5 Days Western Wilderness (Small Group Tour)

DAY 1/ Thursday                   

LAUNCESTON – CRADLE MOUNTAIN

Meet your local tour guide in Launceston to start your journey to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park. En route, stop in Sheffield to see the famous murals. Travel through lush rolling farm pasture before reaching the alpine bush of the Cradle Valley. In the later afternoon, be taken to a local Tasmanian Devil sanctuary where you have the opportunity to get close to some of our local animals on a joy encounter tour and even hold a joey (baby wombat or baby devil).

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Deluxe room (or similar)  

Meals: – 

DAY 2/ Friday                          

DOVE LAKE – STRAHAN

Today you will be mesmerised by the beautiful alpine landscapes of Cradle Mountain, where in many places dolerite cracked into vertical columns has resulted in spectacular sculpted mountains and cliffs. On a clear day, the rugged grandeur of Cradle Mountain is reflected in the tranquil waters of Dove Lake, or you may experience the drama of its craggy peaks through swirling mist. Your guide will guide you on some of the many walks available and showcase the beauty of this little island paradise. In the afternoon, travel towards the rugged West Coast and the quaint fishermen’s town of Strahan (occasionally, we may arrange an overnight stay in Queenstown, mainly during the winter months).

Accommodation: Strahan Village, Hilltop Harbour View room      

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3/ Saturday                      

WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY – STRAHAN

This morning, be transferred to Queenstown, where you board the nostalgic West Coast Wilderness railway. Join our 4-hour Rack and Gorge tour and take a heritage steam train journey through remote rainforests to the incredible King River Gorge, turning at Dubbil Barril before returning to Queenstown (If availability is not given, West Coast Wilderness Railway may be substituted with the Gordon River Cruise). In the afternoon, explore the area further by visiting the Henty Dunes, Ocean Beach or Hogarth Falls. You may also want to join the historical play ‘The Ship That Never Was’ (at your own expense) in the early evening hours.

Accommodation: Strahan Village, Hilltop Harbour View room

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4/ Sunday                        

STRAHAN – LAKE ST CLAIR

After a leisurely morning, continue the scenic journey on the road and visit a mining pit outlook and stunning waterfalls before you arrive at Derwent Bridge, not far from the picturesque Lake St Clair.

Accommodation: Derwent Bridge Chalets, Double en-suite room (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5/ Monday                     

LAKE ST CLAIR – MOUNT FIELD NP – HOBART

This morning, your guide takes you into Mount Field National Park, the oldest in the state. Be mesmerised by the lush forest landscapes, from temperate eucalyptus rainforest to alpine moorland (if accessible). Explore the green forest canopy, where you can crane your neck to see some of the tallest flowering trees in the world. This cool temperate rainforest allows you to search for some of Tasmania’s 12 endemic bird species, including Scrubtit, Black Currawong and Tasmanian Thornbill. In the afternoon, return to Hobart,  where the tour concludes at around 4 pm in the city or at the airport (outbound flights shall be booked after 6 pm).

NOTE: Outbound flights shall be booked after 6:00 pm.

Meals: Breakfast

2023 Departures (minimum of 4 guests needed)

2024 Departures