Explore Tasmania’s natural beauty on this 6-day tour. Discover the wild West Coast and the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain. We’ll also explore Tasmania’s pristine beaches of the East Coast including Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires. You’ll love seeing Tasmanian Devils at a wildlife sanctuary and visiting kunanyi/Wellington Park. Our outstanding guides ensure we show you Tasmania’s highlights as well as plenty of hidden gems. This small group tour of Tasmania is eco-certified, has a focus on nature and wildlife, and involves short walks in Tasmania’s world-class national parks.
Pick ups are provided from a selection of locations in central Hobart. Please review the pick up list and establish the closest pick up location to where you are staying.
Today we will drive through the Western Wilds. We’ll walk among some of the world’s tallest trees and see the beautiful Russell Falls at Mount Field National Park.
We’ll visit the expansive Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. Here you'll enjoy lunch and a wander along the short tracks by the lake.
The drive through the Franklin-Gordon National Park offers pristine rainforest and mountain scenery. We typically stop at Nelson Falls and Franklin River to learn about the history and environment of this wild part of Tasmania.
You’ll enjoy the rugged scenery around the old mining town of Queenstown. Your guide will tell you tales of early European history that visibly shaped the region.
We overnight in the harbourside and very lovely town of Strahan which sits on Macquarie Harbour and gateway to the World Heritage rainforests.
We'll climb up the dunes and see their expansive range close to the West Coast.
Take in the cleanest air in the world at the wild and rugged Ocean Beach.
Explore historic and scenic Strahan, nestled on shores of Macquarie Harbour. We'll have a look around town and then head out to explore the rainforests of the West Coast and Henty Sand Dunes.
You have the option of joining one of the most magnificent river cruises imaginable - the Gordon River Cruise. From 9-2pm take in the scenery at Hells Gates, Sarah Island and upriver into ancient rainforests. Enjoy lunch onboard. Choose this option for a more relaxed day (instead of a rainforest hike and Henty Dunes). Rejoin the group for Ocean Beach. This activity is an extra cost and is bookable through Under Down Under prior to travel.
At the alpine and glacial carved World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park, choose a walk to suit your fitness. The Dove Lake circuit is one of the best short walks in Australia, while the walk to Marion’s Lookout is more challenging but offers incredible alpine views. We'll also look for wombats at Ronny Creek.
On our way to Launceston we'll stop at the Town of Murals, Sheffield, to see the colourful artisic impressions of local life.
We'll stay the night in one of Australia's oldest cities, Launceston. Many guests enjoy a night out at a local pub.
Enjoy a short walk in this nature reserve that lies along the South Esk River, right in the city! Look for wallabies and peacocks as you enjoy the natural surroundings.
Enjoy lunch in this fishing town on the East Coast.
Walk along the white sands of the magical larapuna/ Bay of Fires. We’ll take our time to savour the coastal views with turqouise waters and lichen clad orange boulders. It is an important area for palawa people.
Tasmania's favourite local beach town, Bicheno is our home for tonight. It is also home to the little penquin which burrows in the shores and returns from the sea at night time.
Freycinet is Tasmania’s most famous coastal National Park, and today you’ll explore its beaches, forests, coves, and lookouts. See the pink granite Hazards mountain range from tranquil Honeymoon Bay. Then, you may be keen for a challenging climb to the summit of Mt Amos. Alternatively, you may prefer to walk to the lookout to view the curved white sands of Wineglass Bay and continue to the beach below. Finally, we’ll take in the stunning ocean and mountain views from Cape Tourville before returning to Hobart via the Great Eastern Drive.
Enjoy the night exploring the nightlife of Hobart. You may wish to walk along the historic waterfront and explore the Salamanca region or head up to the lively restaurants and bars by North Hobart.
Bonorong is Tasmania’s best-known conservation and wildlife sanctuary. Here we’ll meet a variety of Tasmanian wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils.
We'll grab lunch and take our time to explore Richmond including RIchmond Bridge and walk amongst the colonial village's treelined streets and heritage buildings.
Known locally as “The Mountain” or by its palawa name, kunanyi. Here our guide will provide an experience which explores its diverse features such as fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns and boulder fields. There are superb walking tracks to spectacular lookouts. This is our final experience together as our tour comes to an end.
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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