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Famous 5

5 action-packed days to see Tasmania’s West and East Coasts as we loop the island and visit the famous places of interest.

It is easy to see why this is the famous road trip. You will escape into Tasmania’s wilderness as we
travel coast to coast to explore and experience our most popular journey. The tour starts by heading
to the wild and rugged west coast for waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife. Then experience
the startling change of scenery as we journey through the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain to
the white sands of the Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay.

Starts: Hobart 7.00am
Finishes: Hobart 5.30pm

Highlights:
• Russell Falls, Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair
• Henty Dunes, Tarkine Rainforest, Gordon River
• Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Launceston
• Bay of Fires, St Helens, Tasmanian devils, Bicheno
• Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay

Additional activity options available (at own expense):
• Gordon River Cruise
• Strahan Theatre – “The Ship that Never Was”
• Bicheno Evening Penguin tour

Day 1 : Day 1: HOBART > STRAHAN
We leave Hobart and drive through the Derwent Valley – travelling east to west across the island. You’ll see the beautiful Russell Falls, walk among the Mt Field National Park Tall Trees, and visit Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair. Explore the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild River National Park and end the day in Strahan. Overnight: Strahan
Meals :None

Day 2 : Day 2: WILD WEST COAST
In the untouched wilderness of Tasmania’s West Coast we will explore the shifting sands of Henty Dunes. Then we continue into the Tarkine Rainforest and walk to Tasmania’s highest waterfall – Montezuma Falls. Or you can choose to join the world-famous Gordon River Cruise (optional, at your own expense). Overnight: Strahan
Meals :Breakfast

Day 3 : Day 3: CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON
Around 950m above sea level is the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, where you can choose a walk to suit you. With an extensive range of tracks, stroll around Dove Lake or challenge yourself with a hike to Marion’s Lookout. A short drive takes us through Sheffield, the ‘town of murals’ and then to Launceston. Overnight: Launceston
Meals :Breakfast

Day 4 : Day 4: LAUNCESTON > BICHENO
Around 950m above sea level is the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, where you can choose a walk to suit you. With an extensive range of tracks, stroll around Dove Lake or challenge yourself with a hike to Marion’s Lookout. A short drive takes us through Sheffield, the ‘town of murals’ and then to Launceston. Overnight: Launceston
Meals :Breakfast

Day 5 : Day 5: FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > HOBART
An early start means we are the first to the Wineglass Bay lookout, beating the crowds and the heat for that postcard photo. Relax on the secluded beach or choose the more challenging Mt Amos or a beach walk. We continue our journey south passing the coastal villages of Swansea and Orford before arriving back to Hobart.
Meals :Breakfast

Scheduled to depart on the following days (1/4/19 to 31/3/2020)
1 Apr to 30 April: Tue, Thu, Sun.
1 May to 30 Sep: Thu & Sun.
1 Oct to 31 Mar: Tue, Thu, Sun.
1 Dec to 29 Feb: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.

DEPARTS

Hobart 7:00am

FINISHES:

Hobart 5:30pm

 


 

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