Tassie 5 Highlights - Under Down Under Tours

Uncover the best kept secrets and most iconic locations in Tasmania on an epic 5 day 4 night tour that takes you from coast to coast and everywhere in between!

We start on the wild yet beautiful west coast famous for it's waterfalls, rainforests and wildlife heading across the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain to the East Coasts white sandy Bay of Fires and iconic Wineglass Bay.

Diverse, beautiful and fun - this tour ticks all the boxes... and then some!

Day 1: PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE AND TASMAN PENINSULA

Departing from Hobart/nipaluna, we will spend the entire day exploring the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Tasman National Park, home to some of the world’s tallest sea cliffs, offers several incredible sites, including Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen. Following this, we’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site. Here, we will stroll through the expansive grounds of this open-air museum and learn about Australia's best-preserved convict settlement, before returning to Hobart in the evening.

Overnight: Hobart

Day 2: HOBART > FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK

As we venture north along the Great Eastern Drive, today's highlight is Tassie’s East Coast jewel, Freycinet National Park. At Honeymoon Bay, we'll admire the pink granite peaks of the Hazards mountains. You can then choose between a challenging hike to the summit of Mount Amos for breathtaking views across the park or a climb to the Lookout for lovely views of the iconic Wineglass Bay. If you wish, you can continue down to the beach and stroll along its white sands and turquoise waters. At Cape Tourville, we’ll enjoy stunning scenery across Freycinet and the Tasman Sea. Tonight, we’ll stay in the coastal town of Bicheno, where little penguins emerge from the sea at nighttime.

Overnight: Bicheno

Day 3: BICHENO > LAUNCESTON

From Bicheno, we travel north to the incredible Bay of Fires/larapuna, a place of pristine beauty and significance to Tasmanian Aboriginal people/palawa. Explore the coastline featuring pristine sands, vivid orange boulders, and clear waters. After stopping for lunch in St Helens, we’ll head inland to see the giant tree ferns at St Columba Falls. Tonight, we’ll stay in historic Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest cities.

Overnight: Launceston

Day 4: CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON

Prepare for an exhilarating day in the mountains. The alpine landscapes of Cradle Mountain National Park are a hiker’s paradise. Opt for a challenging hike to Marion’s Lookout or take a more leisurely loop around the glacial-carved Dove Lake. We’ll also search for wombats at Ronny Creek. On our way back to Launceston, we’ll pass through Sheffield, the Town of Murals.

Overnight: Launceston

Day 5: LAUNCESTON > HOBART

Visit the scenic Cataract Gorge, just minutes from downtown Launceston. We’ll take a short walk and keep an eye out for wallabies along the river. Traveling south along the Midlands Heritage Highway, we’ll stop at the historic town of Ross. At Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a conservation and wildlife rescue center, we’ll meet Tasmanian devils and other native species. Our adventure concludes as we return to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond.