famous 5
Tasmania's Famous Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Fun Tour!
5 days/ 4 nights. Valid from 01/09/2022 to 03/31/2024
Starts: Hobart 7:00 am
Finishes: Hobart 5:30 am
It’s easy to see why this is our most popular tour…escape into Tasmanian wilderness as we travel from coast to coast and experience the best of the island. The tour begins by heading to the wild and rugged West Coast in search of waterfalls, rainforests, and wildlife. Then experience the amazing change of scenery as the tour continues through the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain to the white sands of Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay on the east coast. Eco-certified and active, with a variety of excellent short walks in National Parks to suit your fitness level.
Places
– Russell Falls, Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair
– Henty Dunes, Tarkine Rain Forest, Strahan
– Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Launceston, Cataract Gorge
– Bay of Fires, Saint Helena, Bicheno
– Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Cape Tourville
– Advanced Eco-Certified Tour
Includes
– Accommodation for 4 nights
– Guided walks and free walk options
– Tickets to the National Park
– Pick up and drop off from Hobart CBD hostel and motels. Airport transfer available
– Additional activity options available (own expense):
Itinerary
HOBART > STRAHAN
We start our journey into the Western Wilds in the stunning Mt Field NP, with its wonderful Russell Falls and some of the tallest trees in the world. Located within the World Heritage Area, we will experience Lake St Clair, rainforests, and magnificent views along the way as we pass through Franklin-Gordon National Park. We stop briefly at the quirky and fascinating mining area of Queenstown, offering a taste of Tasmania’s pioneering history.
before settling in the picturesque harbor town of Strahan. Located in Macquarie Harbour, this beautiful town has a wicked history, and here our guides know the best places to look for the elusive platypus!
Night: Straham
WILD WEST COAST
We’ll take you to the Tarkine Rainforest to hike to Tasmania’s tallest waterfall, Montezuma Falls, then explore the Henty Sand Dunes. Or today you can choose to take the optional Gordon River Cruise (own expense). Later we visit the wild and rugged Ocean Beach and breathe in the freshest air in the world, before returning for our final night in historic Strahan.
Night: Straham
CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON
Here it is! Tasmania’s big ticket and every hiker’s dream: Cradle Mountain NP. Will you head up to the Marion lookout or opt to wander around glacier-carved Dove Lake? Hopefully today, we may see a wombat or two at Ronny Creek. We will then visit Sheffield, the city of murals, before arriving in one of Australia’s oldest cities, Launceston.
Night: Launceston
LAUNCESTON > BICHENO
Explore Launceston’s beautiful Cataract Gorge before taking a scenic drive to the east coast and exploring Tasmania’s best beaches, including the turquoise waters of the Bay of Fires. Here we take our time to enjoy the stunning coastal scenery before heading down to the tranquil township of Bicheno, where tonight you may wish to take the optional Little Penguin Guided Tour (own expense).
Overnight: Bicheno
FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > HOBART
An early start means we’re the first to Wineglass Bay, beating the crowds and the heat. Relax on the secluded beach or choose the more challenging climb of Mount Amos or a walk along the beach. We’ll enjoy phenomenal views from the Cape Tourville Lighthouse before following the Great Eastern Drive to Hobart.
experience with us
How active is this tour?
Hiking in Tasmania is world class, and we’ve selected beautiful walking experiences for our guests (we include many of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks).
Some walks are guided, while others are unguided (free walk).
In many places you can choose between an easier or a more advanced option.
Essentially, you can make this as active or easy as you like; all tours are optional and range from 20 minutes to 4 hours.