Tasmania: 6-Day Comfort Tour for Wilderness and Wildlife

6-Day Small Group Comfort Tour of Tasmania’s Natural and Historic Highlights

This 6-day tour departs from Hobart and suits travellers wishing to explore Tasmania’s wilderness, coastlines, and heritage sites in comfort within a small group.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Tasmania’s Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park
• Visit Port Arthur Historic Site to learn about Tasmania’s convict history
• Cruise the Gordon River and encounter Tasmanian Devils at a wildlife sanctuary
• Discover alpine mountain scenery and native wildlife at Cradle Mountain

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Hobart to Queenstown
Start at Salamanca Market exploring local handicrafts and produce. Travel west to Queenstown, passing through ancient forests and visiting Russell Falls. Stop by Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, with short walks in Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Overnight: Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown.

Day 2: Gordon River Cruise to Tullah
Cruise the Gordon River, visit the convict site of Sarah Island, and explore World Heritage rainforests with ancient huon pines. Lunch aboard the cruise features Tasmanian produce. Continue to Tullah, enjoy lake views and a group dinner.
Overnight: Tullah Lakeside Lodge.

Day 3: Tullah to Launceston via Cradle Mountain National Park
Walk at Ronny Creek to spot wombats. Circulate Dove Lake (2-3 hours) beneath alpine peaks or view the valley from the Boat Shed or Glacial Rock. Visit Sheffield, Tasmania’s Town of Murals, then travel to Launceston.
Overnight: Leisure Inn Penny Royal, Launceston.

Day 4: Bay of Fires to Scamander
Walk in Cataract Gorge Nature Reserve near Launceston. Travel to the Bay of Fires to see white sands, turquoise waters, and orange granite boulders. Stay overnight in Scamander overlooking the beach and river.
Overnight: Scamander Beach Resort.

Day 5: Freycinet to Orford
Meet Tasmanian devils at a sanctuary. Pass through Bicheno to Freycinet National Park. Visit Honeymoon Bay and walk to Wineglass Bay lookout. Finish with views at Cape Tourville.
Overnight: Eastcoaster Resort, Orford.

Day 6: Tasman Peninsula to Hobart
Explore Tasman National Park including the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen. Visit Port Arthur Historic Site and return via the historic village of Richmond.
Tour concludes in Hobart.

Included

• Five nights motel accommodation
• Breakfast (continental) x4, Lunch x1, Dinner (two courses) x3
• Gordon River Cruise and wildlife sanctuary visit
• Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site and harbour cruise
• National Park fees and guided walks

Excluded

• Travel insurance
• Remaining meals and drinks
• Personal expenses

Activity Level

• The tour involves short daily walks, mostly easy to moderate difficulty.
• Guests should have moderate fitness and be comfortable walking on uneven terrain with some steps.
• Example easy walk: Russell Falls (1.4km, approx. 25 minutes return, flat surface).
• Example moderate walk: Dove Lake Circuit (6km, 2-3 hours, includes steep sections and steps).

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 14 days in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring sturdy walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a camera. Booking early is recommended to secure your place on this small group tour.