Itinerary
- Day 1
Launceston to Stanley
Your Tasmanian adventure kicks off in Launceston with an 8 am welcome meeting. From there, you'll head to Devonport to take part in a Welcome to Country ceremony at Tiagarra Museum, then spend time at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The route follows the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail with stops along the way to sample local ciders, chocolates and truffles. After grabbing lunch in Penguin, you'll continue to Stanley where you can climb The Nut for views across the coastline, check out the working wharf, then settle into accommodation near Smithton for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Penguin)
Included Activities
- Welcome to Country ceremony at Tiagarra Museum
- Guided tour of Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place
- View Aboriginal petroglyphs at Mersey Bluff
- Explore Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail with scenic stops
- Sample local ciders, chocolates and truffles
- Climb The Nut volcanic landmark
- Explore Stanley working wharf
Landmarks/POIs Tiagarra Museum Mersey Bluff Petroglyphs Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place Penguin Village The Nut Stanley Working Wharf - Day 2
Tarkine Wilderness
This day takes you through the Tarkine Wilderness (Takayna), where Australia's largest temperate rainforest spreads across the landscape. You'll come across geological features like the hidden Trowutta Arch and Lake Chisholm sinkhole. The route includes a stop in Marrawah, known for its big wave surfing, and the Edge of the World with its sprawling ocean vistas. Short walks let you get up close to these sites before heading back to your rural accommodation near Smithton. After sunset, the area offers excellent conditions for stargazing.
Included Activities
- Explore Trowutta Arch
- Visit Lake Chisholm Sinkhole
- See Marrawah
- Visit Edge of the World
- Short walks through Tarkine Wilderness
Landmarks/POIs Trowutta Arch Lake Chisholm Sinkhole Marrawah Edge of the World - Day 3
Tarkine to Corinna
You'll travel to Corinna by way of Rocky Cape National Park, passing through windswept heathlands and stopping to explore sea caves and rock pools. Along the route, there's a visit to the historic lighthouse at Table Cape and Boat Harbour Beach. You'll also walk through Hellyer Gorge and head to Philosopher Falls near Waratah. By evening, you'll be staying in a restored miners' cottage in remote Corinna, where a group dinner and sunset experience await you and your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner in Corinna)
Included Activities
- Explore Rocky Cape National Park
- Visit Table Cape historic lighthouse
- Visit Boat Harbour Beach
- Stop at Hellyer Gorge
- Walk to Philosopher Falls
- Group dinner in Corinna
Landmarks/POIs Rocky Cape National Park Table Cape Lighthouse Boat Harbour Beach Hellyer Gorge Philosopher Falls - Day 4
Corinna to Cradle Mountain
The morning in Corinna is yours to use as you'd like, with options for kayaking or hiking around the Pieman River and Tarkine Rainforest if you're interested. After lunch, the group travels to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and checks into accommodation nestled among the trees. Afternoon time is free to relax and settle in. If you're interested, there's an optional visit to a wildlife conservation facility where you can see Tasmanian devils being fed, tour the nursery, and listen for their distinctive calls at sunset.
Optional Activities
- Kayaking around Corinna and Pieman River area - AUD40
- Hiking in Tarkine Rainforest area
- Devils @ Cradle Sunset Experience - AUD99
Landmarks/POIs Pieman River Tarkine Rainforest Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Cradle Mountain - Day 5
Cradle Mountain to Launceston
After breakfast, you'll hike the Dove Lake Circuit, a fairly easy board-walked path that circles the lake with Cradle Mountain's peaks rising above. This gives you time to take in the environment at a comfortable pace. A group lunch happens at a local restaurant in the park, with the option to relax by the fire afterward. Then it's a drive back to Launceston with optional stops for tastings and shopping for things like local raspberries, cheese and ice cream. Your evening is free to either unwind or go out to dinner with others in the group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch at local restaurant in Cradle Mountain park)
Included Activities
- Dove Lake Circuit walk
- Group lunch at local restaurant in Cradle Mountain park
Optional Activities
- Tastings and shopping stops en route to Launceston
- Shop for local raspberries, cheese and ice cream
Landmarks/POIs Dove Lake - Day 6
Launceston (or Hobart)
After breakfast, your trip concludes in Launceston. If you're heading to Hobart, the drive south begins after breakfast and you'll arrive around 10:30 am with no further scheduled activities. For those wanting to extend their stay in Hobart, your booking agent can help arrange additional time there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
