Tasmanian Wonders Escorted Tour

Booking Code: AA-31123-FHLH

Experience the awe-inspiring wilderness, dramatic coastlines, and rich history that make Tasmania a unique destination. From the bustling streets of Hobart to the serene shores of Bicheno, you’ll traverse through Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Burnie, and Launceston, uncovering the rich heritage and scenic marvels of each destination.

Whether you’re an avid photographer capturing the rugged beauty of the Tarkine rainforest, a history buff exploring convict sites, or simply looking to relax in picturesque coastal towns, this tour provides an unforgettable Tasmanian adventure tailored to diverse interests. If Tasmania is on your bucket list, this itinerary is for you!

*Please note the itinerary as show is for April 2025 – March 2026. Tour departing prior to April 2025 stay 2 nights in Strahan and visit Cradle Mountain during rather then overnight in Cradle Mountain.

Tasmanian Wonders Escorted Tour

Day 1: International Flight to Hobart (via Melbourne)
Days 2 – 11: Tasmanian Wonders Escorted Tour
Day 11: International Flight from Hobart (via Sydney)

DAY 2

Consider adding an optional tour to Bruny Island. You can embark on a scenic cruise along the dramatic coastline where the Tasman Sea meets the Southern Ocean, keeping an eye out for seals, dolphins, migrating whales, and seabirds. For food lovers, a land-based Bruny Island tour offers the chance to indulge in local artisan cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, whisky, and more. This tour also provides the rare opportunity to spot white wallabies in the wild! Let your About Australia Travel Advisor know if you’d like to include these experiences in your adventure.
Tonight, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner.

Hotel: Best Western Hobart
Meals: Dinner

DAY 4

As you pass through the river’s perilous entrance, ominously named Hells Gates by early settlers, you’ll understand why. Soon, you’ll head north to Cradle Mountain. We’re sure you’ll find comfort by the fire, perhaps with a glass of wine in hand.

Hotel: Cradle Mountain Hotel (1 Night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 6

Table Cape is by far Wynyard’s most remarkable natural wonder. At 180 meters (590 feet) high, “The Cape” – as locals call it – offers spectacular views of Tasmania’s coastline. As you drive to the top of the remains of a 12-million-year-old volcano, you’ll reach Table Cape lookout, where, on a clear day, you can see mountain ranges over 175 kilometers (109 miles) away. If there’s a town with a cuter name than Penguin, we’ve yet to find it. Locals fully embrace its charm, with penguin sculptures at every turn, including one that stands over 3 meters (10 feet) tall.

Your journey along the northwest coast also passes through Ulverstone and Sheffield, “The Town of Murals,” featuring over 100 large paintings that depict the area’s rich history and local characters. After all this exploring, you’ll have surely worked up an appetite. Refuel at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, where happy cows produce award-winning cheeses—from cheddar and red Leicester to creamy Tasmanian blue.

Hotel: Best Western Plus Launceston (2 Nights)
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8

As night falls, head to Bicheno for the chance to spot little penguins as they waddle ashore from the ocean (at your own expense). The Bicheno Penguins Tour offers the perfect opportunity to see these charming creatures up close in their natural habitat. Accompanied by friendly, knowledgeable guides, you’ll visit multiple viewing areas while ensuring the penguins are undisturbed, making for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Hotel: Beachfront at Bicheno (1 Night)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 10

The Isle of the Dead, Devil’s Kitchen, and Blowhole—these iconic sights around Port Arthur are steeped in the area’s grim history. As Australia’s best-preserved convict site and one of the most significant in the world, Port Arthur’s walls hold countless stories of the past. This evening, cap off your journey with a Farewell Dinner at a charming historic waterfront pub.

Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner