Tassie's Parks & Nature
Tassie's Parks & Nature
Tassie's Parks & Nature
7 Days Starting in Hobart, Australia and ending in Launceston, Australia
Visiting: Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain, Launceston
Tour operator:
Tour code:
THHL24
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tasmania's breathtaking landscapes with the "Tassie's Parks & Nature" tour. This adventure takes you from the vibrant city of Hobart to the charming town of Launceston, exploring the island's iconic national parks and natural wonders along the way. Discover the culinary delights of Tasmania with behind-the-scenes experiences at local cheese, wine, beer, and cider producers, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Salamanca Market. Marvel at the pristine beauty of Lake St. Clair and the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, and enjoy a cruise on the serene Gordon River. Stay in centrally located premium hotels, and benefit from the expertise of a specialist Travel Director and Driver Guide. With a focus on conservation and local culture, this tour offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and gastronomy, ensuring a truly enriching experience.
Make Travel Matter
Your donation to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens contributes to their conservation projects.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Hobart
Location: Hobart
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Meals Included: Dinner
The Tasmanian capital, Hobart, packs a lot of punch into such a small perimeter, from restaurants that garner global praise to moody wine bars, eye-opening galleries, waterside walks and character-filled historic precincts. Explore at your leisure before meeting the adventurous souls over a Welcome Dinner.
Day 2: City Sights And Salamanca Market
Location: Hobart
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Your morning excursions delve deep into many of the things that make Hobart great: from the Mt. Nelson Lookout, offering dizzying views over the city and Derwent River; to historic Battery Point and the Cascade Brewery. End the tour at the leafy Botanical Gardens spotlighting endemic plants, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Three hundred – that’s the number of stalls you’ll navigate this afternoon at Hobart’s mighty Salamanca Market. Get your heart started sampling gin and whisky or order a coffee while perusing made-in-Tasmania arts and crafts. The Salamanca precinct, amid historic sandstone buildings, is almost as pretty as the produce.
Day 3: Hobart - Strahan
Location: Strahan
Accommodation Name: Strahan Village
The West Coast of Tassie is wild – in the best possible way. The air seems cleaner, the lakes cooler, the colours brighter, the waterfalls larger… as you’ll discover when the mist envelops you at tiered Russell Falls. This is part of Mt. Field National Park, the state’s most diverse nature reserve. Speaking of breaking records, Lake St. Clair is the deepest of its kind in Australia, carved by ice during glaciations over the last two million years. Pausing here puts life into perspective, in the best possible way. Skirt the World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, before arriving in Strahan. Small in population but big in personality, the town overlooks the immense Macquarie Harbour. Did you know it’s seven times the size of Sydney Harbour? Locals-only insights like this are among the reasons why Tasmania touring is a must.
Day 4: Strahan - Cradle Mountain
Location: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park
Accommodation Name: Cradle Mountain Hotel
No day that involves a cruise is a bad day. Even better if it’s the deep, dark waters of the far-flung Tassie’s Gordon River. Soak up the silence of this untouched wilderness area on your Gordon River cruise en route to Sarah Island, the state’s oldest convict settlement. Today, the island’s haunting ruins have been reclaimed by nature, enveloped by forest and twisting vines. Your commute toward immense Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park sees you travel through tiny mining towns scattered amongst the mountainous wild terrain. Rest up – Cradle Mountain awaits.
Day 5: Cradle Mountain
Location: Cradle Mountain
Accommodation Name: Cradle Mountain Hotel
Cradle Mountain owes much of its protected status to early settlers Gustav and Kate Weindorfer, who were pivotal in championing the conservation of the area. Their efforts are remembered at Waldheim Chalet, their former home, set among myrtles and King Billy pines that gradually give way to moss-covered ancient rainforests and deep river gorges, snow-tipped peaks and wild alpine moorlands. This is the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, carved by glacial waterways like Dove Lake. You can see why Bennetts wallabies, echidnas, wombats and pademelons live here – you, too, will find it hard to tear yourself away. If you’re a night person, consider enlisting to spot Tassie’s nocturnal animals, whether at a devil sanctuary or in the wild. Optional Cradle Mountain tours see you spotting elusive creatures. Where else in the world can you say you saw a devil feed?
Day 6: Cradle Mountain - Launceston
Location: Launceston
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Meals Included: Lunch
Bring your appetite as today, on your life-changing tour from Launceston to Hobart, you’ll try some of the state’s most applauded produce. Tasmania has its fair share of award-winning gin and whisky distilleries, as well as small boutique breweries. Among them is a seaside tap house found in the petite town of Penguin. If there’s a place with a cuter name, we’re yet to locate it on a map. Sit back and enjoy a tasting paddle of local brew whilst taking in the views overlooking glorious Bass Strait. Steel yourself for the ciders fermented at Mount Gnomon Farm. Passionate farmer Guy Robertson will pour brews made from apples grown in his heritage orchard, before you sit down to a paddock-to-plate lunch. Then you’re on your way to quirky Sheffield, the ‘Town of Murals’, before travelling through the Meander Valley to Launceston.
Day 7: Farewell From Launceston
Location: Launceston
Meals Included: Lunch
Your final day of Tasmania touring ends on a high in Cataract Gorge, a rare natural phenomenon on the outskirts of Launceston. There’s bushland on one side, and a Victorian garden replete with ferns and exotic plants on the other. Get a different perspective of the green cavern on the scenic chairlift, zipping you over the water to a lofty lookout. You can’t leave Tassie without sipping a few of its cool-climate wines, perhaps a pinot noir or flute of sparkling enjoyed overlooking the manicured grounds of the Josef Chromy Estate. Be sure to wander the grounds before you sample the range, then settle in with your favourite drop enjoyed over lunch. This afternoon is yours: if you’re not heading home yet, we recommend extending your adventure with an optional cruise along the Tamar River. A fitting end to a week of wonderment.
What's Included
What's Not Included
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Flights to and from the start/end of your trip
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional activities
Optional activities such as a cruise along the Tamar River are not included and are at your own expense.
Accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Strahan Village, Cradle Mountain Hotel, Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston.
Mode of Transport
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Hobart Airport. Day 7 – flights to depart after 5.00pm from Launceston Airport. Return airport to hotel transfers are included.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 6 Full Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
Cultural Immersion
- Listen to local street performers as you taste delicious homegrown produce at Tassie’s iconic Salamanca Market.
Fitness Requirement
- Low level of fitness required. Walk around Dove Lake is considered a Moderate 6km loop. Not all guests will be able to complete the walk. Alternate short walks are available which the Travel Director will advise.
Flight information
- Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Hobart AirportDay 7 – flights to depart after 5.00pm from Launceston Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included.
Local Connection
- Cheese, wine, beer and cider all await in Tassie. Go behind the scenes with the makers, including farmer Guy Robertson on his Mt. Gnomon property.
What to Bring
- Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Camera Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
World Class Nature
- Carved by ice during glaciations over the last two million years, Lake St. Clair is the deepest natural lake in Australia. Added bonus – it’s surrounded by World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of fitness level is required for the tour?
A low level of fitness is required for the tour. The walk around Dove Lake is considered a moderate 6km loop, and not all guests may be able to complete it. Alternate short walks are available, which the Travel Director will advise.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
Flights to and from the start and end of the trip are not included in the trip price. However, return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort, including stays at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Strahan Village, Cradle Mountain Hotel, and Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston.
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What is the significance of Lake St. Clair on the tour?
Lake St. Clair is the deepest natural lake in Australia, carved by ice during glaciations over the last two million years. It is surrounded by the World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes unique experiences such as a cruise on the Gordon River, a visit to Sarah Island, and a tasting paddle of local brew in the town of Penguin. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a paddock-to-plate lunch at Mount Gnomon Farm.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 100 years
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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