Tasmania: 7-Day West to East Tour
North Bruny, Tasmania
Explore Tasmania's nature, wildlife, and history on this 7-day highlights tour. See the best of the island from the wild west coast to the east coast, Cradle Mountain, and the Tasman Peninsula.
Tasmania 7-Day Guided Nature and Heritage Tour
This guided 7-day tour explores Tasmania’s national parks, wildlife, and historic sites, ideal for nature lovers and active travellers based in Hobart and beyond.
Highlights
- Walk among some of the tallest eucalyptus trees at Mount Field National Park
- Explore the rugged West Coast’s forests, sand dunes, and beaches
- Hike in Cradle Mountain National Park with opportunities to spot native wildlife
- Experience Wineglass Bay and other key locations in Freycinet National Park
- Visit historic Richmond Village, Tasman Peninsula, and Tasman National Park
Itinerary
Day 1: Hobart to Strahan
Begin with Mount Field National Park, walking among the world’s tallest eucalyptus trees and visiting Russell Falls. See Lake St Clair and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, then explore Queenstown’s mining history before staying overnight in Strahan.
Day 2: Wild West Coast
Discover the rainforests and coastline of Tasmania’s West Coast. Enjoy a guided walk in ancient forests, explore Henty Sand Dunes and Ocean Beach, or opt for a nature cruise on the Gordon River (additional cost).
Day 3: Cradle Mountain to Launceston
Explore Cradle Mountain’s alpine wilderness with various walking options including Marion’s Lookout and Dove Lake Circuit. Spot wombats and echidnas, then travel to Launceston via Sheffield, the Town of Murals.
Day 4: Launceston to St Helens via Bay of Fires
Visit Cataract Gorge in Launceston, then travel to the Bay of Fires/larapuna. Walk along white sandy beaches with turquoise waters and orange boulders. Overnight in St Helens.
Day 5: Freycinet National Park
Choose to walk to Wineglass Bay or climb Mt Amos summit. Visit Cape Tourville lighthouse before returning to Hobart.
Day 6: Tasmanian Devils, Richmond and Wellington Park
Meet Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Explore the heritage village of Richmond, followed by a visit to Mount Wellington’s lookout points. Evening at leisure in Hobart.
Day 7: Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula
Discover the convict history at Port Arthur Historic Site, then walk to Crescent Bay before returning to Hobart.
Includes
- Transportation throughout the tour
- 6 nights’ accommodation in cabins and motels with private ensuite rooms
- Guided commentary and walks, plus optional non-guided options
- National park entry fees
- Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- Port Arthur Historic Site entry and harbour cruise
- Pickup and drop-off from centrally located Hobart city points
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Airport pickup
- Optional Gordon River Cruise (additional cost)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Important Information
- Discuss any accessibility needs before booking to ensure suitability.
- Accommodation options include multi-share same-gender rooms (2 to 4 persons), twins, doubles, or singles. Twin/double bookings require two people travelling together.
- Guests can bring up to 20kg luggage stored in a trailer during travel days.
- This is an active tour with daily short walks, mostly easy to moderate difficulty; all walks are optional.
- Example easy walk: Russell Falls (Mount Field) – 25 minutes return, 1.4km, flat and even surface.
- Example moderate walk: Dove Lake Circuit (Cradle Mountain) – 2-3 hours, 6km, with short hills, rough surfaces, and steps.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 14 days before the tour start date for a full refund.
Book early and prepare for varied walking conditions; bring suitable footwear, layered clothing, water, and sun protection. The best time to visit is during Tasmania’s mild seasons for comfortable walking and wildlife viewing.
