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6
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1175AUD
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Cool temperate rainforests, world class treks and the cleanest air in the world. Discover Tasmania’s wilderness in 6 fun-filled days.

Tasmania’s natural assets are worthy of world-acclaim. From fairly unpromising beginnings (it was founded by the Brits as a penal colony), Tasmania has developed into one of Australia’s most treasured travel destinations. Boasting some of the country’s finest beaches, mistiest mountaintops, loneliest patches of wilderness and elusive animals, this island state is a nature lover’s wonderland. Want to know more about what to see and do in Tasmania?

Start
Hobart, Australia
Finish
Hobart, Australia
Destinations
Tasmania
Style
Hostel or Motel Ensuite
Theme
Explorer
Code
NTW6
Physical rating
Ages
Min 18 (Hostel) / 8 (Motel)
Group size
Min 8, Max 24

Why you’ll love this trip

  • Gain an insight into the unique flora, fauna and landscapes of Tasmania on this pioneering trip that takes you to parts of the island that are more off the beaten track.
  • Discover the breathtaking Bay of Fires – an incredible stretch of coastal heaven, famous for the fiery orange lichen that clings to its boulder-clad beaches.
  • Watch translucent waters lap powder-white sands in one of Freycinet National Park’s secluded bays – perhaps climbing to the summit of Mt Amos for a panoramic vista of this iconic landscape.
  • Trek along multiple walking trails in the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park – keeping an eye out for furry critters, including wombats and wallabies.
  • Explore the uninterrupted wilderness of Tarkine on a guided walk through its pristine rainforest – alive with unique creatures and habitats not found anywhere else on earth.

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are no meals included. This allows you the freedom to style your own foodie tour of Tasmania, sampling the local produce in the different regions of the island (with plenty of suggestions from your guide of course).
  • Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania. It’s important to prepare – pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.
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Itinerary
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Traverse the island from east to west, leaving Hobart behind and venturing through the Derwent Valley. Your first stop is Mt Field National Park – home to an abundance of wildlife, diverse fauna and stunning lush vistas. Walk in the land of the giants as you explore beautiful surrounds on a guided walk-through tremendous fern forest to Russell Falls. Continue to Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake before entering the temperate time capsule that is the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Along the way, stretch your legs on some great short walks in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Pass through Queenstown with its intriguing, eroded landscape of treeless hills then finishes the day in Strahan at the very edge of the West Coast.

Today’s driving time approx. 325 km / 5 hrs.  There will be three hikes today, one will take approximately 1 hour and the other two will take around 45 minutes.

Enjoy a full day of exploration in the untouched wilderness of Tasmania’s West Coast beginning with a visit to the shifting sands of Henty Dunes. Reaching heights of up to 30 metres, these vast dunes are a desert amid Tasmania’s dense rainforests. Then we continue towards the Tarkine Rainforest and walk to Tasmania’s highest waterfall – Montezuma Falls. On return to Strahan we visit Ocean Beach and inhale some of the freshest air in the world. An alternative optional activity today you can choose to join the world-famous Gordon River Cruise (optional, at your own expense)

Today’s driving time approx. 150 km / 2 hrs. The hike today will take approximately 3 hours.

Depart from Strahan this morning and head to the magnificent wilderness of Cradle Mountain National Park. The mountain at 1,545 meters high, is one of the park’s iconic features and is surrounded by stands of native deciduous beech, rainforest, alpine heath lands and button grass. Icy streams cascade down the mountainsides and ancient pines are reflected in the still glacial lakes. Like many of ATA’s products, we love that we can show-off yet another World Heritage-listed National Park of Australia; and everything that Cradle Mountain has to offer. Explore the park along several different guided or self-guided walking tracks. For those who prefer to travel at a leisurely pace, consider taking a trip to Waldheim Chalet or wandering along the Dove Lake circuit. For those with a little more grit, or people who simply love views of gorgeous lakes with rugged mountain backdrops, the hike to Marion’s Lookout is perfect. Later today, travel to Launceston via Sheffield, the town of murals.

Today’s driving time approx. 290 km / 4 hrs. The hiking today will depend on which walking path you have chosen, please ask your guide for estimates.

Departing Launceston, we take in some amazing views of Cataracts Gorge before heading towards the peaceful North-East corner of Tasmania. The Bay of Fires is remarkable for its beauty, wildlife and cultural history with long stretches of dazzling white beaches, shimmering turquoise waters, coastal heath and woodlands that abound with wildlife. We continue late in the day to Bicheno where the Little Penguins return nightly to their rookeries to feed their young.

Today’s driving time approx: 270 km / 3.5 hrs. The hike today will take approximately 1.5 hours.

This morning, drive east to the beautiful Freycinet National Park, home to a wild domain of sublime beaches, whose powder-white sands are lapped by translucent waters. For those seeking a challenge, try the climb to the summit of Mt Amos or join the walk to Wineglass Bay, voted one of the world’s top 10 beaches. There are other free walking choices available, including the path up to Cape Tourville Lighthouse, where you can enjoy panoramic vistas across the coast. Afterwards, head back to Hobart, making a choice on a multitude of great food options for dinner, before settling into our accommodation for the night.

Today’s driving time approx: 230 km / 3 hrs. The hike today will take approximately 2 hours.

Today we head North to town historical town of Richmond, then onto a wildlife sanctuary for a chance to see some of Tasmania’s native wildlife up close including the famous Tasmanian Devils (they’re not as fiendish as they sound!). We visit Kunanyi (Mount Wellington Park) to savour some magnificent views of the city and its surrounding mountains, forests and waterways. We’ll hit one of the many walking tracks for a relatively short and moderate walk within this stunning park (weather permitting) before returning to Hobart and bidding farewell to your travel companions and your incredible adventure.

Today’s driving time approx: 115 km / 2.5 hrs. The hiking today will take around 2 hours

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  1. This trip departs from Hobart at approximately 7am and finishes Hobart approx 6pm on day 6. Onward travel should be booked after 8pm.

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