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The BIG 3 Tasmania - Hobart to Launceston

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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.

Highlights
 

  • Visit Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Explore the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
  • Experience the ferocious action of a Tasmanian Devil feeding!
  • Photograph spectacular views from the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk
  • See the Tasman National Park highlights – Devils Kitchen & Tasman Arch
  • Enjoy the stories from Pirates Bay Lookout, Eaglehawk Neck & The “Dogline”
  • Visit historic Richmond Village

 

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.

Highlights

  • Explore Freycinet National Park
  • Wineglass Bay Lookout walk
  • Optional: extend your walk to Wineglass Bay Beach
  • Visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay
  • Take in the spectacular views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk
  • Visit Devils Corner Winery - seafood, wine, pizza, ice-cream

 

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.

 

Highlights

  • Explore Cradle Mountain National Park (4-5 hours)
  • Stand on the shore of the spectacular setting of Dove Lake
  • Enjoy an easy, guided introductory walk to Pencil Pine Falls
  • Take on the Dove Lake Circuit walk (Easy, 6km’s, 2-3 hours)
  • Or, take on the harder walk to Marion’s Lookout (medium, 3 hours)
  • Explore the historic Weindorfers Chalet
  • Visit Sheffield the ‘Town of Murals’ an outdoor art gallery
  • Enjoy a delicious stop at Van Dieman’s Land Ice Creamery & Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm.


 

Itinerary

Day 1 : Port Arthur & Tasmanian Devils
Travel with us from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula, where the might of the Southern Ocean has carved spectacular caves and arches into solid rock. Meet Tassie’s coastline at its rugged finest. It’ll take your breath away. Spend the morning walking along 300-metre-high clifftops, pausing at majestic lookouts to watch giant waves crash against dolerite spires. Visit Pirates Bay, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and the famous Devil’s Kitchen, ticking all the best views off the list. The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is up next. Tasmanian Devils are carnivorous marsupials that can only be found in Tasmania. They look like a small bear and are just as feisty, with one of the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom. You’ll get up close and personal with these iconic critters in a snarling feeding frenzy! You can also feed wallabies by hand, attend a Birds of the Bush presentation, and learn about local wildlife from the Unzoo’s passionate staff. Next stop is Port Arthur Historic Site, where impeccably preserved ruins offer a chilling glimpse of life as a Tasmanian convict. You will have around 2.5 hours exploring this World Heritage open air museum, including a complimentary harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead and fascinating site talks. Our last stop is the unmissable Richmond, a historic village filled with quaint stone buildings, ye olde lolly shops and Australia’s oldest bridge! This sandstone beauty was built by convicts and is thought to be haunted. You be the judge. A devilishly good day out.
Meals :None

Day 2 : Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park
After leaving Hobart we travel along picturesque roads through seaside towns of Orford and Swansea to arrive at Freycinet National Park. There we walk to Wineglass Bay lookout, a moderate 45-minute hike that gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best views in the Southern Hemisphere. Gaze out over treetops to a sweeping vista of white sand and turquoise water, soaking in the beauty of Wineglass Bay. Depending on how active you’re feeling, you can extend your hike down to the beach for swimming, relaxing and dolphin spotting or return from the lookout with your guide to check out Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse. The afternoon brings us to Devil’s Corner winery, perched high on a hill overlooking Freycinet. It’s the ideal place to kick back with a glass of wine, fresh seafood platter, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato before ending our day in Launceston
Meals :None

Day 3 : Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area
Cradle Mountain’s jagged silhouette is unmistakable. Standing 1545 metres above sea level amongst glacial lakes, alpine moorland and World Heritage Listed wilderness, this iconic mountain is pure untamed Tassie. On this full day tour, you’ll score front row seats. After leaving Launceston we stop in the quirky town of Sheffield, the town of murals, a unique open air art gallery. From there we head into the mountains along winding roads fringed by rainforest to arrive at Cradle Mountain National Park. We begin our adventures with an easy guided walk to the stunning Pencil Pine Falls. A great introduction to the National Park. After that it’s onto our main walk of the day, Dove Lake Circuit, an easy 6km circumnavigation of the stunning lake that sits at the bottom of Cradle Mountain. The views are epic. If you’re up for a challenge, tackle the hike to Marion’s Lookout. An uphill climb rewards you with breathtaking views of Cradle Mountain, Little Horn, Smithies Peak and so many mirrored lakes. Our last stop is Van Diemen’s Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for well-earned treats crafted from the finest Tasmanian dairy and produce. A sweet end to a heavenly day.
Meals :None

Pickups / Departures

The BIG 3 Tasmania operates as follows:

Day 1: Departs Hobart 7.30am, Returns Hobart around 6.00pm (overnight Hobart accommodation by own arrangement)

Day 2:  Departs Hobart at 7.30am, Returns to Launceston around 7.00pm (overnight Launceston accommodation by own arrangement)  **Bring luggage onboard today**

Day 3:  Departs Launceston at 7.30am, Returns to Launceston around 7.00pm

Special instructions

• The Tour Operator requires the following information; please ensure you have provided this information at least 7 days in advance via email.

Launceston accommodation detail
Hobart accommodation detail


• Hotel pick up is available from select hotel locations only. If carrying your luggage is an issue, please ensure you stay at a hotel location that is included in our door to door pick up schedule.
• If Hotel pick up arrangements have not been arranged, please make your way to our general pick-up location as follows: 7.25am from Tasmanian Travel & Information Center, 20 Davey St, Hobart
• The Tour Operator can be contacted via email at bookings@tourstas.com.au

Departures as follows:

Departs: Monday and Wednesday  (year round)

Extras

There are no additional charges.

Exclusions

  • Food & Drinks - We always stop along the way, where you can purchase some take away food for your lunch.  If you’ve got special dietary requirements, consider bringing your own.
  • Accommodation – Generally you will need 2 nights x Hobart & 2 nights x Launceston, this is by your own arrangement.  We pick up and drop off to select Hobart/Launceston central city Hotels Check with our Reservations team for hotel details.
  • Luggage – Please only bring hand luggage/a day pack on tour, otherwise we won’t all fit! Tours that travel between Hobart and Launceston, we allow for 1 x check-in sized bag and a day pack. If you have excess luggage, please let our team know before travelling.

 

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The Big 3 Tasmania - Hobart To Launceston