3-Day Tasmania Combo: Hobart to Launceston Active Tour

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See the BIG 3 highlights of Tasmania in just 3 days!

During 3 action packed days, our BIG 3 Tasmania tour explores some of our Island’s most scenic and world-renowned locations.  Visit the world heritage Port Arthur Historic Site and enjoy the action of a Tasmanian Devil feeding.  Visit local historic towns, taste delicious local products and enjoy some fascinating stories along the way.  We walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout for some of the world’s best coastal scenery. Keep your eyes open and your footsteps light to encounter our local animals in the wild.  Finally, we finish our trip in Launceston after a huge day out at Cradle Mountain, an area of immense grandeur with amazing walks and scenery.  Enjoy the diverse scenery, abundant wildlife and huge ACTIVE and fun days exploring the BIG 3 Tasmania with our amazing guides. 

Additional Info

Duration: 3 days
Starts: Hobart, Australia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours



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See the BIG 3 highlights of Tasmania in just 3 days!

During 3 action packed days, our BIG 3 Tasmania tour explores some of our Island’s most scenic and world-renowned locations.  Visit the world heritage Port Arthur Historic Site and enjoy the action of a Tasmanian Devil feeding.  Visit local historic towns, taste delicious local products and enjoy some fascinating stories along the way.  We walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout for some of the world’s best coastal scenery. Keep your eyes open and your footsteps light to encounter our local animals in the wild.  Finally, we finish our trip in Launceston after a huge day out at Cradle Mountain, an area of immense grandeur with amazing walks and scenery.  Enjoy the diverse scenery, abundant wildlife and huge ACTIVE and fun days exploring the BIG 3 Tasmania with our amazing guides. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Port Arthur and Tassie Devils

Stop At: Port Arthur Historic Site, Arthur Highway, Port Arthur, Tasmania 7182 Australia
We take an early start from Hobart and head to the stunning Tasman Peninsula, home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs. Enjoy the panoramic views of the area from Pirates Bay Lookout, see the interesting Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen rock formations and join a short but spectacular walk along the Waterfall Bay cliff top track. From here we visit the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo for an encounter with our local wildlife hero’s! Then onwards to the Port Arthur Historic Site where you have around 2.5-hours to explore. Your entry includes a complimentary Harbour Cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a guided walking tour with one of the Site’s expert guides. The return to Hobart takes us via Federation Chocolate Factory and onto the beautiful historic township of Richmond Village with time to meander the streets and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge. Before re-entering Hobart, stop for a fabulous view of Hobart from a local lookout, a picturesque way to return to the city.
Duration: 11 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Wineglass Bay and Freycinet Peninsula

Stop At: Wineglass Bay, Freycinet rd, Coles Bay, Freycinet, Tasmania Australia
Wineglass Bay has been voted many times among the top beaches of the world. Pink granite mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife and walking trails. Travel through the seaside towns of Orford and Swansea as we make our way along the East Coast of Tasmania heading towards Freycinet National Park. On arrival at Freycinet, walk as a group to the Wineglass Bay Lookout where your guide will help you take those sought-after photographs. From the Lookout, you have the option to return to the start of the walk with our tour guide, or for the keen walkers you can choose to spend the rest of your time completing the walk down to Wineglass beach (2.5-hours return). If you choose to travel with our guide, we will explore more of the National Park and visit Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lookout/ Great Short Walk. After 4 to 5-hours at Freycinet National Park you will then continue your journey onto Launceston.
Duration: 11 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Cradle Mountain National Park

Stop At: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Tasmania Australia
Cradle Mountain National Park is an area of iconic scenery with a huge variety of walking trails to choose from in this stunning world heritage listed area. With around 5-hours to spend in the National Park, the walking itinerary is flexible to suit guests and the weather conditions on the day. After departing Launceston, enjoy a short stop in Sheffield – The Town of Murals. Continue your journey into the mountains and arrive at Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake with around 5 hours of possible walking time ahead of you. Enjoy lunch by a quiet stream, watch the famous and friendly Cradle wombats in their natural habitat, or enjoy the many photographic opportunities that abound. On the return journey to Launceston, stop and sample some local tasty products at the award-winning Ashgrove Cheese Factory. We return to your Launceston accommodation around 6.30 – 7.00pm.
Duration: 11 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.



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