7 Day Discovery Adventure Tour - Tasmania
Tassie Wild Discovery Single
Adults $2,385.00
Tassie Wild Discovery Twin Share
Adults $1,875.00
Description
Daily Itinerary:
Day one:
Our Tasmanian experience begins this morning with some of the sights around Tasmania’s capital city of Hobart including Salamanca Place, Battery Point, and the waterfront docks. We then head through the Derwent Valley to discover Mt Field National Park – Tasmania’s first. Take a walk to Russell FallsStyx Valley. We travel further into the highlands to finish the day at Tarraleah, its aboriginal meaning is “Forrester Kangaroo”, but aside from the enormous range of Tasmanian flora and fauna in the area, this town is best known as the birth place of the hydro-electric scheme in Tasmania. and spend some time this afternoon exploring this unique area, including the Giant Swamp Gums and the controversial
Overnight: Tarraleah (Dinner)
Day two:
Delve further into the wilderness with a visit to Lake St Clair, which at a depth of 200m, is Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. Take an interesting walk beside the lake and learn of the Aboriginal involvement in this unique highland lake region. The World Heritage area hosts some amazing wildlife including the elusive platypus. Continue to Tasmania’s west coast making several stops along the way to stretch the legs on some great short walks including Donaghy’s Lookout, Franklin River, and NelsonFalls. Pass through Queenstown with its intriguing eroded landscape of treeless hills. Finish the day in Strahan at the very edge of the west coast. Strahan once a quiet fishing village plays an important role in the history of the evolution of the world’s first Green Party.
Overnight: Strahan (Breakfast)
Day three:
One of the most powerful and meaningful experiences on the west coast is surely the Gordon River Cruise (optional). Enjoy an amazing mixture of scenery, history and even a gourmet lunch. If you’re not interested in taking a cruise, choose one of many equally stunning activities such as the Wild Rivers Jet Boat, Henty Sand Dunes quad biking or hire a kayak and explore the edges of MacquarieHarbour (optional). Travel this afternoon to Cradle Mountain via the towns of Rosebery and Tullah. We will visit a Wildlife Sanctuary to view the Tasmanian Devil and learn more about this threatened creature.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day four:
Join a guided walk or free walk on one of the many trails around Cradle Mountain, Dove and CraterLakes. Cradle Mountain at 1545m high, is one of the favourite features in the park 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. Later today, transfer to Launceston with plenty of distractions to stop at along the way, including an award winning cheese factory.
Overnight: Launceston (Breakfast)
Day five:
Check out Tasmania’s second city and Australia’s third oldest, Launceston, with its beautifully maintained architecture, and small city welcoming atmosphere. The Cataract Gorge and First Basin is a great natural attraction to explore. Head out of Launceston via Scottsdale and the Blue Tier region towards the east coast town of St Helens. This afternoon we will take a walk on the pristine white beaches and orange lichen covered rocks of the Bay of Fires. Tonight let’s try some of the local seafood for dinner.
Overnight: Bicheno (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day six:
This morning we depart Bicheno and head for Freycinet National Park where we will spend the rest of the day exploring. For those seeking a challenge, try the climb to the summit of Mt Amos or join a guided walk to Wineglass Bay, voted one of the world’s top 10 beaches. There are some other free walking choices or perhaps a visit to Cape Tourville or Honeymoon Bay. Later this afternoon you have the opportunity to try some sea kayaking or quad biking from Coles Bay. At dusk you may like to take a guided tour for a closer look at the life of the Little Penguins as they return nightly to their rookeries and feed their young* (seasonal).
Overnight: Bicheno (Breakfast & Dinner)
Day seven:
This morning we travel south via the coastal towns of Swansea and Orford before crossing Eaglehawk neck and reaching the photogenic Tasman Peninsula. We will check out some of the best bits of the Tasman National Park before our visit to Port Arthur and its amazing Historic Site. We take a guided walk and a short harbour cruise to give us an insight into the life of a convict, in a place once considered “hell on earth”. Some free time to explore the old buildings and chilling prison ruins before returning to Hobart via the historic village of Richmond. (Breakfast)
Included In Price
Inclusions:
• 6 nights accommodation
• 7 days fully guided tour
• Entry to Wildlife Sanctuary
• Meals as indicated
• National Parks Fees
• Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site
• Fun, professional guide
• Small groups
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Tea and coffee
Location
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Price Valid For
One Person or Twin Share
Booking Notes
Minimum of 2x Adults for Twin Share Pricing
Starts: Hobart at 7.30am; Finishes: Hobart at 6.00pm
On: Saturday; Tour Code: TNS7H
Also in a different order than above:
Starts: Launcestonat 7.30am; Finishes: Launceston at 6.00pm
On: Wednesday; Tour code: TNS7L
Departure Time
7:30am
Session Length
7 Days, 6 Nights
