Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
DAY 1 : HOBART TO TULLAH
Departing Hobart we travel to Mount
Field National Park where we hike to
Russell Falls and join the 'Tall Trees'
Walk where you will see the world's
tallest flowering plant - the Swamp
Gum. We continue on to picturesque
Lake St Clair (the deepest lake in
Australia) for lunch then head to the
historic mining town of Tullah via
Queenstown, doing various walks
along the way. We stay overnight at
the cosy Tullah Lakeside Chalet,
surrounded by lakes and mountains.
DAY 2 : TULLAH TO STRAHAN TO TULLAH
We hike to Montezuma Falls,
Tasmania's highest waterfall, through
stunning rainforest. We visit the
awesome Henty Sand Dunes where
you can explore on foot, take a quad
bike tour (optional extra) or go sand
boarding (FREE - weather
permitting). Later we call in at the
picturesque coastal village of Strahan
before returning to Tullah where you
can catch your breath or go canoeing
on Lake Rosebery (FREE), mountain
biking (FREE) or enjoy a horse ride
through the surrounding hills
(optional extra.) Overnight Hotels.
DAY 3 : CRADLE MOUNTAIN TO DEVONPORT
Discover the World Heritage Cradle
Mountain National Park. Enjoy a
guided walk around beautiful Dove
Lake or challenge yourself with a
more strenuous bush walk
(unguided) exploring this spectacular
area. This afternoon we further
explore the mid north of the state
before finishing in Devonport.
DAY 4 : DEVONPORT TO BICHENO
Leaving Devonport we travel in the
shadows of the Great Western Tiers
to Launceston to explore Cataract
Gorge, we then head across to the
east coast taking in the views of
Stacks Bluff & Legges Tor, some of
Tassie's highest peaks. We explore
secluded beaches and swim in
crystal clear waters (weather
permitting) before visiting the wildlife
park to get up close and personal with
some Tassie Devils and other locals!
At night we can take a look at the little
penguins that make the shores of
Bicheno their home (optional tour
available). O/night Bicheno.
DAY 5 : FREYCINET TO PORT ARTHUR
We spend most of the day
experiencing the stunning Freycinet
National Park. Tackle the challenging
climb up Mount Amos for fantastic
views over world-renowned
Wineglass Bay or hike to Wineglass
beach via the lookout for a refreshing
swim at one of the world's best
beaches. We continue south to Port
Arthur enjoying a great ice -cream
stop and rain forest walk on the way.
Tonight, you can experience the
famous Port Arthur Ghost Tour
(optional extra) and maybe meet
some past convicts! O/night Port
Arthur.
DAY 6 : PORT ARTHUR TO HOBART
The morning is spent exploring the Port Arthur Historic Site, which served
as a penal colony from 1830 to 1877 and a boat cruise around the harbour,
viewing the 'Isle of the Dead' where more than 1100 convicts and soldiers
are buried. After lunch we visit Remarkable Cave and a variety of sites on
the Tasman Peninsula before heading to Hobart in the early evening.
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