Tasmanian Wonders Tour with 48 Reviews by AAT Kings

10 daysDuration

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48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Hobart, Australia

Ends

Hobart, Australia

Itinerary

Discover spectacular natural waterfalls, ancient forests, mountains and lakes when you visit four of the state’s national parks. From the Gordon River and Cradle Mountain to Freycinet National Park and Port Arthur Historic Site, UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions steal the scene on this Tasmania tour encircling the state. In between explore atmospheric towns, meet a Tassie Devil and connect with innovative producers, where you’ll delight in delicious seafood, cheese tasting and a bush tucker walk with a local Aboriginal Guide.

day 1 - Welcome to Hobart

The Tasmanian capital of Hobart may be small in size, but its big in attractions, as youll discover this afternoon on a city tour. Put your destination into perspective from the summit of Mt. Nelson, offering endless vistas over Australias southernmost city. View the charming Georgian cottages of Battery Point and convict-built warehouses along Salamanca Place, the backdrop of epic Saturday markets. Gaze over boats at Constitution Dock - this where yachts finish when competing in the annual Sydney to Hobart race, and take a stroll in the second oldest Botanical Gardens in Australia with its amazing collection of plants from around the world. Tonight, join your Travel Director for dinner.

Meals:Dinner

Location Visited:Hobart

Accommodation:Best Western Hobart

day 2 - Hobart - Strahan

Western Tasmania is like nature amplified, a place where the wilderness rules and people are few and far between. Visiting Mount Field National Park is a humbling experience, not only for the fact its part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, but also because its home to some of the tallest eucalypts and tallest flowering plants on Earth. Wander amid these giants to reach Russell Falls take a deep breath; your Tasmania tour has begun. Records continue to be broken at Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater Lake in Australia, before you arrive in Strahan, gateway to World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Hobart, Strahan

Accommodation:Strahan Village

day 3 - Strahan - Cradle Mountain

The inky waters of the Gordon River given its colour by amber buttongrass tannins are as eery as they are beautiful, the mirror-like surface only broken by your chariot out to Sarah Island. Its hard to reconcile the beauty of this part of the state with its grim history as a penal colony; a place where convicts would fell Huon pines for boat building. Thankfully, they didnt get to the 2,000-year-old pine that still stands proud at Heritage Landing. Early settlers didnt mince their words when they called the treacherous entrance to the rivers harbour Hells Gates. Youll understand why when you drift past. Cradle Mountain awaits to the north. We're sure you'll be content by the fire perhaps with a glass of wine.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location Visited:Strahan, Cradle Mountain

Accommodation:Cradle Mountain Hotel

day 4 - Cradle Mountain - Burnie

Today your journey reaches new heights quite literally with a visit to the 1,545-metre Cradle Mountain, your backdrop as you explore Dove Lake on your Cradle Mountain tour, the wild alpine moorlands here are natural magnet for lovers of the wilderness. The spectacular and pristine wilderness of Cradle Mountain is home to the mysterious and secretive Tasmanian Devil. Youll love the next adventure today, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience. A Day Keeper tour at Devils @ Cradle will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a thorough insight into its operation. By joining this tour you will be directly supporting the conservation of this threatened species. Leave the Central Highlands after an uplifting day and head towards the scenic north-west coast for your overnight stay.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Location Visited:Cradle Mountain, Burnie

Accommodation:Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn

day 5 - Burnie - Launceston

Table Cape is by far Wynyard's most remarkable natural wonder, at 180 metres high, 'The Cape' - as locals refer to it - offers spectacular views of Tasmania's coastline. As you drive to the top of the remains of a 12-million-year-old volcano you'll reach Table Cape lookout where, on a clear day, you can see mountain ranges over 175 kilometres away. If theres a town with a cuter name than Penguin, were yet to find it. Locals embrace its appeal there are penguin sculptures at every turn, including one measuring over 3 metres tall. Your journey along the northwest coast also passes through Ulverstone and Sheffield, The Town of Murals, boasting over 100 large paintings depicting the areas rich history and local characters. All this exploring builds an appetite. Refuel at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, where happy cows contribute to award-winning cheeses everything from cheddar and red Leicester to creamy Tasmanian blue. For lovers of sweeter delights, why not treat yourself to a delicious locally made ice cream (own expense).

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Burnie, Launceston

Accommodation:Best Western Plus Launceston

day 6 - Launceston

There are few places in the world where you can leave the city behind and within minutes be surrounded by nature. Launceston is one. Blink and youre at Cataract Gorge, a yawning chasm carved by ancient rivers. This rare natural phenomenon unites bushland with neat Victorian gardens, replete with ferns and exotic plants. Get a different perspective of the green cavern on the scenic chairlift, zipping you over the water to a lofty lookout. We wouldn't blame you for lingering here, or perhaps this afternoon take one of the river cruises on offer (both own expense). The choice is yours.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Launceston

Accommodation:Best Western Plus Launceston

day 7 - Launceston - Bicheno

Youll smell Bridestowe before you see it, this enormous lavender farm perfuming the Tasmanian countryside (bloom late Spring to early Summer). The flowers grown here arent just used in fragrances theyre also infused into ice-cream, teas and jams. Its a tasty entre to the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, sculpted into World War One soldiers. Little penguins come out to play in Bicheno; sign up to spot them after dark as they waddle to shore from the water (own expense).

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Launceston, Bicheno

Accommodation:Beachfront at Bicheno

day 8 - Bicheno - Hobart

Soak in the beauty of the breathtaking Freycinet Peninsula on your Tasmania tour that contributes to the preservation of its wildlife. Nothing quite prepares you for the drama of Freycinet National Park the colours here seem more vivid, the air crisper, the water cleaner, the skies wider. A patchwork of ocean blues lap Coles Bay, framed by pink granite cliff faces. Theres a reason why this place stars on postcards! The other destination on postcards is Richmond, its grand 1820s Georgian buildings today home to bijou boutiques, galleries and cafes that appear to be lost in time. Your last stop for the day is to the shores of the Derwent River where local palawa will welcome you to country and show off some local bush tucker.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Bicheno, Hobart

Accommodation:Movenpick Hotel Hobart

day 9 - Port Arthur Historic Site

The Isle of the Dead, Devils Kitchen, Blowhole the attractions at and around Port Arthur nod to the regions notoriously harsh history. This is the best-preserved convict site in Australia, and among the most significant convict-era destinations worldwide. The stories these walls could tell. Enjoy dinner tonight at a historic waterfront pub.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

Location Visited:Hobart

Accommodation:Movenpick Hotel Hobart

day 10 - Farewell from Hobart

It took early explorers months to circumnavigate Tasmania. Youve completed your Tasmania tour in just 10 days. What a wild ride.

Meals:Breakfast

Location Visited:Hobart

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Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience when you visit Devils@Cradle Wildlife Sanctuary Visit Mount Field National Park including Russell Falls and Lake St Clair Relax on a Gordon River Cruise in the FranklinGordon Wild Rivers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site Explore Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake Take in the views at Table Cape Lookout Experience Launcestons Cataract Gorge Take a guided tour of Bridestowe Lavender Farm View Freycinet National Park from the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Visit the Port Arthur Historic Site, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience

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