Heartlands Odyssey
Comfort Tour – 4 days / 3 nights
About Heartlands Odyssey
Discover Tasmania’s remote and rugged heartland on this four-day guided journey in the Central Plateau. With stunning alpine landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and rich natural history, this immersive experience offers a true escape into wilderness—balanced with comfort and warmth at Thousand Lakes Lodge. Whether you’re a walker, wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking quiet connection with nature, this Central Plateau experience offers a rare window into one of Tasmania’s most extraordinary regions—complete with the chance to witness the brilliance of Tasmania’s dark, star-filled skies.
Central Plateau escape: alpine wilderness, wildlife, walks, and cosy comfort
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 3 nights at Thousand Lakes Lodge (4 Star Accommodation)
- Breakfast x 3, Lunch x 3, Dinner x 3
- Guided commentary, guided walks and free walking options
- National Park Entry Fees
- Pick-ups and drop-offs at selected Hobart CBD locations. Airport drop off available upon request.
Highlights
- Stay at Thousand Lakes Lodge – Enjoy alpine comfort, hearty meals, and a cosy atmosphere in a remote wilderness setting
- Explore the Central Plateau – Walk through sub-alpine moorlands, glacial tarns, and dramatic highland landscapes
- Wildlife spotting – Look out for wombats, wallabies, quolls, Tasmanian devils, and abundant birdlife
- Stargazing under Dark Sky Reserve – Marvel at Tasmania’s pristine night skies, with a chance to see the Southern Lights
- Visit The Steppes – Learn about the region’s pastoral history and explore the sculpture trail and interpretive displays
- Advanced Eco-Certified Tour
Departures
- This tour departs Mondays (November through March)
- Starts Hobart 9.00am
- Finishes Hobart 1.00pm
Hobart
From $2495
4 Days
Itinerary
Day 1
Into the Heartlands
To begin exploring the Heartlands we will travel north via historic Bothwell to Waddamana, Tasmania’s first hydro-electric power station. Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route through the high country to Miena, then Lake Augusta. Arriving at Thousand Lakes Lodge early afternoon, settle in and take a gentle alpine walk before a delicious dinner in the cosy dining room. This evening, unwind in the lounge and savour the peace and solitude of Tasmania’s Central Plateau Highlands.
Overnight: Thousand Lakes Lodge (Breakfast)
Day 2
Alpine Wilderness Exploration
Today, explore the Central Plateau Conservation Area, a wild landscape of sub-alpine moorlands, glacial tarns, and windswept ridges. Choose from guided or self-guided walks to places like Allisons Hut, Lake Ada, or Ibbott’s Hut. Learn about the region’s glacial history and spot native wildlife such as wombats, quolls, wallabies, and Tasmanian devils, along with abundant birdlife. After a day of discovery, enjoy a hearty lodge meal and stargaze under Tasmania’s Dark Sky Reserve—perhaps even glimpsing the Southern Lights.
Overnight: Thousand Lakes Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 3
Wild Landscapes and Wildlife Watching
Spend your second day on the plateau exploring more of this rugged alpine landscape. Walk to a remote hut, follow glacier-carved lakeshores, or simply soak in the stillness. With shifting light and weather, it’s perfect for photography and quiet reflection. Wildlife sightings are possible, especially in the calm of morning or evening. The lodge offers a cosy retreat with warm lounges, local wines, and hearty meals. After dinner, step outside to savour the pristine night sky and peaceful solitude.
Overnight: Thousand Lakes Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Day 4
Farewell to the Plateau
On your final morning, consider taking an early stroll to search for a platypus before breakfast. After checking out, we make our way back towards Hobart, stopping at The Steppes—a heritage site that reflects the region’s high-country sheep grazing past and features a sculpture trail and interpretive displays. As we descend from the plateau, the expansive alpine landscape gives way to fertile lowlands. We arrive back in Hobart by approximately 1:00pm, with drop-off available at city hotels or direct transfer to the airport if needed.
How active is this tour?
- The walking in Tasmania is world-class and the alpine scenery of the Central Plateau is breathtaking
- This tour offers tremendous flexibilty – choose from a guided or unguided (free walking) experience, depending on your preference
- All walks to alpine huts and lakes are optional, and range from 20 minutes to 2-3 hours
- Be prepared for alpine conditions. Bring a waterproof rain jacket, quality walking shoes or boots, and warm clothing
Gallery – Winter Wonders
Lodge
Twin / Double
$2495pp
Lodge
Single
$2895pp
Accommodation information
This tour offers accommodation at Thousand Lakes Lodge.
- All rooms provide private bathroom 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
