Discovery 6 Itinerary

Our first wilderness experience begins in Mount Field National Park where we’ll walk amongst some of the world’s tallest trees and the cascading Russell Falls. Continuing west we will visit Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair, before traversing the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Here we’ll enjoy some short walks along the tannin-coloured waters of the Franklin River and Nelson Falls. Further west, past the vast buttongrass plains, vistas of Mt Lyell, the Iron Blow and Horsetail falls complete our day of stunning scenery. We overnight in Queenstown, once a historic mining town, now a thriving West Coast destination.

Included Meals: Dinner

As this tour starts at 7:30am we recommend arriving in Hobart the day-prior. First Light Travel can assist you with additional accommodation bookings as required.

Accommodation: Queenstown - 1 Night

Starting from Strahan's harbourside village, today's journey begins with a cruise along the Gordon River. This exceptional experience includes a guided boardwalk through UNESCO World Heritage rainforest and a tour of Australia's harshest penal settlement, Sarah Island. Navigate through the perilous Hells Gates, the gateway to Macquarie Harbour, and savor a lunch showcasing Tasmanian produce onboard. Explore a huon pine sawmill to delve deeper into the town's history, before embarking on a scenic drive to Tullah. Weather permitting, catch breathtaking views of Mount Murchison's rugged peaks from this quaint township. Tonight, unwind with a group dinner at a lakeside chalet on Lake Rosebery.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tullah - 1 Night

Experience the iconic Cradle Mountain National Park. Your guide will explain several options to suit your preferences today. At Ronny Creek we’ll meander along the boardwalk to look for wombats. At Dove Lake, spend 2-3 hours circling the glacial carved lake beneath towering mountains and diverse alpine vegetation. Or take in the valley views from the boat shed or glacial rock. This afternoon, enjoy the “town of murals” at Sheffield, before arriving in Launceston in northern Tasmania.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Launceston - 1 Night

Visit Launceston’s stunning Cataract Gorge which is a terrific place to spot wallabies. We’ll drive to the East Coast and enjoy lunch in the fishing township of St Helens before taking our time to explore the Bay of Fires/larapuna. Clear waters, white sands and orange boulders are classic scenes from the Bay of Fires region, and you’ll love strolling along these pristine beaches. Our final destination is the charming coastal town of Bicheno, home of the little penguin. Dinner is included this evening, then you may wish to wander down to the blowhole or to the lookout for views over the Tasman Sea.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Bicheno - 1 Night

Freycinet National Park is a coastal nature playground with secluded bays, pristine beaches, diverse forests, and pink granite mountains. At Honeymoon Bay, discover the stunning pink peaks of the Hazards Mountains. A walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout provides postcard views of the curved white beach, while at Cape Tourville you can take in panoramic views of the Tasman Sea and Freycinet coastlines. We will continue south and see the scenery changes as we reach the gateway to the stunning Tasman Peninsula at Eaglehawk Neck.

Included Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Eaglehawk Neck - 1 Night

Wander down to the geological wonder of the Tessellated Pavement and explore other parts of the magnificent Tasman Peninsula such as Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen which form part of the Tasman National Park.  See Tasmanian devils and other wildlife at a nature sanctuary, before visiting the open-air museum of Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore the vast gardens and convict buildings in what is known as the best convict historic settlement in Australia and a World Heritage Site. We’ll return to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond, where our journey comes to an end.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Flights to depart after 5:30pm from Hobart Airport. First Light Travel can make final accommodation bookings as required to meet your onward travel arrangements.

How active is this tour?

• Some walks are guided, while others are unguided (free walking)
• In many locations there is a choice between an easier or more advanced option
• The Discovery 6 tour offers walks that are easy to moderate in difficulty.

Accommodation:
If booking twin or double accommodation options, a minimum of 2 persons is required. We are unable to match up single travellers into a twin share option.

Itinerary Variations:
The provider strives to improve trip itineraries. If improvements can be made, or if circumstances beyond their control make changes necessary, the provider reserves the right to vary itineraries and to make substitutions.