, you will return all the wiser, having listened to the wealth of ‘bush knowledge’ which he so enthusiastically shares with all who travel with him.

Based in Scottsdale in north-east Tasmania, Craig and his wife, Janine, offer bespoke and private itineraries tailored to guests’ interests and requirements, often with a strong emphasis on wildlife, beautiful scenery and gourmet food. A tour can be anything from a day to far longer trips covering all of Tasmania. You will travel in a comfortable 4WD vehicle and accommodation is tailored to suit guests’ requirements – whether it be comfortable hotel accommodation, a quaint bush cabin beside a river or a swag under the stars.

Craig has access to over 200,000 acres of private land, lakes and rivers - he will take you off-road to meet Tasmania’s bush characters - wombat, wallaby, platypus and quoll spotting all comes very naturally to him - as does being a ‘Bush Chef’! Craig will ‘tantalise your tastebuds’ with gourmet campfires under the stars, including wild spice Tasmanian trout or salmon, wallaby tenderloins with native pepper berry and port sauce and mountain burgers with pickleberry and sweet chilli sauce, complemented with Tasmania’s award-winning cool climate boutique wines.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Meet Craig in Launceston and make your way to the North-East Highlands – your home for the next 2 nights is a delightful bush cabin overlooking the pristine South Esk River. After a close-up encounter with the platypus, indulge in some of Craig’s mouth-watering bush recipes, accompanied by superb Tasmanian wines and cheeses. After dinner, view the bandit of the bush, the Eastern Quoll, in its natural habitat. Some of Tasmania’s other wildlife that you may see under the vale of darkness are possums, wombats, wallabies, pademelons and tassie devils.

Day 2

After a delicious cooked breakfast, make your way to Ringaroom Estuary Coastal Reserve in Tasmania’s far north-east. A complete contrast in landscape, this area is home to the eastern grey kangaroo and a refuge for a very healthy population of wombats. Walk through untouched rainforest and see Tasmania’s highest waterfall.

Day 3

After breakfast with the platypus, visit Mathinna Falls – this beautiful six-tier waterfall has a plunge pool at the bottom, perfect for a refreshing dip on a hot day. Stand beneath the tallest White Gum trees in the world and make your way through virgin rainforest to the quaint village of Evandale before continuing to Launceston. Enjoy a farewell dinner with Craig at Peppers Seaport Hotel, your home for tonight.

Day 4

Depart Launceston for your next destination.