8 Days • 7 Nights
Tasmania Family Adventure
Tour Includes
About the Trip
Trip Highlights
- Tasmanian devils, wombats and koalas at wildlife parks
- Little penguins coming ashore at dusk
- Wineglass Bay beaches and east-coast sand
- Port Arthur's convict history and ghost stories
- Cataract Gorge chairlift and Launceston fun
- Easy walks, wildlife and short, scenic drives
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 8-day journey.
The family is met at Hobart Airport and whisked to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the waterfront, watching boats unload their catch and hunting for treats at the docks, then enjoy a relaxed welcome dinner together.
A day of adventure on the Tasman Peninsula, exploring the convict ruins of Port Arthur with their tales of escapes and ghosts, and marvelling at the towering sea cliffs and blowholes. As night falls, everyone watches little penguins scurry up the beach to their burrows.
You drive up the east coast to Coles Bay, stopping for a beach picnic and a paddle. A gentle walk (or a shorter stroll for little legs) leads towards Wineglass Bay, and the afternoon is for building sandcastles and spotting wallabies.
A full, easy-going day on the peninsula, with kayaking in the calm lagoon, rock-hopping on the pink granite and swimming or beachcombing on the white sand. Keep an eye out for dolphins and sea eagles from the shore.
Heading inland to Launceston, the family rides the chairlift high above Cataract Gorge, where peacocks strut and wallabies laze on the lawns. There is a swimming pool, playground and open parkland right in the gorge for an afternoon of fun.
On the way to Cradle Mountain you stop at a wildlife park to meet Tasmanian devils, cuddle-friendly wombats, koalas and kangaroos, with hands-on encounters the kids will never forget. Arrive at your lodge as wombats emerge to graze at dusk.
A day in the mountains at a gentle family pace: the Dove Lake circuit or an easier boardwalk stroll among wombats and wallabies, a devil sanctuary feeding to watch, and an evening spotlighting drive to find nocturnal animals with torches.
A final morning enjoying the crisp mountain air before the scenic transfer to Launceston Airport, ending a family holiday full of wildlife, beaches and adventure.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- 7 nights family accommodation
- Daily breakfast, a welcome dinner and a beach picnic lunch
- Private airport transfers
- Touring by air-conditioned vehicle with family-friendly driver-guide
- Wildlife park entries to meet devils, wombats and koalas
- Port Arthur entry and harbour cruise
- Penguin evening viewing
- Cradle Mountain national park entry
- Cataract Gorge chairlift
- Tasmania Parks Pass and all entry fees
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from Australia
- Australian ETA or visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional excursions and experiences
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa: Most visitors need an ETA or eVisitor visa arranged online before travelling, with a passport valid for the duration of your stay. We can point you to the right one for your nationality
- Currency: The currency is the Australian Dollar. Tasmania is largely cashless, with cards and contactless payment accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for small stalls and markets
- Cooler climate: Tasmania is Australia's coolest state, noticeably cooler than the mainland, so pack warm and waterproof layers even in summer, especially for Cradle Mountain and the highlands
- Seasons reversed: Tasmania is in the southern hemisphere, so summer (December to February) is the warmest and busiest season, autumn is golden, and winter is cold, crisp and atmospheric
- Driving: Tasmanians drive on the left, and the roads are scenic but winding, so a self-drive is popular and easy but allow plenty of time. Drive carefully at dawn and dusk, when wildlife is active near roads
- Wildlife: Tasmania is famous for wombats, pademelons, echidnas, little penguins and the endangered Tasmanian devil; respect wildlife, never feed animals, and enjoy sightings at sanctuaries and in the wild
- National parks: A Tasmania Parks Pass is required for the national parks such as Freycinet and Cradle Mountain, which is included in your tour
- Best time: Summer (December to March) is ideal for the outdoors and the beaches, autumn for colour, and any season for MONA, food, wine and the wilderness — Tasmania rewards year-round
- Sun protection: Despite the cool air, Tasmania's UV is strong, so bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses even on cool days
- Tipping & power: Tipping is not expected in Australia. Power is 230V with the Australian type I plug, so bring an adapter
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tasmania a good destination for kids?
Wonderfully so. It is safe, uncrowded and full of wildlife, beaches and gentle adventures, with short drives between stops. The mix of animals, history and outdoor fun keeps children of all ages engaged.
Can you arrange family rooms or connecting rooms?
Yes — we book family-friendly accommodation with family rooms, connecting rooms or apartments as needed, and can tailor the walking distances and activity levels to suit your children's ages.
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout, along with a welcome dinner and the specific meals named in the itinerary, such as a Bruny Island food tour or a Gordon River cruise lunch. Other meals are left free so you can enjoy Tasmania's superb food and wine.
Are transfers and touring arranged?
Yes — your airport transfers, scenic touring and activities are arranged for you, with the option of guided touring or a self-drive itinerary to suit your style.
Do I need a visa for Australia?
Most visitors need an ETA or eVisitor visa, applied for online before you travel. We guide you to the right one for your nationality.
When is the best time to visit Tasmania?
Summer (December-March) is best for the outdoors, walks and beaches, autumn for golden colour, and any season for MONA, food, wine and the wilderness. Tasmania is cooler than the mainland year-round.
Should we self-drive or take a guided tour?
Both work wonderfully — Tasmania is compact and easy to self-drive on scenic roads, while a guided tour takes care of everything. We can tailor either to you.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Durations, regions, hotels and experiences can all be tailored, and we can add Bruny Island, the west coast, wildlife or luxury lodges. Just tell us what you have in mind.
Will we see a Tasmanian devil?
Yes — the endangered Tasmanian devil is guaranteed at the wildlife sanctuaries our tours visit, and around Cradle Mountain you are also very likely to see wombats, pademelons and echidnas in the wild.
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