- Multi Day Private Touring
- 6 Six days private tour
- From AUD 7359.00 per person (based on 2 guests)
Travel in the footsteps of the Tasmanian Devil and discover the great wilderness of the island, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Tasmanian wilderness forms one of the vast expanses of temperate rainforests in the world. Covering more than 1’000’000 hectare, a third of the island is rated as National Park and mostly not accessible. Therefore the island is home to an abundance of native wildlife. This includes kangaroos, wombats, quolls, platypus, endemic bird species and of course the Tasmanian devil, our unique carnivorous marsupial. On this trip, your local guide will get you in touch with Tasmania’s iconic flora and fauna. With a little bit of luck, you may have the opportunity to see the Tasmanian devils in the wild. Other endemic wildlife such as Wombats, Wallabies and Quolls roaming in their natural habitat are common sightings. Our wildlife interested guests are invited to create memories and get close to our rare and endemic animal species. As part of the Australian Wildlife Journeys program, this tour is highly rated amongst photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Tour includes:
- 6 days private guided tour with a local guide
- Transport in well-appointed vehicle
- 5 x nights accommodation
- 5 x breakfast, 4 x lunch, 2 x dinner
- Entry to Devils@Cradle ‘Sunset Behind the Scenes experience’
- Entry to Marakoopa Cave
- Entry to Bonorong
- All National Parks passes
A special gift from Premier Travel Tasmania: Tassie Devil Adoption Package:
Included in your package you find your own personalised Tassie Devil Adoption package. Visit your adopted Tassie devil and see how this program assists with the breeding, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of this endangered species.
*Valid for 12months, package includes a personalised adoption certificate, a photo of the adopted animal, a species fact card, general sanctuary information and animal updates on social media
DAY 1
ARRIVAL – TAMAR WETLANDS
This morning is at leisure. Meet your local guide at noon in the lobby of your accommodation or airport and start your Tasmania adventure with a scenic drive to Hawley Beach or The Tamar Wetlands. We will try to spot as much wildlife as possible and your guide will introduce you to the local fauna and flora.
Accommodation: The Verge Launceston, Verge King or Twin room
Meals: Afternoon Tea
Day 2
CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, continue to the internationally acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Cradle Mountain Wilderness. Travel through lush rolling farm pasture before reaching the alpine bush of the Cradle Valley. Begin to unwind to the harmonic sounds found only in this true wilderness. You may also see birdlife species such as Forest Ravens, Currawongs and Wedge-tailed Eagles. In the late afternoon visit Devils@Cradle Wildlife Sanctuary on a very informative Sunset Experience and behind-the-scenes tour to gain insights about the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial and witness the feeding of this unique species.
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Deluxe room
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3
CRADLE MOUNTAIN – DOVE LAKE
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. This morning’s activity is a bush walk in the National Park on the Dove Lake Circuit (2.5 hrs), where you will immerse yourself in the beauty of this majestic setting (weather dependant). Learn about native flora and fauna along the way with highlights including the ballroom forest and lakeside beaches. Enjoy an interpreted bush walk through the National Park among Tasmanian rainforest and the native Pandani, the tallest heath plant in the world.
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Deluxe room
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4
MOLE CREEK – TASMANIA’S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Depart from Cradle Valley and travel to Mole Creek Karst National Park, for a tour of Marakoopa Cave. Explore this miraculous underground world with its glow worms, large caverns, rim pools and underground streams. Continue to Tasmania’s Central Highlands, also known as “The Heart of Tasmania”. Immerse yourself into this barren but beautiful and unique landscape. Here in this alpine environment, the air is noticeably clear and the silence inspiring. At dusk you will have the chance to join a wildlife evening tour to observe Wombats, Quolls, Tasmanian Devils, Wallabies and Possums as they turn the area into a hub of activity.
Accommodation: Thousand Lakes Lodge, Lodge Explorer Room
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5
TASMANIA’S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Start your day relaxing by the fire or venture out for a walk in the Highlands. The lakes in the area are perfect for wildlife spotting. Perhaps take an electric bike tour to spot platypus, wombats and other Tasmanian animals. In the evening once again enjoy the peaceful reverie of the fire. As darkness descends watch for activity outside as the nocturnal wildlife come out to a feed.
Accommodation: Thousand Lakes Lodge, Lodge Explorer Room
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 6
HIGHLANDS – BONORONG – HOBART DEPARTURE
This morning, leave the Central Highlands and travel south through the Tasmanian Midlands. Enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant before we meet the Tasmanian Devil again. Visit Bonorong Animal Sanctuary and handfeed the gentle kangaroos. Meet a Tasmanian Devil in its natural habitat and see Tasmania’s first animal hospital in action. Conclude the day with a visit of the historic village of Richmond with its well-preserved architecture before your guide will bid you farewell at Hobart Airport for a late afternoon departure.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
This tour is available any day of the year except all state and local Public Holidays. Please note, that the tour is subject to availability at time of inquiry/ booking.
Exceeded my expectations
Catherine Leggett
USA, January 2019 (private tour)
Above and beyond!
Nancy
USA
Well organised in every aspect
Adriana
Italy, (Small group tour – 5 Day Icons of Tasmania)
Excellent, and great value
Kim Goodman
USA, January 2019 (small group tour – 8 Day Tasmanian Wilderness and Wildlife Encounter)
