Tasmania tours
Small group nature based Tasmania tours for backpackers and budget travellers start from Hobart, Devonport or Launceston.
Depending on the tour you choose, visit Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair, Strahan, Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, Port Arthur staying in our own exclusive accommodation.
Bookings
- Hostel-Dorm Bed: 2
- Hostel-Double (Minimum 2 people): 2
- Hostel-Twin (Minimum 2 people): 2
- Price valid until 31.03.2010.
New price list 2010-11 can be downloaded here
Tour Information
Tour code: NTE3
Maximum Group size 21
- 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010 AU$470
- Hostel dorm AU$470
Hostel Twin/Double per person AU$515
Motel Twin/Double per person AU$620
Motel Single AU$770 - Local Payment: AU$11 National Park fees
- Departure Days and Places
- Important Information To Read Before Your Travel
What's Included on Tour:
Experienced guide, accommodation, meals as indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner), entry to Port Arthur Historic Site (including harbour cruise).
3 day East Coast Explorer tour
The East Coast of Tasmania will leave you in awe with its beautiful beaches, lush forests and panoramic views from the top of towering granite mountains, learn about our colonial past at Port Arthur and admire the rich beauty of the Tasman Peninsula.
Tour Highlights
 | Exclusive AccommodationAdventure Tours owns the private hostel accommodation. |  | Bay of FiresWhite sands, turquoise waters and orange rocks. |
 | Wineglass BayHike to the top of Mount Amos for postcard views. |  | Port ArthurVisit the historic convict settlement (entry included). |
Itinerary
Day 1 - Devonport or Launceston to Bicheno
St Columbus Falls, with its ancient rainforest back drop is our first stop today. Continuing through the changing landscape of heritage farms, rainforest and mining towns we spend the afternoon at the breathtaking Bay of Fires. Here you can take a stroll along the gleaming white sands or a swim in the clear turquoise water (weather permitting). Tonight we stay at in the seaside township of Bicheno. After dinner, you can choose to take a tour to see little penguins nesting (at own expense). (LD)
Day 2 - Bicheno to Pt Arthur
This morning we drive into the stunning Freycinet National Park for sweeping views over Wineglass Bay. You may choose to hike to Wineglass Beach via the lookout or for those more adventurous; a hike to the top of Mount Amos. Enjoy the view as we travel along the picturesque Tasman Peninsula to Port Arthur, where we stay tonight. Take a spine chilling Port Arthur Ghost Tour for a glimpse into the historic past of this penal colony (at own expense). (BLD)
Day 3 - Pt Arthur to Hobart
We'll spend this morning exploring the infamous Port Arthur Historic Site and take a boat cruise around the harbour. Next, we visit Remarkable Cave and a range of other sites on the Tasman Peninsula as we travel on to Hobart. (BL)
