5 Days: Tour of Tasmania - Experience Tassie's Highlights

5 Days: Tour of Tasmania - Experience Tassie's Highlights

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Overview

Experience the highlights of Tasmania over five days. Discover our premium National Parks plus enjoy Port Arthur Historic Site and visit a wildlife sanctuary to see Tasmanian Devils. Starting on the Tasman Peninsula, we’ll explore Port Arthur and the geological wonders within the Tasman National Park. As we travel along the East Coast you’ll discover the stunning beaches of Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, the Bay of Fires and Bicheno. We’ll then explore the wildlife and walking tracks of Cradle Mountain. In Launceston we’ll enjoy Cataract Gorge before making our way back to Hobart via historic Ross, Richmond, and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where we’ll meet Tasmanian devils. This active small group tour is eco-certified and best suited to guests with a moderate fitness level so you can enjoy the superb walks on offer.

Activity location

Tasman National Park
- C344
- TAS 7179,, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tasman National Park
- C344
- TAS 7179,, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, Australia

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Single Gender Dormitory

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$995.00 x 1 AdultAU$995.00

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Hostel Double Minimum 2 people

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Hostel Double Minimum 2 people: Hostel Double
Minimum 2 people. Double bed. Basic Private Room with Shared Bathroom. Subject to Availability.

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$1,153.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,153.00

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Hostel Twin Minimum 2 people

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Hostel Twin Minimum 2 people: Hostel Twin
Minimum 2 people. Twin Beds. Basic Private Room with Shared Bathroom.

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$1,153.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,153.00

Total

Motel Double Minimum 2 People

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Motel Double Minimum 2 People: Motel Double
Minimum 2 People. Queen Bedding. Private Motel Room with Private Ensuite Bathroom.

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$1,363.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,363.00

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Motel Twin Minimum 2 people

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Motel Twin Minimum 2 people. T: Motel Twin
Minimum 2 people. Twin Bedding. Private Motel Room with Private Ensuite Bathroom. Subject to Availability.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$1,363.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,363.00

Total

Hostel Single 1 Person only

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 7:30 am

Price details

AU$1,468.00 x 1 AdultAU$1,468.00

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What's included, what's not

Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian Devils
Port Arthur Historic Site Entry and Harbour Cruise
Expert Guides
Selected Hobart CBD Hotel, Hostel and Motel Pickups and Dropoffs
Advanced Ecocertified Tour
National Park Entry Fees
4 Nights Accommodation

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE AND TASMAN PENINSULA

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight Hobart Central YHA or Travelodge Hobart City

Tasman National Park

3h
Admission ticket included

Departing Hobart/nipaluna, spend the entire day exploring the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Tasman National Park has some of the world’s tallest sea cliffs and we’ll explore several sites in the park such as Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.

Port Arthur Historic Site

4h
Admission ticket included

discover the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Port Arthur Historic Site. Here we’ll walk amongst the vast grounds of this open-air museum and learn about Australia’s best preserved convict settlement, before returning to Hobart this evening.

Hobart

We overnight in Hobart, providing you with an opportunity to explore Hobart's beautiful waterfront and Salamanca regions in the evening, with plenty of dining choices.

Day 2: HOBART > FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight Bicheno Backpackers or Beachfront Bicheno

Freycinet National Park

5h
Admission ticket included

As we venture north along the Great Eastern Drive, the highlight today is Tassie’s East Coast jewel, Freycinet National Park. At Honeymoon Bay we will gaze at the pink granite peaks of the Hazards mountains. Then, choose between a challenging walk to the summit of Mount Amos for incredible views across the park, or climb to the Lookout for lovely views to the iconic Wineglass Bay. You may wish to continue down to the beach and walk along its white sands and turquoise waters. At Cape Tourville, we’ll enjoy stunning scenery across Freycinet and across the Tasman Sea.

Bicheno

We spend the night in the lovely coastal town of Bicheno, home to little penguins which emerge from the sea at nighttime. Visit the blowhole and Redbill Beach.

Day 3: BICHENO > LAUNCESTON

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight Launceston Backpackers or Penny Royal Launceston

Bay of Fires

From Bicheno we travel north to the incredible Bay of Fires/larapuna. This is a place of pristine beauty and significance to Tasmanian aboriginal people/palawa. Explore the coastline of pristine sands, vivid orange boulders and clear waters.

Launceston

We spend the night in Launceston. This is a historic Australian city, Tasmania's largest, and we often go out for dinner as a group at a local pub or restaurant.

St Columba Falls Reserve

As we travel from the East Coast back to Launceston we'll make a stop at this lovely waterfall in temperate rainforest with magnificent giant tree ferns.

Day 4: CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight Launceston Backpackers Or Penny Royal Launceston

Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park

Get ready for an exciting day in the mountains. The alpine landscapes within Cradle Mountain National Park are a hiker’s dream come true. Choose a challenging walk to Marion’s Lookout or enjoy a less strenuous loop around glacial-carved Dove Lake. We’ll also look for wombats at Ronny Creek.

Day 5: LAUNCESTON > HOBART

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Cataract Gorge Reserve

Visit the scenic Cataract Gorge, just minutes from city centre Launceston. We’ll enjoy a short walk and keep a look out for wallabies along the river.

Ross

We’ll travel south along the midlands heritage highway, stopping at historic Ross.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

2h
Admission ticket included

We’ll meet Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a conservation and wildlife rescue centre which is home to many other native species.

Richmond Bridge

Returning to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond, we'll check out the historic convict built bridge and other heritage buildings in what is called Australia's best preserved colonial village. Following Richmond, our adventure concludes.

Location

Activity location

Tasman National Park
- C344
- TAS 7179,, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tasman National Park
- C344
- TAS 7179,, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, Australia

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