Mercury (Hobart)

Partnershi­p to develop hidden gem

- EMILY BAKER

BRUNY Island Long Weekend is set to expand thanks to a new partnershi­p with the Tasmanian Walking Company.

Tasmanian Walking Company said its investment in the three-day walk and luxury camping experience would see the tourism businesses “collaborat­e, develop and manage the operation”.

Bruny Island Long Weekend owner Rob Knight said he was excited to team up with the walking company.

“Adventure tourism is a growing sector and Bruny Island Long Weekend will now realise its full potential under this new partnershi­p,” Mr Knight said.

“I started the business on my own in 2013, and I am looking forward to moving into the next phase of expansion and growth with the support and guidance of a partner who equally values and appreciate­s the natural ecosystem.”

Tasmanian Walking Company general manager Heath Garratt said: “Rob has created a hidden gem where raw, natural beauty is in abundance, and together we share a determinat­ion to continue raising the profile of guided walks with outstandin­g environmen­tal credential­s.”

Bruny Island Long Weekend takes walkers on a 35km journey along the island’s coastline, rainforest and Mt Mangana.

Tasmanian Walking Company operates four of 12 Great Walks of Australia.

 ??  ?? NATURAL BEAUTY: Walkers on the Bruny Island Long Weekend.
NATURAL BEAUTY: Walkers on the Bruny Island Long Weekend.

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