- Multi Day Small Group Tours
- 5 Five days guided small group tour (max 8 guests)
- From AUD 3319 (min. 4 guests)
This5-day tour provides a comprehensive insight into Tasmania’s alpine regions and the wild and rugged West Coast. Visit the famous Cradle Mountain National Park, get close to our icon animal, the Tassie Devil. Feel the sea breeze while exploring quaint fishermen’s villages and old mining towns. Our focus on this small-group tour is to familiarise you with Tasmania’s diverse scenery, history and life in remote areas.
Tour includes:
- 5 days of small group touring with a local guide
- 4 nights accommodation
- 4 x breakfast
- Joy-encounter tour at Devils@Cradle
- West Coast Wilderness ‘Lynchford Express’ excursion (or Gordon River Cruise incl. lunch)
- all National Parks entry fees
(Small program changes may be possible due to unforeseen circumstances without notice)
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 .
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Deluxe room (or similar)
Meals: –
DAY 2/ Friday
DOVE LAKE – STRAHAN
This morning, 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 (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3/ Saturday
WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY – STRAHAN
Today, be transferred to Queenstown. Board the nostalgic West Coast Wilderness railway and head out to Lynchford, once a center for pioneers, adventurers and those with gold fever. (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 (or similar)
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 or Mt Field Retreat (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5/ Monday
MOUNT FIELD NATIONAL PARK – HOBART
After breakfast, your guide takes you into Mount Field National Park, the oldest in the state. Be mesmerised by the lush forest landscapes, from eucalyptus temperate rainforest to alpine moorland. 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. After lunch (own expense), return to Hobart in the late afternoon, where the tour concludes at around 4 pm in the city or at the airport (outbound flights shall be booked after 6 pm).
Meals: Breakfast
2024 Departures (minimum of 4 guests needed)
From Date | To Date |
Thursday, 11 July 2024 | Monday, 15 July 2024 |
Thursday, 25 July 2024 | Monday, 29 July 2024 |
Thursday, 8 August 2024 | Monday, 12 August 2024 |
Thursday, 22 August 2024 | Monday, 26 August 2024 |
Thursday, 5 September 2024 | Monday, 9 September 2024 |
Thursday, 19 September 2024 | Monday, 23 September 2024 |
Thursday, 3 October 2024 | Monday, 7 October 2024 |
Thursday, 17 October 2024 | Monday, 21 October 2024 |
Thursday, 31 October 2024 | Monday, 4 November 2024 |
Thursday, 14 November 2024 | Monday, 18 November 2024 |
Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Monday, 2 December 2024 |
Thursday, 12 December 2024 | Monday, 16 December 2024 |
2025 Departures
From Date | To Date |
Thursday, 9 January 2025 | Monday, 13 January 2025 |
Thursday, 23 January 2025 | Monday, 27 January 2025 |
Thursday, 6 February 2025 | Monday, 10 February 2025 |
Thursday, 20 February 2025 | Monday, 24 February 2025 |
Thursday, 6 March 2025 | Monday, 10 March 2025 |
Thursday, 20 March 2025 | Monday, 24 March 2025 |
Would highly recommend
Carolyn
USA, March 2019
It was like traveling with a friend
Loralie
USA, April 2019
Exceeded my expectations
Catherine Leggett
USA, January 2019 (private tour)
Exceeded our highest expectations
Robert Fujioka
Daytour Tasmanians Wilderness and Wildlife (April 23)