Tasman Peninsula Walking Experience

You will truly enjoy this one-of-a-kind day tour to this underexplored region of Tasmania which showcases everything that makes Tasmania famous, from fruit orchards to forests. Departing from Hobart, this day adventure takes you along the southernmost road in Australia so you can explore the highlights of this stunning region. Discover why our island was once referred to as the Apple Isle as you drive through the many orchards. We drive along the tranquil Huon River and through the historic riverside village of Franklin which still honours the traditional craft of building wooden boats. Head underground at Hastings Caves with a specialist guide to get the low-down on the dramatic dolomite cave, one of only two of its kind in Australia. Warm up with a dip in the 28-degree swimming pool fed by thermal springs. During October to April, we enjoy lunch at the charming Kermandie Hotel before embarking to Tahune Adventures. From water to sky, walk high amongst the treetops at Tahune Adventures. See some of the oldest trees living trees in Australia on the Huon Pine Trail, swing across a river on the swinging bridge, and walk 50 metres above the forest floor on the Tahune airwalk.

At Tours around Tasmania, we want you to experience the best that Tasmania has to offer, and we will do our best to make it happen. Do you want something completely out of the ordinary? Give us a call and we can work out a bespoke adventure for you and your group. It might be a wine trail to all the boutique vineyards across the state. Hitch a ride on a seaplane to a beach picnic. Watch a diver emerge from the water with fresh seafood for you to enjoy on the boat. Enjoy a golfing adventure with your mates playing at some of the world’s best courses. It could be a bucket-list trip to that special area of wilderness that you have always wanted to explore… Our point of difference is our extensive network of local specialist operators and subject matter experts such as geologists, ecologists, historians, or golf pros. We understand that your needs sometimes don’t fit into a planned tour so contact us to put together a proposal for your dream holiday.

Head to the heart of Tasmania on this bespoke three-day experience. This is no ordinary tour. On this relaxed epicurean and informative adventure you will gain deeper insight into what makes Tasmania unique. Walk through ancient forest with an ecologist, discover the history of the Southern Highlands with an historian, enjoy a chef-prepared fireside meal then unravel the mystery of the glittering universe on a Night Sky Tour with an astronomer. Warm up by the crackling fire at Rathmore Farm, the cosy historic accommodation where we will stay during the experience. A sheep property settled in 1828, this is authentic country living at its best and the ideal base to explore the Central Highlands. Hearty and delicious gourmet dinners are included with Tasmanian wine or delicious homemade non-alcoholic beverages enjoyed by the fireside.

Join Islands & Ice Travel’s founder and award-winning photographer David Sinclair and owner of Tours Around Tasmania, George van Deventer for a creative and fun-filled long weekend in and around Tasmania’s beautiful capital city and the dramatic coastline of the Tasman Peninsula. David will take you to some of his favourite photography hotspots (for sunrise, landscape, wildlife and night skies photography) and he will help you gain confidence to create your own photographic masterpieces wherever you travel. We’ll also enjoy some of Tasmania’s finest wine and cuisine along the way. This long weekender is the perfect opportunity to re-charge the batteries, connect with nature, channel your inner creative and experience some of southern Tasmania’s highlights through the eyes of an experienced guide and nature photographer.