5 Night Tasmanian Discovery

Day 1  Hobart to Queenstown        
Walk amongst some of the world’s tallest trees and cascading Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park. Visit Australia’s deepest freshwater lake before traversing the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Here, enjoy some short walks along the tannin-coloured waters of the Franklin River and Nelson Falls. Spend the night in the historic mining town of Queenstown.

Day 2  Queenstown to Tullah        
Cruise along the magnificent Gordon River, exploring Macquarie Harbour and the imposing Hells Gates. Discover the convict site of Sarah Island before venturing upriver and deeper into the World Heritage rainforests. Stroll amid the ancient huon pines and enjoy a local lunch aboard the ship, before heading to Tullah this afternoon.

Day 3  Tullah to Cradle Mountain & Launceston                          
Experience iconic Cradle Mountain National Park and choose your preferences for the day. Perhaps head to Ronny Creek to look for wombats or spend a few hours circling the glacial carved lake at Dove Lake. Alternatively, you may wish to take in the valley views from the Boat Shed or Glacial Rock. This afternoon, enjoy the ‘Town of Murals’ before arriving in Launceston.

Day 4  Launceston to Bay of Fires & Scamander    
Visit Cataract Gorge, a scenic nature reserve just minutes from downtown Launceston, before heading east through rolling farmlands and quaint townships to explore the Bay of Fires. At Cosy Corner North, stroll along the white sands of the pristine beaches. This evening stay in Scamander, overlooking the picturesque beach and calm waters of the Scamander River.

Day 5  Scamander to Freycinet National Park & Orford        
This morning, see Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary before continuing to Freycinet National Park, a coastal nature playground with secluded bays, sweeping beaches, diverse forests, and pink granite mountains. At Honeymoon Bay, discover the stunning pink peaks of the Hazards Mountains. A walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout provides picturesque views of the curved white beach, while at Cape Tourville you can take in panoramic views of the Tasman Sea. Continue south to your accommodation in Orford.

Day 6  Orford to Hobart
Explore the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch, and Devils Kitchen, before visiting the open-air museum of Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore the vast gardens and convict buildings, before returning to Hobart where your journey comes to an end.

Departs: Hobart