6-Day Tasmanian Explorer Adventure Tour from Hobart
Experience Tasmania’s natural beauty and fascinating history on this 6-day tour of Tasmania. Discover Tasmania’s convict history at the UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur, visit Salamanca Markets in Hobart, and meet Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary. You’ll explore Tasmania’s pristine beaches of the East Coast including Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires. We’ll also experience the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain and the wild West Coast. Our outstanding guides ensure we show you Tasmania’s famous 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.
ItineraryDay 1: SALAMANCA MARKETS, TASMANIAN DEVILS & PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITEStop At: Salamanca Market, Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tasmania 7001 Australia
We begin our tour by exploring the famous Salamanca Markets in Hobart/nipaluna. At this bustling outdoor market, you can buy hand-made Tasmanian goods like jewellery, art, and woodwork. Explore the local crafts on offer while enjoying the buskers and music. You’ll also want to sample a range of fresh seasonal produce and gourmet foods.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, 5990 Arthur Hwy, Taranna, Tasmania 7180 Australia
See Tasmanian Devils and other native wildlife at this nature sanctuary.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
Visit Australia's best preserved convict site, the UNESCO World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You will get a chance to discover the fascinating story of this convict settlement with its chilling realities for prisoners amid the preserved gaol ruins. Entry and harbour cruise included.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: 16/20 Tasmans Arch Rd, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania 7179 Australia
See the geological wonders of this part of Tasman National Park which has some of the highest sea cliffs in Australia
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Devil's Kitchen, 31 Tasman Arch Road, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania 7179 Australia
View the impact of the powerful Southern Ocean on the cliffs at the Devil's Kitchen on the Tasman Peninsula.
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hobart Central YHA (hostel accommodation options) or Travelodge Hobart (Motel accommodation options).
Day 2: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK (HOBART TO BICHENO)Stop At: Orford, Orford, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
A quick stop at this quaint holiday town as we head north and up the East Caost.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Swansea, Swansea, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
Understand the allure of Tasmania's East Coast as we drive through this seaside town and popular vacation place for Tasmanians and vistors as we continue up the Great Eastern Drive.
Stop At: Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
This fabulous park has pristine beaches and a stunning pink granite mountain range known as The Hazards. Climb to the summit of Mt Amos or join the walk to Wineglass Bay lookout. Or you may wish to continue to Wineglass Bay beach to walk along the edge of the translucent waters. At Cape Tourville Lighthouse you’ll love the panoramic vistas across the coast.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet rd, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
As part of our visit to Freycinet National Park you can walk to the lookout or down to the shores of the idyllic Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
Also within Freycinet National Park, at Cape Tourville Lighthouse you’ll love the views across the Tasman Sea and back along the peninsula. The track to the lighthouse is one of Tasmania's Great Short Walks.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bicheno Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) and Bicheno Beachfront (Motel accommodation options)
Day 3: BAY OF FIRES (BICHENO TO LAUNCESTON)Stop At: Bay of Fires, Bay of Fires, Tasmania
Today we’ll continue to explore the captivating East Coast of Tasmania. The Bay of Fires/larapuna is a place with profound cultural significance to Tasmanian aboriginal people (palawa). You’ll love walking along the long stretches of dazzling white sands with its shimmering turquoise waters and lichen clad boulders.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: St Helens, St Helens, Break O'Day, Tasmania
After the morning exploring the Bay of Fires we'll enjoy lunch at the fishing town of St Helens.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St Columba Falls Reserve, St Columba Falls Road, Pyengana, Break O'Day, Tasmania Australia
En-route to Launceston from St Helens, we'll stop by the lovely St Columba Falls and walk among towering tree ferns.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cataract Gorge Reserve, Launceston, Tasmania Australia
In Launceston, check out the nature reserve at Cataract Gorge in the heart of the city and look for wallabies.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania
Your evening is free to enjoy Australia's second oldest city.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at RC Hotel (Hostel accommodation options) and The Penny Royal (Motel accommodation options)
Day 4: CRADLE MOUNTAIN (LAUNCESTON TO STRAHAN)Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania
Here it is! Tasmania's big-ticket item and every hiker's dream. Will you take on the climb to Marion's Lookout or opt to meander around the glacial carved Dove Lake- With luck we may see a wombat or two at Ronny Creek.
Duration: 4 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
Enjoy one of Tasmania's premier nature walks taking in both intimate and epic views of the famous mountain.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Marion's Lookout Walk, Ronny Creek Car Park, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
This is a hikers paradise. Choose this walk for a challenging but scenic walk to Marion's Lookout for some breathtaking views.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sheffield, Sheffield, Tasmania
Time to explore this friendly and quirky town where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Strahan, Strahan, Tasmania
We'll spend two nights at our accommodations in the harbourside village of Strahan. This historic town is the gateway to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and sits within Macquarie Harbour on the West Coast of Tasmania.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Strahan Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) and Motel Strahan (Motel accommodation options)
Day 5: WEST COASTStop At: Montezuma Falls, Tasmania Australia
Walk among the temperate and lush forests of the Tarkine Rainforest to Tasmania's highest waterfall, Montezuma. A relatively easy walk, the track follows an old tramway within the rainforest for 8km (return).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Henty Dunes, Strahan, Tasmania 7468 Australia
Explore the vast Henty Sand Dunes which stretch for kilometers along the West Coast just north of Strahan.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach, New South Wales
Breathe the freshest air in the world at Ocean Beach near Strahan, also the longest stretch of sand in Tasmania.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: World Heritage Cruises, 18 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia
You can choose to join the Gordon River Cruise today instead of visiting Montezuma Falls and Henty Dunes. This optional extra has lunch included and includes visits to Hells Gates, Sarah Island (convict prison) and into the rainforests of the World Heritage Area where you get to take a short walk in the forest.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Strahan Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) or Motel Bicheno (Motel accommodation options)
Day 6: STRAHAN TO HOBARTStop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Tasmania
Glimpse Tasmania's mining history at Queenstown which sits below Mt Lyell.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Lyell Highway Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Strahan, Tasmania 7001 Australia
Part of the World Heritage Area, we get to enjoy the buttongrass plains, mountains and wild scenery within this beautiful National Park as we travel east towards Hobart. We'll make a stop or two along the way for special experiences most visitors would drive right past.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
Stand on the shores of Ausralia's deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair. This is part of the Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park. This is our regular lunch spot today.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Field National Park, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania
Walk amongst the world's tallest flowering trees, Eucalptus regnans, and see the beautiful Russell Falls in this fabulous and diverse National Park. This is our final stop before returning to Hobart.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hobart, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Our tour concludes back in Hobart around 5.30pm. Our guide will drop you at select locations around the CBD, with airport drop off available upon request.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Gender is required at time of booking"
"Minimum age is 8 years, travellers aged between 8-16 will need to travel with a guardian."
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:30 AM
Duração: 6 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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