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Tasmania Winter Wonders
6 days / 5 nights
About Winter Wonders
Explore Tasmania’s wintery regions and immerse yourself in the island’s breathtaking diversity. Over 6 incredible days, our small group tour of Tasmania will connect you with nature as we discover snow-capped mountains, misty rainforests, plunging waterfalls, and wide, untouched beaches. Cruise along the tranquil Gordon River and uncover Tasmania’s wild beauty in places like Cradle Mountain, Freycinet, Mount Field National Park, and the Bay of Fires. Winter is the ideal time to spot native wildlife, including wombats, pademelons, and echidnas, as they roam through soft, golden light. Stargazers will delight in Tasmania’s dark winter skies, offering crystal-clear views of the Milky Way. Dare to take an invigorating cold-water plunge. Breathe deeply as you inhale the world’s freshest air. Join our local guide on a range of magnificent short walks to join in Tasmania’s stunning wilderness and feel rejuvenated from exploring rainforests, lakes and streams, mountains, beaches and looking for wildlife, in the company of new friends. Our promise is to deliver a hassle-free, invigorating wild adventure across Tasmania’s regions. Grab your beanie, and puffer jacket, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Discover Tasmania in winter: waterfalls, winter walks, and wildlife.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 5 nights
- National Park entry fees
- Guided commentary, guided walks and free walking options
- Gordon River Cruise including lunch
- Pick-ups and drop-offs at selected Hobart CBD locations. Airport drop off available upon request.
Highlights
- Russell Falls and Tall Trees in Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Queenstown, Gordon River Cruise, Ocean Beach, Strahan
- Cradle Mountain, Sheffield, Launceston, Cataract Gorge
- Bay of Fires, St Helens, Bicheno
- Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, Cape Tourville
- Advanced Eco-Certified Tour
Departures
- This tour departs Saturdays (May through September)
- Starts Hobart 7.30am
- Finishes Hobart 5.30pm
Hobart
From $1295
6 Days
Itinerary
Day 1
HOBARTÂ
Welcome to nipaluna /Hobart. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy some free time to explore Tasmania’s capital city at your leisure. You may wish to explore Salamanca Markets to grab a famous scallop pie or sourdough raspberry jam donut. Taste local preserves and cheeses, or local gin, whisky and wine. Stock up on merino gloves and a beanie and stop by Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery to see a Tasmanian tiger and learn about Antarctica. Our guided tour of Tasmania commences in the morning. Â
Overnight: Hobart
Day 2
JOURNEY TO THE WESTERN WILDS
Waterfalls, rainforests and wild scenery await. Today is about leaving the city behind and igniting the senses which come alive in the rainforest. We’ll enjoy several of Tasmania’s loveliest waterfalls including the majestic Russell Falls which cascades amid towering trees—some of the tallest in the world, in Mount Field National Park. Surrounded by the World Heritage wilderness, we venture to Lake St Clair and through misty rainforests, taking in sweeping vistas over buttongrass plains as we traverse the Franklin-Gordon National Park. See the flowing tea-stained waters of the Franklin River and check out the stunning Nelson Falls. Our day ends in the charming harbourside village of Strahan, nestled on Macquarie Harbour.
Overnight: Strahan
Day 3
WEST COAST WILDERNESS & GORDON RIVER CRUISE
Cruise along the Gordon River which offers a scenic journey through Tasmania’s pristine wilderness. We’ll experience the ancient rainforests and visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Later, we’ll visit the wild and windswept Ocean Beach, where the invigorating winter breeze carries the purest air in the world. As evening falls, we’ll return to the historic charm of Strahan for our final night on the West Coast.
Overnight: Strahan
Day 4
CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Discover Tasmania’s crown jewel and a winter wonderland: Cradle Mountain National Park. Walk the iconic Dove Lake Circuit or enjoy a shorter option to Glacier Rock or the Boat Shed on the shores of the glacial caved Dove Lake with views to the rugged peaks of Cradle Mountain. We’ll look for wombats, pademelons, and echidna, which are often more active in winter. Afterward, we’ll visit Sheffield, the Town of Murals, before arriving in Launceston.
Overnight: Launceston
Day 5
EAST COAST WINTER MAGIC
Make way for peacocks and wallabies as you stroll around Cataract Gorge, located in the heart of Launceston. Then, we’re eastward bound through sweeping farmlands with vast horizons, to the charming seaside town of St Helens for lunch. Shoes are optional as you walk along the brilliant white sands of the Bay of Fires. Do you dare to bathe in the cold the clear turquoise waters? Our destination is Bicheno, a picturesque coastal town which is home of the little penguin.
Overnight: Bicheno
Day 6
FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK
Rise early and be the first to Wineglass Bay lookout for impressive views of the dazzling sands and emerald waters. There are several walks to choose from today such as Mt Amos for the adventurous, or perhaps you’re prefer to relax on a secluded beach. The colours of Freycinet National Park come alive in winter’s soft light. View the pink granite peaks of the Hazards mountains from tranquil Honeymoon Bay. Take in the Tasman Sea and sweeping views of the Freycinet Peninsula from the lighthouse at Cape Tourville, where the winter light casts dramatic shadows over the coastline. Finally, it’s time to journey along the scenic Great Eastern Drive back to Hobart.
How active is this tour?
- The walking in Tasmania is world-class, and we’ve selected beautiful walking experiences for our guests (we include many of the 60-great-short-walks of Tasmania)
- Some walks are guided, while others are unguided (free walking)
- In many locations there is a choice between an easier or more advanced option
- Essentially, you can make this as active or as easy as you like; all walks are optional and range from 20 minutes up to 4 hours
Gallery – Winter Wonders
Motel
Twin / Double
$1295pp
Motel
Single
$1795pp
Accommodation information
This tour offers motel style accommodation.
- Motel style accommodations are based on private rooms with ensuite facilities
- If booking Twin or Double accommodation options, a minimum of 2 persons is required. We are unable to match up single travellers into a Twin share option
