Best of Tasmania
From $4,496 per person | 9 Days
Roam the rugged Tassie, from tip to toe
Traverse the unique landscapes of Tasmania from tip to toe on this nine-day adventure. Starting in Launceston – one of Australia’s oldest cities – you’ll sample some of the north’s finest wares along the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail and experience the rich geological wonder of takayna/Tarkine and Cradle Mountain National Park. Then the beauty of the south beckons, with visits kunanyi/Mount Wellington, Hartz Mountains National Park and Bruny Island. Throw in the artisanal offerings of Hobart and the off-the-grid magic of Corinna and you’ll walk away with a dinky-di Tasmanian experience.
Travel period:
- 2024 Dec
- 2025 All year (Except Apr - Jun)
- 2026 All year (Except May - Jun)
- 2027 Jun - Apr
Why you'll love this trip?
- Explore Australia’s oldest temperate rainforest with a visit to takayna / Tarkine– home to unique species that have evolved over hundreds of millions of years and are a living connection to the Gondwana supercontinent.
- Hike the Dove Lake Circuit in Cradle Mountain National Park – passing the immense lake, high peaks of the mountain and lush vegetation while looking out for wombats.
- See the highlights of the picturesque Tasman Peninsula, including the rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, the Tessellated Pavement and the tragically historic Port Arthur.
- Join a bush tucker experience and learn all about the culturally rich landscape with a palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) guide then browse through the Salamanca Market in historic Hobart.
- Discover the rugged beauty and delicious flavours of Bruny Island as you sample local delicacies and explore the national parkland where towering cliffs fall away into the crashing sea.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Greening Australia. Donations help them tackle Australia’s complex environmental challenges, restoring landscapes at scale – in ways that work for communities, economies and nature.
Is this trip right for you?
- This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. Several leader-led walks are included on a daily basis, allowing you to get among nature. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Most walks are relatively short and easy although there are some more challenging options. However, joining a walk is always up to you.
- Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania. It's important to prepare – pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.
- For operational reasons the itinerary on days 1 to 5 on some departures throughout the year may operate in the opposite direction, however all experiences and destinations continue to be included.
Best of Tasmania
Trip Overview
- Start: Launceston, Australia
- Finish: Hobart, Australia
- Theme: Explorer
- Destinations: Australia
- Physical rating: 3/5
- Style: Comfort
- Ages: Min 15
- Group size: Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code:PZKVC
Tour Inclusions
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Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
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Transport: Private Vehicle, Ferry
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Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Cottage (1 night)
Activities
- Cradle Coast - Visit to Penguin Village
- Stanley - The Nut
- Cradle Coast - Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
- Cradle Coast - Mersey Bluff Petroglyphs
- Cradle Coast - Welcome to Country Ceremony
- Cradle Coast - Tiagarra Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place
- takayna / Tarkine - Trowutta Arch
- takayna / Tarkine - Lake Chisholm Sinkhole
- takayna / Tarkine - Edge of the World
- Waratah - Philosopher Falls
- Cradle Coast - Rocky Cape National Park
- Cradle Coast - Boat Harbour Beach
- Waratah - Hellyer Gorge
- Cradle Mountain - Dove Lake Circuit walk
- Port Arthur - Historic Site Visit & Harbour Cruise
- Tasman Peninsula - Remarkable Cave
- Tasman Peninsula - Tasman Arch
- Tasman Peninsula - Devils Kitchen
- Hobart - Salamanca Markets
- piyura kitina / Risdon Cove - Palawa kipli bush tucker tour
- Hobart - kunanyi / Mount Wellington scenic drive
- Hartz Mountains National Park - Short walks
- Huon Valley - Honey & cider farm visits
- Bruny Island - Full day tour
- Bruny Island - South Bruny National Park
- Bruny Island - Local produce, beer or wine tasting
- Bruny Island - Truganini Lookout
Add on activities
- Corinna - Kayaking - from - AUD40
- Cradle Mountain - Devils @ Cradle Sunset Experience - AUD99
- Cradle Mountain - Devils @ Cradle Day Keeper Tour - AUD25