From Hobart: 5-Day Tasmania West & East Coast Tour

See the best of Tasmania’s West and East Coasts in 5 action-packed days on this journey around the island, including visits to all the major attractions.

Departing from Hobart, escape into Tasmania's wilderness and travel coast to coast to explore and experience the best of the island on this 5-day tour.

Journey to the wild and rugged West Coast for waterfalls, rainforest and wildlife. Then experience the startling change of scenery as the tour continues on through the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain to the white sands of the Bay of Fires. Full of famous attractions, fun and adventure, this tour will show you the best of Tasmania!

Day 1: Hobart to Strahan

Depart Hobart at 7:30 AM and drive through the Derwent Valley, traveling east to west across the island. You’ll see the beautiful Russell Falls, walk among the Mt Field National Park Tall Trees, and visit Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair. Explore the pristine Franklin-Gordon Wild River National Park and end the day in Strahan where you will stay overnight.

Day 2: Wild West Coast
 
In the untouched wilderness of Tasmania’s West Coast, explore the shifting sands of Henty Dunes. Then, join a guided walk in the ancient temperate rainforests. Or choose to join the world famous Gordon River Cruise (optional, at your own expense). Stay overnight at Strahan.

Day 3: Cradle Mountain

Around 950m above sea level is the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Claire National Park, where you choose a walk to suit you. With an extensive range of tracks, stroll around Dove Lake or challenge yourself with a hike to Marion’s Lookout. A short drive takes you through Sheffield, the "town of murals", to Launceston. Stay overnight at Launceston.

Day 4: Bay of Fires

Head to the East Coast and the beautiful Bay of Fires. Enjoy the pristine white sands and orange lichen-clad boulders. Learn about the rich culture of the palawa (Tasmanian aboriginal people). Later, Tasmania’s most scenic coastal drive takes you from St Helens to the seaside town of Bicheno, home of the little penguin. Stay overnight in St Helens.

Day 5: Freycinet National Park to Hobart

Explore Freycinet National Park with famous Wineglass Bay. Climb to the loookout and down to the beach, or choose the more challenging Mount Amos. Continue further along the scenic east coast via the seaside towns of Swansea and Orford on the way to Hobart.