6-Days Discovery Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Style

Day 1 · HOBART > QUEENSTOWN

1. 1

   Russell Falls

   1 h 15 min Admission included

   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

   one hour Admission included

   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 Admission included

   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 hours

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

5. 5

   Salamanca Market

   one hour

   Before departing Hobart, we begin our tour with a visit to vibrant Salamanca Markets. Grab some breakfast on-the-go, and check out the local handicrafts and produce.

Group dinner (two course) at Silver Hills

Overnight Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown

Day 2 · GORDON RIVER CRUISE > TULLAH

1. 1

   Stop 1

   6 hours Admission included

   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 and enjoy lunch aboard the ship featuring Tasmanian produce. See the workings of a huon pine sawmill to further appreciate the history of this picturesque town.

2. 2

   Strahan

   one hour

   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

   Tullah

   12 hours

   On a clear day, this tiny township offers magnificent views of the rugged peaks of Mount Murchison. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a group dinner and relax in the lakeside chalet which sits on the shores of Lake Rosebery.

Continental style · Group dinner (two course) at Tullah Lakeside Lodge

Overnight at Tullah Lakeside Lodge

Day 3 · CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON

1. 1

   Cradle Mountain

   5 hours Admission included

   We'll travel from Tullah on the West Coast to Cradle Mountain National Park. Discover the alpine and glacial landscapes of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. 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 and visiting Waldheim Chalet to learn about the Park’s history. 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

   Launceston

   12 hours

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

Continental style

Leisure Inn Penny Royal Launceston

Day 4 · BAY OF FIRES > SCAMANDER

1. 1

   Cataract Gorge Reserve

   one hour

   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

   2 hours

   We'll enjoy lunch before visiting the Bay of Fires, then return for an overnight stay in this coastal fishing town in far North East Tasmania.

3. 3

   Bay of Fires

   2 hours

   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

   Scamander

   12 hours

   Arrive in the holiday town of Scamander, for a relaxing evening with idyllic views of the river and vast, white-sand coastline.

Continental style

Overnight at Scamander Beach Resort

Day 5 · FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > ORFORD

1. 1

   Freycinet National Park

   5 hours Admission included

   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 Admission included

   See the stunning Hazards pink granite mountains from Honeymoon Bay.

3. 3

   Wineglass Bay

   2 hours Admission included

   Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout for views of Tasmania’s most famous beach with its curved white shores and turquoise-coloured waters. This walk is 1.3km each way and has many stone steps and some steep sections, meandering through forest, but the view is worth every step.

4. 4

   Cape Tourville Lighthouse

   45 min Admission included

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

5. 5

   East Coast Natureworld

   one hour Admission included

   South from Scamander before Bicheno is the East Coast Nature World, a conservation sanctuary where you can see endangered species like Tasmanian Devils up close. Support their conservation and learn about this unique marsupial.

Group dinner (two courses) at the Eastcoaster Resort

Overnight Orford, Eastcoaster Resort

Day 6 · Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula

1. 1

   Port Arthur Historic Site

   4 hours Admission included

   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 hours Admission included

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

3. 3

   Richmond

   30 min

   We return to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond. See the historic convict built bridge and heritage listed buildings in the tree-lined town. We'll wind our way back through the wineries region of the Coal River Valley before returning to Hobart where our tour comes to an end.

Continental Style