Book Direct with the Owner at Highlights Of Tasmania 5-Day Small-Group Tour From Hobart with Attractions in Hobart, for all your Attraction and travel needs.
Experience the magic of Australia’s island state in a 5-day small-group tour of famous icons like the Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay, the Tasmanian Devil, the convict ruins of Port Arthur and the vibrant Salamanca markets. Designed by people who know and love Tasmania this tour will put you in contact with rugged wilderness, endemic wildlife, beautiful beaches, a sense of history and the best of contemporary Tasmanian hospitality. Enjoy this tour that will take you off the beaten path to discover some of the hidden treasures of the island in a comfortable vehicle.
The tour will follow the itinerary below:
Day 1: Hobart
Arrival in Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, and transfer to your accommodation. Enjoy a day at leisure in Hobart. You might like to allow time to stroll through Hobart’s legendary Salamanca Markets and to visit Tasmania’s newest attraction, MONA. The Museum of Old and New Art is one of the world’s most unique and controversial museums. View the largest private art collection in Australia with its fascinating blend of ancient and modern art. (Overnight: Hotel Style Hobart, 4 stars)
Day 2: Bonorong - Mt Field National Park (B, L)
Travel to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian Devils, Wombats, Wallabies, Quolls and other Australian animals. Continue to Tasmania’s oldest National Park, Mount Field. Explore the green forest canopy of the National Park with a rainforest walk to Russell Falls and a beautiful circuit via Horseshoe Falls and the Tall Trees. Here you crane your neck to see some of the tallest trees in the world. (Overnight: Hotel Style Hobart, 4 stars)
Day 3: Tasman Peninsula - Port Arthur - Freycinet Peninsula (B, L)
Enjoy a scenic drive to Tasmania’s East Coast. Explore the Tasman Peninsula where you will visit Port Arthur and hear the story of Tasmania’s famous UNESCO world heritage listed convict settlement. Continue to the Freycinet Peninsula with its exceptional beauty, pristine white sandy beaches, and granite coastline. (Overnight: Lodge style Freycinet, 4 stars)
Day 4: Freycinet National Park - Launceston (B, L)
This morning there will be time to explore the unsurpassed beauty of the Freycinet Peninsula. Take an interpreted walk to the world famous Wineglass Bay lookout for some stunning photo opportunities. Continue your journey to Launceston for an introductory tour and explore the scenic Cataract Gorge where the Tamar River forces its way through sheer rocky cliffs. (Overnight: Hotel Style Launceston, 4 stars)
Day 5: Cradle Mountain - Launceston (B, L)
After breakfast leave Launceston and travel to UNESCO world heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. Your guide will introduce you to the many endemic fauna and flora species of the region whilst enjoying picturesque views of the spectacular craggy peaks of Cradle Mountain. After lunch return to Launceston where your guide will bid you farewell.
