If you have 7 days in Tasmania this tour is perfect for you. This adventure-filled Hobart to Hobart Super tour has a relaxed and laid-back pace, that allows you to spend more time exploring and less time looking out of a bus window.
A great itinerary over 7 days to see the best of Tasmania. Day 1 and you are straight into it with Tasmania’s prettiest waterfall Russell Falls. Stay overnight in Strahan the quaint harbourside town with an interesting history. You will then visit the temperate Tarkine Rainforest the ‘coolest’ spot in Tassie. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is the highlight of day 3 on tour, with plenty of hiking options for you to choose from. We then stay in Launceston, which UNESCO named the City of Gastronomy. Make sure you try some yummy fresh produce while you are there.
It’s then East Coast time on day 4, as we traverse back toward Hobart past the iconic clear seas and red rocks of the Bay of Fires. Plus hikes at Wineglass Bay, and native wildlife in abundance. Once we are back in Hobart your 7 days Tasmania tour isn’t over, take a visit to World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site to immerse yourself in history.
Our small, comfortable, eco-friendly mini buses keep our tour groups small. So you will never feel crowded or lost, and ensure a personal and enriched experience through the knowledge of our expert guides.
Tour Tasmania over 7 days starting and finishing in the capital Hobart. You will experience the many highlights of Tasmania, whilst learning about Aboriginal cultural heritage and the indigenous people’s spiritual connection to the land and water.
If you love the outdoors, you will love this tour! 7 days packed full of waterfalls, mountains, hikes, coastlines, lakes, and rainforests. Topped off with Bruny Island and a visit to the World Heritage Listed – Port Arthur Historic Site. This tour ticks off all the bucket list attractions of Tasmania, mixed with heaps of fun and adventure.
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Departing Hobart, your tour of Tasmania/lutruwita begins in Mount Field National Park. Welcome to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Walk among the world’s tallest eucalyptus trees and discover the cascading Russell Falls. As we journey through the Western Wilds, the incredible scenery continues at Lake St Clair (Australia’s deepest freshwater lake), and the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. You’ll learn about Tasmania’s mining history in Queenstown before arriving in the harbourside village of Strahan where we’ll spend the next two nights.
Overnight: Strahan
Discover the West Coast’s wild and rugged coastlines and rainforests. Walk to Tasmania’s highest waterfall, Montezuma Falls, within the ancient rainforests of the Tarkine/takayna. At the coast we’ll explore the immense Henty Sand Dunes and walk along Tasmania’s longest stretch of sand at Ocean Beach. Or today you can choose an outstanding nature cruise on the beautiful Gordon River (own cost). Strahan is also a terrific place to look for platypus with the help of your guide.
Overnight: Strahan
Cradle Mountain National Park is a highlight of Tasmania. Discover Cradle’s alpine and glacial-carved wilderness as you look for wombats, echidna, and other Tasmanian wildlife. Choose from a variety of world-class walks, such as the track to the summit of Marion’s Lookout, the Dove Lake circuit, or stroll to the Boatshed. After our time enjoying the park, we’ll drive to the city of Launceston in northern Tasmania via the colourful town of Sheffield, also known as the Town of Murals.
Overnight: Launceston
In Launceston you’ll explore the Cataract Gorge located along the South Esk River. Only minutes from the city centre, this fantastic nature reserve is a great place for seeing wallaby. Travel to the East Coast via St Columba Falls and enjoy lunch at the fishing town of St Helens. At the Bay of Fires/larapuna, learn about the spiritual connection of the land to Tasmanian aboriginal people/palawa. Walk along the Bay’s pristine white sands with its turquoise waters with striking orange boulders. We will spend the night in the beachside town of Bicheno, home of the little penguin.
Overnight: Bicheno
Freycinet National Park is a beautiful peninsula on Tasmania’s East Coast. Freycinet’s beaches, coastal forests and pink granite mountains make this an exciting nature-based destination. You can hike to the lookout of the famous Wineglass Bay or continue down to the beach and walk along the shore. Or you can choose a challenging climb to the summit of Mt Amos or take a relaxing coastal walk. We also visit the lighthouse at Cape Tourville for wild ocean views across the Tasman Sea before travelling back to Hobart/nipaluna along the Great Eastern Drive.
Overnight: Hobart
Visit Tasmania’s best-known conservation and wildlife sanctuary, Bonorong. You’ll meet a variety of Tasmanian wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils. Then, we’ll take our time to enjoy the heritage village of Richmond. We’ll travel through the winery region of the Coal River Valley on our way back to Hobart and continue to the city’s immense nature playground, Mount Wellington/kunanyi. Wellington Park is known locally as “The Mountain”, and is loved for its fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns and boulder fields, with superb walking tracks to spectacular lookouts. We’ll show you some of our favourite places on kunanyi as our guide helps you to appreciate the treasures of Wellington Park. Tonight, unwind in one of the city’s historic pubs or restaurants. Overnight: Hobart
Discover the rugged coastal scenery and epic convict history of the Tasman Peninsula/turrakana. As Australia’s best preserved convict settlement, Port Arthur Historic Site is a UNESCO World-Heritage Listed cultural attraction. You’ll learn about Tasmania’s harsh convict history as you explore the expansive grounds and preserved ruins. At Remarkable Cave we’ll take you on one of the best short walks in Tasmania to experience the impressive coastal sand dunes of Crescent Bay. Finally, at Tasman Arch in Tasman National Park you’ll appreciate the impact of the powerful Southern Ocean on the highest sea cliffs in Australia. We’ll return to Hobart in the afternoon as our tour of Tasmania comes to an end.
You can bring up to 20kg of luggage to be stored in our trailer while traveling, we advise you to bring a day pack for access to day-to-day items.
If you need to fly out on the final day of the tour, please ensure that your flight is booked for 8 pm or later. We can only provide airport drop-offs for some tours – all other tours will finish in Hobart City Centre.
Pick up from Hobart CBD Hostels or Motels at approx 7:00AM on day 1. Drop off back in Hobart at approx 5:30PM on day 7.
Please allow enough spending money for meals and drinks not included on the itinerary, as well as any souvenirs or extra’s you may want to purchase throughout the tour.
All our tours are self-catering in nature; there are plenty of food stops where you can purchase from restaurants, cafes, takeaways or even supermarkets should you wish to use the hostel’s kitchen facilities. Some tours include samplings of local foods as per the itinerary.
This tour is dorm share. How many people per dormitory room? Are dormitories mixed or single gender? Our dormitory room options typically sleep 4; although some rooms may have up to 8 people of the same gender.
Ask us about our private room upgrade options.
Accommodation for 6 nights
Guided commentary
Guided walks and free-walking options
National Park entry fees
Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Port Arthur Historic Site entry and harbour cruise
Pick-ups and drop-offs at selected Hobart CBD locations. Airport Drop offs also available on request
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