Encounter Tasmania's Wildlife  7-Days

HOBART ARRIVAL – BONORONG NIGHT TOUR

Upon arrival at Hobart airport no later than 2.00 pm, be transferred to your accommodation in the CBD, where you have time for a quick refreshment stop. At 04.30 pm, we will take you to the first highlight of this tour. Arrive at Bonorong sanctuary, where we invite you to a 2.5-hour behind-the-scenes night tour where you have the opportunity to get close to many of Tasmania’s endemic animals and get a lot of information first-hand.

Accommodation: Doubletree by Hilton, Hobart (Mountain View room)

HOBART – MARIA ISLAND - BICHENO

This morning, we head to the seaside village of Triabunna and where we the ferry ‘Spirit of Maria’ across the Mercury Passage to Maria Island. This special island national park is just off Tasmania’s east coast. Spend the day peacefully walking among historic ruins, sweeping bays, rugged fossil cliffs, and towering mountains. Keep an eye out for local wildlife like wombats, Cape Barren geese, Tasmanian pademelons, Forester kangaroos, and even Tasmanian devils in their natural habitat. Later in the afternoon, continue your journey along Tasmania’s sunny east coast to Bicheno in the Freycinet area.

Accommodation: Bicheno by the Bay, Bicheno

Meals: Breakfast and picnic lunch

FREYCINET PENINSULA – WINEGLASS BAY

After breakfast, travel to Coles Bay and embark the Aqua Express towards Hazards Beach. Cruise the spectacular coastline of Freycinet National Park and be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline, including the dramatic pink peaks of the Hazards range. Disembark the vessel at Hazards Beach, followed by a refreshing walk crossing the Freycinet Isthmus to the stunning white sandy beach of the Wineglass Bay. Hear the whistle of thousands of birds and with a bit of luck, spot Green Rosellas, Pied Oystercatchers, Fairy and Scrubwrens and even a White Bellied Sea Eagle. A picnic lunch is offered in the serene setting at Wineglass Bay beach. You may even want to take a dip in the crystal clear and crips water. After a couple of hours out in the nature, return to Hazards Beach and re-board the vessel back to Coles Bay. If time permits, a visit to Cape Tourville is on the program before your guide takes you to your accommodation. The rest of this afternoon is at leisure.

Accommodation: Bicheno by the Bay, Bicheno

Meals: Breakfast and lunch (ploughman-style)

BICHENO – GEORGETOWN - PENGUINS

Today, embark on an East Coast adventure to the breathtaking Bay of Fires conservation area, where vibrant orange-lichen-covered granite rocks meet the whitest sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise waters. Take your time to explore this natural wonder. Next, head to St. Columba Falls, one of Tasmania's tallest waterfalls, surrounded by lush, green valleys. Then, we continue towards Georgetown in the Tamar Valley where we invite you to an intimidate and informative tour on a closed beach to get close to the local colony of fairy penguins nesting and breeding in the dunes.

Accommodation: Comfort Inn George Town (Standard room)

Meals: Breakfast

GEORGETOWN - ARBORETUM – CRADLE MOUNTAIN

This morning, travel west and visit the Tasmanian Arboretum near Devonport. You may have a chance to spot the elusive platypus and up to 80 bird species. The journey continues to UNESCO Word Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain National Park continues. En route, stop in Sheffield to see the famous murals. Travel through lush rolling farm pasture before reaching the alpine bush of the Cradle Valley. If time permits, we will get into the National Park this afternoon for a good chance to spot some Wombats at Ronny Creek.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Cradle Valley (Wilderness View room)
Meals: Breakfast

CRADE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Today you will be mesmerised by the beautiful alpine landscapes of Cradle Mountain, where in many places, dolerite cracked into vertical columns has, resulted in spectacular sculpted mountains and cliffs. On a clear day, the rugged grandeur of Cradle Mountain is reflected in the tranquil waters of Dove Lake, or you may experience the drama of its craggy peaks through swirling mist. Your guide will guide you on some of the many walks available and showcase the beauty of this little island paradise. On midday be taken to a local Tasmanian Devil sanctuary where you have the opportunity to get close to some of our local animals on a joy encounter tour and even pet a joey devil or quoll.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Cradle Valley (Wilderness View room)
Meals: Breakfast

CRADLE MOUNTAIN – LAUNCESTON - DEPARTURE

After a leisurely morning, travel towards Launceston airport where it means farewell from Tasmania. The tour ends at approximately 2 pm.

Meals: Breakfast