Your impact
Why support childhood dementia?
Tragically, hundreds of thousands of children across the world suffer from dementia. It’s caused by more than 100 progressive genetic conditions that damage the brain and nervous system and cause cognitive decline.
In Australia, a baby is born every 3 days with a childhood dementia disorder from which they will die. 50% of these children will die before their 10th birthday; 70% before they reach adulthood. These children experience significant pain and suffering in their short lives and do not have access to adequate care and support. Their families bear the burden of their immense care requirements while they endure the incomprehensible grief of watching their children die slowly.
Childhood dementia causes a similar number of deaths in Australia to childhood cancer for patients aged 0-14 years. Yet most people are unaware of childhood dementia.
Creating awareness by challenging yourself and fundraising is a powerful way you can help these children and their families.
Trek Overview
Escape to Tasmania for an extended long weekend exploring some of the most incredible coastline in Australia. Over 3 days & 3 nights, you'll experience the best bits of the stunning Three Capes Track.
DAY ZERO
Arrive in Hobart
Arrive in Hobart the evening before the trek. This is your chance to meet your fellow trekkers over dinner, settle in and get a good night's sleep before an early start.
- Book your own flights to Hobart — arriving by 6 pm gives you plenty of time to settle in
- Accommodation in Hobart is at your own expense, we have preferential rates at Hotel Grand Chancellor, where you'll be collected by your guides at 7:30 am on Day 1
- Join the group for a pre-trek dinner
- If you live in Hobart, no accommodation needed, just join us for dinner and meet the group at the hotel the next morning.
Note: Flights, Hobart accommodation and dinner on arrival night are not included in your trek fee. Hotel details and dinner arrangements will be shared once you've confirmed your booking.
DAY ONE
Crescent Bay & Mount Brown
Depart Hobart at 7:30 am and head to the Tasman Peninsula. Your walk begins at Remarkable Caves, crossing coastal heath dunes before ascending Mount Brown. On a clear day, views stretch to Cape Pillar, Tasman Island and Bruny Island.
- Stop at Pirates Bay lookout for panoramic views
- Walk through coastal heath dunes — look for echidnas
- Optional summit climb with sweeping views
- Finish at Crescent Bay — swim if conditions allow
- Return to log cabin accommodation in Port Arthur.
DAY TWO
Cape Raoul
The longest day takes you to Cape Raoul, one of Tasmania's most spectacular coastal walks within Tasman National Park. Gradual climbs open to enormous cliff-top views, with some of the strongest winds recorded in Australia.
- Walk through heathland with gradual ascent
- Cliff-top views to Shipstern Bluff and beyond
- Stunning coastal banksia scrub on the plateau
- Views of the 300 m cliffs of Cape Pillar
- Guides prepare a hearty two-course dinner back at the lodge.
DAY THREE
Cape Hauy
Your final walk delivers one of the most iconic finishes in Australian trekking. Well-constructed stone steps carry you to panoramic views north and south, ending at the Candlestick and Totem Pole — columns of dolerite rising from the ocean.
- Views stretch to Maria Island and Cape Pillar
- Track follows cliff edges throughout
- See the Candlestick and Totem Pole rock formations
- Return bus to Hobart, arriving ~4:30–5:00 pm.
Note: Heading home? You'll return to Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart at around 4:30–5:00 pm. If flying out that evening, book a flight after 7 pm to be safe. If you'd like to stay Sunday night in Hobart, preferential rates at Hotel Grand Chancellor will be shared with your booking confirmation — accommodation is at your own expense.
Our experienced tour provider
- 25+ years of guided walking experience
- Advanced Eco-Certified since 2011
- Recognised by TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice
- Licensed national park operator across Australia
- 2025 Australian Tourism Awards — Bronze, Ecotourism (Vic).
Trip Costs & Fundraising Target
This trek has two financial components: your trek fee, which covers your participation costs, and your fundraising target, which is your commitment to raising funds for kids with dementia.
$2,195 per person
INCLUDED:
- Return transfers from Hobart (Grand Chancellor Hotel, 7:30 am departure on 13 Nov & 5 pm return on 15 Nov)
- 2 nights accommodation in twin-share log cabins, Port Arthur (single supplement available for $300 per person)
- All meals — 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners prepared by your guides using local Tasmanian produce
- Snacks & trail refreshments — trail mix, pre-dinner antipasto, fresh fruit, on-trail hot drinks
- 2 experienced guides — accredited and safety equipped
- All National Parks fees and passes
- Childhood Dementia Initiative team merch to wear on the trek
- Fundraising support from Childhood Dementia Initiative.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights to/from Hobart
- Accommodation and dinner on Thu 12 Nov or Sun 15 Nov
- Alcoholic beverages (you're welcome to bring your own)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal spending.
$3,000 per person
- Your $3,000 fundraising target is your commitment to raising money for children with dementia
- We'll give you everything you need to reach it — templates, coaching, and ongoing support
- You set up a fundraising page on the CDI website, and your supporters donate directly
- You'll receive all the instructions once your booking is confirmed
- Our last trek group on the Inca Trail raised an average of $7,349 per person. Think of the target as a floor, not a ceiling.
How to book your spot
Click Book Now and complete the short booking form
Create your fundraising page — you can customise it later
Pay your $300 trek deposit
We'll send you a link to Park Trek's secure check-in form to complete your details — including room preferences, dietary requirements and medical information.
Payment Dates & Cancellations
At the time of booking - Pay your $300 deposit
90 Days Prior to Tour (13/08/2026) - Pay your final balance of $1,895
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 60 days or more prior to departure = Your $300 deposit becomes a credit for a future trip with Park Trek + full refund of your final payment.
- Cancellation between 0 and 59 days prior to departure = No deposit credit + no refund of your final payment.
- Park Trek recommends guests book travel insurance by 60 days prior to the tour to cover any unforeseen cancellations within 60 days, as there is no refund available.
An inspiring community
Adventure-seekers out to make a difference
$235,700
Since we began in 2020, our community of adventure-seeking change-makers have raised $235,700 from treks in Australia and abroad.
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75 special people from all over the world have joined together to scale peaks, cross rivers, and challenge their limits to support children with dementia.
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From the Victorian Alps to the ancient Inca Trails of Peru, our 5 treks to date have been unforgettable. It's time for more bucket list adventures!
"Trekking with a group of people all committed to the same cause was incredible. The bond we formed, knowing we were making a difference for children with dementia, turned every challenge on the trail into something meaningful. It was an experience I’ll carry with me forever."
- Trek participant 2023
