3 Day Western Explorer Tour

WALL IN THE WILDERNESS

WILDERNESS

GORDON RIVER CRUISE

GORDON RIVER

GORDON RIVER

STRAHAN

DOVE LAKE

ENCHANTED WALK

CRADLE MOUNTAIN

Day 1 – Hobart to Strahan

Itinerary:

• Hotel pickup 8:30am.
• Scenic Drive through Derwent Valley and visit antique shops in New Norfolk.
• Quick stop in historic Hamilton for local produce at Jackson emporium.
• Visit and experience Tarraleah a historic hydro electric town and watch the water flow uphill.
• View the continuously changing sculpture of Huon pine at The Wall.
• Stretch the legs with a 30 minute walk through forest to Nelson falls.
• Survive the famous 99 bends downhill road from Gormanston to Queenstown and take a tour through the West Coast Wilderness Railway before arriving at Strahan.
• Take a stroll through the postcard esplanade of Strahan Village.

Lunch: Recommended at The Wall (At own cost).
Dinner: We recommend View 42° Restaurant at Strahan Village (At own cost).
Accommodation: Strahan Village, hilltop terrace (Breakfast included).

Day 2 – Strahan to Cradle Mountain

Itinerary:

• Meet at 8:00am at the Spirit of the Wild – Gordon River Cruise.
• Voyage across Macquarie Harbour and feel the power of the Southern Ocean at Hells Gate. Explore Sarah Island
• Glide past ancient rainforests and admire the perfect reflections of the Gordon River. Walk ashore to see the 2300 year old Huon Pine.
• Enjoy the local food and beverage served in the Premium Upper Deck of the new RACT Spirit of the Wild vessel.
• Pass through operational mining towns such as Rosebery and across the picturesque Lake Tullah, full of trout in the season.
• Overnight stay at Cradle Mountain National Park to experience the incredible World Heritage Area.
• Evening time in Cradle Mountain to relax and explore at your own pace. Tasmanian native animals hide during the day and come out during the evening. Opportunities to see Wombats, Kangaroos, Possums and Quolls. After 5pm is the best time to be in Cradle Mountain the area really comes alive

Lunch: Included in cruise.

Dinner: There’s limited options in Cradle Mountain. We recommend Altitude restaurant at Cradle Mountain Hotel (At own cost).

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, standard room (breakfast included).

Day 3 – Cradle Mountain to Hobart

Itinerary:

• Hotel pickup 8:30am.
• There’s Dove Lake Walk (easy, 2hrs), Marion’s Lookout (steep, 3hrs) or the gentle Pencil Pines Walk, Enchanted Walk, Waldheim Chalet and Weindorfers Forest Walk.
• Scenic town of Westbury: a visit to the Honey Farm for tastings of Tasmania’s pure honey and the eclectic Tiger Bar at Mole Creek Hotel.
• We take the scenic alpine and lake road on your return trip to Hobart

Lunch: Taken at the iconic and quirky Mole Creek Hotel (At own cost).

Dinner:  There are numerous options in Hobart, discuss with your guide (At own cost).

Accommodation: Not included, please advise if you want assistance with booking this nights accommodation.

Additional Days, What to Bring & Other Information

Add extra days and spend more time in the locations of your choice – just contact us and have a conversation about modification of your tour.

Maximum of 11 guests per tour. Larger private groups can be accommodated.

The weather can be unpredictable in Tasmania and the evenings can be very cold. Warm jackets, gloves and beanies are recommended.

Bring sturdy walking shoes. We are commonly on unpaved paths.

Bring your cameras and phone chargers. Tasmania is stunningly beautiful and you’d hate to miss that photo opportunity.

Bring a healthy enthusiasm for a lot of fun and exploring new experiences.

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