Port Arthur and Tassie Devils

Mount Field National Park offers a variety of walks in Tasmania’s oldest National Park. Most famous for Russell Falls and the Tall Trees, we explore the various walks and regions of this diverse area which is only a 90 minute drive from Hobart. Easily Tasmania’s most recognisable waterfall, an easy and enjoyable walk along a beautiful track that takes us to the Horseshoe Falls. We also make our way along the Tall Trees Track where high above us stand the giant 80 metre Swamp Gums. This is a series of short walks amongst the rainforest, eucalypts, streams and wildlife. We enjoy a lunch break in one of the numerous beautiful settings at Mt. Field. Continuing through the picturesque Derwent Valley, to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, home to rescued and well-loved wildlife. Tassie Devils, wallabies and local favourites are all here. To top off this very Tasmanian day we head to the summit of Kunyani/Mt. Wellington (1271m) Hobart’s iconic backdrop. The views from the top are breathtaking and vistas expansive.

See Tasmania’s three biggest highlights in three amazing days! We’ve combined our most popular day tours exploring Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain into one unforgettable Tassie experience. Let’s go! Day one: Take a jaw-dropping walk along Australia’s highest sea cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula. Discover the dark history of Port Arthur Historic Site. Get up close and personal with Tassie Devils at the Unzoo. Walk over Australia’s oldest bridge in Richmond. Day two: Travel from Hobart to Launceston via the sparkling East Coast. Visit one of the world’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches, Wineglass Bay. Relax in a hilltop vineyard overlooking Freycinet National Park. Day three: See Tasmania’s alpine heart and World Heritage Listed Cradle Mountain. Walk the stunning Dove Lake Circuit or tackle Marion’s Lookout. Wander Sheffield’s outdoor art gallery and reward yourself with handmade Tasmanian gelato at Van Diemens Land Ice Creamery.

Wineglass Bay has been voted among the top beaches of the world. A perfect crescent shape, stunning colours and dazzling white sand make this one of Tasmania’s "not to be missed" locations. Wineglass Bay is nestled in the Freycinet National Park on the East Coast. One of Tasmania’s first National Parks this is a coastal area rich in stunning landscapes. Pink granite mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife and walking trails. Highlights include Freycinet Marine Farm, Freycinet National Park, and Wineglass Bay Lookout. If you prefer to select the shorter walking option, then we return from the Lookout with our Guide and explore areas of the National Park. Visit Honeymoon Bay and, Cape Tourville Lighthouse one of the Great Short Walks. Optional longer walk to Wineglass Beach Our final stop on the East Coast is the stunning Devil’s Corner Winery, where you will have time to take in the magnificent view. On site you can enjoy a wine tasting, wood fired pizza, fresh seafood and Oysters from Freycinet Marine Farm and ice creams all available at own expense on the day.

See Tasmania’s three biggest highlights in three amazing days! We’ve combined our most popular day tours exploring Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay and Port Arthur into one unforgettable Tassie experience. Let’s go! Day one: See Tasmania’s alpine heart and World Heritage Listed Cradle Mountain. Walk the stunning Dove Lake Circuit or tackle Marion’s Lookout. Wander Sheffield’s outdoor art gallery and reward yourself with handmade Tasmanian gelato at Van Diemens Land Ice Creamery. Day two: Travel from Launceston to Hobart via the sparkling East Coast. Visit one of the world’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches, Wineglass Bay. Relax in a hilltop vineyard overlooking Freycinet National Park. Day three: Take a jaw-dropping walk along Australia’s highest sea cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula. Discover the dark history of Port Arthur Historic Site. Get up close and personal with Tassie Devils at the Unzoo. Walk over Australia’s oldest bridge in Richmond.

This tour travels South of Hobart into the great Southern Forests, along the Huon River and Huon Valley. Walk through the trees suspended 40 metres above ground. Explore the Tahune Airwalk and to walk along the Cantilever, stretching for 597 metres through the treetops. Enjoy the sensation of being suspended above the Huon River with breathtaking views across the treetops and surrounding mountains. Time to explore and enjoy more walking is available. Take a 45 minute walk to the Swinging Bridges with a 50 metre span across the river, or a shorter 20 minute Huon Pine walk. Then further south we drive to delve 40 metres underground into the vast chambers of a cave tour.The Hastings Cave Reserve is another spectacular place to enjoy a variety of activities. Bring your swimming gear and jump into the thermal springs with 28 degree water. Relax in the beautiful forest surrounds or wander the Hot Springs Nature Trail where the warm water meets cool. The cave tour is conducted by the National Parks expert guides. Cave temperature is always 9 degrees so bring your jumper along. We head underground to explore this spectacular cave which is Australia’s largest tourist Dolomite Cave.

Cradle Mountain National Park is an area of world-famous scenery with a variety of walking trails to choose from. With five hours to spend in the National Park, we leave our walking itinerary flexible to suit guests and weather conditions on the day. Enjoy a stop in Sheffield the 'town of murals'. Sheffield is a small and quirky village where the history of the Cradle region is depicted in artworks across the buildings. Continue into the mountains and arrive at Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake. Our guides will assist to ensure everyone has an opportunity to enjoy short, or longer walks that best suit them. Choose from the gentle and iconic Dove Lake Circuit or climb to loftier peaks to view the vastness of the surrounding World Heritage area from Marion’s Lookout. Enjoy lunch by a quiet stream, watch the famous and friendly Cradle wombats in their natural habitat. Cradle Mountain is the backdrop for a truly memorable and not to be missed Tasmanian experience. On our return to Launceston, refresh and refuel at the delicious Van Dieman's Land Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm. We return into Launceston around after a huge yet unforgettable day.

We travel through the well-preserved Georgian townships of Evandale and Campbell Town . You will have time to grab lunch and discover the Convict Brick Trail that extends through the town., The amazing view of The Hazards mountain range greet us as we enter the National Park. We begin by walking Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit. This easy 20 minute walk has spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding coastline. Then it’s onwards to the main walk for the day, to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, a moderate uphill walk of around 60 minutes. Once at the top you are rewarded with that world famous view of Wineglass Bay and the stunning Freycinet National Park. The walk to the Lookout is one of the Great Short Walks of Tasmania and requires good mobility and adequate fitness. From the Lookout you have the option to return to the start of the walk with our tour guide, or for the keen hikers you can choose to spend the rest of your time completing the Wineglass Bay beach hike. Our final stop on the East Coast is the stunning Devil’s Corner Winery, to enjoy a wine tasting, wood fired pizza, fresh seafood and ice creams.

We head to the stunning Tasman Peninsula, home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs. Enjoy the panoramic views of the area from Pirates Bay Lookout, and along the spectacular Waterfall Bay Clifftop Track. This is one of Tasmania’s “Great Short Walks”, around 45 minutes, concluding at the rock formations of Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen. We then drive on to Port Arthur Historic Site. Discover the grim and violent history of the early Australian Penal system and get a sense of the isolation experienced by the convicts in this “inescapable prison”. With around 4 hours here, you have ample time to walk amongst the main penitentiary, see the solitary confinement cells and enjoy a complimentary Harbour Cruise around the Isle of the Dead. On our return we arrive at historic Richmond Village. Meander the streets, stop for a coffee, and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge still in use – a convict built sand-stone bridge, reported to be haunted! Finally, we arrive back into Hobart around 6pm.

Maria Island is a stunning island off an island National Park just a short 45 minute boat cruise off the East Coast of Tasmania. It is rich in local wildlife, amazing scenery and world heritage convict history. With no cars on the island, we enjoy a series of short walks exploring the beautiful Painted Cliffs, the dramatic Fossil Cliffs along with the remarkable Darlington World Heritage convict site, old Oast houses and the early settler's cottages and farmsteads. The island is a Noah's ark for wildlife and is home to wallabies, kangaroo's, rare Cape Barren Geese, wombats and the recently introduced Tasmanian Devil. Swim in the pristine sheltered bays overlooking Mercury Passage or snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Marine Reserve. Watch out for dolphins, seals and penguins - even the odd whale - on your boat crossing to this island paradise. This island is a world away on your doorstep from Hobart! This is a tour for active travellers who are keen to walk and enjoy this unique island. Join us on this day of discovery rich in environmental and cultural history.

Bruny is an island off an island off an island! Famous for its local produce and spectacular coastal scenery, we enjoy an amazing morning walk, optional seafood lunch and then indulge in Bruny’s delicious local fare in the afternoon. Our adventure begins with a spectacular walk , following the Cape Queen Elizabeth trail. Explore the coastal heathland, take in the interseting rock formations and experience a large number of water birds as we pass through the Blue Lagoon. The walk is around 6 kilometres of easy, coastal walking over mostly flat terrain. Next stop is the isthmus joining North and South Bruny island this area is known as The Neck where 279 stairs reward you with fantastic views! Enjoy local history at Two Tree Point, Resolution Creek and Coal Point before arriving into Adventure Bay. Here you can relax on the beach with some free time , or you can join our guide for lunch at Bruny Island Cruises Seafood Restaurant. We re-group after lunch for a leisurely afternoon discovering Bruny Island’s world-renown artisan produce. We make stops at Bruny Island Chocolate Company, Bruny Island Honey , Bruny Island Cheese Co., and Get Shucked Oyster Farm .

Travel from Hobart to Launceston in 1 day via Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park. An action packed day tour, with sensational scenery, Great Short Walks, and many scenic stops along the way. Explore Freycinet , famous for its rich and stunning coastal landscapes. Pink Granite Mountain, secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife, and amazing walking trails. We walk as a group to the Wineglass Bay Lookout; this is a moderate uphill walk of around 60 minutes. At the top you are rewarded with a world famous view of Wineglass Bay and the surrounding National Park. Enjoy the moment, and take in the views. From the Lookout you have the option to return with our guide to explore other parts of the National Park. Visit Honeymoon Bay, Cape Tourville Lighthouse & Sleepy Bay. , or for the keen hikers you can choose to enjoy the walk down to Wineglass Bay beach. This is a 2.5 hr return walk and moderate fitness is required Our final stop on the East Coast is the stunning Devil’s Corner Winery, time to take in the magnificent view. and enjoy a wine tasting, wood fired pizza, fresh seafood and ice creams

Travel from Launceston to Hobart in 1 day via Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park. An action packed day ,with sensational scenery, Great Short Walks, and many scenic stops along the way. We travel through the well-preserved Georgian townships of Evandale and Campbell Town. We then explore Freycinet , famous for rich and stunning coastal landscapes. Pink Granite Mountain, secluded bays, clear water, white sandy beaches, local wildlife, and amazing walks. We begin by stretching our legs on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit and then head to the Wineglass Bay Lookout. Well worth the walk you are rewarded with a world famous view of Wineglass Bay and the surrounding National Park. Enjoy the moment, and take in the views. From there you have the option to return with our guide to explore other parts of the National Park. Visit Honeymoon Bay, & Sleepy Bay , or for the keen hikers you can choose to enjoy the walk down to the beach - 2.5 hr return walk. Our final stop on the East Coast is the stunning Devil’s Corner Winery, time to take in the magnificent view. and enjoy a wine tasting, wood fired pizza, fresh seafood and ice creams