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Highlights
All entrance fees included
Small-group tour by minibus
Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
Overview
Combine the very best highlights in 3 days of amazing travels. Enjoy diverse scenery, abundant wildlife and huge fun days exploring Tasmania with awesome guides. See Port Arthur, Tassie Devils, Wineglass Bay & Cradle Mountain in this action packed series of tours across 3 days. Day 1: Port Arthur & Tasmanian Devils Departs Hobart at 7.30am, Returns Hobart 6.00pm Pick up from your central Hobart hotel/hostel between 7.00am – 7.30am Drop-off back to your Hobart CBD accommodation around 6.00pm. Day 1 highlights • Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk • Pirate’s Bay Lookout, Tasman Arch, Devils Kitchen, Doo Town • Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park • Devil Feeding, walk with the wallabies, Birds of the Bush show • Port Arthur Historic Site (2hrs), Guided Walk, Harbour Cruise • Richmond Historic Village • Hobart City Lookout Day 2: Hobart - Wineglass Bay & Freycinet – Launceston (bring your bags today!) Departs Hobart 7.30am, Finishes Launceston 6.30 - 7.00pm Overnight: Launceston (accommodation by own arrangement) Pick up from your central Hobart hotel/hostel between 7.00am – 7.30am. Finish today at your Launceston CBD accommodation around 6.30 – 7.00pm. Day 2 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) • Visit the highlights of Freycinet National Park - Honeymoon 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 • Visit the historic town of Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail • Treat yourself to the delights at Kate’s Berry Farm before returning to Hobart! Day 3: Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area Departs Launceston 7.30am, Returns Launceston 7.00pm Overnight: Launceston (accommodation by own arrangement) Pick up today from your central Launceston hotel/hostel between 7.00am – 7.30am Return to Launceston around 6.30 – 7.00pm after a huge yet unforgettable Cradle Mountain day. Day 3 highlights: • Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area (4-5 hours) • Dove Lake • A variety of short introductory walks • Rainforest city & Pencil Pine Falls Walk • Dove Lake Walk (easy grade) or Marion’s Lookout (medium grade) • Weindorfers Chalet • Weindorfers Forest Walk • Guided walks & interpretation • Sheffield – historic ‘Town of Murals’ • Ashgrove Cheese Factory
Itinerary
Day 1 Hobart - Port Arthur and the Tasmanian Devils Take an early start from Hobart and head to the stunning Tasman Peninsula, home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs. Enjoy the panoramic views of the area from Pirates Bay Lookout, see the interesting Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen rock formations and join a short but spectacular walk along the Waterfall Bay cliff top track. Head to the Port Arthur Historic Site where you will have around 2 hours to explore. Then spend another 1.5 at the Tasmanian Devil park which includes a Devil feeding and a free flight Falcon Show. Your entry includes a complimentary Harbour Cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a guided walking tour with one of the Site’s expert guides. The return to Hobart takes you into the beautiful historic township of Richmond Village with time to meander the streets and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge. Before re-entering Hobart, stop for a fabulous view of Hobart from a local lookout, a picturesque way to return to the city.
Day 2 Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park Wineglass Bay has been voted many times among the top beaches of the world. A perfect crescent shape, stunning colors and dazzling white sand make this one of Tasmania’s not to be missed locations. Travel from Hobart heading east following the coastline north. Enjoy a stop at Spiky Bridge, picturesque Spiky Beach and then on into the National Park. Walk as a group to the Wineglass Bay Lookout where your guide will help you take those sought after photographs and offer you some walking options for the day. For the keen walkers you can continue the walk down to Wineglass beach (2.5-hours return), enjoy a swim in the pristine waters, relax and have lunch in this amazing setting. Or, travel with your guide to discover more of the National Park and visit Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville lookout and short walk. After 4 to 5-hours at Freycinet National Park, visit the Devils Corner Winery. This new attraction on the East Coast of Tasmania has amazing views, gelato, fresh seafood and of course wine tasting. Lastly, you will begin the trip to Launceston. Have a brief stop at the Freycinet Marine Farm for anyone interested in sampling the local oysters, mussels or crayfish.
Day 3 Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain National Park is an area of iconic scenery with a huge variety of walking trails to choose from in this stunning world heritage listed area. With around 5-hours to spend in the National Park, the walking itinerary is flexible to suit guests and the weather conditions on the day. After departing Launceston, enjoy a short stop in Sheffield – The Town of Murals. Continue your journey into the mountains and arrive at Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake with around 5-hours of possible walking time before you. Enjoy lunch by a quiet stream, watch the famous and friendly Cradle wombats in their natural habitat, or enjoy the many photographic opportunities that abound. On the return journey to Launceston, stop and sample some local tasty products at the award winning Ashgrove Cheese Factory.
Information
Includes:
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/Hostel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
No luggage restrictions on Day 2
Excludes:
Food and drinks
Accommodation
Gratuities
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Minimum age to participate in tour is 8 years
A small amount of walking is involved; a suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential
We provide accurate interpretation, and keep wildlife disturbance to a minimum by viewing from appropriate distances and informing our guests how to view wildlife with patience and respect. Activities are always confined to tracks and boardwalks to minimize negative impacts.
Hotel pickup time is between 7 AM and 7:30 AM depending on your location. Hotel pickup is available from central city Hotels and Hostels ( no AirBnB’s). Please arrange pickup from your hotel at least 48 hours prior to departure with the tour operator.
Meeting Point
Central City Hotel or Hostel
Departure Time:
7:30 AM
Departure Comments:
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.