Tasmania 5 Day East Coast Tour
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Our 5 Day Tasmania East Coast Tour provides an intimate little getaway for those that have limited travel time available. This tour is a great option to explore the more populated east coast of Tassie along with the 2 biggest cities of Hobart & Launceston. Covering approximately 850km we explore many of Tasmania’s memorable attractions, moving fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the islands eastern side, yet slow enough to enjoy the sights! Concluding at Thursday morning this tour offers fantastic coastal scenery, historical learnings, fresh air and dozens of incredible photo opportunities. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely a memorable, small group travel experience.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Fun Tassie Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Arrive in Hobart
Stop At: Hobart
Arrive today in Hobart City at your leisure. Tonight your accommodation is included at the luxurious and very stylish Movenpick Hotel, check-in is available from 1pm onwards. The Movenpick is centrally located and walking distance to many of the cities great restaurants and night spots.
Day 2 Hobart - Port Arthur
Stop At: Constitution Dock
Start the day with a stroll around Constitution Dock area. Take in the See the Mawsons Hut replica museum, the statues immortalising the first ever expedition to the south pole, the replica of our famous convict carrying vessel the May Queen and possibly even a hungry fur seal who has made his way into the dock area for breakfast from one of the many floating seafood restaurants. We will also see the stunning backdrop of Mt wellington behind the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Salamanca Square
A Scenic drive through the famous Salamanca & Battery Point areas of Hobart this morning. You host will point out historically significant and beautiful sights within the area and share stories of these suburbs from times past. This is one of the most lovely suburban areas in Tasmania.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
A slow drive by as we explain the significance of our largest female correctional facility. Learn of the struggles our early female convicts faced as we view the imposing external perimeter.
Stop At: Cascade Brewery
One of the cities most notable and striking buildings we will stop at the Cascade brewery for some great photos and stories of the brewing industry in Tasmania.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Wellington
Ascend right to the summit of the imposing Mt Wellington 1275m high. Sweeping, panoramic views are in every direction as we take in what is one of the worlds naturally beautiful cities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tasman Bridge
Cross the Tasman Bridge as we head over to the Eastern Shore on our way to the east coast.
Stop At: Puddleduck Vineyard
Lunch today will be at the Puddleduck vineyard where a platter of gourmet local produce will be served - some of the freshest ingredients in Hobart. Enjoy FREE wine tastings to compliment our meal.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Richmond Bridge
Australia's oldest bridge still currently in use, built by the convicts in 1823. It is certainly the most lovely bridge on the island of Tasmania.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Denison Canal
See the Denison Canal built in the very early 1900's as a shortcut for passing merchant & trade vessels en route to Hobart. Another great photo opportunity. Learn about the significance of the Tasman Peninsula in our fight to save the iconic Tasmanian Devil from the spread of a fatal disease.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck
An afternoon tea & coffee break is in order at the stunning lookout above Pirates Bay.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tessellated Pavement
Walk onto and explore the worlds best example of a tessellated pavement - a series of cracks in the rock forming unusual patterns on the waters edge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tasman National Park
We see the 90m high, naturally occurring Tasman's Arch and walk over the arch to yet another stunning lookout viewing the coastal cliffs behind. We will explain the formation of these geological features and how they have occurred over millions of years. Devils Kitchen is another stunning lookout taken in as part of our loop walk here on the Peninsula.
Duration: 25 minutes
Day 3 Port Arthur - Bicheno
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site
Enjoy a personally guided 3hr tour around this lovely site. We will explore many buildings, learn about the history of Port Arthur and convict transportation to Tasmania, and have many scenic vantage points. Also enjoy a 30 minute harbour cruise to view the site as incoming convicts would have.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Federation Artisan Chocolate - Port Arthur
A popular stop is next up at Federation Chocolates. These chocolates are all hand made on site and naturally samples are available for tasting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
See the lovely pink, purple & French lavender at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm. They have an amazing gift shop with many lavender products made onsite along with yummy food, coffee & snacks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Maria Island National Park
We will pass by the glorious Maria Island and take in the coastal views from Raspin's Beach in Orford. Learn of the convict settlement here and how the island now has one of the healthiest Devil populations in the state.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Spiky Bridge
This is one of Tasmania's most quirky and unusual bridges with its unexplained rows of spiky rocks. Built by the convicts in the 1840's. Next we will head across the HWY to the hidden little Spiky Beach for our afternoon coffee break with a stunning view of Coles Bay and Freycinet Peninsula.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bicheno Blowhole
Tonight we go on a fully guided Penguin spotting adventure on the rocks just by the famous Bicheno Blowhole. Watch these little creatures waddle ashore completely in the wild from only meters away.
Duration: 45 minutes
Day 4 Bicheno - Launceston
Stop At: Bicheno Blowhole
Start the day with another visit to the local Blowhole to see this great coast feature during the daylight. It might be spurting water 25+ feet into the air.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: East Coast Natureworld
This morning is a fully guided tour of the acclaimed East Coast Nature World. It is an animal sanctuary housing most Tasmania native animals that have either been rescued from the wild or bred onsite. We will witness the entertaining hand feeding of Tasmanian Devils with one of the handlers.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Bay of Fires
After lunch is an exploration of the stunning Bay of Fires with its pure white sand, ice blue water and flaming red & orange rocks that make this stretch of coastline one of the most photogenic areas in Australia. You can dip your feet as we wander along the main beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: St Helens
Stop in St Helens for some fresh oyster tastings from the locally owned & operated Lease 65 Oyster Farm. Pacific oysters as fresh as you will ever taste!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pyengana Dairy
Cheese tasting at the multi award winning Pyengana Dairy is next. We will also see and explain in detail the inner workings of the fully automated robotic dairy out back.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Tier Forest Reserve
A scenic drive through this temperate rainforest area with its giant Myrtle trees and Man Ferns.
Stop At: Legerwood Memorial Tree Carvings
Our regular afternoon coffee break at on of the most unique war memorials in Australia. Carved using nothing but chainsaws these trees tell stories of the local men who gave their lives in The Great War.
Duration: 25 minutes
Day 5 Departure from Launceston
Stop At: Launceston
This is the final morning of your tour package and is unguided. With hotel check-out by 11am guests can choose to rest & relax, or explore the city mall area and surrounding parklands only a few minutes walk from the hotel. Additional nights accommodation or attractions can be arranged on request. We are sure you will have enjoyed a unique travel experience with us in Tasmania.
Duration: 3 hour
Day 1 Arrive in Hobart
Stop At: Hobart
Arrive today in Hobart City at your leisure. Tonight your accommodation is included at the luxurious and very stylish Movenpick Hotel, check-in is available from 1pm onwards. The Movenpick is centrally located and walking distance to many of the cities great restaurants and night spots.
Day 2 Hobart - Port Arthur
Stop At: Constitution Dock
Start the day with a stroll around Constitution Dock area. Take in the See the Mawsons Hut replica museum, the statues immortalising the first ever expedition to the south pole, the replica of our famous convict carrying vessel the May Queen and possibly even a hungry fur seal who has made his way into the dock area for breakfast from one of the many floating seafood restaurants. We will also see the stunning backdrop of Mt wellington behind the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Salamanca Square
A Scenic drive through the famous Salamanca & Battery Point areas of Hobart this morning. You host will point out historically significant and beautiful sights within the area and share stories of these suburbs from times past. This is one of the most lovely suburban areas in Tasmania.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cascades Female Factory Historic Site
A slow drive by as we explain the significance of our largest female correctional facility. Learn of the struggles our early female convicts faced as we view the imposing external perimeter.
Stop At: Cascade Brewery
One of the cities most notable and striking buildings we will stop at the Cascade brewery for some great photos and stories of the brewing industry in Tasmania.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Wellington
Ascend right to the summit of the imposing Mt Wellington 1275m high. Sweeping, panoramic views are in every direction as we take in what is one of the worlds naturally beautiful cities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tasman Bridge
Cross the Tasman Bridge as we head over to the Eastern Shore on our way to the east coast.
Stop At: Puddleduck Vineyard
Lunch today will be at the Puddleduck vineyard where a platter of gourmet local produce will be served - some of the freshest ingredients in Hobart. Enjoy FREE wine tastings to compliment our meal.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Richmond Bridge
Australia's oldest bridge still currently in use, built by the convicts in 1823. It is certainly the most lovely bridge on the island of Tasmania.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Denison Canal
See the Denison Canal built in the very early 1900's as a shortcut for passing merchant & trade vessels en route to Hobart. Another great photo opportunity. Learn about the significance of the Tasman Peninsula in our fight to save the iconic Tasmanian Devil from the spread of a fatal disease.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck
An afternoon tea & coffee break is in order at the stunning lookout above Pirates Bay.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tessellated Pavement
Walk onto and explore the worlds best example of a tessellated pavement - a series of cracks in the rock forming unusual patterns on the waters edge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tasman National Park
We see the 90m high, naturally occurring Tasman's Arch and walk over the arch to yet another stunning lookout viewing the coastal cliffs behind. We will explain the formation of these geological features and how they have occurred over millions of years. Devils Kitchen is another stunning lookout taken in as part of our loop walk here on the Peninsula.
Duration: 25 minutes
Day 3 Port Arthur - Bicheno
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site
Enjoy a personally guided 3hr tour around this lovely site. We will explore many buildings, learn about the history of Port Arthur and convict transportation to Tasmania, and have many scenic vantage points. Also enjoy a 30 minute harbour cruise to view the site as incoming convicts would have.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Federation Artisan Chocolate - Port Arthur
A popular stop is next up at Federation Chocolates. These chocolates are all hand made on site and naturally samples are available for tasting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
See the lovely pink, purple & French lavender at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm. They have an amazing gift shop with many lavender products made onsite along with yummy food, coffee & snacks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Maria Island National Park
We will pass by the glorious Maria Island and take in the coastal views from Raspin's Beach in Orford. Learn of the convict settlement here and how the island now has one of the healthiest Devil populations in the state.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Spiky Bridge
This is one of Tasmania's most quirky and unusual bridges with its unexplained rows of spiky rocks. Built by the convicts in the 1840's. Next we will head across the HWY to the hidden little Spiky Beach for our afternoon coffee break with a stunning view of Coles Bay and Freycinet Peninsula.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bicheno Blowhole
Tonight we go on a fully guided Penguin spotting adventure on the rocks just by the famous Bicheno Blowhole. Watch these little creatures waddle ashore completely in the wild from only meters away.
Duration: 45 minutes
Day 4 Bicheno - Launceston
Stop At: Bicheno Blowhole
Start the day with another visit to the local Blowhole to see this great coast feature during the daylight. It might be spurting water 25+ feet into the air.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: East Coast Natureworld
This morning is a fully guided tour of the acclaimed East Coast Nature World. It is an animal sanctuary housing most Tasmania native animals that have either been rescued from the wild or bred onsite. We will witness the entertaining hand feeding of Tasmanian Devils with one of the handlers.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Bay of Fires
After lunch is an exploration of the stunning Bay of Fires with its pure white sand, ice blue water and flaming red & orange rocks that make this stretch of coastline one of the most photogenic areas in Australia. You can dip your feet as we wander along the main beach.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: St Helens
Stop in St Helens for some fresh oyster tastings from the locally owned & operated Lease 65 Oyster Farm. Pacific oysters as fresh as you will ever taste!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pyengana Dairy
Cheese tasting at the multi award winning Pyengana Dairy is next. We will also see and explain in detail the inner workings of the fully automated robotic dairy out back.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Blue Tier Forest Reserve
A scenic drive through this temperate rainforest area with its giant Myrtle trees and Man Ferns.
Stop At: Legerwood Memorial Tree Carvings
Our regular afternoon coffee break at on of the most unique war memorials in Australia. Carved using nothing but chainsaws these trees tell stories of the local men who gave their lives in The Great War.
Duration: 25 minutes
Day 5 Departure from Launceston
Stop At: Launceston
This is the final morning of your tour package and is unguided. With hotel check-out by 11am guests can choose to rest & relax, or explore the city mall area and surrounding parklands only a few minutes walk from the hotel. Additional nights accommodation or attractions can be arranged on request. We are sure you will have enjoyed a unique travel experience with us in Tasmania.
Duration: 3 hour
