Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll arrive in Hobart by 3 pm and get settled into your accommodation in the city center. Later in the afternoon, head out to Bonorong Animal Sanctuary for a 2.5-hour behind-the-scenes night tour where you can see Tasmania's unique wildlife up close, including wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils in their element.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Bonorong Animal Sanctuary night tour (approximately 2.5 hours) - behind the scenes experience with endemic Tasmanian animal species
Landmarks Bonorong Animal Sanctuary 
- Day 2
Triabunna - Maria Island - Bicheno
Drive to the coastal village of Triabunna this morning and take the ferry across to Maria Island National Park. You'll spend the day checking out historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged fossil cliffs, and spotting wombats, kangaroos, and possibly Tasmanian devils. By evening, continue along Tasmania's sunny east coast to reach Bicheno in the Freycinet region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Maria Island National Park - walking day among historic ruins, bays, fossil cliffs, and mountains with wildlife viewing opportunities
Landmarks Maria Island National Park Triabunna 
- Day 3
Bicheno
After breakfast, drive to Coles Bay for a 4-hour cruise through Freycinet National Park to Wineglass Bay. You'll see granite coastlines, the pink Hazards Range, white sand beaches only reachable by water, and remote Schouten Island where penguins and shearwaters nest. Return in the early afternoon to visit Friendly Beaches, then catch a dusk tour on a private property to watch blue penguins coming ashore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Cold lunch)
Included Activities
- Wineglass Bay cruise (approximately 4 hours) - Freycinet National Park coastline cruise including granite cliffs, Hazards Range, Cooks and Bryans beaches, Schouten Island, sea caves and waterfalls
- Friendly Beaches visit
- Private property blue penguin tour at dusk - nesting and breeding colony viewing
Landmarks Wineglass Bay Freycinet National Park Hazards Range Schouten Island Friendly Beaches 
- Day 4
Bicheno to Launceston
Start with a short hike through the Bay of Fires, where distinctive orange granite cliffs meet white sandy beaches. You'll then visit St. Columba Falls, Tasmania's highest waterfalls, and travel through lush valleys. By late afternoon, you'll reach Launceston, the state's second largest city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Bay of Fires exploration - short hike among white sandy beaches and turquoise waters with orange granite cliffs
- St. Columba Falls visit - Tasmania's highest waterfalls
Landmarks Bay of Fires St. Columba Falls - Day 5
Launceston to Cradle Mountain
Begin with a city tour of Launceston, checking out the Cataract Gorge where the South Esk River winds through granite cliffs. Head to the Tasmanian Arboretum near Devonport to spot platypus and around 80 bird species. Stop in Sheffield to see the famous murals, then drive through rolling pastures toward Cradle Mountain National Park. If time allows, you'll visit Ronny Creek for wombat spotting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Launceston city tour
- Cataract Gorge visit - South Esk River winding through steep granite cliffs
- Tasmanian Arboretum visit - platypus and bird species viewing opportunity
Optional Activities
- Sheffield murals viewing
- Ronny Creek wombat spotting at Cradle Mountain National Park (afternoon, time permitting)
Landmarks Cataract Gorge Tasmanian Arboretum Sheffield Cradle Mountain National Park Ronny Creek - Day 6
Cradle Mountain
Explore the alpine landscapes of Cradle Mountain on clear days when rugged peaks reflect in Dove Lake's calm waters. You'll hike among scenic trails with your guide, taking in the mountain environment. In the afternoon, visit a local wildlife sanctuary for a behind-the-scenes tour where you can see native animals up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cradle Mountain alpine landscape hikes with guide
- Dove Lake viewing
- Local wildlife sanctuary tour - behind the scenes experience with native animals
Landmarks Cradle Mountain Dove Lake 
- Day 7
Cradle Mountain to Strahan
After a relaxed morning, head towards the rugged West Coast. Stop at the West Coast Heritage Museum in Zeehan to explore exhibits on the region's mining and railroad history. Continue to the charming fishing village of Strahan on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll wander the historic streets, check out cozy cafes, and explore the harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- West Coast Heritage Museum visit - mining and railroad history exhibitions
Optional Activities
- Strahan harbor stroll
- Strahan town exploration and cafe visits
Landmarks West Coast Heritage Museum Zeehan Strahan Tasmanian Wilderness UNESCO World Heritage Site - Day 8
Strahan to Mount Field
Travel to Queenstown to board the nostalgic West Coast Wilderness Railway for an approximately 2-hour historic steam train ride through remote rainforest. After returning to Queenstown, continue by road visiting a mining pit and waterfalls along the way to Mount Field National Park. By evening, head to a nearby pub for your farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local pub)
Included Activities
- West Coast Wilderness Railway (Lynchford Express) - approximately 2-hour historic steam train ride through remote rainforest
- Mining pit visit
- Waterfall viewing
- Farewell dinner at local pub
Optional Activities
- Gordon River Cruise (alternative if West Coast Wilderness Railway not available)
Landmarks West Coast Wilderness Railway Queenstown Mount Field National Park - Day 9
Mount Field - Hobart
Drive to Mount Field National Park, Tasmania's oldest, to explore lush forest landscapes ranging from temperate eucalyptus rainforest to alpine moorland. You'll see some of the world's tallest flowering trees and search for endemic bird species. After lunch, return to Hobart in the late afternoon where the tour ends around 3 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Field National Park exploration - temperate eucalyptus rainforest to alpine moorland landscapes and tallest flowering trees viewing
- Endemic Tasmanian bird species searching opportunity (Scrubtit, Black Currawong, Tasmanian Thornbill among 12 species)
Optional Activities
- Lunch (optional)
Landmarks Mount Field National Park
