Itinerary
Day 1: HOBART > QUEENSTOWN
Stop At: Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania Australia
Departing Hobart/nipaluna, we quickly begin to venture into the rugged Western Wilds. Our first stop in the rainforests of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is to see the beautiful Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
As we continue west and climb into the alpine region, we’ll stop at Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania 7139 Australia
Scenes of mountains and buttongrass plains abound as we travel through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and stop to see the tannin-coloured waters of the Franklin River and take a short walk into the lovely Nelson Falls.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Tasmania
As we near the historic mining town, Queenstown, take in the impressive views of the Iron Blow Lookout, Horsetail Falls and Mt Lyell. We’ll enjoy a group dinner and settle in for the night.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight West Coaster Motel
Day 2: GORDON RIVER CRUISE > TULLAH
Stop At: World Heritage Cruises, 18 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia
Departing from the harbourside village of Strahan, today we’ll cruise the Gordon River. This fantastic river cruise includes a guided boardwalk through the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest as well as a guided tour of the harshest penal settlement in Australia at Sarah Island. You’ll cruise through the treacherous Hells Gates which is a narrow passageway into Macquarie Harbour and enjoy lunch aboard the ship featuring Tasmanian produce. See the workings of a huon pine sawmill to further appreciate the history of this picturesque town.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Strahan, Strahan, Tasmania
The Gordon River Cruise begins and ends in Strahan which is a picturesce harbourside village. Strahan is a gateway into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It sits within Macquarie Harbour and you'll be able to experience the lovely waterfront area before we depart to Tullah.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tullah, Tullah, Tasmania
On a clear day, this tiny township offers magnificent views of the rugged peaks of Mount Murchison. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a group dinner and relax in the lakeside chalet which sits on the shores of Lake Rosebery.
Duration: 12 hours
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• Lunch: Lunch onboard the vessel during the river cruise.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Tullah Lakeside Chalet
Day 3: TULLAH > NORTHWEST COAST
Stop At: Waratah, Waratah, Tasmania
Tasmania's oldest mining town is built at the top of a waterfall. We'll stop to see the lovely Waratah falls as we continue north to the coast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Stanley, Stanley, Tasmania
Stanley is the north west coast's most picturesque town and best known for the volcanic plug jutting out to sea called The Nut. We will enjoy lunch in town and explore some of its quaint areas before continuing on our journey.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Edge of the World, Gardiner Point, Arthur River, Tasmania Australia
Breathe the world's freshest air at the Edge of the World, located in the township of Arthur River on the west coast of Tasmania. This wild country is part of the Tarkine/takayna coast and there exists a deep spiritual connection of this area to palawa (Tasmanian aboriginal) people. The dramatic ocean landscape will captivate you.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Marrawah, Marrawah, Tasmania
At Marrawah we'll check out one of Tasmania's best surf spots and show you preminghana/Mount Cameron West in the distance - a culturally significant place for palawa.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Smithton, Smithton, Tasmania
We stay outside this rural north west town at a place called Tall Timbers, a terrific accommodation with a heated pool.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Tall Timbers. You may wish to take advantage of the heated pool.
Day 4: TARKINE > DEVONPORT
Stop At: Trowutta Arch, Trowutta, Tasmania 7330 Australia
Walk through the temperate rainforests of the Tarkine/takayna to the geological wonder of Trowutta Arch.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Tarkine Drive, Arthur River, Tasmania 7330 Australia
Today offers a deeper experience of the Tarkine. This ancient rainforest is the second largest cool temperate rainforest in the world. It is a wilderness area that holds ancient relics of animals and plants as well as palawa indigenous heritage sites from thousands of years ago. At Lake Chisolm we’ll take an easy walk among moss-cloaked myrtle forest to see the flooded limestone sinkhole and keep an eye out for platypus. Sumac Lookout offers breathtaking forest views across the Arthur River.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Table Cape Lookout, Table Cape Rd Table Cape, Tasmania 7325 Australia
As we return to the north west coast, we will stop by Table Cape and see the lighthouse while enjoying sweeping views across Bass Strait. At 180m above sea-level, Table Cape is a remnant volcano.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Boat Harbour Beach, Boat Harbour Beach, Tasmania
Discover one of Tasmania's best beaches at Boat Harbour with its white sands and blue waters. Its easy to see why this place is a favourite Tasmanian holiday destination.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penguin, Penguin, Tasmania
See the big penguin in, you guessed it, the town called Penguin. This delightful little coastal town is on a great stretch of coastline that we'll follow as we make our way east towards Devonport.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Devonport, Devonport, Tasmania
We'll spend the night in this small port city that sits at the mouth of the Mersey River.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Gateway Hotel
Day 5: CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
Discover the alpine and glacial landscapes of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park. Your guide will help you make the most of a diversity of options to experience around the park, such as looking for wombats at Ronny Creek and visiting Waldheim Chalet to learn about the Park’s history. You may wish to walk the outstanding Dove Lake Circuit - this 6km walk around the glacial lake beneath the peaks of Cradle Mountain is considered the best short walk in Tasmania.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Sheffield, Sheffield, Tasmania
Enjoy the Town of Murals, Sheffield, where brightly coloured murals decorate the buildings in town. This picturesque town is made even more lovely by the backdrop of Mount Roland which rises steeply from lush farmlands.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Deloraine, Deloraine, Tasmania
While only a short stop on the way to launceston, this riverside town has a heritage streetscape and a burgeoning arts scene. We'll break up our journey here so you can grab a coffee and stretch your legs by the river.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania
Explore Australia's second oldest city at your leisure this evening.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Penny Royal Launceston
Day 6: BAY OF FIRES > BICHENO
Stop At: Cataract Gorge Reserve, Launceston, Tasmania Australia
Our first stop today is at Cataract Gorge Nature Reserve. We will take a walk through the reserve and keep a look out for resident wallabies.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St Helens, St Helens, Break O'Day, Tasmania
Pick a spot for lunch in this coastal fishing town and our first experience on the east coast of Tasmania.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bay of Fires, Bay of Fires, Tasmania
Today we will explore the Bay of Fires/larapuna. Clear waters, white sands and orange boulders are classic scenes from the Bay of Fires region, and you’ll love strolling along these pristine beaches.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bicheno, Bicheno, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
Tonight’s destination is the charming coastal town of Bicheno, home of the little penguin. Bicheno is a popular place for locals and visitors and once you see the stunning location you'll understand why.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Beachfront Bicheno
Day 7: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > HOBART
Stop At: Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
Freycinet is Tassie’s East Coast jewel, and we make sure to maximise your time here. We have a number of things we see and do in this awesome national park, described below.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Honeymoon Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
See the stunning Hazards pink granite mountains from Honeymoon Bay.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet rd, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout for views of Tasmania’s most famous beach with its curved white shores and turquoise-coloured waters.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
At Cape Tourville enjoy panoramic views of the park and across the Tasman sea.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hobart, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
We spend three nights in Tasmania's vibrant capital city! In your free time you can explore Hobarts pubs and restaurants. Walk along the waterfront area and around historic Battery Point and Salamanca area.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Travel Lodge, Hobart
Day 8: TASMANIAN DEVILS, RICHMOND & WELLINGTON PARK
Stop At: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 593 Briggs Rd, Brighton, Tasmania 7030 Australia
Meet a variety of Tasmanian wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlfe Sanctuary.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Wellington Park, Wellington Park, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
This afternoon, we’ll share with you some of our favourite spots in Hobart’s Wellington Park. Known fondly by locals as “The Mountain”, Mount Wellington/kunanyi is a diverse natural reserve with several trails to see fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns, boulder fields, and spectacular lookouts.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Richmond, Richmond, Clarence, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Enjoy a great day out Australia's best preserved colonial village. Have lunch at a bakery, cafe or the local pub. Walk over the oldest convict built bridge in Australia, Richmond Bridge and see the range of heritage buildings.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight Hobart Travel Lodge
Day 9: BRUNY ISLAND
Stop At: Bruny Island, Bruny Island, Tasmania
Today we’ll discover the highlights of Bruny Island. After a short drive from Hobart, we’ll take the ferry across the D’Entrecastreaux Channel to the island and the adventure truly begins. After seeing the sites today, should they wish, guests can try locally crafted products like oysters, cheese, and beers (optional, at own expense). This is a fun and relaxing day out enjoying one of Tasmania's favourite islands for locals and visitors alike.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: The Neck, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7150 Australia
At the isthmus between North and South Bruny, we’ll climb the 279 steps to the top of Truganini Lookout. Enjoy panoramic views from this outstanding viewpoint.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: South Bruny National Park, Bruny Island, Tasmania 7151 Australia
We’ll visit South Bruny National Park and take in the incredible coastline at Cape Bruny Lighthouse, while in Adventure Bay, we’ll try our luck spotting white wallabies.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight Hobart Travel Lodge
Day 10: Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
At the Port Arthur Historic Site, learn about the harsh life of convicts from the 1800’s at Australia’s best preserved convict settlement. Wander around the preserved ruins and colonial gardens and take a short harbour cruise to appreciate this open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Listed Area.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Tasman National Park, C344, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania TAS 7179, Australia
Today you’ll also experience several sites and viewpoints on the magnificent Tasman Peninsula such as Pirates Bay Lookout, Tessellated Pavement, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and Remarkable Cave.
Duration: 3 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.