7-Day Super Value Tour of Tasmania: Explore Tasmania's West and East Coasts
Discover Tasmania’s world-class nature, wildlife, and history over seven super days. Join our small group tour of Tasmania to explore Cradle Mountain National Park, the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, the wild West Coast, Port Arthur Historic Site and Crescent Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, and Hobart’s Wellington Park. This outstanding tour is eco-certified and includes a unique wildlife experience with Tasmanian devils. We’ll also guide you on several of Tasmania’s Great Short Walks throughout the journey around the island.
ItineraryDay 1: Hobart to StrahanStop At: Russell Falls, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania Australia
We'll walk amongst some of the worlds tallest trees on the 'Tall Trees' walk finishing off with the star attraction - Russell Falls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Lyell Highway, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania 7139 Australia
Located deep within the massive Tasmanian World Heritage Area we traverse the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and take in the dramatic mountain peaks and the breathtaking views of the rainforests.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake St Clair Park Center, Lake St Clair Rd., Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
Visit Australia's deepest freshwater lake located at the southern end of the World Famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Enjoy a walk or lunch by the lake.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Queenstown, Queenstown, Tasmania
A quirky and fascinating town with a rich and rugged mining history with loads of wild west appeal.
Duration: 25 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Strahan Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) and Motel Strahan (Motel accommodation options)
Day 2: Wild West CoastStop At: Strahan, Strahan, Tasmania
After spending the evening in Strahan we have more time to explore the harbour-side village with a dark and fascinating convict past set on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: World Heritage Cruises, 18 Esplanade, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia
Take this relaxing cruise into the world's last great temperate rainforest, deep into Tasmania's World Heritage Area. This scenic cruise takes you along the world renowned Gordon River. This is done as an alternative for our other days activities and done at your own cost.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Montezuma Falls Track, West Coast TAS 7321, Australia
This easy, three-hour return walk takes us through pleasant park-like rainforest of leatherwood, myrtle, sassafras and giant tree ferns to the base of Tasmania's tallest waterfall.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Henty Dunes, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia
We visit this vast expanse of sand that extends 15kms along the coastline with dunes reaching 30 metres in height.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ocean Beach, Australia
Imagine standing on a beach, gazing out at the ocean and knowing that the next landfall is South America, over 10,000km away. Ocean Beach is over 40km's of wild waves and West Coast Sunsets. Here we breathe in the worlds freshest air!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Ship That Never Was, 10 B27, Strahan TAS 7468, Australia
Based on a real event in 1834 'The Ship That Never Was' tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last Great Escape from Sarah Island. Optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Strahan Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) and Motel Strahan (Motel accommodation options)
Day 3: Cradle Mountain to LauncestonStop 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
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at TRC Hotel (Hostel accommodation options) and Penny Royal (Motel accommodation options)
Day 4: Launceston to BichenoStop At: Cataract Gorge Reserve, Launceston, Tasmania Australia
Enjoy time to explore the beautiful unique Cataract Gorge Reserve. This unique natural formation located just minutes from central Launceston has walking tracks, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge, panoramic lookouts with spectacular views, a swimming pool as well as native wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St Helens, St Helens, Break O'Day, Tasmania
A quick visit to the bustling fishing town to grab some lunch and check out the 'cray boats' in the harbour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Binalong Bay, Binalong Bay, Break O'Day, Tasmania
Famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders. If conditions are right then it's the perfect place for a swim.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bicheno, Bicheno, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
Spend the evening exploring at your leisure this picturesque seaside town. Take in the sensational coastal views and sample some of the local fish and chips whilst keeping an eye out for the local wildlife including the migrating whales (in season).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bicheno Penguin Tours and Bicheno Surf Shop, Unit 1/70 Burgess St, Bicheno TAS 7215, Australia
Experience first hand these quirky little Tasmanian characters as they wander right past on their way to their burrows. This is done as an optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bicheno Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) or Beachfront Bicheno (Motel accommodation options)
Day 5: Bicheno to Hobart Stop At: Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
Here it is, the world famous Freycinet National Park. We beat the crowds by arriving early to explore this paradise. Walk to the lookout for panoramic views over Wineglass Bay. Then you can choose to relax at Wineglass Bay beach, or if you a looking for something a little more adventurous, choose the challenging climb of Mt Amos or take a beach walk.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Wineglass Bay Lookout, Road C302 Inside Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
As part of our visit to the Freycinet National Park this lookout offers stunning views of Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
Enjoy the stunning views from Cape Tourville out to the Tasman Sea and back towards the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains and Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Swansea, Swansea, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
Pass through as we continue along the Great Eastern Drive.
Stop At: Orford, Orford, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
A quick stop at the popular holiday township.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hobart Central YHA (hostel accommodation options) or Travelodge Hobart (Motel accommodation options).
Day 6: Tasmanian Devils, Richmond & Wellington ParkStop At: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 593 Briggs Rd, Brighton, Tasmania 7030 Australia
Visit Tasmania’s best-known conservation and wildlife sanctuary, Bonorong. You’ll meet a variety of Tasmanian
wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Richmond, Richmond, Clarence, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
Wander through the intact colonial-era town which has more than 50 Georgian buildings, many meticulously restored and operating as cafes, restaurants, galleries and accommodation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Richmond Bridge, Bridge Street, Richmond, Clarence, Tasmania 2004 Australia
Take in the historical Richmond Bridge which can lay claim to being the oldest existing stone arch bridge in Australia.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kangaroo Bluff Battery, Gunning Street, Bellerive, Clarence, Tasmania Australia
The Kangaroo Bluff Battery c1885 was built to support the Queens Battery (located at the Domain in Hobart) and the Battery Point battery. It was developed to stop any enemy vessels from shelling Hobart Town from just outside the range of the Domain and Battery Point batteries.
it now makes the perfect picnic location with views over the River Derwent, kunanyi/Mount Wellington and Hobart.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Park, Pinnacle Road, Hobart, Tasmania Australia
This is Hobart's immense nature playground, Mount Wellington/kunanyi. Wellington Park is known locally as “The
Mountain”, and is loved for its fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns and boulder fields, with superb walking tracks to spectacular lookouts. We’ll show you some of our favourite places on kunanyi as our guide helps you to appreciate the treasures of Wellington Park.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hobart Central YHA (hostel accommodation options) or Travelodge Hobart (Motel accommodation options).
Day 7: Port Arthur Historic Site & the Tasman PeninsulaStop At: Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck, Southeast Tasmania, Tasmania Australia
A quick stop to take in the this scenic lookout which gives us panoramic views of the Tasman Peninsular, Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
A visit to Australia's best preserved convict site, the 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. Guided tour and harbour cruise included.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Tasman National Park, C344, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania TAS 7179, Australia
We take time to explorer some of the remarkable natural geological features of the Tasman Peninsula including Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen & The Blowhole.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tasman Arch Track, Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179, Australia
One of the many remarkable geological features found in the Tasman National Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Devils Kitchen, 31 Tasmans Arch Rd, Eaglehawk Neck TAS 7179, Australia
Another incredible geological feature of the Tasman National Park with an observation platform with sweeping views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Remarkable Cave, Cave Road, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
At Remarkable Cave we’ll take you on one of the best short walks in Tasmania to experience the impressive coastal sand dunes of Crescent Bay.
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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"
Hora de Inicio:
07:30 AM
Duración: 7 Days
Lugar de comienzo: 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.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
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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