7 Days • 6 Nights
Tasmania Highlights: Hobart, Freycinet & Cradle Mountain
Tour Includes
About the Trip
Trip Highlights
- Hobart, MONA and Salamanca Market
- Wineglass Bay and the Freycinet Peninsula
- Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake and the Tasmanian devil
- Wombats, pademelons and echidnas in the wild
- Little penguins coming ashore at dusk
- Fresh seafood and cool-climate Tasmanian wine
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 7-day journey.
You are welcomed at Hobart Airport and transferred to your waterfront hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the docks and Salamanca's sandstone warehouses, before gathering for a welcome dinner of Tasmanian oysters, ocean trout and a glass of local pinot.
A ferry carries you up the Derwent to MONA, the extraordinary art museum carved into a sandstone cliff. Back in town you climb kunanyi (Mount Wellington) for a panoramic view and browse Salamanca's galleries, with time for a Tasmanian whisky tasting if you wish.
Travelling up the east coast you reach the Freycinet Peninsula, a place of pink granite peaks and dazzling white beaches. An afternoon walk climbs to the lookout over Wineglass Bay, its perfect curve of sand backed by turquoise water, while wallabies graze near the trailhead.
A relaxed day on the peninsula, with a seafood lunch of just-caught oysters and a chance to kayak the sheltered lagoon or walk quiet coastal tracks. As the light softens, keep watch for pademelons, wombats and, on the water, dolphins and sea eagles.
You cross the island to its wild western heart and Cradle Mountain, where jagged dolerite peaks rise above button-grass moors. The circuit walk around Dove Lake is one of Australia's finest short walks, and an evening spotlighting drive searches for quolls, possums and devils in the dark.
This morning you visit a devil sanctuary to meet the endangered Tasmanian devil and watch a feeding, learning about the fight to save the species. The rest of the day is for wildlife-rich walks where wombats graze in the open and echidnas trundle across the track.
A last breath of crisp alpine air before the scenic transfer to Launceston or Hobart for your onward flight, carrying home a week's worth of Tasmanian wildlife encounters.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, a welcome dinner and a Freycinet seafood lunch
- Private airport transfers
- Touring by air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
- MONA ferry and entry
- Wineglass Bay and Freycinet touring
- Cradle Mountain national park entry, Dove Lake and devil sanctuary
- Evening wildlife spotlighting
- 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
Am I guaranteed to see wildlife?
Tasmania is exceptional for wildlife and sightings of wallabies, pademelons and wombats are almost certain, especially at dusk around Cradle Mountain. The Tasmanian devil is guaranteed at the sanctuary we visit.
Does the tour end in Hobart or Launceston?
Because it finishes at Cradle Mountain in the north, the tour ends with a transfer to Launceston, which is closer, though we can arrange a Hobart drop-off if that suits your onward plans better.
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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