5-Day Tasmania Tour to Cradle Mountain & Freycinet

Explore rainforests, mountains, dunes and coastlines on a private, guided road trip that starts and finishes in Hobart. Mix guided walks with independent walking options, and choose between hostel dorms, private hostel rooms and motel accommodation.

• Walk beneath some of Tasmania's tallest trees at Mount Field National Park
• Discover Queenstown's mining heritage for a glimpse of Tasmania's pioneer history

Itinerary

Departures run on Tuesdays and Sundays.

1. Day 1: Hobart to Strahan, 07:00. Journey into the Western Wilds, visiting Mount Field National Park and Russell Falls, then experience Lake St Clair and the World Heritage Area’s rainforests as you travel through Franklin-Gordon National Park. Stop briefly in Queenstown before reaching Strahan on Macquarie Harbour, where your guide knows places to look for platypuses; stay overnight in Strahan.
2. Day 2: Wild West Coast. Hike through the Tarkine Rainforest to Montezuma Falls and explore Henty Sand Dunes, or choose the optional Gordon River Cruise, which costs extra and is not included in the listed price. Later, explore Ocean Beach before returning to Strahan for another overnight stay.
3. Day 3: Cradle Mountain to Launceston. Explore Cradle Mountain National Park, choosing between the climb to Marion’s Lookout and a walk around Dove Lake, with a chance to see wombats at Ronny Creek. Visit Sheffield, the Town of Murals, before continuing to Launceston for the night.
4. Day 4: Launceston to Bicheno. Explore Cataract Gorge, then drive to the East Coast to enjoy its beaches and the coastal scenery at the Bay of Fires. Continue to Bicheno for the night, with an optional guided little penguin tour in the evening; this tour costs extra and is not included in the listed price.
5. Day 5: Freycinet National Park to Hobart. Start early for Wineglass Bay Lookout, then relax on the beach, take a beach walk or choose the more challenging Mount Amos climb. Take in the views from the Cape Tourville lighthouse before following the Great Eastern Drive back to Hobart.

The schedule may change depending on traffic and weather conditions.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Four nights of accommodation
• National park entry fees
• Guided walks and independent walking options
• Pickup and drop-off at your hostel or motel property in central Hobart
• Airport drop-off available

The Gordon River Cruise, Strahan Theatre's "The Ship that Never Was" and the Bicheno evening penguin tour are optional extras, not included in the listed price.

Important details

• Ages 8+ only
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Hostel dorms and their shared bathrooms are same-gender. Private hostel rooms also use shared same-gender bathrooms
• Bring your own toiletries and towels for hostel dorm accommodation
• Arrive on time for pickup; late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded