Description

It’s easy to see why this is our most popular tour… escape into Tasmania’s pristine wilderness as we travel coast to coast and experience the best of the island. The tour starts by heading to the wild and rugged West Coast for waterfalls, rainforests, and wildlife. Then, experience the startling change of scenery as the tour goes on through the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain to the white sands of the East Coast’s Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay. Eco-certified and active, with a diversity of outstanding short walks in National Parks to suit your level of fitness.

Starts: Hobart 7.00am
Finishes: Hobart 5.30pm

Highlights:

Russell Falls, Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair
Henty Dunes, Tarkine Rainforest, Strahan
Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Launceston, Cataract Gorge
Bay of Fires, St Helens, Bicheno
Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Cape Tourville
Advanced Eco-Certified Tour

Includes:

Accommodation for 4 nights
Guided commentary
Guided walks and free walking options
National Park entry fees
Hobart CBD Hostel and motel pickups and drop offs. Airport drop off available

Additional activity options available (at own expense):

• Gordon River Cruise
• Strahan Theatre – “The Ship that Never Was”
• Bicheno Evening Penguin tour

DAILY OVERVIEW

Day 1: HOBART > STRAHAN

We begin our journey into the Western Wilds at the stunning Mt Field NP, with its wondrous Russell Falls and some of the world’s tallest trees. Located within the World Heritage Area, we’ll experience Lake St Clair, rainforests, and magnificent views along the way as we traverse the Franklin-Gordon NP. We stop briefly at the quirky and fascinating mining area of Queenstown which provides a taste of Tassie’s pioneer history, before settling in the scenic harbourside village of Strahan. Nestled on Macquarie Harbour, this beautiful town has a wicked history, and here our guides know the best places to look for the elusive platypus!
Overnight: Strahan

Day 2: WILD WEST COAST

We’ll take you into the Tarkine Rainforest to hike to Tassie’s highest waterfall, Montezuma Falls, then explore Henty Sand Dunes. Or today you can choose to take the optional Gordon River Cruise (own cost). Later, we’ll check out the wild and rugged Ocean Beach and breathe the freshest air in the world, before returning for our final night in historic Strahan.
Overnight: Strahan

Day 3: CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON

Here it is! Tasmania’s big-ticket item and every hiker’s dream: Cradle Mountain NP. Will you take on the climb to Marion’s Lookout or opt to meander around the glacial carved Dove Lake? With luck today, we may see a wombat or two at Ronny Creek. We’ll then check out Sheffield, the Town of Murals, before reaching one of Australia’s oldest cities, Launceston.
Overnight: Launceston

Day 4:LAUNCESTON > BICHENO

Explore Launceston’s beautiful Cataract Gorge before taking a scenic drive to the East Coast and exploring Tasmania’s best beaches, including the turquoise waters of the Bay of Fires. Here we take our time enjoying the breathtaking coastal scenery before making our way down to the relaxed township of Bicheno, where this evening you may wish to take the optional guided little penguin tour (own cost).
Overnight: Bicheno

Day 5:FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > HOBART

An early start means we are the first to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, beating the crowds and the heat. Relax on the secluded beach or choose the more challenging Mt Amos climb or a beach walk. We’ll take in phenomenal views from the lighthouse at Cape Tourville before following the Great Eastern Drive to Hobart.