Outdoor Adventure:Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on.
Natural Landscapes:Natural beauty, scenic views.
Guide Type
Guided Tour
Guided Tour:Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity
Activity Level
Moderate
Moderate:Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Accessibility
Not accessible
Not accessible:Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs
Highlights
• Visit the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild River National Park
• Explore the shifting sands of Henty Dunes and walk to Tasmania’s highest waterfall - Montezuma Falls.
• Stroll around Dove Lake or challenge yourself with a hike to Marion’s Lookout
• Take Tasmania’s most scenic coastal drive from St Helens to Bicheno
• Beat the crowds and take spectacular pictures at Wineglass Bay lookout
• Visit the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site, and its powerful history.
Itinerary
D1
Hobart - Port Arthur Historic Site
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Port Arthur
We start with a visit to Australia’s best-preserved colonial village, Richmond before we head south to explore Tasmania’s ruthless convict past at the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site (guided walk and short harbour cruise included). Rich in visual history, learn of the chilling life as a convict in the restored sandstone prison buildings and preserved ruins.
D2
Hobart - Strahan
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Mount Field National Park
Lake St. Clair
We leave Hobart and drive through the Derwent Valley – travelling east to west across the island. You’ll see the beautiful Russell Falls, walk among the Mt Field National Park Tall Trees, and visit Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair. Explore the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild River National Park and end the day in Strahan.
* Breakfast included.
D3
Wild West Coast
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In the untouched wilderness of Tasmania’s West Coast we will explore the shifting sands of Henty Dunes. Then we continue into the Tarkine Rainforest and walk to Tasmania’s highest waterfall - Montezuma Falls. Or you can choose to join the world famous Gordon River Cruise (optional, at your own expense).
* Breakfast included.
D4
Cradle Mountain - Launceston
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Lake St. Clair
Cradle Mountain
Dove Lake
Around 950m above sea level is the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain - Lake St Claire National Park, where you choose a walk to suit you. With an extensive range of tracks, stroll around Dove Lake or challenge yourself with a hike to Marion’s Lookout. A short drive takes us through Sheffield, the ‘town of murals’ and then to Launceston.
* Breakfast included.
D5
Launceston - Bicheno
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Bay of Fires
St Helen
We make our way to the East Coast and the beautiful Bay of Fires. If the conditions are right, this is the perfect place for a swim. Tasmania’s most scenic coastal drive takes you from St Helens to Bicheno, where we meet the iconic Tasmanian devil as we stop at a wildlife sanctuary. This evening you may choose to join a viewing experience of the Little Penguins (optional at your own expense and seasonal).
* Breakfast included.
D6
Freycinet National Park - Hobart
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Freycinet National Park
Wineglass Bay
An early start means we are the first to the Wineglass Bay lookout, beating the crowds and the heat for that postcard photo. Relax on the secluded beach or choose the more challenging Mt Amos or Hazards Beach walk. We will continue further along the scenic east coast via the seaside towns of Swansea and Orford as we make our way to Hobart.
* Breakfast included.
Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.
Own Expenses
D3Activity 1Gordon River Cruise
PriceAUD$85.00/person
Additional InfoPaid directly to guide
D5Activity 1Penguin tour
PriceAUD$35.00/person
Additional InfoPaid directly to guide.
All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separately. Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
What’s Included
Includes
Hobart CBD Hostel and motel pick-ups and drop-offs. Airport drop off available.
5-night accommodation
5 breakfasts
National Park entry fees
Wildlife Sanctuary entry including Tasmanian devils
Port Arthur Historic Site entry, guided walk and harbour cruise
Excludes
All personal expenses
Tips
Optional tours (Items and prices may vary due to the season and are subject to the final confirmation made by the tour guide when on tour.):
Special Notes
Please input your hotel address during booking and we will confirm the pick-up time and location before tour departure date.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel your booking before departure we may at our absolute discretion charge the following fees
32 days or more: 25% of fare;
10 to 31 days: 50% of fare;
0 to 9 days or no show: 100% of fare.
If you require a change to your booking, fees of up to $100 per amendment may be charged.
Hostel Twin/Double and Single rooms have shared same gender bathrooms.
Motel style accommodation is based on private Motel rooms or self-contained Cabins with private bathroom facilities.
What to bring:
- Camera
- Drink bottle
- Comfortable trail walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Clothes to suit conditions (layers are a good idea)
- Waterproof jacket (just in case)
- Swimwear and towel (conditions permitting)
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service. This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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Pricing Info
* The display price is per person based on Hostel Style Accommodation.
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one basic private room with shared bathroom .
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one basic private Tw/Dbl room with shared bathroom respectively.
* Price for Motel upgrade applies when one or two persons stay in one private room with private ensuite bathroom.
* All upgraded room types subject to availability.
* The minimum age is 8 years old.
* Tour prices are based on Australia dollars (AUD) and converted into US dollars (USD). Constant fluctuations in the exchange rate cause prices to change on a regular basis. You will be charged the price based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. All transactions are final. We do not offer discounts or compensation to those citing lower prices at a later date.
Booking Info
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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