6 Day Tasmanian Discovery Small Group Walking Tour

Start your day at the vibrant Salamanca Market, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast and browse local handicrafts. Leaving Hobart, our wilderness journey begins at Mount Field National Park, where we’ll walk beneath some of the world’s tallest trees and visit the stunning Russell Falls. Continuing west, we’ll stop at Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, before journeying through the rugged landscapes of Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. As we travel further west, we’ll pass sweeping buttongrass plains and take in breathtaking views around Queenstown, a former historic mining hub and now a vibrant West Coast destination.
Overnight: Queenstown (D)

Cruise along the magnificent Gordon River. This outstanding river cruise explores Macquarie Harbour as far as the imposing Hells Gates. You’ll explore the convict site of Sarah Island before venturing upriver and deeper into the World Heritage rainforests. Stroll amid the ancient huon pines on the boardwalk and enjoy lunch aboard the ship featuring Tasmanian produce. This afternoon, journey to the tiny town of Tullah. On a clear day, magnificent views across Lake Rosebery are possible of the rugged peaks of Mount Murchison. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a group dinner and relax in the lakeside chalet.
Overnight: Tullah (B, L, D)

Experience the famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. This alpine national park is nestled within the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Your guide will explain several walking options to suit your fitness. At Ronny Creek we’ll look for wombats along the boardwalk. At Dove Lake, take your time to enjoy the stunning 6km circuit, spending 2-3 hours walking around the glacial-carved lake, framed by towering mountains and rich alpine vegetation. You may prefer to wander down to Glacial Rock for valley views or visit the iconic Boat Shed. This afternoon, enjoy the “Town of Murals” at Sheffield, before arriving in Launceston in northern Tasmania.
Overnight: Launceston (B)

downtown Launceston. Enjoy the tranquillity of its fern-lined paths, suspension bridge, and panoramic lookouts. From here, we travel through rolling farmlands and quaint townships toward Tasmania’s East Coast. Upon reaching the Larapuna/Bay of Fires, you'll be greeted by a dramatic change in landscape—bright white sands, vivid turquoise waters, and striking orange-hued granite boulders. Soak in the serenity of this spectacular coastal paradise. We end the day in St Helens, a charming fishing town known for its fresh seafood and coastal beauty.
Overnight: St Helens (B)

Freycinet National Park is a coastal gem, boasting secluded bays, pristine beaches, and lush woodland forests. At Honeymoon Bay, marvel at the striking pink granite peaks of the Hazards Mountains. Hike to the famous Wineglass Bay lookout for unforgettable views of its perfect crescent-shaped beach, one of Tasmania’s most iconic sights. Then, visit Cape Tourville for breathtaking panoramas of the Tasman Sea and the rugged Freycinet coastline. As we continue south, the scenery shifts dramatically. We arrive at Eaglehawk Neck, a narrow isthmus and the gateway to the spectacular Tasman Peninsula.
Overnight: Eaglehawk Neck (D)

Wander down to the geological wonder of the Tessellated Pavement and explore other parts of the magnificent Tasman Peninsula such as Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen which form part of the Tasman National Park.  See Tasmanian devils and other wildlife at a nature sanctuary, before visiting the open-air museum of Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore the vast gardens and convict buildings in what is known as the best convict historic settlement in Australia and a World Heritage Site. We’ll return to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond, where our journey comes to an end (B)