Highlights:
- Explore Tasmania’s unique natural environment on a nature based hiking and sightseeing tour.
- Travel deep into the remote wilderness for which Tasmania is renowned.
- Hike in the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park.
- With a maximum of 13 people, you get to experience the full benefits of each destination – less crowded hiking trails, shorter wait times and more time spent enjoying what Tasmania has to offer.
- We aim to do the bigger and most famous hiking trails while visiting Tasmania’s icons. Rest assured there are often easier walks available depending on your fitness level or if that’s what you prefer. We offer a range of guided and self-guided walks depending on group dynamics.
- Starting the day with a hearty breakfast allows for maximum exploring each day, as well as a chance to catch up with the group and revise the plan for the day ahead.
Included:
- 1 nights accommodation
- Professional guide
- Hotel Pickup drop off.
- Tour transport
- National Parks Entry.
- Wildlife Sanctuary Entry.
- Cradle Mountain Shuttle.
- Breakfast : Some
Day 1 : Hobart to North West Tasmania
An early start from Hobart sees us heading deep into the wild west coast of Tasmania. After passing through the town of New Norfolk, we explore Mount Field National Park by walking amongst some of the tallest trees on the planet, standing beneath the beautiful Russel Falls, and searching for platypus. Our drive passes though the Tasmania Wilderness World Heritage Area with a stop in at Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. We’ll then explore the eerie historical mining town of Queenstown before arriving at our destination, not far from Cradle Mountain, ready to explore tomorrow. Highlights - New Norfolk - Mount Field National Park – Russel Falls Walk & platypus spotting - Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park – Franklin River Walk & Nelson Falls Walk - Queenstown – Town Stopover - North West Tasmania – Lakeside Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 : North West Tasmania to Hobart (via Cradle Mountain)
After a short drive though temperate rainforest we arrive at the spectacular Cradle Mountain National Park. Get your cameras ready because we’ll be spotting wild wombats before hiking the popular Dove Lake Circuit or Marions Lookout for the adventurous. A scenic drive through mountain ranges and highland lakes brings us back to Hobart (approximately 5:30pm) where we say farewell to our new tour friends. If you are keen to explore Hobart before or after your tour, make sure you check out the renowned Salamanca Markets – they’re held every Saturday of the year. Highlights - Cradle Mountain – Marions Lookout or Dove Lake Circuit & Wombat spotting - Highland Lakes – Great Lake Lookout
Meals: None
Pickup: Hobart
Hotel Pick up from Hobart City Hotels only. Please confirm pick up location with Wild Tasmania Tours. Please be at the pick up location 10 minutes prior to your pick up time.
Return: Around 5:30pm in Hobart
What to Bring:
Summer and winter clothing.
Wet weather gear.
Hat and sunscreen.
Water bottle
Hiking shoes
Luggage Limit:
18KG
Extra Costs:
Meals that are not included - Lunch, Dinner, Snacks.
