3 Day Tasmania Tour Package from Launceston to Hobart
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3 Day tour package
Launceston to Hobart!
DAY 1: Cradle Mountain
DAY 2: Wineglass Bay & Freycinet
DAY 3: Port Arthur & Tassie Devils
Accommodation is NOT included
What you can expect
See Tasmania’s three biggest highlights in three amazing days! We’ve combined our most popular day tours exploring Cradle Mountain, Wineglass Bay and Port Arthur into one unforgettable Tassie experience. Let’s go! Day one: 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. Day two: Travel from Launceston to Hobart 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. Day three: 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.
Location
What you need to know
Note
- The Tour Operator requires the following information; please ensure you have provided this information at least 7 days in advance via email. Hobart accommodation detail and Launceston accommodation detail.
Inclusions
- National Park entrance fees
- Tasmanian Devil Unzoo entrance fee
- Tassie Devil Feeding
- Port Arthur Historic Site entrance fee
- Port Arthur Harbor Cruise
- Professional guides & interpretative walks
- Small, friendly groups
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.
Itinerary
- __Day 1: 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. __Day 2: Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park__ After leaving Launceston, we enjoy a short stop at the Georgian township of Campbell Town for supplies and convict relics. From there we head east, greeted by a spectacular view of The Hazards as we enter Freycinet National Park. A short-but-sensational 20 minute walk along the Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit reveals 360 degree views before we hike to the Wineglass Bay lookout as a group. This 45 minute ascent gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best vistas 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. 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 Hobart. __Day 3: 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 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.
Highlights
- __DAY 1: Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area__
- 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. __DAY 2: Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park__
- Explore Freycinet National Park
- Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout
- Optional: extend your walk to Wineglass Bay Beach
- Visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay
- Take in the spectacular views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk
- Visit historic Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail.
- Visit Devils Corner Winery - seafood, wine, pizza, ice-cream __DAY 3: Port Arthur & Tasmanian Devils__
- 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
Time
- Duration: 3 Days
- Departs: Monday & Wednesday
- Starts: Launceston at 7:30am on Day 1, Finishes Hobart around 6:00pm on Day 3
Departure Location
- General pick-up location: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston at 7:20am
Hotel Pickup
- 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.
- The Tour Operator can be contacted via email at bookings@tourstas.com.au
What To Bring
- A day backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed, sturdy shoes for walking (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
- Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions (warm layers are a great idea!)
- Waterproof jacket, just in case.
- Sunhat and beanie
- Optional: Swimmers and a towel. There’s an opportunity for a refreshing dip on our Wineglass Bay Tour
- On day 2: Bring all your luggage!
Additional Information
- Children under 8 years of age are not permitted to travel.
- Port Arthur & Tassie Devils tour day can be switched to our Bruny Island Adventure tour day.
- We recommend arriving the night before you wish to begin your BIG 3 tour.
- On Day 2 you will move between Launceston and Hobart this is the day you need to bring your luggage with you.
- On Day 3 we finish in Hobart around 6:00pm. Most people choose to spend this night in Hobart and then continue with their onwards travels the next day.
- Meals are not provided, however, there are plenty of opportunities to stop for lunch and snacks on each tour day to suit your taste and budget.
- Accommodation is not included. 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.
- Suitable level of general health & fitness and physical abilities is essential.
- All tour participants will be participating in outdoor, active activities and therefore subject to the outdoor weather conditions of the day.
Cancellation Policy
- Customers must advise Tours Tasmania of their intent to cancel their tour booking via email to bookings@tourstas.com.au The time stamp on the email will define the cancellation time and the fees/charges that apply. Customer Cancellation: 48 hours or less, prior to tour departure time, or no shows – Unfortunately we’re unable to issue a refund if you cancel within that time. Please send us an email at bookings@tourstas.com.au to cancel or amend your trip. Customer Cancellation: More than 48 hours prior to tour departure – full refund of tour fee will be returned to the customer.
- Requests to change tour departure dates are subject to the cancellation policy. A request to change your tour date within 48 hours of tour departure, will be subject to the above cancellation policy, amendment to this is at management discretion.
- If you are late to your pickup point, you will be classed as a no show and subject to the above cancellation policy.
- The cancellation policy will stand regardless of cancellation reason. We recommend you have travel insurance to protect yourself against last minute illness and travel disruptions, we will incur no liability for any disruptions to your travel plans.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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- This experience is supplied by Tours Tasmania Launceston
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- We have an approved Science Based Target
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