DESCRIPTION
Witness incredible scenery touring regional Tasmania on this 1 day tour from Hobart to Launceston via the famous Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park. Drive through coastal towns of Swansea en route to the Freycinet National Park. See pink granite mountains, secluded bays and white sandy beaches with guided walks through the national park. The tour includes stops at the Freycinet Marine Farm to try fresh, local oysters and a guided walk on one of Tasmania’s Great Short Walks to the Wineglass Bay Lookout for amazing panoramic views of the bay. From here, passengers can choose to take a 2.5 hr walk down to the beach to enjoy free time to swim in the pristine waters and relax on the beach or stay on with the tour guide and explore the national park further with short walks to Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Cape and the Cape Tourville Lighthouse.
The final stop of the day will give visitors the opportunity to try locally made icecreams or the famous Tasmanian Scallop Pie before arriving in Launceston at 6.30pm. Please note: This is a one way day tour that transfers passengers from Hobart to Launceston with scenic stops in the Freycinet National Park. Book this incredible value for money day tour and discover regional Tasmania!
Inclusions
- 1 Day Scenic Tour from Hobart to Launceston
- National Park entrance fee
- Professional guides and interpretative walks
- Small, friendly groups
- Central Hobart Hotel & Backpacker Hostel pick up and Launceston central city drop off
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Customers will have the opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park to purchase lunch/snaks to take along with you for your tour day. This stop is in a regional town at a local Bakery. The selection includes sandwiches, rolls, wraps etc. If you have special dietary requirements or prefer other choices, you may wish to come prepared with your own food of choice. Lunch will be in a picnic area at Freycinet National Park
Highlights
- Explore Freycinet National Park (4+ hours)
- Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout (moderate uphill walk 45 mins)
- Choose the option to extend your walk to the white sands of Wineglass Bay (longer walking option 2.5 hours)
- Designed as an active day tour for travellers looking to maximise their travel time in Tasmania and enjoy the spectacular short walks of Freycinet National Park
- Visit the highlights of Freycinet National Park – Honeymoon Bay & Sleepy Bay
- Take in the spectacular 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk (easy 20 mins)
- Enjoy some fresh oysters at Freycinet Marine Farm
- Reward yourself with local hand crafted ice-cream or a famous Tasmanian Scallop Pie at the end of the day!
Time
- Tour departs Hobart city centre at approximately 7.30am and returns to Launceston between 6-6.30pm (depending on your location)
- Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday (until 31 Dec 2022)
- Available Monday to Friday (from 01 Jan 2023)
- Free Hotel & Backpacker Hostel pick up service within the central city area at 7am
- If pick up arrangements are not organised with the tour operator, please make your way to the general pick up location: Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre – 20 Davey Street, Hobart 7.25am pick up from reception
- Operates Thursday & Saturday (1 May – 30 Sep) and Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (1 Nov – 30 Apr)
Duration
- Approx 12 hours
What To Bring
- Comfortable shoes for walking
- Warm clothing
- Rain jacket if required
- Hat & Sunscreen
- Large water bottle
- Snacks, lunch (or buy it on the day)
- Camera
Additional Information
- Children under 8 years are not permitted on this tour
- Requires good mobility and adequate fitness
- Minimum number of 4 passengers to operate. Tour vehicles range in size from a maximum seating capacity of 13 passengers or 20 passengers
- You will have an opportunity to stop en route to the National Park to purchase lunch/snacks to take along with you for your tour day. This stop is in a regional town at a local Bakery. The selection includes sandwiches, rolls, wraps etc. If you have special dietary requirements or prefer other choices, you may wish to come prepared with your own food of choice. Lunch will be in a picnic area at Freycinet National Park
- We expect that each traveller will have 1 large piece of luggage and 1 smaller day pack for the day of travel. Please ensure you can load and unload your own luggage onto the vehicle trailer. If you are travelling with excess or larger luggage, please discuss this with the tour operator before departure
- This tour is designed as an active day tour for travellers looking to maximise their travel time in Tasmania and enjoy the spectacular short walks of Freycinet National Park
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
