10 Days Ultimate Guided Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Tour

Ziua 1 · HOBART > QUEENSTOWN

1. 1

   Russell Falls

   1 h 15 min Intrarea inclusă

   Departing Hobart/nipaluna, we quickly begin to venture into the rugged Western Wilds. Our first stop in the rainforests of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is to see the beautiful Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park.

2. 2

   Lake St. Clair

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   As we continue west and climb into the alpine region, we’ll stop at Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair.

3. 3

   Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

   2 h 30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Scenes of mountains and buttongrass plains abound as we travel through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and stop to see the tannin-coloured waters of the Franklin River and take a short walk into the lovely Nelson Falls.

4. 4

   Queenstown

   12 ore

   As we near the historic mining town, Queenstown, take in the impressive views of the Iron Blow Lookout and Mt Lyell. We’ll enjoy a group dinner and settle in for the night.

Group dinner at Silver Hills, two courses

Overnight Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown

Ziua 2 · GORDON RIVER CRUISE > NORTHWEST COAST

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   Oprirea 1

   6 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Departing from the harbourside village of Strahan, today we’ll cruise the Gordon River. This fantastic river cruise includes a guided boardwalk through the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest as well as a guided tour of the harshest penal settlement in Australia at Sarah Island. You’ll cruise through the treacherous Hells Gates which is a narrow passageway into Macquarie Harbour. Enjoy an included lunch onboard featuring Tasmanian produce. See the workings of a huon pine sawmill to further appreciate the history of this picturesque town.

2. 2

   Strahan

   o oră

   The Gordon River Cruise begins and ends in Strahan which is a picturesce harbourside village. Strahan is a gateway into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It sits within Macquarie Harbour and you'll be able to experience the lovely waterfront area before we depart to Tullah.

3. 3

   Burnie

   12 ore

   Depart Strahan and drive to the Northwest Coast for our first glimpse of Bass Strait. We'll spend the night in the small city of Burnie. At dusk, you may wish to walk to the penguin parade, where little penguins can be seen returning from the sea to their burrows.

Continental Style · Group dinner in Burnie, two courses

Overnight at Burnie Central Townhouse Hotel

Ziua 3 · STANLEY & THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

1. 1

   Stanley

   2 ore

   Head west to Stanley via the impressive Table Cape and Boat Harbour Beach. This picturesque town is best known for the volcanic plug jutting out to sea called The Nut. We will enjoy lunch in town and explore some of its quaint areas before continuing on our journey.

2. 2

   Edge of the World

   30 min

   Breathe the world's freshest air at the Edge of the World, located in the township of Arthur River on the west coast of Tasmania. This wild country is part of the Tarkine/takayna coast and there exists a deep spiritual connection of this area to palawa (Tasmanian aboriginal) people. The dramatic ocean landscape will captivate you.

3. 3

   Marrawah

   30 min

   At Marrawah we'll check out one of Tasmania's best surf spots and show you preminghana/Mount Cameron West in the distance - a culturally significant place for palawa.

4. 4

   Smithton

   12 ore

   We stay outside this rural north west town at a place called Tall Timbers, a terrific accommodation with a heated pool.

Continental Style · Group dinner at Tall Timbers, two courses

Overnight at Tall Timbers. You may wish to take advantage of the heated pool.

Ziua 4 · TARKINE > DEVONPORT

1. 1

   Trowutta Arch

   o oră

   Walk through the temperate rainforests of the Tarkine/takayna to the geological wonder of Trowutta Arch.

2. 2

   The Tarkine Drive

   5 ore

   Today offers a deeper experience of the Tarkine. This ancient rainforest is the second largest cool temperate rainforest in the world. It is a wilderness area that holds ancient relics of animals and plants as well as palawa indigenous heritage sites from thousands of years ago. One of the stops today is at Sumac Lookout which offers breathtaking forest views across the Arthur River where we'll keep our eyes peeled for Wedge-tailed eagles.

3. 3

   Penguin

   30 min

   See the big penguin in, you guessed it, the town called Penguin. This delightful little coastal town is on a great stretch of coastline that we'll follow as we make our way east towards Devonport.

4. 4

   Devonport

   12 ore

   We'll spend the night in this small port city that sits at the mouth of the Mersey River.

Continental Style · Group dinner at The Gateway, two courses

Overnight at the Gateway Hotel

Ziua 5 · CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON

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   Cradle Mountain

   5 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Discover the alpine and glacial landscapes of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park. Your guide will help you make the most of a diversity of options to experience around the park, such as looking for wombats at Ronny Creek. You may wish to walk the outstanding Dove Lake Circuit - this 6km walk around the glacial lake beneath the peaks of Cradle Mountain is considered the best short walk in Tasmania.

2. 2

   Sheffield

   30 min

   Enjoy the Town of Murals, Sheffield, where brightly coloured murals decorate the buildings in town. This picturesque town is made even more lovely by the backdrop of Mount Roland which rises steeply from lush farmlands.

3. 3

   Mole Creek

   30 min

   Passing through the rolling green hills and picturesque landscapes of the Meander Valley, we'll stop in Mole Creek, Chudleigh, or another tiny rural town, as we make our way to Launceston.

4. 4

   Launceston

   12 ore

   Explore Australia's second oldest city at your leisure this evening.

Continental Style

Penny Royal Launceston

Ziua 6 · BAY OF FIRES > BICHENO

1. 1

   Cataract Gorge Reserve

   o oră

   Our first stop today is at Cataract Gorge Nature Reserve. We will take a walk through the reserve and keep a look out for resident wallabies.

2. 2

   St Helens

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   Pick a spot for lunch in this coastal fishing town and our first experience on the east coast of Tasmania.

3. 3

   Bay of Fires

   2 ore

   Today we will explore the Bay of Fires/larapuna. Clear waters, white sands and orange boulders are classic scenes from the Bay of Fires region, and you’ll love strolling along these pristine beaches.

4. 4

   Bicheno

   12 ore

   Tonight’s destination is the charming coastal town of Bicheno, home of the little penguin. Bicheno is a popular place for locals and visitors and once you see the stunning location you'll understand why.

Continental Style · Group dinner at the Penny Royal, two courses

Overnight at Beachfront Bicheno

Ziua 7 · FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > HOBART

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   Freycinet National Park

   5 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Freycinet is Tassie’s East Coast jewel, and we make sure to maximise your time here. We have a number of things we see and do in this awesome national park, described below.

2. 2

   Honeymoon Bay

   30 min Intrarea inclusă

   See the stunning Hazards pink granite mountains from Honeymoon Bay.

3. 3

   Wineglass Bay

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout for views of Tasmania’s most famous beach with its curved white shores and turquoise-coloured waters.

4. 4

   Cape Tourville Lighthouse

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   At Cape Tourville enjoy panoramic views of the park and across the Tasman sea.

5. 5

   Hobart

   12 ore

   We spend three nights in Tasmania's vibrant capital city! In your free time you can explore Hobarts pubs and restaurants with ample options to suit your budget and tastes, all within walking distance from your hotel.

Overnight Hobart Travelodge Hotel

Ziua 8 · TASMANIAN DEVILS, RICHMOND & WELLINGTON PARK

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   Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Meet a variety of Tasmanian wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlfe Sanctuary.

2. 2

   Wellington Park

   3 ore

   This afternoon, we’ll share with you some of our favourite spots in Hobart’s Wellington Park. Known fondly by locals as “The Mountain”, Mount Wellington/kunanyi is a diverse natural reserve with several trails to see fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns, boulder fields, and spectacular lookouts.

3. 3

   Richmond

   2 ore

   Enjoy a great day out Australia's best preserved colonial village. Have lunch at a bakery, cafe or the local pub. Walk over the oldest convict built bridge in Australia, Richmond Bridge and see the range of heritage buildings.

4. 4

   Hobart

   12 ore

   Back in Hobart, consider visiting Cascade Brewery for dinner with its fabulous beer garden and meal options at Australia's oldest operating brewery.

Continental Style

Overnight Hobart Travelodge Hotel

Ziua 9 · BRUNY ISLAND

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   Bruny Island

   8 ore

   Today we’ll discover the highlights of Bruny Island. After a short drive from Hobart, we’ll take the ferry across the D’Entrecastreaux Channel to the island and the adventure truly begins. After seeing the sites today, should they wish, guests can try locally crafted products like honey, oysters, cheese, and beers (optional, at own expense). This is a fun and relaxing day out enjoying one of Tasmania's favourite islands for locals and visitors alike.

2. 2

   The Neck

   45 min

   At the isthmus between North and South Bruny, we’ll climb the 279 steps to the top of Truganini Lookout. Enjoy panoramic views from this outstanding viewpoint.

3. 3

   South Bruny National Park

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   We’ll visit South Bruny National Park and take in the incredible coastline at Cape Bruny Lighthouse, while in Adventure Bay, we’ll try our luck spotting white wallabies.

4. 4

   Adventure Bay

   2 ore

   We'll take you into the lovely Adventure Bay, a great spot for historic storytelling and stunning scenery. Here we'll also do our best to spot white wallabies.

5. 5

   Hobart

   12 ore

   Wander the historic areas of Salamanca, Battery Point and the waterfront as you consider your dining options tonight.

Continental Style

Overnight Hobart Travelodge Hotel

Ziua 10 · Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula

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   Port Arthur Historic Site

   4 ore Intrarea inclusă

   At the Port Arthur Historic Site, learn about the harsh life of convicts from the 1800’s at Australia’s best preserved convict settlement. Wander around the preserved ruins and colonial gardens and take a short harbour cruise to appreciate this open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Listed Area.

2. 2

   Tasman National Park

   3 ore Intrarea inclusă

   Today you’ll also experience several sites and viewpoints on the magnificent Tasman Peninsula such as Pirates Bay Lookout, Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.

Continental Style