Departing Hobart at 7.30am, your first day begins with an awe-inspiring walk along the Waterfall Bay cliff tops, offering spectacular views of the rugged Tasman Peninsula. You’ll visit natural wonders like Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, marvelling at the power of the ocean. Next, the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo provides a close encounter with these fascinating marsupials during a thrilling feeding show. The adventure continues at the historic Port Arthur site, where you’ll explore the preserved ruins and enjoy a harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead, immersing yourself in Tasmania’s convict history. The day concludes with a visit to the charming Richmond Historic Village, home to Australia’s oldest bridge and quaint shops. Return to Hobart by 6.00pm, where you will spend the night.

Overnight: Hobart (by own arrangement).

The second day kicks off with a scenic drive from Hobart along the picturesque East Coast, passing through the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea. Upon arriving at Freycinet National Park, you’ll embark on a moderate 45-minute hike to the Wineglass Bay lookout, rewarded with one of the most stunning views in the Southern Hemisphere. For those seeking more adventure, an optional extended hike down to Wineglass Bay Beach offers opportunities for swimming, relaxing, and dolphin spotting. Afterwards, the tour explores Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay, and Cape Tourville Lighthouse, each providing unique coastal views. The afternoon features a visit to Devil’s Corner winery, where you can unwind with a glass of wine and delicious local food, all while overlooking the breathtaking Freycinet scenery. The day wraps up as you arrive in Launceston by 6.30pm for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Launceston (by own arrangement).

Your final day begins with a departure from Launceston at 7.30am, heading towards the enchanting town of Sheffield, renowned for its vibrant outdoor murals. From there, the journey continues to Cradle Mountain National Park. The day starts with an easy guided walk to Pencil Pine Falls, introducing you to the park’s natural beauty. Following this, you’ll embark on the main event: the Dove Lake Circuit. This easy 6km trail offers stunning views of the lake and Cradle Mountain. For those up for a challenge, the hike to Marion’s Lookout provides breathtaking vistas of the surrounding peaks and lakes. The adventure concludes with a sweet stop at Van Diemen’s Land Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, where you can indulge in local ice cream and raspberries. Return to Launceston by 6.00pm, where you will spend your final night (accommodation by your own arrangement).

Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:
Cancellations within 2 Days of the start date incur a 100.00% fee.

Accommodation is not included in the tour package and you will need to book this separately to match your tour dates. Generally you will need 2x nights in Hobart and 2x nights in Launceston. As soon as you have your accommodation booked, please reach out to us or the supplier to confirm pick up and drop off locations.

We recommend arriving in Tasmania the day before you are due to start your tour, and staying the night in your starting location (Launceston or Hobart). Both tours offer pick ups from a select list of central hotels/hostels. If the accommodation you book is not on the list, there will be another location nearby. Otherwise, the general meet point is Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey Street, Hobart or Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston.

Each day you will be taken somewhere to buy your lunch, any snacks and drinks you need on the tour. This is usually a bakery style shop in a regional town along the way to the main destination for the day. You will then be able to enjoy a lunch break during the tour day, usually somewhere scenic and suitable for a rest stop. You are also welcome of course to bring along your own packed lunch to enjoy on the day. If you have special dietary requirements it may be better to bring your own prepared lunch /snacks. Please bring a large water bottle for the day.

The vehicle will be Toyota Commuter & Toyota Coaster vehicles suited to small active group tours. Maximum passengers of 13 or 20.

The weather in Tasmania is famously varied, with four distinct seasons (sometimes all occurring in one day!)

The east coast is the dry, sunny, warm side of the island. Daily maximum temperatures in summer (December to February) are between 20 to 30 degrees celsius. In winter (June to August) daily maximums are between 12 to 18 degrees celsius.

The west coast is mountains, rainforest and untouched wilderness. Rainfall is common, helping to create the stunning wilderness of Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair & Mount Field National Parks. Daily maximum temperatures in summer are between 18 to 25 degrees Celsius. In winter the mountains look spectacular with snow on top and daily maximums are between 5 to 15 degrees Celsius.

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.

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