DESCRIPTION
Itinerary
Day 1: PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE AND TASMAN PENINSULA
Stop At: Tasman National Park, C344, Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania TAS 7179, Australia
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Hobart, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania
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.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Hobart Central YHA or Travelodge Hobart City
Day 2: HOBART > FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK
Stop At: Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania 7215 Australia
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Bicheno, Bicheno, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Tasmania
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.
Duration: 10 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Bicheno Backpackers or Beachfront Bicheno
Day 3: BICHENO > LAUNCESTON
Stop At: Bay of Fires, St Helens, Break O’Day, Tasmania 7216 Australia
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Launceston, Launceston, Tasmania
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.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: St Columba Falls Reserve, St Columba Falls Road, Pyengana, Break O’Day, Tasmania Australia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Launceston Backpackers or Penny Royal Launceston
Day 4: CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania
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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Launceston Backpackers Or Penny Royal Launceston
Day 5: LAUNCESTON > HOBART
Stop At: Cataract Gorge Reserve, Launceston, Tasmania Australia
Visit the scenic Cataract Gorge, just minutes from downtown Launceston. We’ll enjoy a short walk and keep a look out for wallabies along the river.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ross, Ross, Tasmania
We’ll travel south along the midlands heritage highway, stopping at historic Ross.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, 593 Briggs Rd, Brighton, Tasmania 7030 Australia
We’ll meet Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a conservation and wildlife rescue centre which is home to many other native species.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Richmond Bridge, Bridge Street, Richmond, Clarence, Tasmania 2004 Australia
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.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
