Tasmanian Explorer

Tasmania may be just across the ditch from mainland Australia, but when it comes to standout scenery, unique wildlife and intriguing history, this island is a world away. This 9-day adventure will weave you through must-sees and lesser-known treasures, with a local leader to provide expert knowledge at every step. Set off from the historic city of Launceston, hike the coastal trails of Narawntapu and Rocky Cape national parks and explore the prehistoric Tarkine Rainforest. Hit the markets in Hobart, sample the homegrown flavours of Bruny Island, learn about the region’s colonial past and explore a rugged, wild coastline shaped over the centuries by the southern seas.

Activities

• Cradle Coast - Visit to Penguin Village
• Cradle Coast - Narawntapu National Park
• North Coast - Lunch at Spreyton Cider Company
• Stanley - The Nut
• Cradle Coast - Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
• takayna / Tarkine - Trowutta Arch
• takayna / Tarkine - Lake Chisholm Sinkhole
• takayna / Tarkine - Edge of the World
• Waratah - Philosopher Falls
• Cradle Coast - Rocky Cape National Park
• Cradle Coast - Boat Harbour Beach
• Waratah - Hellyer Gorge
• Corinna - Hiking in Corinna
• Cradle Coast - Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
• Cradle Mountain National Park - Park Visit & Hikes
• Sheffield - Murals Trail
• Cradle Coast - Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
• Tasman Peninsula - Eaglehawk Neck
• Richmond - Colonial Village Visit
• Richmond - Winery Visit & Lunch
• Tasman Peninsula - Tasman Arch
• Hobart - Salamanca Markets
• Tasman Peninsula - Devils Kitchen
• Hobart - Visit to Museum of Old & New Art (MONA)
• Hobart - Farmers' Market
• Huon Valley - Cider Apple Museum
• Hartz Mountains National Park - Short walks
• Hobart - kunanyi / Mount Wellington scenic drive
• Bruny Island - Truganini Lookout
• Bruny Island - South Bruny National Park
• Bruny Island - Full day tour
• Bruny Island - Adventure Bay

Highlights

• Discover Tasmania’s Cradle Coast, from the ancient landscapes of Rocky Cape National Park to the stunning stretch of ocean at the Edge of the World, with plenty of stops along the famed tasting trail.
• Explore the country’s oldest temperate rainforest with a visit to the Tarkine, home to unique species that have evolved over hundreds of millions of years – a living connection to the Gondwana supercontinent.
• Learn about the rich Aboriginal heritage and spiritual connections of Tasmania’s northern landmarks and national parklands.
• See the highlights of the picturesque Tasman Peninsula, such as the rocky formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen, the secluded Crescent Bay and the tragically historic Port Arthur.
• Delight in the rugged beauty and delicious flavours of Bruny Island as you sample local delicacies and explore national parkland where towering cliffs fall away into the crashing sea.