Explore Tasmania's east coast and islands on a private, active tour from Hobart, pairing coastal hikes and beach walks with your guide's local insights and storytelling. Hostel and motel accommodation options give you a choice of where to unwind between days outdoors.
- Taste Bruny Island's local oysters, cheese and honey
Itinerary
Departures are available on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Day 1: Hobart to the Bay of Fires. Depart Hobart for northeast Tasmania along the Great Eastern Drive, stopping first in St Helens and then at the Bay of Fires. Explore the white sands and orange lichen-covered boulders, with time to swim if weather permits or stroll along the beach.
- Day 1: Bicheno. Travel south along the coast to Bicheno for the night. You can join an optional evening little penguin viewing; the cost is not included in the listed price.
- Day 2: Freycinet National Park. Arrive early and walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout. Follow the Cape Tourville boardwalk for views of the Freycinet Peninsula, Wineglass Bay and the pink granite peaks of the Hazards mountains.
- Day 2: Hobart. Travel to Hobart after exploring Freycinet National Park and stay overnight.
- Day 3: Bruny Island. Explore South Bruny National Park and hike to Fluted Cape. Visit Truganini Lookout at The Neck, then explore Adventure Bay's beach and look for white wallabies, though sightings are not guaranteed.
- Day 3: Hobart. Return to Hobart for the night.
- Day 4: Richmond and the Tasman Peninsula. Visit the colonial village of Richmond before heading south to the Tasman Peninsula. Take in views from Pirates Bay Lookout, with Cape Hauy in the distance.
- Day 4: Tasman National Park. Explore the coastal formations of Tasman Arch and Devil's Kitchen. Walk along the high cliff line to Waterfall Bay.
- Day 4: Remarkable Cave and Crescent Bay. From Remarkable Cave, walk along the coastline to Crescent Bay and its dunes. Alternatively, replace the Crescent Bay walk with a visit to Port Arthur Historic Site to learn about its convict history; this optional visit is not included in the listed price.
The schedule may change depending on traffic and weather conditions.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide and live commentary
- Three nights of accommodation
- Guided walks and independent walking options
- National park entry fees
- Bruny Island ferry fees and local food tastings
Optional Bicheno evening penguin viewing, Port Arthur Historic Site entry and a harbor cruise are not included in the listed price.
Important details
- Ages 8+ only
- This tour is not wheelchair-accessible or stroller-accessible