Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart to Strahan
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
Pass By: 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 at Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park where we’ll stroll along the Franklin River and under Nelson Falls.
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Strahan, Strahan, Tasmania
We arrive in Strahan in the afternoon where you’ll have free time to explore the township settled on the beautiful Macquarie Harbor.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Private room with shared facilities or multi-share room with shared facilities. Family room available by direct booking
Day 2: Strahan to Launceston (via Cradle Mountain)
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
From Strahan, we drive though temperate rainforest and 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: 4 hours
Stop At: Cataract Gorge Reserve, Launceston, Tasmania Australia
A short drive then brings us into Launceston, our home for the night. Before settling into our accommodation, we’ll explore the beautiful Cataract Gorge.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Pod Style accommodation. Private single or private double.
Day 3: Launceston to Bicheno (via Bay of Fires)
Stop At: Bay of Fires, St Helens, Break O'Day, Tasmania 7216 Australia
We start our day with a scenic drive to the Bay of Fires where you’ll get to enjoy the many beautiful beaches it has to offer. Explore the beach, rock hop amongst the iconic orange lichen covered granite boulders and enjoy the crystal clear turquoise water.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bicheno, Bicheno, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
In the afternoon, we stop in at a wildlife sanctuary to watch a ferocious Tasmanian Devil feeding experience. We finish our day with a drive to Bicheno (known as the next Bryon Bay) arriving early to explore the blowhole, coastal loop walk and whales lookout. You also have the option to go on a Little Penguin guided tour at dusk.
Duration: 15 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Cabin with either private room shared facilities or multi-share room with shared facilities.
Day 4: Bicheno to Hobart (via Freycinet -Wineglass bay)
Stop At: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet rd, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
A short drive from Bicheno sees us arrive at Freycinet National Park – home of the famous Wineglass Bay. We have the option of hiking Wineglass Bay Lookout and Beach, or Hazards Circuit or Mount Amos (weather dependent). We then stop in at Cape Tourville before completing the Great Eastern Drive back to Hobart. Our tour ends upon arrival in Hobart (approximately 5:30pm) where we say farewell to our new tour friends. If you are staying in Hobart for the night, make sure to check out the renowned Salamanca Markets on Saturdays.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.