6 Day Tasmania Explorer – Hobart Return

Day 1: HOBART > STRAHAN

Begin your Tasmanian adventure by strolling through some of the world's tallest trees and admiring the beautiful Russell Falls at Mount Field National Park. We’ll visit the expansive Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. The drive through the Franklin-Gordon National Park offers pristine rainforest and mountain scenery. You’ll enjoy the rugged scenery around the old mining town of Queenstown before arriving in the charming harbourside village of Strahan.

Overnight: Hobart

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 > 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. We'll head to Ronny Creek in the hope of spotting some wombats before a short drive to Sheffield, the ‘town of murals’. We finish the day in Launceston, Australia’s third oldest city.

Overnight: Launceston

Day 4: LAUNCESTON > 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 (weather permitting)? Enjoy Tasmania’s most scenic coastal drive from St Helens to Bicheno, stopping at a wildlife sanctuary on the way. 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 > 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. A short drive returns us to Hobart.

Overnight: Hobart

Day 6: TASMANIAN DEVILS, RICHMOND & WELLINGTON PARK

We start our day at Bonorong, Tasmania’s renowned wildlife sanctuary, where we'll encounter Tasmanian wildlife like quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils. Next, we'll stroll through Richmond's colonial village before heading back to Hobart via the picturesque Coal River Valley. Our journey continues to Wellington Park, locally known as "The Mountain" or kunanyi, where our guide will lead us through its diverse landscapes, including fern glades, eucalyptus forests, and dramatic rock formations. We'll explore stunning lookouts along superb walking tracks, concluding our tour with this memorable experience.

Overnight: Hobart