Discover the coastal beauty and remote wilds of Australia’s island state
Venture through the natural wonders of Tasmania on a six-day city and wilderness adventure from Hobart. Stay in well-equipped scenic lodges as you walk the trails in Cradle Mountain National Park, venture to the pristine shores of the Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park and hike to Mt Amos lookout for stunning views across Wineglass Bay, discover the historic settlements of Sheffield, Launceston and Ross, and wind up at Tasmania’s harbourside capital of Hobart. With artisan honey, cheese and wine tastings as well as a leader with all the local know-how, this Tasmanian adventure is full of natural delights and off-beat experiences.
Why you’ll love this trip…
- Get a true taste of Tasmania with visits to local vineyard and apiaries for tastings of wine, cheese and honey straight from the local producers
- Discover the Bay of Fires – an incredible stretch of coastline that’s home to the fiery orange boulders that dot the beaches.
- Get active and choose a trail that suits your ability in Cradle Mountain National Park, keeping an eye out for furry critters such as wombats and wallabies.
- In Freycinet National Park, watch as clear waters lap the secluded shores, perhaps choosing to tackle the summit of Mt Amos for a panoramic views over Wineglass Bay.
- Learn how Tasmanian Aboriginal culture still survives and thrives with an afternoon spent with elders in Launceston.
Will you join us?
DAY 1: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Hobart (B)
Meet your Tour Guide at the Hobart Airport and transfer to your hotel. (Depending on arrival arrangements, time may be available for a Hobart sights tour)
Accommodation: Your own room at Lenna of Hobart or similar
DAY 2: Friday 3rd September 2021
Strahan (B,D)
We leave Hobart and drive through the Derwent Valley – travelling east to west across the island. You’ll see the beautiful Russell Falls, walk among the Mt Field National Park Tall Trees, and see Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair. Visit The Wall in the Wilderness before travelling via the mining town of Queenstown to harbourside village of Strahan.
Accommodation: Your own room at Strahan Village or similar
DAY 3: Saturday 4th September 2021
Gordon River – Cradle Mountain National Park (B,L,D)
This morning we will cruise across Macquarie Harbour and enter the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. At Heritage Landing we take a short rainforest walk then enjoy a delicious lunch onboard of fresh Tasmanian produce whilst cruising to Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Sarah Island. Cruise past Hells Gates then return to Strahan. Our late afternoon drive takes us to Cradle Mountain Hotel, next to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Accommodation: Your own room at Cradle Mountain Hotel or similar
DAY 4: Sunday 5th September 2021
Launceston (B,D)
Around 950m above sea level is the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Claire National Park. With an extensive range of tracks, you can choose a short walk to suit you or stroll around Dove Lake with our guide. A short drive takes us through Sheffield, the ‘town of murals’ then onto Launceston.
Accommodation: Your own room at Mecure Launceston or similar
DAY 5: Monday 6th September 2021
Launceston (B,L)
See Launceston’s magnificent Cataract Gorge before taking a scenic drive through rolling hills for lunch and wine-tasting at a Josef Chromy Wines. This afternoon visit Entally House, an enchanting historic homestead surrounded by beautiful gardens. We will sample some local Gin or Whisky before returning to our hotel.
Accommodation: Your own room at Mecure Launceston or similar
Day 6 – Tuesday 7th September 2021
Bicheno (B,D)
Today we will visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate where we can sample some unique lavender infused fare. We then make our way to the East Coast and the beautiful Bay of Fires. Tasmania’s most scenic coastal drive takes you from St Helens to Bicheno, where we visit a wildlife sanctuary to meet the iconic Tasmanian devil.
Accommodation: Your own room at Beachfront Bicheno or similar
Day 7 – Wednesday 8th September 2021
Freycinet National Park – Hobart (B,L,D)
This morning we join our cruise of the spectacular coastline of Freycinet National Park from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline, including the dramatic pink peaks of the Hazards range. Take in the sheer beauty of Wineglass Bay from the rarely seen perspective of the water. Our late afternoon drive takes us further along the scenic east coast via the seaside towns of Swansea and Orford as we make our way to Hobart.
Accommodation: Your own room at Lenna of Hobart or similar
Day 8 – Thursday 9th September 2021
Port Arthur (B,L)
After a quick look at Australia’s best preserved colonial village, Richmond, we head south to explore Tasmania’s ruthless convict past at the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site (guided walk and harbour cruise included). Rich in visual history, learn of the chilling life as a convict in the restored sandstone prison buildings and preserved ruins.
Accommodation: Your own room at Lenna of Hobart or similar
Day 9 – Friday 10th September 2021
Bruny Island (B)
Located at the mouth of the Derwent River, Bruny Island is the home to unique wildlife (including the white Bennett’s wallabies), dramatic scenery and delicious local produce. After a short ferry ride across the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, we head to the spectacular seascape of Cape Bruny and the Bruny Island Lighthouse. We visit Adventure Bay and The Neck Lookout and end the day with local produce tastings of honey, cheese, and oysters.
Accommodation: Your room at Lenna of Hobart or similar
Day 10 – Saturday 11th September 2021
Salamanca Markets & Mona (B,D)
Today, you can explore Hobart and the world-famous Salamanca Market at your own leisure or wander around the historic Battery Point area. There’s time for lunch around Hobart’s waterfront or take stroll through the botanical gardens. We will also visit the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington for some great views. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner at Mures Upper Deck.
Accommodation: Your room at Lenna of Hobart or similar
Day 11 – Sunday 12th September 2021
Depart (B)
Transfer to Hobart Airport for your flight home.
TOUR DATES: 2ND – 12TH SEPTEMBER 2021
TOUR PRICING: A$6,995 PLUS AIRFARES/TAXES
Tour Inclusions:
- Your dedicated Two’s a Crowd tour host
- All guiding and experiences as per detailed itinerary.
- Accommodation at listed hotels (or similar) in your own room with breakfasts daily.
- All transport as mentioned by comfortable, air conditioned vehicles.
- One group arrival and one group departure transfer
- All meals as per itinerary (B=breakfasts, L= lunches and D=dinners).
- All entrance fees as per detailed itinerary
Tour Exclusions:
- International/domestic flights to the start/end of the tour (the friendly Two’s a Crowd team can assist with competitive quotes and airfare bookings from wherever in the world you are located)
- Any visas/travel permits if required
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Late check out at hotels
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks with included lunches and dinners
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Travel Insurance (compulsory – please ask TAC booking staff for a quote)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Discover the coastal beauty and remote wilds of Australia’s island state
Venture through the natural wonders of Tasmania on a six-day city and wilderness adventure from Hobart. Stay in well-equipped scenic lodges as you walk the trails in Cradle Mountain National Park, venture to the pristine shores of the Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park and hike to Mt Amos lookout for stunning views across Wineglass Bay, discover the historic settlements of Sheffield, Launceston and Ross, and wind up at Tasmania’s harbourside capital of Hobart. With artisan honey, cheese and wine tastings as well as a leader with all the local know-how, this Tasmanian adventure is full of natural delights and off-beat experiences.
Why you’ll love this trip…
- Get a true taste of Tasmania with visits to local vineyard and apiaries for tastings of wine, cheese and honey straight from the local producers
- Discover the Bay of Fires – an incredible stretch of coastline that’s home to the fiery orange boulders that dot the beaches.
- Get active and choose a trail that suits your ability in Cradle Mountain National Park, keeping an eye out for furry critters such as wombats and wallabies.
- In Freycinet National Park, watch as clear waters lap the secluded shores, perhaps choosing to tackle the summit of Mt Amos for a panoramic views over Wineglass Bay.
- Learn how Tasmanian Aboriginal culture still survives and thrives with an afternoon spent with elders in Launceston.
Will you join us?
TOUR DATES: 2ND – 12TH SEPTEMBER 2021
TOUR PRICING: A$6,995 PLUS AIRFARES/TAXES
Tour Inclusions:
- Your dedicated Two’s a Crowd tour host
- All guiding and experiences as per detailed itinerary.
- Accommodation at listed hotels (or similar) in your own room with breakfasts daily.
- All transport as mentioned by comfortable, air conditioned vehicles.
- One group arrival and one group departure transfer
- All meals as per itinerary (B=breakfasts, L= lunches and D=dinners).
- All entrance fees as per detailed itinerary
Tour Exclusions:
- International/domestic flights to the start/end of the tour (the friendly Two’s a Crowd team can assist with competitive quotes and airfare bookings from wherever in the world you are located)
- Any visas/travel permits if required
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary
- Late check out at hotels
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks with included lunches and dinners
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Travel Insurance (compulsory – please ask TAC booking staff for a quote)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
