5 Day Tasmania Tour

Our 5 day Tasmania tour gives you things that delight your five senses: touch, taste, hear, see and smell. During the journey, you’ll experience the following: 

– Opportunity to eat at boutique restaurants featuring unique Tasmanian dishes.

– A variety of tasty fresh produce (eg. cheese, chocolate, fruits, jams, oysters, cider and possibly abalone).

– Wines from our award winning vineyards.

– The best scenic views in Tasmania (Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, Mt Wellington).

– Interaction with our animals. You can touch and feed kangaroos, see Tasmanian devils, wombats and more.

– World Heritage Area and our best National Parks (Cradle Mountain National Park, Freycinet National Park, Wellington Park).

– An introduction to Tasmania’s convict past.

– Extra tours during the evening if you want to experience more.

To get the best experience in Tasmania you need to spend at least one night away from the city. The nature is incredible in Tasmania and is one of the major reasons why Lonely Planet listed Tasmania in the World’s Top 10 places to visit for 2013. Our tour has overnight stops in Cradle Mountain and Bicheno.

HOBART

CRADLE MOUNTAIN

ENCHANTED FOREST

SEAFOOD

FREYCINET

WINEGLASS BAY

COASTAL SCENERY

SCENIC VIEWS

MOUNTAIN TOPS

TASMANIAN DEVIL

VINEYARDS

NATIVE ANIMALS

BEACHES

FRESH FRUITS

LAUNCESTON

PRODUCE

HISTORY

TIMBERS

CRAFTS

ARTS

CHEESE

Day 1 – Hobart to Cradle Mountain

Itinerary:

• Hotel pickup 8:30am.
• Visit the Beautiful heritage town Ross: convict built bridge, and tasting of a famous Scallop pie from Ross Pie shop.
• Midlands farming region: pass through heritage towns and see numerous livestock & crop farms.
• 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.
• Overnight stay in 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. You will most likely see Wombats, Wallabies, Kangaroos, Possums and Quolls. After 5pm is the best time to be in Cradle Mountain – the area comes alive.

Lunch: Can be taken at a location along the day as discussed with your guide (At own cost).

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 2 – Cradle Mountain to Launceston

Itinerary:

• Hotel pickup 8:30am.
• Enjoy the scenery and walks in Cradle Mountain National Park until 2pm.
• 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.
• Visit Sheffield – a unique town of 30+ murals.
• Tastings at Ashgrove Cheese factory, and Christmas Hills Raspberry farm.
• Scenic tourist drive back to Launceston.

Lunch: Can be taken at a location along the day as discussed with your guide (At own cost).

Dinner: There are numerous options in the area, discuss with your guide. Me Wah or Hallams restaurant have top seafood dishes (All at own cost). 

Accommodation: Grand Chancellor Launceston, deluxe room (Breakfast included).

Day 3 – Bay of Fires and East coast Tasmania

Itinerary:

• Hotel pickup 8:30am.
• Scenic drive to Bay of Fires. Relax on the beach or have a swim in the crystal clear waters (conditions permitting) (Lonely Planets must see for 2009).
• A walk to the Gardens: a renowned isolated shack area with stunning views of the ocean.
• A very scenic drive down the coastal road to pass plenty of white sandy beaches with crystal clear pacific ocean water.
• Visit and taste local oysters at Freycinet Marine Farm on the Freycinet Penninsula.
• Cape Tourville Lighthouse, Honeymoon Bay and Sleepy Bay and sunset on the deck at Freycinet Lodge.

Lunch: Can be taken at a location along the day as discussed with your guide. We recommended Lobster Shack overlooking the Gulch. (At own cost).

Dinner: We recommend The Bay Seafood Restaurant at Freycinet Lodge for some great fresh seafood (At own cost).

Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge, one bedroom cabin (Breakfast included).

Day 4 – Wineglass Bay, Richmond & Hobart

Itinerary:

• Hotel pickup 8:30am.
• View the hazards at Freycinet National Park.
• Take the impressive walk to the lookout of Wineglass Bay (2hrs).
• Taste amazing local wines and stunning views across the Great Oyster Bay at Devils Corner and engage with the vineyard owners for a private tasting at Craigie Knowe Wines, the oldest vineyard on the East Coast.
• Enjoy the scenic Great East Coast Drive along rugged cliffs and beaches.
• Explore Richmond Historic Village to see Australia’s oldest bridge, art and craft and unique antique shops. 
• Relax and take a stroll through Hobart, Salamanca and Battery Point in the evening.

Lunch: We recommend local fish and chip lunch overlooking Maria Island at Triabunna (At own cost).

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

Accommodation: Old Woolstores Hotel, standard room (Breakfast not included). Please advise if you would like to book 2 nights here (so you don’t have to move accommodation tomorrow). 

Day 5 – Mt Wellington, D’Entrecasteaux Channel & Bonorong Wildlife Park

 Itinerary:

• Hotel pickup 8:30am.
• Journey through rich forest on Mt Wellington to the pinnacle for an incredible finale view over Hobart and Southern Tasmania.
• Stroll through the quaint stores at the Margate Train and explore the extensive native gardens at Inverawe.
• Travel through quaint D’Entrecasteaux Channel towns and pass by numerous farms nestled between bushlands. Learn about the history of the area on your drive down.
• Taste unique sheep milk cheese and Gin and Vodka made from sheep whey, at Grandvewe (first in the world).
• Drool over exquisite chocolates and locally made nougat at Nutpatch Chocolate Factory.
• Guided tour to meet wombats, kangaroos and Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

Lunch: Can be taken at a location along the day as discussed with your guide. (At own cost).

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

Accommodation: Please advise if you want assistance with booking this nights accommodation. If you’re adding Additional Days to your tour we’ll discuss the accommodation location. 

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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