Tasmanian East Wilderness Explorer 4WD 5 Day Tour

Explore Tasmania’s Eastern Wilderness Tracks when you  join this small private group tour seeing the best of Eastern Tasmanian wilderness including Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Styx River Valley walk

5 Day Eastern Tasmania Escape – Launceston to Hobart (or REVERSE) via Tamar Valley, St Columba Falls, Pyengana, East Coast, St Helens, Binalong Bay, Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Honeymoon Bay & Freycinet National Park Wineglass Bay, Styx River Valley walkor extend for extra days for Mona Art Gallery or more – 5 days 4 nights

Tours from Launceston or Hobart (reverse as below itinerary) Sydney / Melbourne other cities departure options

DAY 1: Tamar Valley – Liffey Falls – Arrive in Launceston (airport links from major cities) by 12:30 pm for an afternoon exploring Launceston, and the scenic Cataract Gorge Reserve plus Liffey Falls in the shadow of the Western Tiers mountain range.  All meet at 6:00 pm in our Launceston hotel for Welcome Dinner this evening

DAY 2: Launceston – St Helens – Bicheno - Depart Launceston and head towards the north east coast via Scottsdale, call into Pyengana and visit St Columba Falls and the Pyengana Cheese FactoryVisit the coastal town of St Helens, then Binalong Bay and World Heritage Listed Bay of Fires for beach walk and stunning red rock photography

•     Explore the fishing village of Bicheno and the sea bird life at the fishing port of The Gulch
•     Meet the Little Penguins on a penguin parade from the local penguin colony
•     Overnight at Bicheno (B,L,D)

DAY 3: Bicheno- Swansea – Freycinet National Park – Hobart• Explore the Freycinet National Park and the spectacular scenery and natural wonders of the World Heritage Listed area including Friendly Beaches, the Hazards and Wineglass Bay. Visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse and spot the Sea Lions on the nearby Nuggets Islands. Meet the cute little local Bennetts Wallaby, usually happy to greet visitors. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the beach at Honeymoon Bay with a wide view over Coles Bay and the Hazards• On the scenic drive to Hobart call in for some tasty homemade ice-cream and fruit at Kate’s Berry Farm• Visit Constitution Dock (Hobart waterfront) then check in to your 2 nights accommodation near the waterfront in Hobart (B,L,D)

DAY 4: Hobart – Styx Valley – Mt Field National Park - Hobart  -  If your tour has you in Hobart on a Saturday, enjoy a morning enjoy a stroll through Salamanca Markets area and experience some of Tasmania’s local produce, arts and crafts.• Travel to New Norfolk and up the Derwent River Valley to head west to the Styx Valley Forest walk• Marvel at these ancient and giant trees – some over 80 metres tall – the tallest in the world with the highest carbon density – recently threatened by logging• Visit Mt Field National Park and the spectacular waterfall walks to famous and nearby Russell Falls then only 300 metres beyond the top of Russell Falls the beautiful Horseshoe Falls. Return to Hobart for delicious dinner on the seafront and overnight.

DAY 5: Hobart – Port Arthur (or Mona, Bruny Island options) – Hobart - Begin the morning visiting Mount Wellington, towering 1271 metres over Hobart and time at Hobarts famous and historic Constitution Dock, the famous rallying point and party venue for the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Tour completes with delivery to airport or other options

Optional Day 5 - please ask 

Options available today include Mona Art Gallery (by boat up the Derwent River. Huon Valley & Southern tip drive, South West Cape with forests flight, Bruny Island cruise – please ask For Bruny Island cruise we depart Hobart 745am for 45 mins to Kettering ferry at 9 am ferry then 35 min on Bruny for 11am cruiseOR we drive down the Tasman Peninsular, and see the Peninsula’s natural wonders – the Tessellated Pavement, Blow Hole, Devil’s Kitchen and Tasman Arch (all at Eaglehawk Neck) before arriving into Port Arthur. Here experience a guided tour, harbour cruise and access to the historic site and buildings Return to Hobart for 2nd night in Hobart hotel (B –  Lunch and dinner own costs)

 Inclusions for Tasmanian Wilderness Explorer 4WD Tours – 5 Days Tour :

•     4 nights accommodation including breakfast daily, 
•     All Dinners and lunches
  
•     Airport, ferry or hotel pickup & return in Launceston or Hobart
•     Small group travel in luxury 4WD
•     All National Park entry fees
•     Professional guide/driver

Other options - need extra time –

•     Tour through Central Plateau & Great Lake Conservation Areas, via Western Tiers
•     Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise exploring the rugged coastline of Bruny Island in southern Tasmania.
•     Strathgordon tour via Lake Pedder and Lake Gordon & Admansfield Conservation Area
•     Fly to the Southwest World Heritage Area via South East Cape, to Melaleuca for a boat trip to Bathurst Harbour, Port Davey.   
•     Optional time for Mona Art Gallery and more

Exculsions – alcohol, fares to & from Launceston or Hobart