Ultimate Tasmania
Comfort Tour – 10 days/9 nights
About the Ultimate Tasmania Tour
Treat yourself to the ultimate Tasmanian adventure with our 10-day tour. Discover Tasmania’s stunning nature, rich history, unique wildlife, and must-see attractions—along with some of our favourite local gems. Our personalised small-group tour explores the West, Northwest, and East Coasts, Bruny Island, and Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula, while allowing plenty of time to enjoy Hobart over several evenings. We visit Tasmania’s iconic national parks, enjoy a cruise through the rainforests of the World Heritage Area, and see Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary. You’ll experience some of the island’s best short walks and gain insight into Tasmania’s fascinating history and culture throughout the journey.
The Ultimate Tour of Tasmania in 10 Days.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- Meals: Breakfast x 8, Lunch x 1, and Dinner x 5
- Gordon River Cruise
- Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site and Harbour Cruise, Entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tasmanian Devils
- Bruny Island Ferry, National Park entry fees, guided walks and free-walking options
- Pick-ups and drop-offs at selected Hobart CBD locations. Airport drop off available upon request
Highlights
- Russell Falls, Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair, Queenstown, Gordon River Cruise, Tullah
- Stanley, Tarkine highlights such as the ‘Edge of the World’ and Trowutta Arch, North West Coast
- Cradle Mountain, Launceston, Cataract Gorge, Bay of Fires, St Helens
- Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Bicheno
- Tasmanian Devils, Richmond Village, Hobart’s Wellington Park
- Bruny Island, South Bruny National Park, Cape Bruny, Adventure Bay, The Neck
- Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman National Park and geological highlights
- Advanced Eco-Certified Tour
Departures
- This tour departs selected Mondays (September to April)
- Starts Hobart 7.30am
- Finishes Hobart 5.30pm
Hobart
$3175
10 Days
How active is this tour?
- The Ultimate Tasmania Comfort Tour is a nature-based experience featuring guided short walks in National Parks each day.
- A moderate level of fitness and good mobility are recommended to fully enjoy the itinerary. However, all walks are optional, and many locations offer a choice between an easier or more advanced walk. Example walks: Russell Falls and Cape Tourville (Easy), Dove Lake Circuit and Wineglass Bay Lookout (Moderate).
- This dedicated Comfort style tour is more relaxed and less physically demanding than Under Down Under’s Original style tours.
- If you have any concerns about fitness or mobility, please contact Under Down Under for advice.
Deposit option
If booking more than 60 days prior to the tour departure date, you may secure your place by paying a deposit.
You can secure your booking today with a 25% deposit. The remaining balance wil be due 60 days prior to your tour’s departure.
Email Us or phone +61(3)6232 4800 to learn more about this option. Payment can be made by direct deposit or credit card.
Itinerary
Day 1
HOBART TO QUEENSTOWN
Departing Niplaluna/Hobart, we quickly begin to venture into the rugged Western Wilds. Our first stop in the rainforests of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is to see the beautiful Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park. As we continue west and climb into the alpine region, we’ll stop at Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair. Scenes of mountains and buttongrass plains abound as we travel through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and stop to see the tannin-coloured waters of the Franklin River and take a short walk into the lovely Nelson Falls. As we near the historic mining town, Queenstown, take in the impressive views of the Iron Blow Lookout, Horsetail Falls and Mt Lyell. We’ll enjoy a group dinner and settle in for the night.
Overnight: Queenstown (Dinner)
Day 2
GORDON RIVER CRUISE TO TULLAH
Departing from the harbourside village of Strahan, we’ll cruise the Gordon River. This fantastic river cruise includes a guided boardwalk through the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest as well as a tour of the harshest penal settlement in Australia at Sarah Island. Cruise through the treacherous Hells Gates, a narrow passageway into Macquarie Harbour and enjoy lunch aboard the ship featuring Tasmanian produce. See the workings of a Huon pine sawmill to further appreciate the town’s history, before departing for a scenic drive to Tullah. On a clear day, enjoy magnificent views of the rugged peaks of Mount Murchison. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a group dinner and relax in the lakeside chalet which sits on the shores of Lake Rosebery.
Overnight: Tullah (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3
TULLAH TO NORTH WEST COAST
Travelling north, wind through lush rainforest at Hellyer’s Gorge and rugged mountains before opening up to rolling farmland and coastal views, revealing charming rural towns and the sparkling waters of Bass Strait on the Northwest Coast of Tasmania. At Stanley, take in the views of The Nut, the volcanic plug that sits proudly out to sea and provides sweeping views of the coast. We’ll continue west as far as ‘The Edge of the World’ at Arthur River. This region forms part of the wild Takayna/the Tarkine coast, and to Palawa Tasmanian aboriginal people, it is a deeply spiritual place. We’ll enjoy dinner together this evening at the comfortable lodgings at Tall Timbers.
Overnight: Tall Timbers (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4
TARKINE TO DEVONPORT
Today offers a deeper experience of the Tarkine. This ancient rainforest is the second largest cool temperate rainforest in the world. It is a wilderness area that holds ancient relics of animals and plants as well as Palawa indigenous heritage sites from thousands of years ago. Enjoy several stops along the loop such as Sumac Lookout which offers breathtaking forest views across the Arthur River, and Trowutta Arch which is an extraordinary geological wonder. Returning to the Northwest Coast, we’ll explore several seaside stops along the way, including a visit to the idyllic Boat Harbour Beach, Table Cape, and the town of Penguin, before arriving at our accommodation in Devonport. Join us for a group dinner and then relax this evening.
Overnight: Devonport (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5
CRADLE MOUNTAIN TO LAUNCESTON
Discover the alpine and glacial landscapes of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, a part of Tasmania’s Wilderness UNESCO World Heritage Area due to its unique flora, fauna, geology, and Palawa archaeological sites. Your guide will help you to select a walk suitable for your fitness, such as the outstanding Dove Lake Circuit – this 6km walk around the glacial lake beneath the peaks of Cradle Mountain is considered the best short walk in Tasmania. Or, stroll to the iconic Boat Shed or Glacial Rock, and wander along the boardwalk at Ronny Creek to look for wombats. Before arriving in Launceston, we’ll admire the colourful murals in the town of Sheffield. Explore Australia’s second oldest city tonight at your leisure.
Overnight: Launceston (Breakfast)
Day 6
LAUNCESTON TO BICHENO
Visit Launceston’s stunning Cataract Gorge which is a terrific place to spot wallabies. We’ll drive to the East Coast and enjoy lunch in the fishing township of St Helens before taking our time to explore the Bay of Fires/larapuna. Clear waters, white sands and orange boulders are classic scenes from the Bay of Fires region, and you’ll love strolling along these pristine beaches. Our final destination is the charming coastal town of Bicheno, home of the little penguin. Dinner is included this evening, then you may wish to wander down to the blowhole or to the lookout for views over the Tasman Sea.
Overnight: Bicheno (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7:
FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK TO HOBART
Freycinet National Park is Tassie’s East Coast jewel, and we make sure to maximise your time here. Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout for views of Tasmania’s most famous beach with its curved white shores and turquoise-coloured waters. It’s a moderate climb of around 1000 steps to the Lookout, with several rest stops to admire the woodland scenery. Instead, you may wish to relax at Honeymoon Bay and take in the view of the pink granite Hazard’s mountains. At Cape Tourville, stroll along the short boardwalk to enjoy panoramic views of the peninsula and out to sea. We’ll return to Hobart via the Great Eastern Drive. Take advantage of Hobart’s fantastic restaurants with a night out in the city.
Overnight: Hobart
Day 8
TASMANIAN DEVILS, RICHMOND & WELLINGTON PARK
Meet a variety of Tasmanian wildlife such as quolls, birds, wombats, kangaroos, and Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Then, walk around the colonial village of Richmond which is home to the oldest convict-built bridges still in operation in Australia. Enjoy seeing the heritage buildings before we make our way back to Hobart via the scenic winery region, the Coal River Valley. This afternoon, we’ll share with you some of our favourite spots in Hobart’s Wellington Park. Known fondly by locals as “The Mountain”, Kunanyi/Mount Wellington is a diverse natural reserve with several trails to see fern glades, eucalyptus forests, dramatic rock columns, boulder fields, and spectacular lookouts. Tonight, unwind in one of the city’s historic pubs or restaurants.
Overnight: Hobart (Breakfast)
Day 9:
BRUNY ISLAND
Today we’ll discover the highlights of Bruny Island. After a short drive from Hobart, we’ll take the ferry across the D’Entrecastreaux Channel to the island. At the isthmus between North and South Bruny, check out the view from “The Neck” from the top of Truganini Lookout. We’ll visit South Bruny National Park and take in the incredible coastline at Cape Bruny Lighthouse. At Adventure Bay, we’ll try our luck spotting white wallabies and finish our Bruny experience by sampling local Bruny Island produce like oysters, cheese, and beers. We’ll return to Hobart where you may wish to explore the historic Salamanca and waterfront area.
Overnight: Hobart (Breakfast)
Day 10
Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula
At the Port Arthur Historic Site, learn about the harsh life of convicts from the 1800’s at Australia’s best preserved convict settlement. Wander around the preserved ruins and colonial gardens and take a short harbour cruise to appreciate this open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Listed Area. Today you’ll also experience several sites and viewpoints on the magnificent Tasman Peninsula such as Pirates Bay Lookout, Tessellated Pavement, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen. We’ll make our way back to Hobart where our ultimate tour of Tasmania comes to an end.
(Breakfast)
Gallery – Ultimate 10
Motel
Twin / Double
$3175pp
Motel
Single
$4235pp
Accommodation information
This tour offers Motel style accommodation options.
- 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
