About the Bakers Walking Company

Learn about the company dedicated to showcasing the lesser seen side of the Tasmanian wilderness.

Our philisophy

We champion a new philosophy in tourism — protecting Tasmania’s wild places rather than over-commercialising them, and safeguarding the wildlife and landscapes people travel the world to see.

Why Bakers Exists

Aerial view of a single-story house with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by green lawn, dirt paths, scattered buildings, and dense forest extending to distant hills under a clear sky.

Single-story wooden house with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by green grass and trees under a cloudy sky.

A group of people standing on a large green lawn near a wooden cabin with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees and nature.

Path leading to a modern wooden house with lit windows and solar panels on the roof, flanked by green lawns and black outdoor chairs under a cloudy sky at dusk.

BWC was created to offer something different: a guided way to experience Tasmania’s wilderness without giving up comfort. While many walks are too demanding for some, we focus on making the outdoors feel more accessible and enjoyable.

A group of eight people standing and listening to a guide speaking on a forest trail surrounded by tall trees and dry vegetation.

Person wearing a blue jacket and backpack crouching on mossy forest ground while taking a close-up photo with a smartphone.

A person holding a clump of light-colored, fluffy lichen outdoors with blurred yellow flowers in the background.

Wooden house with solar panels, lit interior, and gravel pathway lined by black chairs leading through green lawn under cloudy sky.

It is not just about the walk itself, but about sharing the experience with others, hearing the stories of the landscape, and learning from guides who know the land intimately.

Guided by the Land

Tasmania, Unhurried

Modern kitchen and dining area with wooden floor, black metal chairs, wooden dining table, black refrigerator, and wood-paneled living room visible through an open doorway.

Outdoor setting with two white bathtubs and a wooden barrel sauna surrounded by trees and grass at sunset.

Five people sitting in wooden chairs around an outdoor fire pit in a grassy area, overlooking trees and distant hills under a cloudy sky.

Young couple relaxing together in an outdoor bathtub at sunset surrounded by trees and nature.

Bakers exists to share a quieter side of Tasmania. Small groups, private tracks, and time spent in nature allow guests to experience the island the way it was meant to be discovered.

Explore Our Estate

Our Story

Bakers Walking Company began with a Sunday drive and a for-sale sign.

Behind the grass and decay was a hand-built 1980s lodge, hidden within 1,137 acres of bushland and waiting for a second life. A tourism product didn't even enter our mind at first. But we, like so many others, were frustrated with how expensive and crowded the popular destinations were. But there are many places in Tasmania that are amazing, and that's when the idea came to us.

We did not want to create another over-commercialised tourism product. We wanted to offer a more personal way to experience Tasmania — one that paired wild places with comfort, privacy and thoughtful guiding.

So the property was restored, the lodge was transformed into a modern off-grid retreat, and more than 22 kilometres of tracks were carved through the landscape. What stands here now is the result: a place shaped by hard work, care and a belief that nature can be experienced without losing what makes it special.

Group of six people standing on a gravel road between two signs reading 'Ten Fifty Bakers' and 'off-grid wilderness' at a forest entrance under a partly cloudy sky.

Modern wooden house with a metal roof equipped with solar panels, surrounded by green grass and under a blue sky.

Person wearing a hat, sunglasses, and blue jacket standing on a dirt path overlooking coastal shrubland and a distant beach under a cloudy sky.

Close-up of a small greenish-brown flower with glossy black and pink stamens against a blurred beige background.

Tasmanian devil standing on a rock with a hollow tree trunk in the background.

Two wallabies sitting back to back on dry grass with blurred autumn trees in the background.

Two women sitting outside on black chairs, drinking red wine and talking at sunset.

Young couple smiling and sitting together in an outdoor white bathtub near a wooden shower structure.

Four people playing giant Jenga outdoors on a stone path with trees and hills in the background during daylight.

1,137

Acres of private bushland

22km

Of private walking tracks

Group at a time, always

Our Founder

Joel Badcock was born and raised on the Tasmanian north-west coast and has walked the local trails since childhood. With the Kokoda Track, the Overland Track, and years of private guiding behind him, he created Bakers Walking Company to share that experience with others in a way that feels personal, unhurried, and grounded in the land.

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Group of hikers walking through a sunny natural area with trees and shrubs, wearing jackets and sunglasses.

A man holding and showing a green leaf to a group of people in a forest.

Trusted, Accredited, Already Working With the Best

Bakers Walking Company holds recognised accreditations in sustainable and quality tourism, and works alongside a carefully chosen group of partners who share our values.

Save the Devil

Tasmanian devils are found on the Bakers estate, and we support their protection by donating 1 per cent of profits to conservation foundations and projects working towards their long-term recovery.

Once driven close to extinction through persecution, the species later came under renewed pressure from Devil Facial Tumour Disease, which caused major population decline and led to a large-scale recovery effort.

Today, Tasmanian devils remain one of the island’s most significant native species, and continued conservation support plays an important role in protecting their future.

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Proudly Local

Everything we use on the estate is sourced as close to home as possible. We work with Tasmanian producers, businesses and partners who share our commitment to quality. Here are some of the locals we collaborate with.