Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll arrive in Hobart and spend the day getting to know Australia's southernmost city. Start by heading up Mt. Nelson for panoramic views across the capital, then walk through Salamanca Place where you'll find galleries, cafes, and restaurants to explore. Constitution Dock is next, where you can see where Sydney to Hobart yachts finish their legendary race. After that, take time to stroll through Australia's second-oldest Botanical Gardens. By evening, you'll have dinner with your Travel Director to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with Travel Director)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Hobart)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nelson for panoramic views of Hobart
- Explore Salamanca Place - heritage spaces with galleries, restaurants and cafes
- View Constitution Dock and Sydney to Hobart yacht race finish point
- Stroll through the Botanical Gardens
- Dinner with Travel Director
Landmarks/POIs Mount Nelson Salamanca Place Constitution Dock Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens 
- Day 2
Hobart to Strahan
Today you're heading west into Tasmania's wilderness. Mount Field National Park is where you'll see Russell Falls and walk through World Heritage-listed terrain with towering eucalypts and dramatic waterfalls. From there, you'll continue to Lake St. Clair, which is Australia's deepest freshwater lake, and then head on to Strahan where you'll stay the night. This small town serves as the gateway to Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strahan Village)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Field National Park
- Walk to Russell Falls
- View Lake St. Clair - Australia's deepest freshwater lake
Landmarks/POIs Mount Field National Park Russell Falls Lake St. Clair Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park - Day 3
Gordon River Cruise
You're taking a cruise on the Gordon River, traveling to Sarah Island and Heritage Landing along the way. The river has a fascinating penal colony history you'll learn about, and you'll see 2,000-year-old Huon pine trees that still stand. The Hells Gates at the river's entrance are particularly striking, and after passing through, you'll head north toward Cradle Mountain for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner by the fire, possibly with a glass of wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cradle Mountain Hotel)
Included Activities
- Gordon River Cruise to Sarah Island in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Visit Heritage Landing and 2,000-year-old Huon pine
- Pass through Hells Gates
Landmarks/POIs Gordon River Sarah Island Heritage Landing Hells Gates - Day 4
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain reaches 1,545 metres, and you'll experience the wild alpine moorlands around Dove Lake while you're there. You'll learn about the Tasmanian Devil and do a sanctuary tour at Devils@Cradle, which directly supports conservation efforts. After exploring, you'll head toward the scenic north-west coast for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Cradle Mountain (1,545 metres)
- Explore Dove Lake and wild alpine moorlands
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience - Day Keeper tour at Devils@Cradle sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Scenic chairlift over Cataract Gorge (available on Day 6)
Landmarks/POIs Cradle Mountain Dove Lake Devils@Cradle - Day 5
North-west Coast
Start your day at Table Cape, a 180-metre high volcanic lookout where you can see up to 175 kilometres along Tasmania's coastline. You'll pass through Penguin, a quirky town known for its penguin sculptures, and then Sheffield, which features over 100 historic murals painted on buildings. At Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, you'll do a cheese tasting with award-winning local varieties, and there's also the option to try locally made ice cream if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Launceston)
Included Activities
- Visit Table Cape lookout (180 metres high) with panoramic coastline views
- Explore Penguin with penguin sculptures
- Drive through Sheffield - The Town of Murals
- Cheese tasting at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm - family-owned paddock to plate dairy
Optional Activities
- Locally made ice cream at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Table Cape Penguin Sheffield Ulverstone Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm - Day 6
Launceston
Launceston is where nature sits right minutes from the city center. You'll see Cataract Gorge, a dramatic natural chasm that was carved by ancient rivers, complete with bushland and Victorian gardens filled with ferns and exotic plants. For your afternoon, you have choices: take an optional scenic chairlift that goes over the gorge, do an optional river cruise along the cliff faces, or simply explore this historic port city on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cataract Gorge - natural chasm with bushland and Victorian gardens
Optional Activities
- Scenic chairlift over Cataract Gorge (own expense)
- River cruise along Cataract Gorge cliff faces (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Cataract Gorge
