6 Day Taste of Tasmania Tour
The 6 Day Taste of Tasmania Tour from Hobart tour travels from Hobart through Tasmania’s west coast, central highlands, east coast, and Maria Island National Park. The tour visits Mount Field National Park, Russell Falls, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Queenstown, Tullah, Cradle Mountain National Park, Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, and Maria Island. Guests can take part in walks suited to different fitness levels, look for wildlife, visit a wildlife sanctuary, and stay in boutique accommodation during the tour.
Features
- 5 nights in boutique accommodation
- Professional driver and tour guide
- Wildlife Sanctuary entry
- National Parks Pass
- 1 dinner
- 1 continental breakfast
- Tour transport in a modern bus
- Cradle Mountain shuttle ticket
- Maria Island ferry
- Hobart pick up and drop off
Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart to the Wild West Coast
The tour starts with pick up in Hobart before travelling to Mount Field National Park. Guests visit Russell Falls and spend time walking through the forest area. There may also be time to look for platypus in the park.
The tour then continues through the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, with a stop at Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Guests take a river walk and see part of the rainforest and river landscape of western Tasmania.
The group visits Queenstown, a mining town in western Tasmania, before continuing to Tullah. In Tullah, guests have free time at Lake Rosebery before staying overnight in the area.
Day 2: Wild West Coast to Central Tasmania
The tour travels to Cradle Mountain National Park, one of Tasmania’s main national park areas. Guests may see wombats and other wildlife while exploring the park.
Walking options at Cradle Mountain National Park may include the Dove Lake Circuit or other tracks suited to different fitness levels. The Dove Lake Circuit follows the edge of Dove Lake and offers views of Cradle Mountain and the surrounding landscape.
The group stays in secluded bush cabins in Central Tasmania. The setting provides the chance to look for wildlife near the accommodation. In the evening, guests enjoy a BBQ dinner with the group.
Day 3: Central Tasmania to Bicheno
The tour travels to the Bay of Fires on Tasmania’s north east coast. Guests spend time exploring the beaches and the coastal rocks with orange lichen.
The group then visits a wildlife sanctuary for a Tasmanian devil feeding experience. This stop gives guests the chance to learn about Tasmanian devils and other Tasmanian wildlife.
The tour continues to Bicheno on Tasmania’s east coast. Guests can visit the Bicheno Blowhole and take coastal walks in the area. An optional Little Penguin tour may be available in the evening.
Day 4: Bicheno to Southern Tasmania
The tour visits Freycinet National Park, where guests can choose from walking options including the Wineglass Bay walk or other local trails. These walks give views of Wineglass Bay, the Freycinet Peninsula, and the east coast.
The group also stops at Cape Tourville, where a short walk offers views over the coast and nearby bays. The tour then follows the Great Eastern Drive back towards Hobart.
There may be a winery lunch stop along the way before the tour returns to southern Tasmania.
Day 5: Maria Island National Park
The tour travels by ferry to Maria Island National Park. Maria Island is known for its wildlife, walking tracks, convict history, and coastal landscapes.
Guests explore key areas of the island, including Fossil Cliffs, Painted Cliffs, and the historic township of Darlington. There are also opportunities to look for wildlife throughout the day, including wombats and other native animals.
Day 6: Final Day in Tasmania
Details for Day 6 were not provided in the supplied tour information. The tour returns to Hobart at around 6:00 pm on the last day.
Meeting Point & Times
- Hobart hotel pick up included
- Tour departs daily
- Check-in at 7:00 AM
- Return at around 6:00 PM on the last day
What To Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Sunscreen
Additional Information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all fitness levels with different walking options available
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