Top To Tail Tasmania Tour
 

Day 1 Devonport / Launceston - Bicheno

Travel from Devonport in the shadows of the Great Western Tiers to Launceston to explore Cataract Gorge.Alternatively you may choose to join this tour in Launceston.

Head south through the picturesque scenery to the historic town of Ross.

Enjoy a hike in the Fingal Valley, explore secluded beaches and swim in crystal clear waters (weather permitting).

Discover the wonderful little penguins that make the shores of Bicheno their home (at own expense).

Overnight: Bicheno Hostel or Motel

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Day 2 Freycinet National Park - Port Arthur

Spend most of the day exploring Freycinet National Park.

Tackle the challenging climb up Mount Amos for fantastic views over the world renowned Wineglass Bay.

You have the chance to hike to Wineglass Beach via the lookout for a refreshing swim.

Travel south to Port Arthur enjoying an ice-cream stop and a rainforest walk on the way. When in Port Arthur you have the opportunity to take an optional famous ghost tour (at own expense).

Overnight: Port Arthur Hostel or Motel

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Day 3 Port Arthur - Hobart

Explore the interesting Port Arthur Historic Site which served as a penal colony from 1830 to 1877.

Enjoy an introductory guided tour of the site.

Take in a boat cruise around the harbour, viewing the 'Isle of the Dead' where more than 1100 convicts and soldiers are buried.

Visit Remarkable Cave and a variety of sites on the Tasman Peninsula before arriving in pretty Hobart early evening.

Overnight: Hobart Hostel or Motel

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Day 4 Hobart

Spend a day at leisure enjoying the sights of Hobart.

Enjoy a river cruise on the Derwent River on the historical square rigger 'Lady Nelson' at your own expense.

Visit the Cascade Brewery or the Cadbury Chocolate Factory at your own expense.

Hire a bike (at own expense) for half a day and visit 'Antartic Adventure' or a take trip up Mt Wellington for spectacular views over Hobart and the surrounding area.

Overnight: Hobart Hostel or Motel

Day 5 Hobart - Tullah

Discover Mount Field National Park.

Hike to Russell Falls and through the 'Tall Trees', home to the world's tallest flowering plant, the Swamp Gum.

Continue on to picturesque Lake St Clair, the deepest lake in Australia.

Head to the historic mining town of Tullah via the mining town of Queenstown, experiencing various walks along the way.

Overnight: Tullah Lakeside Chalets

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Day 6 Tullah - Strahan - Tullah

Hike through stunning rainforest to Montezuma Falls, Tasmania's highest waterfall.

Visit Henty Sand Dunes where you can explore on foot or take optional extras such as sand boarding or quad bike riding.

Call in at the picturesque coastal village of Strahan before returning to Tullah where you have the chance to go canoeing on Lake Rosebery.

Enjoy some mountain bike riding or some optional horse riding.

Overnight: Tullah Lakeside Chalets

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Day 7 Cradle Mountain - Devonport

Discover the World Heritage Cradle National Park.

Walk around beautiful Dove Lake taking in the fresh air.

Tackle a more strenuous unguided bush walk exploring this spectacular area.

Call in at Sheffield, the 'Town of Murals' before finishing in Devonport.


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