6-Day Tasmanian Explorer Adventure Tour from Hobart
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Come and experience Tasmania’s natural beauty and fascinating history on this 6-day loop around the island. Our experienced guides will make sure you see the major highlights and attractions (as well as some hidden treasures) of the West Coast, East Coast, and Cradle Mountain wilderness, plus discover our captivating convict past at the famous Port Arthur Historic Site. Make the most out of your time exploring Tasmania’s wilderness and history in a small group and wildly fun eco-certified tour.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Under Down Under Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula
Stop At: Richmond
Visit one of Tasmania's best preserved colonial villages located in the heart of the Coal River Valley wine region, home to Australia's oldest bridge, the Richmond Bridge.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck
A quick stop to take in the this scenic lookout which gives us panoramic views of the Tasman Peninsular, Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site
Our main attraction for the day - a visit to Australia's best preserved convict site, the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You will get a chance to discover the fascinating story of this convict settlement with its chilling realities for prisoners amid the preserved gaol ruins. Guided tour and harbour cruise included.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Tasman National Park
We take time to explorer some of the remarkable natural geological features of the Tasman Peninsula including Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen & The Blowhole.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
One of the many remarkable geological features found in the Tasman National Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Another incredible geological feature of the Tasman National Park with an observation platform with sweeping views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Day 2 Hobart to Strahan
Stop At: Russell Falls
We'll walk amongst some of the worlds tallest trees on the 'Tall Trees' walk finishing off with the star attraction - Russell Falls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake St Clair Park Center
Visit Australia's deepest freshwater lake located at the southern end of the World Famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Enjoy a walk or lunch by the lake.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Located deep within the massive Tasmanian World Heritage Area we traverse the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and take in the dramatic mountain peaks and the breathtaking views of the rainforests.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Queenstown
A quirky and fascinating town with a rich and rugged mining history with loads of wild west appeal.
Duration: 25 minutes
Day 3 Wild West Coast
Stop At: Strahan
After spending the evening in Strahan we have more time to explore the harbour-side village with a dark and fascinating convict past set on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Take this relaxing cruise into the world's last great temperate rainforest, deep into Tasmania's World Heritage Area. This scenic cruise takes you along the world renowned Gordon River. This is done as an alternative for our other days activities and done at your own cost.
Duration: 6 hour
Stop At:
This easy, three-hour return walk takes us through pleasant park-like rainforest of leatherwood, myrtle, sassafras and giant tree ferns to the base of Tasmania's tallest waterfall.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At:
We visit this vast expanse of sand that extends 15kms along the coastline with dunes reaching 30 metres in height.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Imagine standing on a beach, gazing out at the ocean and knowing that the next landfall is South America, over 10,000km away. Ocean Beach is over 40km's of wild waves and West Coast Sunsets. Here we breathe in the worlds freshest air!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Based on a real event in 1834 'The Ship That Never Was' tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last Great Escape from Sarah Island. Optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Day 4 Cradle Mountain to Launceston
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
Here it is! Tasmania's big-ticket item and every hiker's dream. Will you take on the climb to Marion's Lookout or opt to meander around the glacial carved Dove Lake? With luck we may see a wombat or two at Ronny Creek.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Dove Lake Circuit
Enjoy one of Tasmania's premier nature walks taking in both intimate and epic views of the famous mountain.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Marion's Lookout Walk
This is a hikers paradise. Choose this walk for a challenging but scenic walk to Marion's Lookout for some breathtaking views.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Sheffield
Time to explore this friendly and quirky town where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Day 5 Launceston to Bicheno
Stop At: Cataract Gorge Reserve
Enjoy time to explore the beautiful unique Cataract Gorge Reserve. This unique natural formation located just minutes from central Launceston has walking tracks, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge, panoramic lookouts with spectacular views, a swimming pool as well as native wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St Helens
A quick visit to the bustling fishing town to grab some lunch and check out the 'cray boats' in the harbour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Binalong Bay
Famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders. If conditions are right then it's the perfect place for a swim.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bicheno
Spend the evening exploring at your leisure this picturesque seaside town. Take in the sensational coastal views and sample some of the local fish and chips whilst keeping an eye out for the local wildlife including the migrating whales (in season).
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At:
Experience first hand these quirky little Tasmanian characters as they wander right past on their way to their burrows. This is done as an optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 6 Bicheno to Hobart
Stop At: Freycinet National Park
Here it is, the world famous Freycinet National Park. We beat the crowds by arriving early to explore this paradise. Walk to the lookout for panoramic views over Wineglass Bay. Then you can choose to relax at Wineglass Bay beach, or if you a looking for something a little more adventurous, choose the challenging climb of Mt Amos or take a beach walk.
Duration: 5 hour
Stop At: Wineglass Bay Lookout
As part of our visit to the Freycinet National Park this lookout offers stunning views of Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 5 hour
Stop At: Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Enjoy the stunning views from Cape Tourville out to the Tasman Sea and back towards the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains and Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Swansea
Pass through as we continue along the Great Eastern Drive.
Stop At: Orford
A quick stop at the popular holiday township.
Duration: 15 minutes
Day 1 Port Arthur and Tasman Peninsula
Stop At: Richmond
Visit one of Tasmania's best preserved colonial villages located in the heart of the Coal River Valley wine region, home to Australia's oldest bridge, the Richmond Bridge.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck
A quick stop to take in the this scenic lookout which gives us panoramic views of the Tasman Peninsular, Cape Hauy and Cape Pillar.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site
Our main attraction for the day - a visit to Australia's best preserved convict site, the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. You will get a chance to discover the fascinating story of this convict settlement with its chilling realities for prisoners amid the preserved gaol ruins. Guided tour and harbour cruise included.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Tasman National Park
We take time to explorer some of the remarkable natural geological features of the Tasman Peninsula including Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen & The Blowhole.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At:
One of the many remarkable geological features found in the Tasman National Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Another incredible geological feature of the Tasman National Park with an observation platform with sweeping views.
Duration: 15 minutes
Day 2 Hobart to Strahan
Stop At: Russell Falls
We'll walk amongst some of the worlds tallest trees on the 'Tall Trees' walk finishing off with the star attraction - Russell Falls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lake St Clair Park Center
Visit Australia's deepest freshwater lake located at the southern end of the World Famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Enjoy a walk or lunch by the lake.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Located deep within the massive Tasmanian World Heritage Area we traverse the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and take in the dramatic mountain peaks and the breathtaking views of the rainforests.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Queenstown
A quirky and fascinating town with a rich and rugged mining history with loads of wild west appeal.
Duration: 25 minutes
Day 3 Wild West Coast
Stop At: Strahan
After spending the evening in Strahan we have more time to explore the harbour-side village with a dark and fascinating convict past set on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Take this relaxing cruise into the world's last great temperate rainforest, deep into Tasmania's World Heritage Area. This scenic cruise takes you along the world renowned Gordon River. This is done as an alternative for our other days activities and done at your own cost.
Duration: 6 hour
Stop At:
This easy, three-hour return walk takes us through pleasant park-like rainforest of leatherwood, myrtle, sassafras and giant tree ferns to the base of Tasmania's tallest waterfall.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At:
We visit this vast expanse of sand that extends 15kms along the coastline with dunes reaching 30 metres in height.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Imagine standing on a beach, gazing out at the ocean and knowing that the next landfall is South America, over 10,000km away. Ocean Beach is over 40km's of wild waves and West Coast Sunsets. Here we breathe in the worlds freshest air!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Based on a real event in 1834 'The Ship That Never Was' tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last Great Escape from Sarah Island. Optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Day 4 Cradle Mountain to Launceston
Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
Here it is! Tasmania's big-ticket item and every hiker's dream. Will you take on the climb to Marion's Lookout or opt to meander around the glacial carved Dove Lake? With luck we may see a wombat or two at Ronny Creek.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Dove Lake Circuit
Enjoy one of Tasmania's premier nature walks taking in both intimate and epic views of the famous mountain.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Marion's Lookout Walk
This is a hikers paradise. Choose this walk for a challenging but scenic walk to Marion's Lookout for some breathtaking views.
Duration: 4 hour
Stop At: Sheffield
Time to explore this friendly and quirky town where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals.
Duration: 45 minutes
Day 5 Launceston to Bicheno
Stop At: Cataract Gorge Reserve
Enjoy time to explore the beautiful unique Cataract Gorge Reserve. This unique natural formation located just minutes from central Launceston has walking tracks, the world's longest single-span chairlift, a restaurant, cafe, a suspension bridge, panoramic lookouts with spectacular views, a swimming pool as well as native wildlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St Helens
A quick visit to the bustling fishing town to grab some lunch and check out the 'cray boats' in the harbour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Binalong Bay
Famous for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders. If conditions are right then it's the perfect place for a swim.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bicheno
Spend the evening exploring at your leisure this picturesque seaside town. Take in the sensational coastal views and sample some of the local fish and chips whilst keeping an eye out for the local wildlife including the migrating whales (in season).
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At:
Experience first hand these quirky little Tasmanian characters as they wander right past on their way to their burrows. This is done as an optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 6 Bicheno to Hobart
Stop At: Freycinet National Park
Here it is, the world famous Freycinet National Park. We beat the crowds by arriving early to explore this paradise. Walk to the lookout for panoramic views over Wineglass Bay. Then you can choose to relax at Wineglass Bay beach, or if you a looking for something a little more adventurous, choose the challenging climb of Mt Amos or take a beach walk.
Duration: 5 hour
Stop At: Wineglass Bay Lookout
As part of our visit to the Freycinet National Park this lookout offers stunning views of Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 5 hour
Stop At: Cape Tourville Lighthouse
Enjoy the stunning views from Cape Tourville out to the Tasman Sea and back towards the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains and Wineglass Bay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Swansea
Pass through as we continue along the Great Eastern Drive.
Stop At: Orford
A quick stop at the popular holiday township.
Duration: 15 minutes
