RUGGED TASMANIA

Meals: Breakfast: 8 Lunch: 3 Dinner: 4

Transport: Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach.

Accommodation: This tour visits some remote locations. We have selected the best available hotels that satisfy our high standards of cleanliness and comfort.

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN HOBART

Welcome to "Van Diemen's Land!" Schedule flights to arrive by 4 pm. Please meet your Tour Director at your leisure in the hotel lobby from 2.00pm - 5.30pm to complete the tour check-in process. Later, join your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome meeting and drinks, featuring local Tasmanian wines and spirits.

 

DAY 2: HOBART. EXCURSION TO BRUNY ISLAND

Hobart: Visit the famous Salamanca Market with a chance to meet artisans and taste fresh local produce. Time to explore on your own, grab a coffee, and do some shopping. Evening at leisure.

Bruny Island: (Local Favourite) Enjoy a tasting tour of this rugged island that may include local specialties such as fresh oysters, cheeses, berries, and more.

 

DAY 3: HOBART - MT FIELD NATIONAL PARK - LAKE ST CLAIR NATIONAL PARK - STRAHAN

Mt Field National Park: Sightseeing including the walk to Russell Falls.

Lake St Clair National Park: Visit the Wall in the Wilderness art project, sightseeing.

Strahan: Following dinner, the remainder of your evening is at leisure.

 

DAY 4: STRAHAN - CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Strahan: Scenic cruise on the Gordon River and into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area.

Cradle Mountain National Park: Following dinner, the remainder of your evening is at leisure.

Accommodation Spotlight: Spend the next 2 nights at one of Australia's iconic wilderness experiences. Located at the edge of the spectacular World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park, at Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, you'll enjoy warm hospitality, local food and wine, breathtaking scenery and magnificent wilderness surrounds.

 

DAY 5: CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Cradle Mountain National Park: Sightseeing including a visit to the majestic Dove Lake. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy more of the park on your own. This evening, enjoy a (Local Favourite) special behind-the-scenes visit to the Devils@Cradle to learn about this rescue centre devoted to saving the endangered Devils.

 

DAY 6: CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK - SHEFFIELD - LAUNCESTON - FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK

Sheffield: Sightseeing to see the town's famous murals.

Launceston: Visit the scenic Cataract Gorge, tour and tasting at Josef Chromy Vineyard.

Freycinet National Park: Evening at leisure following dinner at the resort.

Accommodation Spotlight: Spend 2 nights overlooking the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay with the rugged Hazards Mountains as your backdrop. Located inside Freycinet National Park, you will fall in love with this captivating escape at Freycinet Lodge.

 

DAY 7: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK

Freycinet National Park: Morning cruise including the extraordinary Wineglass Bay and visit to the Cape Tourville Lighthouse. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to enjoy the resort or explore on your own. From the Lodge you can easily enjoy a number of short, accessible walks within Freycinet National Park or you may want to consider the more challenging Wine Glass Bay hike for amazing views.

 

DAY 8: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK - HOBART

Hobart: Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant featuring fresh seafood and local wines. Enhance your free time in Hobart with a visit to David Walsh's unique Museum of New and Old Art (MONA).

 

DAY 9: HOBART

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Hobart and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.

NOTE: The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions up to 4 days prior to your departure, where the exact price will be confirmed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

30 Minute Freycinet Scenic Flights (Freycinet National Park Area) - $160: Fly over beautiful white sand beaches and take in scenic views of turquoise water, moutain ranges, and of course, the incredible Wineglass Bay.

Heritage Horse Drawn Carriage Tour (Hobart) - 1H30M - $100: There's no better way to see Hobart than on a horse drawn carriage ride.

MONA Entry & Ferry (Hobart) - 3H - $53: Spend time at David Walsh's unique and controversial Museum of Old and New Art.

During the COVID-19 pandemic we will not allow guests to join our tours if we believe they are unwell.  If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we would encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking. 

As per our term conditions, this is a non-refundable tour. However, we are COVID-19 friendly, we’ll offer a transferrable option if you are positive with Covid-19 and you can transfer your ticket(s) to your friends/family members, etc for free of charge.