5 Day Tasmania tour – Hobart Return

DAY 1: HOBART to STRAHAN

Our journey begins as we traverse the island from east to west. Leaving Hobart through the Derwent Valley, we walk in the land of the giants and admire the beauty of Russell Falls and Mt Field National Park. Visit Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. Enter the temperate time capsule that is the Franklin-Gordon Wild River National Park. End the day in Strahan beside Macquarie Harbour.

Overnight: Strahan

DAY 2: WILD WEST COAST

Join your guide as we venture into the untouched wilderness of Tasmania’s West Coast. Travelling along the coast from the seaside town of Strahan, we explore the shifting sands of Henty Dunes before continuing into the Tarkine Rainforest and walking to Tasmania’s highest waterfall – Montezuma Falls. Alternatively, there is also the option today of joining the world famous cruise on the Gordon River. This scenic cruise provides a great way to explore the rich history and scenic beauty of Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River (optional cruise at own expense).

Overnight: Strahan

DAY 3: CRADLE MOUNTAIN to LAUNCESTON

We journey to 950m above sea level to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Claire National Park. We share some local knowledge and interpretation of the landscape to help you choose a walk that will enhance your experience here. With an extensive range of tracks, you will be able to take it easy with a stroll around Dove Lake and one of the many boardwalks or perhaps challenge yourself with a hike to Marion’s Lookout. A short drive to Sheffield, the ‘town of murals’, before continuing onto Launceston, Australia’s third oldest city.

Overnight: Launceston

DAY 4: LAUNCESTON to BICHENO

Enjoy a morning walk at Cataract Gorge in the heart of Launceston before we make our way to the East Coast and the beautiful Bay of Fires. Here you can stretch your legs with some quality time to enjoy this highly recommended coastal region (a Lonely Planet favourite). The beaches are gleaming and the water inviting. Perhaps a swim (whether permitting)? Enjoy Tasmania’s most scenic coastal drive from St Helens to Bicheno. This evening you can join a guided viewing of the Little Penguins (optional at own expense & seasonal) as they return to their rookeries on the edge of this seaside village.

Overnight: Bicheno

DAY 5: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK to HOBART

An early start means we are the first to the lookout, beating the crowds and the heat for that postcard photo of Wineglass Bay. Relax on the secluded beach or choose the more challenging Mt Amos or Hazards Beach walk. This afternoon, we take a break at a picturesque village and check out a local convict-built bridge. Come face-to-face with the iconic Tassie Devil as we make a stop at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to meet these endangered native animals, as well as some other unique to Tasmania. A short drive returns us to Hobart.