3 DAYS EAST COAST TOUR
ITINERARY (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch)
Day One – Launceston, Hobart, Port Arthur – L
Pick up from your hotel, then drive via the Heritage Highway to the historic Midland towns of Ross (carved stone bridge) and Oatlands (working old windmill). We pick up in Hobart and drive to the top of Mt Wellington (1270 m) for spectacular views. After having lunch at Constitution Dock, we head into the Tasman Peninsula to view the Tasman National Park and its sea cliffs and nature’s wonders – the Blowhole, Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen. Overnight - Port Arthur.
Day Two – Port Arthur, East Coast, Bicheno – B&L
Visit the Port Arthur Historical Site to learn about the convict history of Tasmania, join in a guided tour of the site. Then there's a short visit to a local chocolate factory, Federation Chocolates, before leaving the Tasman Peninsula for the East Coast. Next is Swansea – a beautiful East Coast town. We also visit Freycinet National Park. We can stop at suitable location for you to taste freshly picked succulent oysters (own expense). At Bicheno a locally guided penguin tour is optional.Overnight - Bicheno
Day Three – Bicheno, St Helens, Launceston – B&L
Be amazed at the Blowhole at the rockeries of Bicheno. Visit a wildlife park where you can hold wombats and see Tassie Devils and other Tasmanian wildlife. Then head to Swansea and St Helens, the warmest towns of Tasmania. Binalong Bay is one of the best beaches with a white sandy beach and red granite-rocks. The coastline lies beyond the beach called the Bay of Fires. Heading towards Launceston via Scottsdale we will view Tasmania’s second highest waterfall, St Columba Falls (90m) and carved memorial trees at Legerwood. Arrive in Launceston about 17:45.
3 DAY AMAZING NORTH WEST TOUR
(Wilderness and Coastline)
ITINERARY (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch)
Day One – Wednesday - Launceston, Mole Creek, Cradle Mountain –L
Pick up from the hotels, then we visit Cataract Gorge, a jewel of the city, where we have a refreshing walk and see peacocks strolling around. Then we leave the city to visit Chudleigh Honey Farm for free honey tastings of more than fifty varieties of honey. Honey ice cream with different flavour is highly recommended (own expense). Next stop is Maracoopa or Mole Creek Cave for a guided tour of limestone caves (see glow worms) that are millions of years old. Then arrive at the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park in the late afternoon. Overnight at Cradle Mountain National Park
Day Two – Thursday- Cradle Mountain, Burnie, Stanley – B&L
In the morning, there's a short drive to famous Dove Lake, where we view the magnificent Cradle Mountain in the background, take a short walk to Glacier Rock and then enjoy a pleasant walk along the creek called the Enchanted Walk, seeing the beautiful Cascade and Pencil Pine waterfalls. Visit the old Waldheim Cottage of pioneer Gustav Weindorfer, who made Cradle Mt world famous. After leaving Cradle Mt National Park, we view Guide Falls on the way to Burnie. Then we continue to Wynyard-Table Cape to see great coastal views from the lighthouse (Tulip Farm-seasonal), Boat Harbour Beach (one of the best beaches in Tassie), Rocky Cape (to view unusual formation of rocks and the coastline). On arrival to Stanley, an historic town, we see the spectacular "Nut" and the Highfield Historic Site. Overnight in Stanley
Day Three – Friday – Stanley – Burnie – Launceston B&L
In the morning you can have a chairlift ride or walk up to top of the Nut to view the endless North West Coastline on the plateau of the Nut, then head to Dip Falls and see the amazing “Big Tree” (16 m circumferences). After Burnie, on the way to Launceston the itinerary includes chocolate tastings at Anvers Chocolate Factory and cheese tastings at Ashgrove Cheese Farm. Tour concludes in Launceston at 17:45. Launceston Airport drop off is possible if required.
3 DAYS WEST COAST TOUR
ITINERARY (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch)
Day One – Launceston, Mole Creek, Cradle Mountain –L
Pick up from the hotels, then we visit Cataract Gorge, a jewel of the city, where we have a refreshing walk and see peacocks strolling around. Then we leave the city to visit Chudleigh Honey Farm for free honey tastings of more than fifty varieties of honey. Honey ice cream with its different flavour is highly recommended (own expense). Next, visit Maracoopa or Mole Creek Caves for a guided tour of limestone caves (see glow worms) that are millions of years old. Then arrive at the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park in the late afternoon. Overnight at Cradle Mountain National Park.
Day Two – Cradle Mountain, Rosebery, Strahan – B&L
In the morning there's a short drive to famous Dove Lake, view the magnificent Cradle Mountain at the background, take a short walk to glacier rock and then enjoy pleasant walk along the Enchanted Walk and see beautiful Cascade and Pencil Pine waterfalls. Visit the old Waldheim Cottage of pioneer Gustav Weindorfer, who made Cradle Mt world famous. On the way to Strahan, pass through beautiful Lake Rosebery, old mining towns, view the Southern Ocean (see as far as you can imagine – perhaps Argentina?). Arrive in Strahan, the western most town of Tasmania. See the historical train station at Regatta Point. Take an easy and refreshing walk through rainforest to see samples of Tasmania’s trees and Hogarth Falls. Visit an old saw mill and the award winning Woodcraft Centre with beautifully designed woodworks on display. Overnight at Queenstown.
Day Three – Strahan, Queenstown, Hobart – B&L
Queenstown is an old mining town surrounded by mine-coloured mountains. From there, we head towards Hobart. En route, enjoy a short walk to beautiful Nelson Falls, then arrive at Lake St Clair – Australia’s deepest lake. On the way to Hobart we drive through highland lakes and rivers and hydroelectric power generators. Next stop is Mt Field National Park to view famous Russell Falls (regularly seen on Tasmanian calendars) and the Tall Trees before the tour concludes in Hobart about 17:45.
