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Best of Tasmania
Best of Tasmania
Land Tour
Traverse the unique landscapes of Tasmania from tip to t on this nine-day adventure. Starting in Launceston – one of Australia’s oldest cities – you’ll sample some of the north’s finest wares along the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail and experience the rich geological wonder of takayna/Tarkine and Cradle Mountain National Park. Then the beauty of the south beckons, with visits kunanyi/Mount Wellington, Hartz Mountains National Park and Bruny Island. Throw in the artisanal offerings of Hobart and the off-the-grid magic of Corinna and you’ll walk away with a dinky-di Tasmanian experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Launceston with a Welcome Meeting at 8 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes in Hobart on Day 9 at our finish point hotel around 5:30 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Hobart as some group members leave and new ones join you.
LONG TRAVEL DAYS
Tasmania is bigger than it appears. To make the most of your time this trip involves some long travel days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information.
PHYSICAL RATING
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shs and comfortable clothing.
CLIMATE
Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania, and can be quite cold at at night and at higher altitudes, with potential snowfall especially at the start or end of the season. It's important to prepare – please familiarise yourself with the climate to expect at the time of year you are planning to travel, and pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.
The trip starts in Launceston with a Welcome Meeting at 8 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes in Hobart on Day 9 at our finish point hotel around 5:30 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
COMBINATION TRIP
This is a combination trip made up of two shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Hobart as some group members leave and new ones join you.
LONG TRAVEL DAYS
Tasmania is bigger than it appears. To make the most of your time this trip involves some long travel days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information.
PHYSICAL RATING
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shs and comfortable clothing.
CLIMATE
Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania, and can be quite cold at at night and at higher altitudes, with potential snowfall especially at the start or end of the season. It's important to prepare – please familiarise yourself with the climate to expect at the time of year you are planning to travel, and pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.
Tour details
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| Number Of Days | 9 |
| Price From | RRP: $5,490 Our price: $4,118 Price per person, twin share |
| Start Location | Launceston, Australia |
| End Location | Hobart, Australia |
| Age Range | Avg. 30+ |
| Group Size | 1 to 12 |
| Tour Style | Comfort |
| Tour Themes | Adventure |
| Physical Rating | Moderate |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Launceston to Stanley
Welcome to Tasmania or Lutruwita in the language of the Palawa peoples – the Traditional Owners of this land. Your adventure begins in Launceston with an 8 am welcome meeting. Your first stop this morning will be the Tiagarra Museum on Mersey Bluff in Devonport. You’ll watch a Welcome to Country ceremony and then head out on a guided tour of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place. See Aboriginal petroglyphs and learn about the importance of this landscape. Travel along part of the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail. Along the way, there will be plenty of scenic stops, and if there’s time, sample some local ciders, chocolates and truffles along the trail. After stopping for lunch in the town of Penguin, continue along the rocky coastline to Stanley. Climb the famous landmark The Nut – an ancient volcanic plug that juts out into the Bass Strait and offers outstanding views from the top – then wander down to the working wharf where some of the freshest seafood in Tasmania comes in each day. Continue to your comfortable accommodation, set in the rural area near Smithton, where you’ll spend the next two nights.
Day 2: Stanley
Today, you’ll explore the Tarkine Wilderness area (Takayna in the language of the local Palawa peoples) – home to the largest temperate rainforest in Australia and the second largest in the world. Rich with geological wonders, Aboriginal history and unique creatures with habitats not found anywhere else on earth, you can explore sites like the hidden Trowutta Arch and the Lake Chisholm sinkhole – both examples of fascinating geological change. Along the Tarkine Coast, you’ll also see Marrawah – famous for its big wave surfing – and the desolate Edge of the World which marks the longest stretch of ocean on the planet. From here, there’s no land until Argentina! You’ll head out on a few short walks to explore the sites. Later, return to your rural accommodation near Smithton for the night and look up after sunset (this is a gorgeous spot for stargazing).
Day 3: Corinna
Today, you’ll travel to Corinna via Rocky Cape National Park – home to windswept heathlands, sea caves, rock pools and twisted rocks formed over millions of years. Continue to the historic lighthouse at Table Cape and Boat Harbour Beach. Stop by Hellyer Gorge, then walk to see Philosopher Falls near Waratah. Tonight, settle into your accommodation for the night in Corinna’s remote, rural town in a restored miners’ cottage, where you can soak up some phone-free time, as there’s no service out here! Enjoy a group dinner with your fellow travellers and watch the sunset.
Day 4: Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park
You have a free morning this morning to get active. Maybe head out for some optional kayaking or hiking around the Corinna area, exploring the Pieman River and Tarkine Rainforest. After lunch, head to the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, where your accommodation for the night sits among the trees. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure, then as the sun begins to set, head out to meet Tasmania’s most emblematic animal – the Tasmanian devil. This activity visits a wildlife conservation facility aimed at protecting these endangered creatures. Watch how they feed, learn their story, visit the nursery and meet some of the facility’s youngest residents. Finish your day with a sunset over Cradle Mountain and listen out for the unmistakable sound of the devils.
Day 5: Launceston
After breakfast, hike the scenic Dove Lake Circuit in the Cradle Mountain area. This trail will take you around the lake and beneath the impressive spires of the mountain, passing gorgeous scenery along the way. As the circuit is board-walked most of the way, it’s a fairly easy walk and gives you plenty of time and energy to focus on the surroundings. After, head to a local restaurant in the park for a group lunch – maybe grab a drink and relax by the fire as you wait. Then, drive to Launceston, where you'll spend the night, stopping for optional tastings and shopping opportunities along the way (pick up some delicious, locally grown raspberries or cheese and ice cream). Tonight, you’re free to relax at your accommodation or head out for dinner with your group.
Day 6: Hobart to Port Arthur
After breakfast hit the road for Hobart (or Nipaluna in the language of the Muwinina and Palawa peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which Hobart is now located). When you arrive, you'll have another welcome meeting for new members of your group. Then move on to the Port Arthur Historic Site – a former convict settlement with a horrific past where you’ll learn about the history of this former penal colony with an audio experience and a short boat cruise. Next, check out Remarkable Cave and soak up the beach scenery. Head to your waterside accommodation at Eaglehawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula then join your group for dinner tonight and get to know your new group members a little better.
Day 7: Hobart
This morning after breakfast, drive down the beautiful Tasman Peninsula, passing through the narrow sliver of Eaglehawk Neck. Stop at Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Tessellated Pavement to view the unusual rock formations. Head back to Hobart, where the vibrant Salamanca Markets await, ready to tempt you with everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts. Then, head out for a bush tucker experience with NITA Education – a local First Nations organisation working to inspire connection to their 50,000-year-old culture. Watch a Welcome to Country ceremony, then try some bush tucker and listen to their stories. Tonight, maybe head out with your group for dinner at one of the popular restaurants near the waterfront.
Day 8: Hobart
Today, you’ll drive to the top of kunanyi / Mount Wellington to take in some magnificent views over the city and its surrounding mountains, forests and waterways. Then, drive into the Hartz Mountains wilderness, where you'll explore the remote and rugged place shaped by ancient glaciers on a few short walks. Next, head to Geeveston – a small township known for its forestry heritage, then continue up the Huon Valley and visit a cidery, where you’ll learn about the history of local apple farming in the valley, maybe with a few cider samples from the fourth-generation orchard (optional). Return to Hobart for your final night together.
Day 9: Hobart
This morning you’ll hop on the ferry over to Bruny Island – one of the most gorgeous spots in Tassie! Climb 279 steps to Truganini Lookout at The Neck for sweeping views, Indigenous history and wildlife spotting. Explore South Bruny National Park, where the Cape Bruny Lighthouse perches high above the wild waves of the Southern Ocean. Stop in at a few local shops for tastings of locally sourced products such as oysters, honey, cheese and beer. Then, head back to Hobart where your trip will come to an end.
Inclusions
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Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners.
Transport: Private Vehicle, Ferry.
Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Cottage (1 night).
Cradle Coast - Visit to Penguin Village.
Stanley - The Nut.
Cradle Coast - Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail.
Cradle Coast - Mersey Bluff Petroglyphs.
Cradle Coast - Welcome to Country Ceremony.
Cradle Coast - Tiagarra Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place.
takayna / Tarkine - Trowutta Arch.
takayna / Tarkine - Lake Chisholm Sinkhole.
takayna / Tarkine - Edge of the World.
Waratah - Philosopher Falls.
Cradle Coast - Rocky Cape National Park.
Cradle Coast - Boat Harbour Beach.
Waratah - Hellyer Gorge.
Cradle Mountain - Devils @ Cradle Day Keeper Tour.
Cradle Mountain - Dove Lake Circuit walk.
Port Arthur - Historic Site Visit & Harbour Cruise.
Tasman Peninsula - Remarkable Cave.
Tasman Peninsula - Tasman Arch.
Tasman Peninsula - Devils Kitchen.
Hobart - Salamanca Markets.
Hobart - Bush Tucker Experience & Coastal Walk with Aboriginal Guide.
Hobart - kunanyi / Mount Wellington scenic drive.
Hartz Mountains National Park - Short walks.
Huon Valley - Cider farm visit.
Bruny Island - Full day tour.
Bruny Island - South Bruny National Park.
Bruny Island - Truganini Lookout.
Transport: Private Vehicle, Ferry.
Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights), Cottage (1 night).
Cradle Coast - Visit to Penguin Village.
Stanley - The Nut.
Cradle Coast - Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail.
Cradle Coast - Mersey Bluff Petroglyphs.
Cradle Coast - Welcome to Country Ceremony.
Cradle Coast - Tiagarra Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place.
takayna / Tarkine - Trowutta Arch.
takayna / Tarkine - Lake Chisholm Sinkhole.
takayna / Tarkine - Edge of the World.
Waratah - Philosopher Falls.
Cradle Coast - Rocky Cape National Park.
Cradle Coast - Boat Harbour Beach.
Waratah - Hellyer Gorge.
Cradle Mountain - Devils @ Cradle Day Keeper Tour.
Cradle Mountain - Dove Lake Circuit walk.
Port Arthur - Historic Site Visit & Harbour Cruise.
Tasman Peninsula - Remarkable Cave.
Tasman Peninsula - Tasman Arch.
Tasman Peninsula - Devils Kitchen.
Hobart - Salamanca Markets.
Hobart - Bush Tucker Experience & Coastal Walk with Aboriginal Guide.
Hobart - kunanyi / Mount Wellington scenic drive.
Hartz Mountains National Park - Short walks.
Huon Valley - Cider farm visit.
Bruny Island - Full day tour.
Bruny Island - South Bruny National Park.
Bruny Island - Truganini Lookout.
Departure dates
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Price per person, twin share
| Start | End | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2025 | 24 Nov 2025 | 4 |
$5,395 $4,856 |
| 30 Nov 2025 | 08 Dec 2025 | 6 |
$5,290 $4,497 |
| 07 Dec 2025 | 15 Dec 2025 | 6 |
$5,245 $4,458 |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 22 Dec 2025 | 10 |
$5,490 $4,118 |
| 11 Jan 2026 | 19 Jan 2026 | 4 | $5,660 |
| 18 Jan 2026 | 26 Jan 2026 | 10 | $5,395 |
| 25 Jan 2026 | 02 Feb 2026 | 6 | $5,430 |
| 01 Feb 2026 | 09 Feb 2026 | 7 | $5,860 |
| 08 Feb 2026 | 16 Feb 2026 | 7 | $5,495 |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 23 Feb 2026 | 7 | $5,530 |
| 22 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 10 | $5,245 |
| 08 Mar 2026 | 16 Mar 2026 | 10 | $5,245 |
| 15 Mar 2026 | 23 Mar 2026 | 4 | $5,330 |
| 29 Mar 2026 | 06 Apr 2026 | 9 | $5,245 |
| 05 Apr 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 | 12 | $5,110 |
| 19 Apr 2026 | 27 Apr 2026 | 8 | $5,130 |
| 10 May 2026 | 18 May 2026 | 10 | $4,995 |
| 24 May 2026 | 01 Jun 2026 | 12 | $4,995 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | 22 Jun 2026 | 11 | $4,995 |
| 12 Jul 2026 | 20 Jul 2026 | 11 | $4,995 |
| 09 Aug 2026 | 17 Aug 2026 | 10 | $4,995 |
| 06 Sep 2026 | 14 Sep 2026 | 12 | $4,995 |
| 20 Sep 2026 | 28 Sep 2026 | 12 | $4,995 |
| 04 Oct 2026 | 12 Oct 2026 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | 26 Oct 2026 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 01 Nov 2026 | 09 Nov 2026 | 11 | $5,315 |
| 08 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 15 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 29 Nov 2026 | 07 Dec 2026 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 06 Dec 2026 | 14 Dec 2026 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 13 Dec 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 27 Dec 2026 | 04 Jan 2027 | 11 | $5,520 |
| 03 Jan 2027 | 11 Jan 2027 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 10 Jan 2027 | 18 Jan 2027 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 24 Jan 2027 | 01 Feb 2027 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 31 Jan 2027 | 08 Feb 2027 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 07 Feb 2027 | 15 Feb 2027 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 14 Feb 2027 | 22 Feb 2027 | 12 | $5,520 |
| 21 Feb 2027 | 01 Mar 2027 | 11 | $5,315 |
| 28 Feb 2027 | 08 Mar 2027 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 07 Mar 2027 | 15 Mar 2027 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 14 Mar 2027 | 22 Mar 2027 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 21 Mar 2027 | 29 Mar 2027 | 12 | $5,315 |
| 04 Apr 2027 | 12 Apr 2027 | 12 | $5,530 |
| 18 Apr 2027 | 26 Apr 2027 | 12 | $5,530 |
| 25 Apr 2027 | 03 May 2027 | 12 | $5,530 |
| 09 May 2027 | 17 May 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 23 May 2027 | 31 May 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 13 Jun 2027 | 21 Jun 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 11 Jul 2027 | 19 Jul 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 08 Aug 2027 | 16 Aug 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 05 Sep 2027 | 13 Sep 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 19 Sep 2027 | 27 Sep 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 03 Oct 2027 | 11 Oct 2027 | 12 | $5,365 |
| 10 Oct 2027 | 18 Oct 2027 | 12 | $5,530 |
| 17 Oct 2027 | 25 Oct 2027 | 12 | $5,530 |
| 31 Oct 2027 | 08 Nov 2027 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 07 Nov 2027 | 15 Nov 2027 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 14 Nov 2027 | 22 Nov 2027 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 28 Nov 2027 | 06 Dec 2027 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 05 Dec 2027 | 13 Dec 2027 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 12 Dec 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 26 Dec 2027 | 03 Jan 2028 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 02 Jan 2028 | 10 Jan 2028 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 09 Jan 2028 | 17 Jan 2028 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 16 Jan 2028 | 24 Jan 2028 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 23 Jan 2028 | 31 Jan 2028 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 30 Jan 2028 | 07 Feb 2028 | 12 | $5,795 |
| 06 Feb 2028 | 14 Feb 2028 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 13 Feb 2028 | 21 Feb 2028 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 20 Feb 2028 | 28 Feb 2028 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 27 Feb 2028 | 06 Mar 2028 | 12 | $5,685 |
| 05 Mar 2028 | 13 Mar 2028 | 12 | $5,530 |
| 12 Mar 2028 | 20 Mar 2028 | 12 | $5,530 |
| 19 Mar 2028 | 27 Mar 2028 | 12 | $5,530 |
