7-Day Super Value Tour of Tasmania: Explore Tasmania's West and East Coasts

Day 1 · Hobart to Strahan

1. 1

   Russell Falls

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   We'll walk amongst some of the worlds tallest trees on the 'Tall Trees' walk finishing off with the star attraction - Russell Falls.

2. 2

   Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   Located deep within the massive Tasmanian World Heritage Area we traverse the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and take in the dramatic mountain peaks and the breathtaking views of the rainforests.

3. 3

   Lake St Clair Park Center

   1 h 15 min Admission included

   Visit Australia's deepest freshwater lake located at the southern end of the World Famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Enjoy a walk or lunch by the lake.

4. 4

   Queenstown

   25 min

   A quirky and fascinating town with a rich and rugged mining history with loads of wild west appeal.

Overnight at Strahan Holiday Retreat

Day 2 · Wild West Coast

1. 1

   Strahan

   45 min

   After spending the evening in Strahan we have more time to explore the harbour-side village with a dark and fascinating convict past set on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   6 hours Admission not included

   Take this relaxing cruise into the world's last great temperate rainforest, deep into Tasmania's World Heritage Area. This scenic cruise takes you along the world renowned Gordon River. This is done as an alternative for our other days activities and done at your own cost.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   45 min

   We visit this vast expanse of sand that extends 15kms along the coastline with dunes reaching 30 metres in height.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   45 min

   Imagine standing on a beach, gazing out at the ocean and knowing that the next landfall is South America, over 10,000km away. Ocean Beach is over 40km's of wild waves and West Coast Sunsets. Here we breathe in the worlds freshest air!

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1 h 15 min Admission not included

   Based on a real event in 1834 'The Ship That Never Was' tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last Great Escape from Sarah Island. Optional extra.

Overnight at Strahan Holiday Retreat

Day 3 · Cradle Mountain to Launceston

1. 1

   Dove Lake Circuit

   4 hours Admission included

   Enjoy one of Tasmania's premier nature walks taking in both intimate and epic views of the famous mountain.

2. 2

   Marion's Lookout Walk

   4 hours Admission included

   This is a hikers paradise. Choose this walk for a challenging but scenic walk to Marion's Lookout for some breathtaking views.

3. 3

   Sheffield

   45 min

   Time to explore this friendly and quirky town where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals.

4. 4

   Ronny Creek Carpark

   30 min Admission included

   Your guide will show you along the boardwalk out and back at Ronny Creek and venture into prime wombat territory.... keey your eyes peeled and hope for the best! Wombats here are used to people and often walk right up to the track - just keep still and stick to the track and you might get lucky!

Overnight at Olde Tudor Hotel

Day 4 · Launceston to St Helens

1. 1

   Cataract Gorge Reserve

   one hour

   Enjoy time to explore the beautiful unique Cataract Gorge Reserve. This unique natural formation located just minutes from central Launceston has walking tracks, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge, panoramic lookouts with spectacular views, a swimming pool as well as native wildlife.

2. 2

   St Helens

   30 min

   A quick visit to the bustling fishing town to grab some lunch and check out the 'cray boats' in the harbour.

3. 3

   Binalong Bay

   1 h 30 min

   Famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders. If conditions are right then it's the perfect place for a swim.

4. 4

   St Helens

   13 hours

   St Helens is Tasmania’s largest north-east coastal town, famous for the gateway to the stunning Bay of Fires. Set on the picturesque Georges Bay, it is renowned for world-class mountain bike trails, deep-sea fishing, and pristine white-sand beaches.

Overnight at Bayside Hotel

Day 5 · St Helens to Hobart

1. 1

   Freycinet National Park

   5 hours Admission included

   Here it is, the world famous Freycinet National Park. We beat the crowds by arriving early to explore this paradise. Walk to the lookout for panoramic views over Wineglass Bay. Then you can choose to relax at Wineglass Bay beach, or if you a looking for something a little more adventurous, choose the challenging climb of Mt Amos or take a beach walk.

2. 2

   Wineglass Bay Lookout

   5 hours Admission included

   As part of our visit to the Freycinet National Park this lookout offers stunning views of Wineglass Bay.

3. 3

   Cape Tourville Lighthouse

   45 min Admission included

   Enjoy the stunning views from Cape Tourville out to the Tasman Sea and back towards the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains and Wineglass Bay.

4. 4

   Swansea

   Passing by

   Pass through as we continue along the Great Eastern Drive.

5. 5

   Orford

   15 min

   A quick stop at the popular holiday township.

Overnight at Allurity Hotel

Day 6 · Tasmanian Devils, Richmond & Wellington Park

1. 1

   Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

   2 hours Admission included

   Visit Tasmania’s best-known conservation and wildlife sanctuary, Bonorong. You’ll meet a variety of Tasmanian

   wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils.

2. 2

   Richmond

   one hour

   Wander through the intact colonial-era town which has more than 50 Georgian buildings, many meticulously restored and operating as cafes, restaurants, galleries and accommodation.

3. 3

   Richmond Bridge

   15 min

   Take in the historical Richmond Bridge which can lay claim to being the oldest existing stone arch bridge in Australia.

4. 4

   Wellington Park

   2 hours

   This is Hobart's immense nature playground, Mount Wellington/kunanyi. Wellington Park is known locally as “The

   Mountain”, and is loved for its fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns and boulder fields, with superb walking tracks to spectacular lookouts. We’ll show you some of our favourite places on kunanyi as our guide helps you to appreciate the treasures of Wellington Park.

Overnight at Allurity Hotel

Day 7 · Port Arthur Historic Site & the Tasman Peninsula

1. 1

   Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck

   10 min Admission included

   A quick stop to take in the this scenic lookout which gives us panoramic views of the Tasman Peninsular, Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar.

2. 2

   Port Arthur Historic Site

   3 hours Admission included

   A visit to Australia's best preserved convict site, the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site.

   You will get a chance to discover the fascinating story of this convict settlement with its chilling realities for prisoners amid the preserved gaol ruins. Guided tour and harbour cruise included.

3. 3

   Tasman National Park

   one hour Admission included

   We take time to explorer some of the remarkable natural geological features of the Tasman Peninsula including Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen & The Blowhole.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   20 min

   One of the many remarkable geological features found in the Tasman National Park.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15 min Admission included

   Another incredible geological feature of the Tasman National Park with an observation platform with sweeping views.

6. 6

   Remarkable Cave

   2 h 15 min

   At Remarkable Cave we’ll take you on one of the best short walks in Tasmania to experience the impressive coastal sand dunes of Crescent Bay.