Itinerary Overview 

Day 1: Start your trip with a visit to the photogenic Tasman Peninsula for a short walk and views over the Southern Ocean. Explore one of Tassie's tourist hotspots, the Port Arthur Historic Site. Learn about the life of a convict in a place once considered "Hell On Earth". Take the opportunity to view the site from aboard a cruise boat on the harbour, then unwind on the return to Hobart via Richmond.
Overnight: Hobart

Day 2: Head for the beaches today via a short stop at the historic town of Ross. At Freycinet National Park, sink your feet into the pristine white sand and admire the world-famous beach at Wineglass Bay. Finish the day in the surf town of Bicheno, home to the Little Penguins who return to their rookeries each night upon dark. Overnight: Bicheno (breakfast/lunch)

Day 3: Soak up the coastal scenery along one of Australia's greatest journey's from Bicheno to St Helens. Stretch your legs and revitalise your senses with a peaceful beachwalk at the Bay of Fires. Visit the rainforests and waterfall at St Columba Falls, before heading into the pretty colourful city of Launceston. (breakfast/lunch)

Day 4: View the rugged remote wilderness of Australia's largest single tract of rainforest andrainforest wilderness, the Tarkine region of Tasmania's far north west.  Visit the Julius River Reserve with its rainforest walks. Peer over the edge of the world and feel the elements of the rugged and remote west coast.  Overnight: Stanley (breakfast/lunch)

Day 5: Explore Arthur River and climb Stanley's famous rock "The Nut". Table Cape provides stunning views over the northwest so take your camera. Return to Launceston (or Devonport) via the scenic coastal road.  Overnight: Devonport or Launceston (breakfast/lunch)

Day 6: Go west and spend the day at Cradle Mountain exploring some of the numerous walks within the world heritage listed national park. Take a stroll around Dove Lake, or head off to test your lungs with a hike to Marion's Lookout or on one of the many other great walks.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain (breakfast/lunch)

Day 7: Head from the mountains to a waterfall walk along the old train line to Montezuma Falls on your way to the coast. Climb Henty Sand Dunes and stroll along the endless stretch of Ocean Beach with nothing but the wild "Roaring Forties" between you and South America.
Overnight: Strahan (breakfast/lunch)

Day 8: Head south and inland today with a short walk to Nelson Falls, and take a drink from the famous Franklin River, where you'll learn about the beginning of the Greens Party. Drop in at Lake St Clair then finish the day at Mt Field NP and photogenic Russell Falls. Hug a tall tree goodbye then relax on your way back to Hobart through the picturesque Derwent Valley.
Overnight: Hobart (breakfast/lunch)

Inclusions

• 7 nights hostel acccommodation
• 8 days fully guided tour
• Meals as indicated
• Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site
• National Parks Fees
• Fun, professional guide
• Small groups
• Hostel/hotel pick up and drop off
• Tea and coffee

Starts: Hobart at 7.30am
Finishes: Hobart at 6.00pm
On: Saturday and Monday year round
Tour code: TBL8