DAY 1
Port Arthur, Richmond & Tasman Peninsula
Your Best of Tasmania tour has begun! The cute village of Richmond is a short drive away, home to some of the best colonial architecture in Australia. It's also got an EXCELLENT bakery with great coffee
Overnight – Tassie Backpackers – Hobart
(If you join this Tasmania tour on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday, you will visit Port Arthur on day 7, not day 1)
DAY 2
Mt Field, Russell Falls & Lake St. Clair
First up today is the pristine wilderness of Mount Field National Park - the entry point to the huge Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. See beautiful Russell Falls and walk among some of the tallest trees on earth! Look out for the Tasmanian Pademelons hopping around, they’re unique to Tasmania!
Overnight – Jump Holiday House @ Tullah (dorms and private rooms with shared bath) and Tullah Tavern/Lodge (private rooms with ensuite bathrooms)
DAY 3
Montezuma Falls, Strahan & Henty Dunes
An action packed day today on Tassie’s wild West Coast. First up we walk through lush rainforest along the path of an old railway to Montezuma Falls - Tasmania’s highest waterfall.
Overnight – Jump Holiday House @ Tullah (dorms and private rooms with shared bath) and Tullah Tavern/Lodge (private rooms with ensuite bathrooms)
DAY 4
Cradle Mountain, Sheffield & Launceston
Cradle Mountain day! This stunning Tasmanian icon is a place to take in slowly - we stay 3-4 hours with a range of hikes and other activities to let you enjoy Cradle to the max.
Overnight – Launceston Backpackers
DAY 5
Bay of Fires, Bicheno & East Coast
Today we head east to admire the amazing memorial carvings at Legerwood and taste the cheesy delights of the Pyengana Dairy Company.
Overnight – Seaview at Bicheno
DAY 6
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet & Kate’s Berry Farm
Today we’ll see another Tassie icon - the gorgeous sparkling waters of Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. Fantastic views are on offer from the lookout and from the beach itself, or if you’re really keen, hike up Mount Amos!
Overnight – Tassie Backpackers – Hobart
DAY 7
Bruny Island
Just a short ferry ride from the Tasmanian mainland, spectacular Bruny Island is a feast for the senses. We begin at the Neck Lookout in the centre of the island, with incredible 360 degree views. We’ll try to spot Bruny’s famous white wallabies and watch the surf roll in.
Return Hobart by 5:00-6:30pm (ferry dependent)
