6-Days Discovery Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Style

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
HOBART > QUEENSTOWN
5 stops
1
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.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
As we continue west and climb into the alpine region, we’ll stop at Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
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.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Before departing Honbart, we begin our tour with a visit to vibrant Salamanca Markets. Grab some breakfast on-the-go, and check out the local handicrafts and produce.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
GORDON RIVER CRUISE > TULLAH
3 stops
6
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
7
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON
3 stops
9
We'll travel from Tullah on the West Coast to Cradle Mountain National Park. Discover the alpine and glacial landscapes of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. 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.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
10
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Explore Australia's second oldest city at your leisure this evening.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
BAY OF FIRES > ST HELENS
3 stops
12
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
We'll enjoy lunch before visiting the Bay of Fires, then return for an overnight stay in this coastal fishing town in far North East Tasmania.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
14
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > EAGLEHAWK NECK
6 stops
15
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.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
16
See the stunning Hazards pink granite mountains from Honeymoon Bay.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout for views of Tasmania’s most famous beach with its curved white shores and turquoise-coloured waters.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
At Cape Tourville enjoy panoramic views of the park and across the Tasman sea.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
We'll spend the night at our accommodations on Eaglehawk Neck, stopping at Pirates Bay Lookout on the way to view the expanse of the Tasman National Park with Cape Raoul in the distance.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Cruise by the Gulch and see the blowhole at quaint Bicheno. This charming seaside town is a delightful stop on the way to Freycinet National Park.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula
3 stops
21
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.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
22
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
23
We return to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond. See the historic convict built bridge and heritage listed buildings in the tree-lined town. We'll wind our way back through the wineries region of the Coal River Valley before returning to Hobart where our tour comes to an end.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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