-Day 1 Hello Hobart
Travel to Hobart
Arrive in Hobart
Dinner
Details: Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary guided visit
Visit the wombat, devil and koala enclosures on a tour led by the Sanctuary's keepers, who share with you their passion and concern for Tasmanian wildlife. See the Tasmanian devil eat a snack - and learn about their quirky personalities, the threats they face, and the efforts to help protect them.
Details: Travel to Port Arthur via Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch, Tessellated Pavement and Blow Hole
Stop along the way to visit the vast array of natural sites and unusual geological formations within the Tasman National Park.
Details: Port Arthur Historic Site ghost tour
Join Port Arthur's black-cloaked guides and venture out into the night by lamplight to hear vivid stories of strange occurrences that have been reported here.
Day 2 Port Arthur--Hobart
Breakfast
Packed lunch
Hobart driver-led sightseeing tour Dinner
Details: Port Arthur Historic Site guided visit and cruise
Hear stories of life at Port Arthur and consider whether the settlement was a place of punishment, reform, or both, during visits to the Waterfront, the Penitentiary Precinct, the Hospital and the Separate Prison. View Southern Tasmania's most picturesque and unspoilt harbour cruising past Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead.
Details: Travel to Hobart via Richmond
Travel through Richmond and stop at one of its most famous landmarks, the Richmond Bridge. Walk across this Australian National Heritage site and admire the historical and architectural stone archways, built by convicts in 1823-1825. Before your journey continues, fuel up at the very popular Richmond Bakery, famous for its scallop pies - or taste some delicious ice-cream at Sweat and Treats.
Details: Salamanca Place, Battery Point & Constitution Dock
First stop is the Salamanca Markets, Tasmania’s most vibrant and loved outdoor market. Savour and delight in local delicacies while enjoying the buskers and entertainers on the street. Next, take your time to explore the historic Constitution Dock. Popular historic sites include the Hobart Heritage Steam Crane that was built in 1899 and the 1935 drawbridge that is still in operation today. Finally, visit Battery Point and explore quaint laneways and streets filled with stories of Hobart’s historic past.
Details: Mount Wellington excursion
Journey to the summit of Mt Wellington and take in the panoramic views over Hobart, towards the east coast, and to the west over the World Heritage Area of southern Tasmania.
Day 3 Hobart
Breakfast
Packed lunch
Dinner
Details: Tahune Airwalk tour
Discover the famous Tahune AirWalk, an elevated walkway 30 metres above the forest floor, and 50 metres above the Huon River with spectacular views of the World Heritage Area.
Details: Huon Pine walk
Connect with the majestic ancient pines on this gentle walk. This boardwalk follows along the banks of the Huon River, where you’ll encounter some of the oldest trees in the world – the legendary Huon Pines. The interpretive signs along the trail share fascinating stories about the trees’ significance, from their role in the region’s ecology to their historical importance in boat building.
Details: Ferry ride to MONA
MONA was originally created to be approached by water. Enjoy a direct ferry ride from Brooke Street Pier to MONA.
Details: MONA visit
Explore more than 2000 artworks, antiquities and ethnographic pieces at this unconventional and unforgettable museum.
Day 4 End tour
Breakfast
Travel to to Launceston via Ross
Packed lunch
Depart Launceston
Details: Cataract Gorge Reserve visit
Step into nature and explore walking tracks along the river, see swimming pools and the world’s longest single span chairlift, and take in the breathtaking panoramic views from the Alexandra Suspension Bridge.
Details: Cataract Gorge Chairlift (one-way ride)
View and photograph the spectacular views of the ancient rock gorge. The chairlift was built in 1972 and spans 457 metres of the natural basin.
Day 4 Hobart--Launceston
Breakfast
Travel to Launceston via Mt Field National Park
Packed lunch
Dinner
Details: Russell Falls visit
Take a short walk through the beautiful rainforest to Tasmania's most iconic waterfall, Russell Falls.
Details: Cataract Gorge Reserve visit
Step into nature and explore walking tracks along the river, see swimming pools and the world’s longest single span chairlift, and take in the breathtaking panoramic views from the Alexandra Suspension Bridge.
Details: Cataract Gorge Chairlift (one-way ride)
View and photograph the spectacular views of the ancient rock gorge. The chairlift was built in 1972 and spans 457 metres of the natural basin.
Day 5 End Tour
Breakfast
Packed lunch
Depart Launceston
Details: Cradle Mountain National Park excursion with Dove Lake circuit (6kms)
Nestled in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, this region offers ancient rainforests, deep river gorges, scenic walking tracks, and the chance to spot iconic wildlife including Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypuses, echidnas, and wombats. Take a 6 km circuit walk around Dove Lake, a glacially carved landscape set within the stunning Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. This scenic track winds beneath the dramatic spires of Cradle Mountain and surrounding peaks, follows the tranquil shoreline of Dove Lake, and passes through pockets of lush, temperate rainforest.
Tour Includes:
- Return-trip airfare
- 3 overnight stays (5 with extension) at accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
- Visits to select attractions as per itinerary
- WorldStrides Tour Journal (available upon request)
- Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees. Please view our Terms & Conditions for a full list of items that may not be included in the cost of your tour.
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