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Hiking Tour in Australia
Discover Tasmania’s world-class nature, wildlife, and history over seven super days. Join their small group tour of Tasmania to explore Cradle Mountain National Park, the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, the wild West Coast, the Port Arthur Historic Site Crescent Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, and Hobart’s Wellington Park. This outstanding tour is eco-certified and includes a unique wildlife experience with Tasmanian devils. They will also guide you on several of Tasmania’s Great Short Walks throughout the journey around the island.
Highlights
- Guided commentary, guided walks, and free-walking options
- National Park entry fees
- Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian devils
- Port Arthur Historic Site entry and harbour cruise
- Pick-up from select locations in Hobart's CBD. Airport drop-off upon request
- A total of 6 nights of accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is subject to availability so may differ per date. Under down under will provide names of the accommodations they typically use.
- 2 nights at Strahan
- 1 night at Launceston
- 1 night at Bicheno
- 2 nights at Hobart
Program
About the Experience
Discover Tasmania’s world-class nature, wildlife, and history over seven super days. Join their small group tour of Tasmania to explore Cradle Mountain National Park, the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, the wild West Coast, the Port Arthur Historic Site Crescent Bay on the Tasman Peninsula, and Hobart’s Wellington Park.
This outstanding tour is eco-certified and includes a unique wildlife experience with Tasmanian devils. They will also guide you on several of Tasmania’s Great Short Walks throughout the journey around the island.
- Russell Falls, Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair, Queenstown, Franklin *Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Strahan
- Tarkine Rainforest, Montezuma Falls, Henty Dunes, Ocean Beach
- Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Launceston, Cataract Gorge
- Bay of Fires, St Helens, Bicheno
- Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Cape Tourville
- Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Richmond Village, Hobart’s Mount Wellington Park
- Port Arthur Historic Site, Crescent Bay, Tasman Peninsula, Tasman National Park
- Advanced Eco-Certified Tour
How Active is this tour?
- The walking in Tasmania is world-class, and they have selected beautiful walking experiences for the guests (they include many of the 60-great-short-walks of Tasmania)
- Some walks are guided, while others are unguided (free walking)
- In many locations there is a choice between an easier or more advanced option
- Essentially, you can make this as active or as easy as you like; all walks are optional and range from 20 minutes up to 4 hours
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Hobart to Strahan
- Overnight: Strahan
Departing Hobart, your tour of Tasmania / lutruwita begins in Mount Field National Park. Welcome to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Walk among the world’s tallest eucalyptus trees and discover the cascading Russell Falls.
As you journey through the Western Wilds, the incredible scenery continues at Lake St Clair (Australia’s deepest freshwater lake), and the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. You’ll learn about Tasmania’s mining history in Queenstown before arriving in the harbourside village of Strahan where you will spend the next two nights.
Day 2: Wild West Coast
- Overnight: Strahan
Discover the West Coast’s wild and rugged coastlines and rainforests. Walk to Tasmania’s highest waterfall, Montezuma Falls, within the ancient rainforests of the Tarkine / Takayna.
At the coast, you will explore the immense Henty Sand Dunes and walk along Tasmania’s longest stretch of sand at Ocean Beach. Strahan is also a terrific place to look for platypus with the help of your guide.
Day 3: Cradle Mountain to Launceston
- Overnight: Launceston
Cradle Mountain National Park is a highlight of Tasmania. Discover Cradle’s alpine and glacial-carved wilderness as you look for wombats, echidna, and other Tasmanian wildlife. Choose from a variety of world-class walks, such as the track to the summit of Marion’s Lookout, the Dove Lake circuit, or stroll to the Boatshed.
After your time enjoying the park, you will drive to the city of Launceston in northern Tasmania via the colourful town of Sheffield, also known as the Town of Murals.
Day 4: Launceston to Bicheno
- Overnight: Bicheno
In Launceston, you’ll explore the Cataract Gorge located along the South Esk River. Only minutes from the city centre, this fantastic nature reserve is a great place for seeing a wallaby.
Travel to the East Coast and enjoy lunch at the fishing town of St Helens. At the Bay of Fires / larapuna, learn about the spiritual connection of the land to Tasmanian aboriginal people / palawa. Walk along the Bay’s pristine white sands with its turquoise waters with striking orange boulders.
You will spend the night in the beachside town of Bicheno, home of the little penguin.
Day 5: Freycinet National Park to Hobart
- Overnight: Hobart
Freycinet National Park is a beautiful peninsula on Tasmania’s East Coast. Freycinet’s beaches, coastal forests and pink granite mountains make this an exciting nature-based destination. You can hike to the lookout of the famous Wineglass Bay or continue down to the beach and walk along the shore. Or you can choose a challenging climb to the summit of Mount Amos or take a relaxing coastal walk.
You will also visit the lighthouse at Cape Tourville for wild ocean views across the Tasman Sea before travelling back to Hobart / nipaluna along the Great Eastern Drive.
Day 6: Tasmanian Devils, Richmond, and Wellington Park
- Overnight: Hobart
Visit Tasmania’s best-known conservation and wildlife sanctuary, Bonorong. You’ll meet a variety of Tasmanian wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils. Then, you will take your time to enjoy the heritage village of Richmond. You will travel through the winery region of the Coal River Valley on your way back to Hobart and continue to the city’s immense nature playground, Mount Wellington / kunanyi.
Wellington Park is known locally as “The Mountain”, and is loved for its fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns and boulder fields, with superb walking tracks to spectacular lookouts. They will show you some of their favourite places on kunanyi as the guide helps you to appreciate the treasures of Wellington Park. Tonight, unwind in one of the city’s historic pubs or restaurants.
Day 7: Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula
Discover the rugged coastal scenery and epic convict history of the Tasman Peninsula / turrakana. As Australia’s best-preserved convict settlement, the Port Arthur Historic Site is a UNESCO World-Heritage Listed cultural attraction. You’ll learn about Tasmania’s harsh convict history as you explore the expansive grounds and preserved ruins. At Remarkable Cave, they will take you on one of the best short walks in Tasmania to experience the impressive coastal dunes of Crescent Bay.
Finally, at Tasman Arch in Tasman National Park you’ll appreciate the impact of the powerful Southern Ocean on the highest sea cliffs in Australia. You will return to Hobart in the afternoon as the tour of Tasmania comes to an end.
Location
Tasmania
This tour will take place in the state of Tasmania.
Arrival and Departure: Hobart
You will arrive to / depart from the city of Hobart in the state of Tasmania, Australia.
Food
All meals are at guests' own expense.
Things to do (optional)
- Additional activity options available (at own expense):
What's included
- Guided commentary, guided walks, and free-walking options
- National Park entry fees
- Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian devils
- Port Arthur Historic Site entry and harbour cruise
- Pick-up and drop-off from select locations in Hobart's CBD
- 2 nights at Strahan
- 1 night at Launceston
- 1 night at Bicheno
- 2 nights at Hobart
- A total of 6 nights of accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Hobart International Airport
15 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Book your flight to arrive at Hobart International Airport (HBA).
Guests should fly into and out of Hobart. They must arrive the day before the tour begins but can fly out the day it ends provided their flight is after 19.30 in the evening. Accommodation before the tour starts is not included in the price.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
