Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Start & End Time7am on Day 1 / 11.45 am on Day 4
Max Group Size24
Pick-Up & Drop-OffIncludedi
Minimum Age8+i
Start & End LocationHobartWhat's Included
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Get up to $140 cash back per person when you book with us
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4-day guided adventure discovering Tasmania's wilderness & attractions of the West Coast
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All accommodation: your choice of comfort level (3 nights):
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Multi-share dormitory in a Hostel OR Twin/Double/Single: Hostel, Motel or Comfort Plus
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All National Park entry fees
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Explore with a range of guided walks & free walking options
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Convenient return transfers from selected Hobart accommodation
What to Expect
Immerse yourself deep in Tasmania's wild west coast wilderness across four amazing days.
Step back in time as you discover Tassie’s rich natural heritage; walk through untouched forests, explore wild rivers and rugged coastlines, see breathtaking mountainous vistas and breathe the freshest air in the world.
This is a rare opportunity to experience part of the world that still feels raw, rugged and utterly beautiful!
Day 1: Hobart to Strahan
From the tranquil Derwent Valley, you'll journey to Mt Field National Park, where you will walk among some of the world’s tallest flowering trees and visit the beautiful Russell Falls. Other highlights today include a stop at Lake St Clair, which is Australia’s deepest freshwater lake and traversing the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild River National Park. Located deep within the massive Tasmanian World Heritage Area, this drive into the western wilds offers breathtaking views of rainforests and rugged mountain scenery. We stop briefly at Queenstown with its ‘moonscape’ and historic buildings, to get a taste of Tassie’s rich mining history before stopping in the picturesque harbourside village of Strahan for the night.
Overnight: Strahan
Day 2: West Coast
Tasmania’s west coast offers untouched wilderness. Today you will explore the Tarkine rainforest and Tasmania’s highest waterfall, Montezuma Falls, followed by the Henty Sand Dunes. Alternatively, choose the renowned Gordon River Cruise (own cost). Later, visit Ocean Beach and breathe the freshest air in the world. Back in Strahan, your guide knows the best spot to look for the elusive platypus at dusk or dawn.
Overnight: Strahan
Day 3: Strahan to Cradle Mountain to Launceston
This World Heritage Area is an alpine wilderness carved by ancient glaciers. It is a hiker’s paradise; you may wish to choose the challenging and scenic track to Marion’s Lookout, or an impressive but easier option is the magnificent Dove Lake Circuit. We’ll look for wombats at Ronny Creek, before departing Cradle Mountain to travel to Launceston via Sheffield (the Town of Murals).
Overnight: Launceston
Day 4: Launceston to Hobart
This morning enjoy time to visit the beautiful Cataract Gorge, Launceston’s own piece of wilderness within the city centre. Then it’s time to say goodbye to northern Tasmania and return through Tasmania’s rural midlands and onto Hobart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Wifi is available and bedding is included at all our accommodation options. You do not need to bring along any bedding.
No, You will need to arrive into your departure city at least the day before your tour is scheduled to depart. Due to the early start of tours, you cannot arrive the same day your tour is set to depart.
This tour is designed to help you see as much of Tasmania as possible with like-minded travellers. There is no maximum age provided - you just have to have a good sense of adventure and a reasonable level of fitness, however, there is a minimum age of 8 years old to ensure all passengers get the most from the tour!
You may bring a backpack or suitcase up to 20kg that will be stored securely in our trailer during the day and unloaded each evening. We recommend bringing a smaller day pack to store your daily essentials such as drinks, jackets, and sunscreen while on tour.
Bring clothing that suits the season, while including warm clothes (it can get cold in the mountains), comfortable walking shoes, toiletries, a towel, a hat, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, swimsuit, water bottle and camera. Luggage is restricted to one normal pack, bag or case (20kg) plus a small day pack.
Your guides aim to offer walks that cater for all types of fitness with easy, medium and hard walking options.
The hiking in Tasmania is world-class. Some walks are guided, while others are unguided (free walking)
In many locations there is a choice between an easier or more advanced option. Essentially, you can make this as active or as easy as you like; all walks are optional and range from 20 minutes up to 4 hours
Yes. Masks are advocated by the World Health Organisation as a physical barrier to help prevent community transmission. Wearing a mask while travelling on aircraft or where physical distancing is not possible may help protect against potential spread. The supplier will be guided by our local public health authorities as to whether masks should always be worn. Please bring your own masks on tour, and learn how to safely wear, wash, and dispose of masks prior to coming on tour.
Prior to travel, it is essential that you let the supplier know if you experience any symptoms of COVID-19, have been in isolation, or are known to have been in contact with someone that is suspected or has had COVID-19. Further, upon pick-up of all guests at the beginning of tour, the supplier will ask each guest to complete a short health survey. At that time, if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, we will assist you to seek medical advice immediately. You will not be permitted to join the tour until cleared by a medical professional.
No. All tours are self-catering in nature; there are plenty of food-stops where you can purchase from restaurants, cafes, take-aways or even supermarkets should you wish to use the hostel’s kitchen facilities. Some tours include samplings of local foods as per the itinerary.
Guides can give you recommendations to help you try the great food Tasmania has to offer.
Travel is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone. The supplier endeavours to make their tours as accessible as possible. The supplier invites persons with disabilities to enquire about tours to discuss any requirements and expectations.
The tour departs Hobart from 7am and will return to Hobart at 11.45 am
A range of accommodation options are available to suit your budget!
Comfort Plus Single, Double/Twin*: This is the highest level of accommodation offered for those seeking maximum comfort. Twin/double or single rooms are available. These book out quickly so secure your booking early if this is your preference.
Motel Single, Double/Twin*: Private room with private ensuite bathroom.
Dormitory: Single-gender rooms of between 4-8 beds with shared bathroom facilities. Double/Twin* or Single hostel rooms may also be booked – these are basic private rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
*Twin/Double – Please note that if solo travellers wish to book a private room, they will need to select a hostel, motel, or comfort plus single room, as the operator does not pair solo travellers in twin or double room options.
This tour has a maximum group size of 24 passengers plus the tour guide. These small group sizes allow you plenty of time to get to know your fellow passengers and guide.
Tours are conducted in modern, comfortable air-conditioned buses. By having small groups it means you can spend as much time as possible outside the bus exploring the wonderful sights of Tasmania.
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If you cancel a booking:
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21 days or more prior to departure, you will be charged 25% of the total booking amount.
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Within 8 to 20 days prior to departure, you will be charged 50% of the booking amount.
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7 days or fewer prior to departure or no show, you will be charged 100% of the booking amount.
If you cancel a booking due to COVID-19:
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Within 7 days of departure and due to you having COVID-19 or symptoms and supported by a medical certificate, or due to border closures inhibiting your ability to travel, you will be refund monies paid by you in connection with the booking less any unrecoverable costs.
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No refund will be made if: you are not present at your tour’s department time; you join the tour after departure; you leave the tour prior to its completion for any reason; or, you fail to comply with Tasmanian border entry conditions at the time of arrival in Tasmania.
If cancelled by The Operator:
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You can transfer the fare paid towards a tour on an alternate date or alternatively receive a full refund. Refunds will be provided where required by Australian Consumer Law. In circumstances where a cancellation is due to external events outside The Operator's reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. The Operator is not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
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