3 Day Tasmanian Wild West Coast Tour from Hobart to Launceston

Immerse yourself deep in the wilderness. We will journey back through time to explore our heritage walk through untouched forests explore wild rivers and rugged coastlines see breathtaking mountainous vistas and breath the freshest air in the world. Stay 2 nights at Macquarie Harbour s port town of Strahan and whilst at Cradle Mountain National Park enjoy a walk of your choice.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hobart to Strahan

Stop At: Russell Falls Mount Field National Park Tasmania Australia
We’ll walk amongst some of the worlds tallest trees on the ‘Tall Trees’ walk finishing off with the star attraction – Russell Falls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park Lyell Highway Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Strahan Tasmania 7001 Australia
Located deep within the massive Tasmanian World Heritage Area we traverse the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and take in the dramatic mountain peaks and the breathtaking views of the rainforests.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lake St Clair Park Center Lake St Clair Rd. Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park Tasmania Australia
Visit Australia’s deepest freshwater lake located at the southern end of the World Famous Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Enjoy a walk or lunch by the lake.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Queenstown Queenstown Tasmania
A quirky and fascinating town with a rich and rugged mining history with loads of wild west appeal.
Duration: 25 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Strahan Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) and Motel Strahan (Motel accommodation options)

Day 2: Wild West

Stop At: Strahan Strahan Tasmania
After spending the evening in Strahan we have more time to explore the harbour-side village with a dark and fascinating convict past set on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: World Heritage Cruises 18 Esplanade Strahan TAS 7468 Australia
Take this relaxing cruise into the world’s last great temperate rainforest deep into Tasmania’s World Heritage Area. This scenic cruise takes you along the world renowned Gordon River. This is done as an alternative for our other days activities and done at your own cost.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Montezuma Falls Track West Coast TAS 7321 Australia
This easy three-hour return walk takes us through pleasant park-like rainforest of leatherwood myrtle sassafras and giant tree ferns to the base of Tasmania’s tallest waterfall.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Henty Dunes Strahan TAS 7468 Australia
We visit this vast expanse of sand that extends 15kms along the coastline with dunes reaching 30 metres in height.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ocean Beach Tasmania Australia
Imagine standing on a beach gazing out at the ocean and knowing that the next landfall is South America over 10000km away. Ocean Beach is over 40km’s of wild waves and West Coast Sunsets. Here we breathe in the worlds freshest air!
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Ship That Never Was Strahan Visitor Centre Amphitheatre The Esplanade Strahan Tasmania 7468 Australia
Based on a real event in 1834 ‘The Ship That Never Was’ tells the dramatic and hilarious true story about the last Great Escape from Sarah Island. Optional extra.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Strahan Backpackers (Hostel accommodation options) and Motel Strahan (Motel accommodation options)

Day 3: Cradle Mountain to Launceston

Stop At: Dove Lake Circuit Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Tasmanian World Heritage Wilderness Area Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park Tasmania Australia
Enjoy one of Tasmania’s premier nature walks taking in both intimate and epic views of the famous mountain.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Marion’s Lookout Walk Ronny Creek Car Park Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park Tasmania Australia
This is a hikers paradise. Choose this walk for a challenging but scenic walk to Marion’s Lookout for some breathtaking views.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sheffield Sheffield Tasmania
Time to explore this friendly and quirky town where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese 6173 Bass Hwy Elizabeth Town Tasmania 7304 Australia
We stop for a short visit at the award winning farm which is 100% Tasmanian owned for a chance to sample some of their local produce.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.