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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tasmania's breathtaking wilderness with the "Tassie's Wilderness Icons" tour. Begin your adventure in Hobart, where you'll explore the historic city and enjoy panoramic views from Mt. Nelson. Discover the natural wonders of Mount Field National Park, with its towering eucalypts and stunning waterfalls. Cruise the serene Gordon River and visit the historic Sarah Island. Experience the majestic Cradle Mountain and explore the tranquil Dove Lake. Delight in the charming town of Penguin and its unique sculptures, and marvel at the scenic beauty of Table Cape. Conclude your journey in Launceston, exploring the natural wonder of Cataract Gorge. This eco-conscious tour not only offers spectacular sightseeing but also supports conservation efforts, with proceeds from your visit to Devils@Cradle contributing to the Save the Devil Foundation. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and immerse yourself in Tasmania's iconic landscapes and wildlife.

Highlights
  • Explore the historic city of Hobart and enjoy views from the summit of Mt. Nelson.
  • Visit the World Heritage-listed Mount Field National Park with its towering eucalypts and stunning waterfalls.
  • Cruise the inky waters of the Gordon River and visit the historic Sarah Island.
  • Experience the breathtaking wilderness of Cradle Mountain and explore Dove Lake.
  • Discover the charming town of Penguin and its unique sculptures.
  • Enjoy the scenic beauty of Table Cape and its spectacular coastal views.
  • Explore Cataract Gorge in Launceston, a natural wonder with Victorian gardens.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Tasmania's stunning landscapes with ease, as you explore historic cities, national parks, and coastal wonders. The tour includes scenic drives and a memorable cruise on the Gordon River, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays at Best Western Hobart, Strahan Village, Cradle Mountain Hotel, Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn, and Best Western Plus Launceston, offering easy access to city centers and natural attractions throughout your journey.
Flights
Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
Airport Transfers
Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price.
Personal Items
Items such as water bottles, warm layers, cameras, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats are not included.
Optional Activities
Optional activities such as the scenic chairlift at Cataract Gorge and river cruises in Launceston are not included and are at your own expense.
Dining Summary
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch (L)
Fitness Requirement
  • Medium level of fitness required. The Russell Falls Walk is an easy, flat 1.4 km trail taking approximately 25mins return For those choosing to walk round Dove Lake, this is considered a Moderate 6km loop. Track has short steep hill sections, some rough surface and many steps. Not suitable for all guests. Alternate shorter walks are available which your Tour Director will advise. The Cataract Gorge circuit is a short easy walk however there are some steps and uneven surfaces.
Flexible Holidays
  • Do as much (spot wombats and Tassie devils; hike around Dove Lake) or as little (wander around the art gallery) as you like. This is your holiday, after all.
Flight information
  • Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart AirportDay 6 – flights to depart after 2.00pm from Launceston Airport Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the tour price. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.
Iconic Sites
  • From Cataract Gorge to the Gordon River, Cradle Mountain to Devils Kitchen, Tasmania is not short on natural attractions.
Natural Wonders
  • World Heritage listed wilderness is your playground in Mount Field National Park, a soul-stirring union of soaring eucalypts and thundering waterfalls.
What to Bring
  • Comfortable walking shoes Warm layers in cooler months Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Camera
Destinations
  • Australasia
  • Australia
Tour Types
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Walking
  • Sightseeing
  • Boat/Cruise Excursion
  • History
  • Gardens & Nature Tours

Location: Hobart, Mt. Nelson, Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

At the mouth of the River Derwent, Australia’s southernmost city embraces its history, but has one eye firmly planted on the future. Put your destination into perspective from the summit of Mt. Nelson, offering a dreamy outlook over the Tassie capital on a tour of the city. You only need to visit Salamanca Place, the backdrop of epic Saturday markets, to see how forward-thinking purveyors and curators have transformed heritage spaces into restaurants, cafés and galleries. Gaze over boats at Constitution Dock – this is where yachts finish when competing in the annual Sydney to Hobart race, and take a stroll in the second oldest Botanical Gardens in Australia with its amazing collection of plants from around the world. Tonight, join your Travel Director for dinner.

Accommodation Name: Best Western Hobart

Meals: Dinner

Location: Hobart, Mount Field National Park, Russell Falls, Lake St. Clair, Strahan, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park

Not many people live in the West of Tasmania – even less visit. This is not for want of appeal. Mount Field National Park dials up the drama from the moment you arrive, delivering World Heritage-listed wilderness in the form of soaring eucalypts (some of the tallest on Earth) and thundering waterfalls. Russell Falls will take your breath away in more ways than one. And just when you think nature couldn’t get any more humbling, you arrive at Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater lake in Australia. It’s one of numerous waterways breaking your path to Strahan, gateway to World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Strahan Village

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Strahan, Gordon River, Sarah Island, Heritage Landing, Hells Gates, Cradle Mountain

The inky waters of the Gordon River – given its colour by amber buttongrass tannins – are as eery as they are beautiful, the mirror-like surface only broken by your chariot out to Sarah Island. It’s hard to reconcile the beauty of this part of the state with its grim history as a penal colony; a place where convicts would fell Huon pines for boat building. Thankfully, they didn’t get to the 2,000-year-old pine that still stands proud at Heritage Landing. Early settlers didn’t mince their words when they called the treacherous entrance to the river’s harbour Hells Gates. You’ll understand why when you drift past. Cradle Mountain awaits to the north. We're sure you'll be content by the fire perhaps with a glass of wine.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Cradle Mountain Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Cradle Mountain, Burnie

Today your journey reaches new heights – quite literally with a visit to the 1,545-metre Cradle Mountain, your backdrop as you explore Dove Lake on your Cradle Mountain tour, the wild alpine moorlands here a natural magnet for lovers of the wilderness. The spectacular and pristine wilderness of Cradle Mountain is home to the mysterious and secretive Tasmanian Devil. You’ll love the next adventure today with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. A Day Keeper tour at Devils @ Cradle will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a thorough insight into its operation. When joining this tour you will be directly supporting these animals and threatened species conservation. Leave the Central Highlands this afternoon, and head towards the scenic north-west coast for your overnight stay.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Table Cape, Wynyard, Penguin, Ulverstone, Sheffield, Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, Launceston

Table Cape is by far Wynyard's most remarkable natural wonder, at 180 metres high, 'The Cape' - as locals refer to it - offers spectacular views of Tasmania's coastline. As you drive to the top of the remains of a 12-million-year-old volcano you'll reach Table Cape lookout where, on a clear day, you can see mountain ranges over 175 kilometres away. If there’s a town with a cuter name than Penguin, we’re yet to find it. Locals embrace its appeal – there are penguin sculptures at every turn, including one measuring over 3 metres tall. Your journey along the northwest coast also passes through Ulverstone and Sheffield, The Town of Murals, boasting over 100 large paintings depicting the area’s rich history and local characters. All this exploring builds an appetite. Refuel at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, where happy cows contribute to award-winning cheeses – everything from cheddar and red Leicester to creamy Tasmanian blue. For lovers of sweeter delights, why not treat yourself to a delicious locally made ice cream (own expense).<br/>

Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Launceston

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Launceston, Cataract Gorge

There are few places in the world where you can leave the city behind and within minutes be surrounded by nature. Launceston is one. Blink and you’re at Cataract Gorge, a yawning chasm carved by ancient rivers. This rare natural phenomenon unites bushland with neat Victorian gardens, replete with ferns and exotic plants. Get a different perspective of the green cavern on the optional scenic chairlift, zipping you over the water to a lofty lookout. Later, you may wish to board a cruise to experience the cliff faces by river on an optional tour (both own expense), or simply spend the afternoon exploring this historic port city. How you end your Tasmania tour is completely up to you.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Visit Mount Field National Park including Russell Falls and Lake St Clair Relax on a Gordon River Cruise in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage site Explore Cradle Mountain National Park and Dove Lake Visit Mount Field

Not Included
  • Flights
    -Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.
  • Airport Transfers
    -Return airport to hotel transfers are not included in the holiday price.
  • Personal Items
    -Items such as water bottles, warm layers, cameras, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats are not included.
  • Optional Activities
    -Optional activities such as the scenic chairlift at Cataract Gorge and river cruises in Launceston are not included and are at your own expense.
It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.
AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.
Over 100 years
At Mount Field National Park, you can expect to see World Heritage-listed wilderness with soaring eucalypts, some of the tallest on Earth, and thundering waterfalls like Russell Falls.
We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.
The town of Penguin is known for its charming appeal, with penguin sculptures at every turn, including one that is over 3 meters tall.
The visit to Devils@Cradle is part of a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where all proceeds from your entry contribute directly to the Save the Devil Foundation, supporting the conservation of Tasmanian Devils and other threatened species.
In Launceston, you can explore Cataract Gorge, a natural wonder that combines bushland with neat Victorian gardens, featuring ferns and exotic plants.
The Gordon River cruise offers a journey through the inky waters colored by amber buttongrass tannins, with a visit to the historic Sarah Island, known for its grim history as a penal colony. The cruise also provides views of the treacherous entrance to the river's harbor, known as Hells Gates.
The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

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This tour is operated by AAT Kings

6 days from £1760 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Hobart, Australia
Finish:Launceston, Australia
Group size:20 - 48
Suitable for: 5-99
Physical rating:Low
Tour operated in: English
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Tour Reference: FHHL26
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