Bloomin' Lot Eight day package - Monday

Tour Details

Operator

Under Down Under

Destinations

Hobart, Bicheno, Launceston, St Helens, Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Sheffield, Burnie, Wineglass Bay, Bay of Fires, Strahan, Richmond, Russell Falls, Derwent Valley, Lake St Claire, Freycinet National Park, Mt Field, Coles Bay, Remarkable Caves and Ross

Departs From

Hobart

Tour Description

Day 1: Start your day with a visit to Richmond, then to the photogenic Tasman Peninsula for views over the Southern Ocean. Explore one of Tassie's toursit hotspots, the Port Arthur Historic Site. Learn about the life of a convict in a place once considered "Hell on Earth". View Port Arthur from a harbour cruise. This afternoon we will visit the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park to see and learn about the unique Tassie Devils.
Overnight: Hobart

Day 2: Today we journey to the "end of the road" as we make our way through the Huon Valley and south to Cockle Creek at the edge of Recherech Bay. Here is the Southwest National Park and the southern most road in Australia. We can take a walk to Fishers Point and learn of the whales that frequent these parts. Enjoy the serenity that this bay provides or enjoy a quick swim before a short drive to Hastings Cave where we take a guided tour. The chance exists here for a swim in the thermal pool before returning to Hobart

Day 3: Our Tour today is a true highlight. We travel by road to Kettering and then by ferry accross to Bruny Island and Adventure Bay. Here we board a purpose built vessel to explore the rugged coastline of Bruny Island and its spectacular sea cliffs. Here we commonly encounter the regions remarkable wildlife such as the Seabirds, Seals, Dolphins and Whales whilst migrating. Back at Adventure Bay we have some lunch and relax before heading back to Hobart. (Lunch included)

Day 4: Head up into Tasmania's rural midlands to the historic town of Ross. Then head east to Coles Bay and join the group on a walk to look at world famous Wineglass Bay. Finish the day in Bicheno, home to the Little Penguins who make their way home to their rookeries each night upon dark. Overnight: Bicheno

Day 5: Soak up the coastal scenery along the entire east coast through Scamander and St Helens. Stretch your legs and engage your senses with a peaceful beachwalk at the Bay of Fires. Travel through some relict rainforest in the Blue Tiers Region and finish the day in Launceston.
Overnight: Launceston (breakfast)

Day 6: Go west and spend the day at Cradle Mountain exploring some of the numerous walks within the world heritage listed national park. Take a stroll around Dove Lake, or head off to test your lungs with a hike to Marion's Lookout or on one of the many other great walks. Optional visit to a Tassie Devil Sanctuary.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain (breakfast)

Day 7: Admire Cradle Mountain once more before heading to the wild west coast. Climb Henty Sand Dunes and stroll along the endless stretch of Ocean Beach with nothing but the wild "Roaring Forties" between you and South America.
Overnight: Strahan (breakfast)

Day 8: Head south and inland today with a short walk to Nelson Falls, and take a drink from the famous Franklin River, where you'll learn about the beginning of the Greens Party. Drop in at Lake St Clair then finish the day at Mt Field NP and photogenic Russell Falls. Hug a tall tree goodbye then relax on your way back to Hobart through the picturesque Derwent Valley. (breakfast)