14 Day Tassie Epic Tasmanian Adventure Safari - Departs Launceston
14 Day Tassie Epic
Adults $2,070.00
Description
This tour starts in Launceston and finishes in Launceston. 14 Days and 3 Nights Camping and Walking Tour 3 nights Hostel Accommodation.
There’s not much you won’t see when you head out on our 14 Day Tasmanian Safari. This tour combines our 4 Days Out East 5 Days Out West and our Edge of the Earth Tasafari’s.
This tour takes you on a full circuit of Tasmania, beginning Tasmania’s wild and remote west coast. We aim to stay away from the crowds, from camping in the bush to sleeping beside the ocean under the stars. Enjoy bushwalks through Cradle Mountain, the Tarkine and Lake St Clair. Cross the west coast’s Pieman River at Corinna, a remote settlement and camp beside the Southern Ocean. Marvel at Tasmania’s tallest waterfall, Montezuma Falls and glow-worms of Marakoopa, drive through Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Visit some of Australia’s tallest trees in the Styx Valley.
The next four days we head south from Hobart and visit some of Tassie’s most well kept secrets, Cockle Creek, Hartz Mountains, Hastings Caves and Bruny Island just to name a few.
Then our Safari takes us back up North through the beaches forests and mountains of Tasmania’s scenic east coast. In the first four days we will visit the Tasman Peninsula and its giant sea cliffs, Freycinet Peninsula where we’ll climb up through the hazards to view magical Wineglass Bay. Then venturing further north we will walk through the spectacular Blue Tier mountains and forests, famous for its giant ferns and eucalypts, ending up on the north east coast with arguably some of the world’s best beaches at Bay of Fires.
Each day we participate in walks from 1- 5 hours and travel by four-wheel-drive troop carriers and Landrovers which are ideal to access remote areas. Each night we experience bush camping and delicious meals with campfire cooking. When we camp we use tents or you can sleep under the stars and we supply cosy swags. We see Tasmania’s unique wildlife in the wild.
Day 1 (L,D)
Cradle Mountain Depart Launceston at 7am - pick-ups from your accommodation Tour of Marakoopa Caves (incl.in price of your tour) Head to Cradle Mountain for a hike up to Marion's Lookout or Hanson’s Peak (4+ hour walk) Great bush camp in a historic deserted mining village
Day 2 (B,L,D)
Tarkine Bush walk in The Tarkine (4+ hour walk), Australia's largest temperate rainforest Cross the Pieman River, on the West Coast of Tasmania, at Corinna, a remote Tasmanian settlement Off-road driving to our coastal bush camp, next to the Great Southern Ocean
Day 3 (B,L,D)
Macquarie Heads and Strahan Off-road driving to Zeehan, an old mining town Maybe a bush walk at Montezuma Falls, Tasmania's tallest waterfall (+3hr walk) or a long walk along the Tarkine Coast
Drive to Strahan to pick up some supplies before we head to camp Bush camp at Macquarie Heads. If you are interested, you can try a spot of fishing and catch your dinner!
Day 4 (B,L)
Franklin River – Lake St Clair
Drive through Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park visit Nelson Falls
Stop off at Franklin River and look out into the Wilderness World Heritage area from Donaghy’s Lookouts Nelson Falls Walk at Lake St Clair and search for Platypus (+3hr walk) Great Bush camp at Highland Lakes
Day 5 (B,L) Mt Field
Visit Mount Field National Park, enjoy a hike to Lady Barron Falls, Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls (+3hr walk) Head to The Styx Valley, home to some of Australia's tallest trees, or roam in the highlands around Lake Dobson Opportunity to see platypus in the wild at Something Wild Wildlife Sanctuary.
Arrive in Hobart at around 5pm. We will drop you off to your hostel accommodation.
Day 6 - Rest day in Hobart Today is a free day for you to explore Tasmania's capital city. Options include a tour of the Cadbury chocolate factory, Cascade Brewery tour or chill out at the Salamanca Markets. Meals are not Included whilst in Hobart
Day 7 (L,D) Hartz Mountains
Pick up from accom in Hobart at 7:am and go south!!
Bushwalk in Hartz Mountains NP for spectacular views into South West World Heritage wilderness.
Alpine picnic and then further south. Enjoy a dip in Hastings thermal springs and option of a cave tour.
Set up camp way down south at idyllic Recherche Bay
Day 8 (B,L,D) South Cape Bay Go as far south as the land will take us with a day walk to South Cape Bay.
Return to our camp and an afternoon swim and try some fishing for dinner!
Day 9 (B,L,D) Huon Valley and Bruny Island Drive through scenic Huon Valley to meet the ferry to Bruny Island.
Bush walk to the highest point of the island, picnic lunch with a view!
Afternoon coastal walk around from our camp site on the southern side of the island.
Day 10 (B,L) Labillardiere Peninsular Bushwalk on the remote Labillardiere Peninsular. Awesome coastal views. Wildlife – sea mammals and birds.
Lunch and a swim. What a great day!
Return to Hobart late in the afternoon. Drop off to accom. Dinner and breakfast in Hobart not Included
Day 11 (L,D) Tasman Peninsula Depart Hobart at 7am - pick-ups from your accommodation Amazing bush walk/hike to Cape Raoul on the Tasmanian Peninsula (+5hr walk) Great bush camp on the East Coast of Tasmania
Day 12 (B,L,D) Freycinet National Park Head off to Freycinet National Park Hike up Mt Amos for outstanding views of magical Wineglass Bay (+3hr walk) Explore remote East Coast beaches and take a dip in stunning waterholes
Bush camp on the East Coast of Tasmania
Day 13 (B,L,D) Bay of Fires Travel north via blowholes, dazzling turquoise waves and Douglas Apsley NP rock hopping and waterholes
Opportunity to visit a wildlife park and Tasmanian Devil sanctuary.
The Bay of Fires idyllic coastline and an afternoon hike high on The Blue Tier (+2hr walk)
Great bush camp in North East Tasmanian Forest
Day 14 (B,L) Blue Tier Forests Early morning bush walk in The Blue Tier amongst beautiful temperate rainforest (+2hr walk) Visit waterfalls, mountain tops, or simply soak up more amazing Tassie beaches. Arrive in Launceston at around 6pm. We will drop you off to your accommodation.
Included In Price
All inclusive small group guided 14 Day active camping and walking tour exploring the Central Highlands ,West Coast ,South Coast, Bruny Island and East Coast and of Tasmania. All food from Lunch Day 1 to Lunch to Day 14, SEE NOTE BELOW transport, parks passes; camping and cooking equipment is provided. (Meals are not Inlcuded whilst in Hobart from Dinner Day 5 until breakfast day 7 and Dinner (Day 10) and breakfast (Day 11)
Highlights include Mole Creek Karst Caves, Cradle Mountain, Tarkine Rainforests, Corinna, West Coast Beaches, waterfalls, Franklin River, Lake St Clair, Mount Field, the world’s tallest flowering plants and wildlife. Tasman Peninsula, towering sea cliffs, Port Arthur, Freycinet, Wineglass Bay, Blue Tier, Bay of Fires, waterfalls, giant forests and remote beaches.
Location
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Participant Guidelines
What to bring?
Tasmanian weather can be unpredictable so it is important to be prepared for all types of weather. Warm and waterproof clothing is essential. Due to limited space, there is a baggage limit of 15kg per person. Remember to bring comfortable walking shoes, swimming gear, a sleeping bag and lots of sunscreen. The sun in Tasmania can be much stronger than in other parts of Australia - be warned!
Do I need to be fit?
There are hikes / bushwalks on every day of our tours. However, you do not have to be an experienced hiker / bushwalker and, so long as you are fit and healthy, you should be able to go on most of our walks. Each walk varies from 1 hour to in excess of 4 hours over uneven terrain. If you are unsure, please do not hesitate to contact us and we can give you more details.
Price Valid For
Per person
Booking Notes
This tour is a combination of our 5 Days Out West Tasafari, Edge of the Earth and our 4 Days Out East Tasafari with a rest day in Hobart.
Starts 7am Launceston concludes Approx 6.00pm Launceston Departs Mondays Min 4 Max 12 people.
Departure Time
7am
Session Length
14 days, 13 nights
Numbers on the day
Min 4 Max 12 people.
Weather Exceptions
Contact operator in case of bad weather.
