Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart to North West Tasmania
Stop At: Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania Australia
An early start from Hobart sees us heading deep into the wild west coast of Tasmania. After passing through the town of New Norfolk, we explore Mount Field National Park by walking amongst some of the tallest trees on the planet, standing beneath the beautiful Russel Falls, and searching for platypus.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania 7139 Australia
Our drive passes though the Tasmania Wilderness World Heritage Area with a stop in at Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. We’ll then explore the eerie historical mining town of Queenstown before arriving at our destination, not far from Cradle Mountain, ready to explore tomorrow.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Tasmania
We’ll then explore the eerie historical mining town of Queenstown. Check out the old buildings, mining history or one of the many pubs. Followed by a short drive to our destination, not far from Cradle Mountain, ready to explore tomorrow.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Lakeside Motel accommodation, multi-share room with shared facilities or private room with private facilities
Day 2: North West Tasmania to Hobart (via Cradle Mountain)
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
After a short drive though temperate rainforest we arrive at the spectacular Cradle Mountain National Park. Get your cameras ready because we’ll be spotting wild wombats before hiking the popular Dove Lake Circuit or Marions Lookout for the adventurous.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Dove Lake Circuit, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness Area, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
Option of hiking either Dove Lake Circuit or Maions Lookout.
Dove lake is an easy 6km 2-3 hour hike with great views of Cradle Mountain and temperate rainforest.
For the more adventurous, Marions Lookout offers a challenging 3hr hiking option.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Marion's Lookout Walk, Ronny Creek Car Park, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
Option of hiking either Dove Lake Circuit or Maions Lookout.
Dove lake is an easy 6km 2-3 hour hike with great views of Cradle Mountain and temperate rainforest.
For the more adventurous, Marions Lookout offers a challenging 3hr hiking option.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Great Lake, Miena, Tasmania Australia
On our return journey to Hobart, we will stop in the Beautiful town of Deloraine followed by a scenic drive over the Tasmanian Central Highlands, stopping at the Great Lakes Lookout.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Continental breakfast included
No accommodation included on this day.