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Cradle Mountain National Park
Cradle Mountain National Park
Franklin River, Western Wilds
Montezuma Falls
Freycinet National Park

6-Day Tasmanian Explorer Adventure Tour from Hobart

By Under Down Under Tours
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Price is AU$1,153 per adult
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
    • Lyell Highway, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
    • 7001, Strahan, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
    • Lyell Highway, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
    • 7001, Strahan, Tasmania, Australia

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Single Gender Dormitory
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d6d
  • English

Our Standard Accommodation Option. Single Gender Dormitory. 4-8 Beds per Room.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$1,152.64 x 1 AdultAU$1,152.64
Total
Price is AU$1,152.64
Hostel Double
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d6d
  • English

Minimum 2 people. Double bed. Basic Private Room with Shared Bathroom. Subject to Availability.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$1,321.06 x 1 AdultAU$1,321.06
Total
Price is AU$1,321.06
Hostel Twin
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d6d
  • English

Minimum 2 people. Twin Beds. Basic Private Room with Shared Bathroom. Subject to Availability.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$1,321.06 x 1 AdultAU$1,321.06
Total
Price is AU$1,321.06
Hostel Single
  • Activity duration is 6 days6d6d
  • English

1 Person only. Basic Private Room with Shared Bathroom.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$1,710.53 x 1 AdultAU$1,710.53
Total
Price is AU$1,710.53

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian Devils and other wildlife
  • What's includedWhat's includedHobart CBD Hotel, Hostel and Motel pickup and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdvanced Eco-Certified Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Park Entry Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included5 nights accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Day 1: HOBART > STRAHAN
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Strahan Retreat (hostel accommodation options) or Motel Strahan (Motel accommodation options).
Mount Field National Park
  • 1h
Today we will drive through the Western Wilds. We’ll walk among some of the world’s tallest trees and see the beautiful Russell Falls at Mount Field National Park.
Lake St. Clair
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We’ll visit the expansive Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. Here you'll enjoy lunch and a wander along the short tracks by the lake.
Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The drive through the Franklin-Gordon National Park offers pristine rainforest and mountain scenery. We typically stop at Nelson Falls and Franklin River to learn about the history and environment of this wild part of Tasmania.
Queenstown
  • 30m
You’ll enjoy the rugged scenery around the old mining town of Queenstown. Your guide will tell you tales of early European history that visibly shaped the region.
Strahan
  • 12h
We overnight in the harbourside and very lovely town of Strahan which sits on Macquarie Harbour and gateway to the World Heritage rainforests.
Day 2: WILD WEST COAST
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Strahan Retreat (hostel accommodation options) or Motel Strahan (Motel accommodation options).
Montezuma Falls
  • 3h
The untouched wilderness of Tasmania’s West Coast is today’s playground. In the Tarkine rainforest we’ll walk to Tasmania’s highest waterfall, Montezuma Falls, around a 3 hour return trip along an abandoned tramway which has been reclaimed by rainforest. Enjoy lunch at the falls before returning the same route. Please note, today you have the option of the Gordon River Cruise which you would do instead of this waterfall walk and Henty Dunes. You will rejoin your group for Ocean Beach if you choose this option (extra cost). Your guide will explain it all!
Henty Dunes
  • 1h
We'll climb up the dunes and see their expansive range close to the West Coast.
Ocean Beach
  • 45m
Take in the cleanest air in the world at the wild and rugged Ocean Beach.
Day 3: CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at TRC Hotel (Hostel accommodation options) and The Penny Royal (Motel accommodation options)
Cradle Mountain
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
At the alpine and glacial carved World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park, choose a walk to suit your fitness. The Dove Lake circuit is one of the best short walks in Australia, while the walk to Marion’s Lookout is more challenging but offers incredible alpine views. We'll also look for wombats at Ronny Creek.
Sheffield
  • 45m
On our way to Launceston we'll stop at the Town of Murals, Sheffield, to see the colourful artisic impressions of local life.
Launceston
  • 12h
We'll stay the night in one of Australia's oldest cities, Launceston. Many guests enjoy a night out at a local pub.
Day 4: LAUNCESTON > BICHENO VIA BAY OF FIRES
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Bicheno Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) and Beachfront Bicheno (Motel accommodation options)
Cataract Gorge Reserve
  • 1h
Enjoy a short walk in this nature reserve that lies along the South Esk River, right in the city! Look for wallabies and peacocks as you enjoy the natural surroundings.
St Helens
  • 1h
Enjoy lunch in this fishing town on the East Coast.
Bay of Fires
  • 2h
Walk along the white sands of the magical larapuna/ Bay of Fires. We’ll take our time to savour the coastal views with turqouise waters and lichen clad orange boulders. It is an important area for palawa people.
Bicheno
  • 12h
Tasmania's favourite local beach town, Bicheno is our home for tonight. It is also home to the little penquin which burrows in the shores and returns from the sea at night time.
Day 5: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight at YHA Central Hobart (Hostel accommodation options) or Travelodge Hobart (Motel accommodation options)
Freycinet National Park
  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
Freycinet is Tasmania’s most famous coastal National Park, and today you’ll explore its beaches, forests, coves, and lookouts. See the pink granite Hazards mountain range from tranquil Honeymoon Bay. Then, you may be keen for a challenging climb to the summit of Mt Amos. Alternatively, you may prefer to walk to the lookout to view the curved white sands of Wineglass Bay and continue to the beach below. Finally, we’ll take in the stunning ocean and mountain views from Cape Tourville before returning to Hobart via the Great Eastern Drive.
Hobart
  • 12h
Enjoy the night exploring the nightlife of Hobart. You may wish to walk along the historic waterfront and explore the Salamanca region or head up to the lively restaurants and bars by North Hobart.
Day 6: TASMANIAN DEVILS, RICHMOND & WELLINGTON PARK
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Bonorong is Tasmania’s best-known conservation and wildlife sanctuary. Here we’ll meet a variety of Tasmanian wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils.
Richmond
  • 2h
We'll grab lunch and take our time to explore Richmond including RIchmond Bridge and walk amongst the colonial village's treelined streets and heritage buildings.
Wellington Park
  • 3h
Known locally as “The Mountain” or by its palawa name, kunanyi. Here our guide will provide an experience which explores its diverse features such as fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns and boulder fields. There are superb walking tracks to spectacular lookouts. This is our final experience together as our tour comes to an end.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFranklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
    • Lyell Highway, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
    • 7001, Strahan, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFranklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
    • Lyell Highway, Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
    • 7001, Strahan, Tasmania, Australia

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