4 Day Tasmanian West Coast Wilderness Safari

Overview

Australias Apple Isle is jam packed with quality experiences from pristine wilderness regions to convict settlements and fabulous food and wine!. If time is short this is the perfect option to give you a great taste of Tassie wild side. With some meals included, quad share accommodation already sorted, expert local guides and plenty of outdoor adventure and nature based activities this experience will introduce you to the very unique land, people and spirit of Tasmania.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Hobart to Tarraleah

Our Tasmanian experience begins this morning with some of the sights around Tasmania’s capital city of Hobart including Salamanca Place, Battery Point and the waterfront docks. We then head through the Derwent Valley to discover Mt Field National Park – Tasmania’s first. Take a walk to Russell Falls and spend some time this afternoon exploring this unique area, including the Giant Swamp Gums and the controversial Styx Valley. We travel further into the highlands to finish the day at Tarraleah, its aboriginal meaning is “Forrester Kangaroo”, but aside from the enormous range of Tasmanian flora and fauna in the area, this town is best known as the birth place of the hydroelectric scheme in Tasmania.

Accomodation - Tarraleah Highland Village (Lodges)
Meals - Dinner

Day 2 - Tarraleah to Strahan

Delve further into the wilderness with a visit to Lake St Clair, which at a depth of 200m, is Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. Take an interesting walk beside the lake and learn of the Aboriginal involvement in this unique highland lake region. This World Heritage Area hosts some amazing wildlife including the elusive platypus. Continue to Tasmania’s west coast making several stops along the way to stretch the legs on some great short walks including Donaghy’s Lookout, Franklin River and Nelson Falls. Pass through Queenstown with its intriguing eroded landscape of treeless hills. Finish the day in Strahan at the very edge of the west coast. Strahan once a quiet fishing village plays an important role in the history of the evolution of the worlds’ first Greens Party.

Accomodation - Discovery Holiday Parks Strahan (Cabins)
Meals - Breakfast

Day 3 - Strahan to Cradle Mountain

One of the most powerful and meaningful experiences on the west coast is surely the Gordon River Cruise (optional). Enjoy an amazing mixture of scenery, history and even a gourmet lunch. If you’re not interested in taking a cruise, choose one of many equally stunning activities such as the Wild Rivers Jet Boat, Henty Sand Dunes quad biking or hire a kayak and explore the edges of Macquarie Harbour (optional). Travel this afternoon to Cradle Mountain via the towns of Rosebery and Tullah. We will visit a Wildlife Sanctuary to view the Tasmanian Devil and learn more about this threatened creature.

Accomodation - Discovery Holiday Parks Cradle Mountain (Cabins)
Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Cradle Mountain to Launceston

Join a guided walk or free walk on one of the many trails around Cradle Mountain, Dove and Crater Lakes. The mountain at 1545m high, is one of the favourite features in the park and is surrounded by stands of native deciduous beech, rainforest, alpine heath lands and button grass. Icy streams cascade down the mountainsides, and ancient pines are reflected in the still glacial lakes. Later today, transfer to Launceston with plenty of distractions to stop at along the way, including an award winning cheese factory.

Meals - Breakfast

 

Further Information

Tour Highlights

• Visit to the Devils Sanctuary
• Explore spectacular Lake St Claire National Park
• Overnight in Strahan
• Explore the wilderness of Cradle Mountain
• Hike to Russel Falls
• Visit local Cheese Farm
• Sightseeing in Hobart
• Multishare accommodation
• Meals as indicated
• Applicable park entry fees

Note: Age Restriction  

This is an Open Aged Tour for passengers over the age of 12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 12 are not permitted to travel on tour.