6.5 Days Taste of Tasmania (Hobart to Launceston)

Itinerary: day by day

Day 1: Hobart to Strahan

First we travel to Mount Field National Park, where we stretch our legs on the Russell Falls and Tall Trees walks. We continue on to Lake St Clair for a view of Australia’s deepest lake. On our way to Strahan we hike and explore the Franklin Gordon National Park. We spend tonight in our own exclusive accommodation in the historic coastal township of Strahan where your guide will fill you in on the amazing history of ‘pining, mining and convicts’!. (LD)

Day 2: Strahan to Cradle Mountain Region

This morning we enjoy the intriguing history of Strahan with options to suit everyone! Take a stroll or a bike ride (free) along the foreshore or up the Water Tower Hill for a priceless lookout over Macquarie Harbour and Ocean Beach; walk through a rainforest to Hogarth Falls (if you’re quiet and lucky you may even spot a platypus). Later, we take a walk through the Henty Sand Dunes, where you can even take a quad bike tour (at own expense). In the afternoon we visit the historic ‘Silver City’ of Zeehan. We then continue to our overnight lodge accommodation. (BLD)

Day 3: Cradle Mountain to Devonport

Today we discover the World Heritage Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy the pure air with a walk around lovely Dove Lake, or challenge yourself with a more strenuous hike (unguided) to view Cradle Mountain. We spend this afternoon exploring more of the state’s mid north before our arrival in Devonport. (BL)

Day 4: Devonport 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 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 5: 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 6: 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)

Day 7: Hobart to Launceston

We travel north along the historic Midland Highway, passing numerous colonial inns and quaint villages including Bagdad, Oatlands and Campbelltown. We make a stop in Ross, where you’ll see Australia’s oldest convict built bridge and have the opportunity to purchase breakfast (own expense). We’ll also see the infamous Ross Bakery which is legendary in Japan and those in the ‘know’ will be in search of Kiki the witch! Arrival into Launceston is mid morning.