5-Day 4-Night Festive Tasmania Tour over Christmas
South Hobart, Tasmania
Celebrate Christmas on this 5-day Tasmania north-south loop tour! Visit Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay and lavender fields, spot wild wombats. optional cruises, Maria Island & penguin watching upgrades.
Highlights
- Enjoy a gentle, family-friendly pace without exhausting, rushed driving
- Travel one way from Hobart to Launceston with no backtracking
- Discover a seasonal getaway for nature and history lovers
Description
Celebrate Christmas in breathtaking Tasmania on this 5-day small-group loop tour, a perfect seasonal getaway for nature and history lovers. We follow a convenient one-way route from Hobart to Launceston with no backtracking, covering Tasmania’s most iconic east coast landmarks, convict heritage sites, mountain lookouts and seasonal lavender fields. Relax in 4.5-star hotels for 4 nights, Wrest Point in Hobart and Country Club Tasmania in Launceston, with daily breakfast included.
Day 1: Start with Hobart airport pickup. Wander the historic Richmond village, stroll along Hobart waterfront and drive up kunanyi / Mount Wellington for panoramic views of the Derwent Valley. We also stop at Cascade Brewery, Australia’s oldest brewery, for photos. Seasonal cherry picking is possible if the orchard opens and weather permits.
Day 2: Head to the dramatic Tasman Peninsula. View Tessellated Pavement, Blowhole, Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, then pass by the world-famous Port Arthur Historic Site for an external photo stop. Optional Tasman Island Cruises and Iron Pot Cruise are available at your own expense. Two optional cruises are offered here: Tasman Island Cruise and Eaglehawk Neck Cruise, letting you view towering coastal cliffs from the ocean.
Day 3: we drive north along the east coast to Swansea and the iconic Wineglass Bay Lookout at Freycinet National Park. You may book the optional Maria Island day trip to discover painted cliffs and look for wild wombats.
Day 4: Visit Sheffield, the vibrant mural town, Mount Roland and Lake Pedder. You can add the sunset Low Head penguin-watching tour in the evening to see little penguins return to shore.
Day 5: Pass by a lavender estate for photo stop outside (blooming in December, entry ticket optional), woodland wetlands and Cataract Gorge, before your transfer to Launceston Airport for your flight home.
This tour pace is gentle and family-friendly, no exhausting rushed driving.
Important notes: Most shops and restaurants close on Christmas Day. Mount Wellington may shut temporarily during strong wind or fog. Wildlife sightings (wombats, penguins) cannot be guaranteed. Please check our cancellation policy carefully!
Includes
Hotel: 4-night 4.5-star hotel, including daily breakfast
Ticket: Cradle Mountain, Freycinet National Park
Service: Chinese driver tour guide, air-conditioned tour bus, tour guide service fee
Excludes
1. Port Arthur ticket, Lavender Manor Ticket, Canyon Cable Car Ticket
2. Cherry picking, cruising, Maria Island, penguin nesting and other optional add-on projects
3. Travel insurance, lunch, and personal expenses
Important Information
- If you purchase a package including flights, airport transfers are provided. Hobart Airport pick-up: Reference flights – JQ701 (Melbourne, arrives 08:05), JQ729 (Sydney, arrives 08:35). At the end of the tour, drop-off at Launceston Airport for flights: JQ740 to Melbourne (17:25), JQ750 to Sydney (20:30). Weather conditions may affect the tour itinerary. Please understand
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
