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The BIG 3 Tasmania - Launceston to Hobart

Product Code: 690825

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    See the BIG 3 highlights of Tasmania in just 3 days!
Tour Code
690825
Duration
3 day
Departure City
Hobart
End City
Hobart
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Language
English
Available options

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

BIG 3 TASMANIA – LAUNCESTON TO HOBART

See the BIG 3 highlights of Tasmania in just 3 days!

A quick snapshot of BIG 3 Tasmania (Launceston to Hobart):

Day 1:  Starts Launceston, Finishes Launceston (Cradle Mountain National Park)
Day 2:  Starts Launceston, Finishes Hobart (Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay & the East Coast)
Day 3:  Starts Hobart, Finishes Hobart (Port Arthur & Tassie Devils)

BIG 3 Tasmania (Launceston to Hobart) – Full Itinerary

Day 1:  Cradle Mountain National Park
Departs Launceston 7.30am, Returns Launceston 6.00pm
(Overnight Launceston:  accommodation by own arrangement)

Day 1:  Highlights

• Cradle Mountain National Park
• Pencil Pine Falls & Rainforest Walk
• Dovel Lake Circuit walk, or
• Marion's Lookout walk
• Weindorfers Chalet
• Sheffield-town of murals
• Van Dieman's Land Ice Creamery
• Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm

Cradle Mountain National Park is an area of iconic scenery with a huge variety of walking trails to choose from in this stunning world heritage listed area. With around 5-hours to spend in the National Park, the walking itinerary is flexible to suit guests and the weather conditions on the day. After departing Launceston, enjoy a short stop in Sheffield – The Town of Murals. Continue your journey into the mountains and arrive at Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake with around 5 hours of possible walking time before you. Enjoy lunch by a quiet stream, watch the famous and friendly Cradle wombats in their natural habitat, or enjoy the many photographic opportunities that abound. On the return journey to Launceston, we stop to refuel and refresh at the delicious Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe & Can Diemans Land Ice Creamery.  We return to your Launceston accommodation around 6.00pm.

Day 2:  Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay & the East Coast 

Departs Launceston 7.30am, Returns Hobart 6.00pm (bring your bags today!)
Overnight: Hobart (accommodation by own arrangement)

Day 2:  Highlights

• Freycinet National Park
• Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk
• Wineglass Bay Lookout Walk
• Optional-Wineglass Bay beach walk
• Honeymoon Bay
• Devil's Corner Winery site
• Visit the historic town of Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail
• Reward yourself with a local Tasmanian hand crafted Ice Cream!

Day 2:  Itinerary

Wineglass Bay has been voted many times among the top beaches of the world. Pink granite mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife and walking trails.  Our drive this morning takes us through the well-preserved Georgian townships of Evandale and Campbell Town.  We make a short stop in Campbell Town where you can collect some lunch to take along for the day ahead.  You will have time to discover the Convict Brick Trail that extends through the town, visit the Red Bridge, and check out the tree sculptures depicting the history of the town.  After a brief stop in Campbell Town we travel to the East Coast, where we catch an amazing view of the area at the Great Oyster Bay Lookout and an opportunity to purchase some fresh oysters plucked from the beautiful surrounding waters.  On arrival at Freycinet, we walk as a group to the Wineglass Bay Lookout where your guide will help you take those sought-after photographs. From the Lookout, you have the option to return to the start of the walk with our tour guide, or for the keen walkers you can choose to spend the rest of your time completing the walk down to Wineglass beach (2.5-hours return). If you choose to travel with our guide, we will explore more of the National Park and visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville lookout and Great Short Walk. After around 4 hours at Freycinet National Park we continue onwards, enjoying a stop to refuel and refresh at the Devil's Corner Winery - on site is fresh oysters and seafood from Freycinet Marine Farm, wood-fired pizza, ice-cream, coffee or a quick wine tasting (at own expense).  We arrive into Hobart around 6.00pm.

Day 3:  Port Arthur Historic Site & Tasmanian Devils

Departs Hobart at 7.30am, Returns Hobart 6.00pm
Finishes in Hobart (drop off back to your hotel)

Day 3:  Highlights

• Port Arthur Historic Site
• Port ArthurHarbour Cruise
• Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
• Tasmanian Devil feeding
• Birds of the Bush show
• Pirates Bay Lookout
• Waterfall Bay cliff top walk
• Richmond historic village
• Tasman National Park-Devil's Kitchen & Tasman Arch

Day 3:  Itinerary

We take an early start from Hobart and head to the stunning Tasman Peninsula, home to Australia’s highest sea cliffs. Enjoy the panoramic views of the area from Pirates Bay Lookout, see the interesting Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen rock formations and join a short but spectacular walk along the Waterfall Bay cliff top track. From here we visit the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo for an encounter with our local wildlife hero’s!  Then onwards to the Port Arthur Historic Site where you have around 2.5-hours to explore. Your entry includes a complimentary Harbour Cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a guided walking tour with one of the Site’s expert guides. The return to Hobart takes us via the beautiful historic township of Richmond Village with time to meander the streets and walk across Australia’s oldest bridge. Before re-entering Hobart, stop for a fabulous view of Hobart from a local lookout, a picturesque way to return to the city.

Meeting Point

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General Meet Point (Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston)

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time,

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Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time, You will be allocated our general pick up point location which is 7.20am at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Please contact us via email (bookings@tourstas.com.au) with hotel updates.

Arthouse Hostel

Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,

Best Western Plus Launceston

Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time,

The Grand Hotel Launceston

Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,

Commodore Regent

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time,

Elphin Motel & Serviced Apartments

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time,

Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Pickup time: 10 minute prior to the tour start time,

Kurrajong House

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time,

Launceston Backpackers

Pickup time: 25 minute prior to the tour start time,

103 Canning St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Hotel & Apartments

Pickup time: 25 minute prior to the tour start time,

Mantra Charles Hotel Launceston

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time,

Mercure Hotel Launceston

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time,

Peppers Silo Hotel

Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,

Quality Hotel Colonial Launceston

Pickup time: 20 minute prior to the tour start time,

Sporties Hotel

Pickup time: 5 minute prior to the tour start time,

The Mews Motel

Pickup time: 25 minute prior to the tour start time,

The Sebel Launceston

Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,

Hotel Launceston (also known as Mercure Hotel)

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time,

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • National Park entrance fees
    • Wildlife Park entrance fees
    • Professional guides & interpretative walks
    • Small, friendly groups
    • Select central city Hotel/Hostel pick up and drop off

Package Excludes

    • Food and drinks-you will have an opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park to purchaselunch/snacks to take along with you for your tour day.This stop is in a regional town at a local Bakery.The selection includes sandwiches, rolls, wraps etc.If you have special dietary requirements or preferother choices, you may wish to come prepared with your own food of choice. Lunch will be in a picnicarea at Freycinet National Park.
    • All personal expenses that not mentioned in Package Includes

Special Notes

    Cancellation policy
    - 32 Days or more Prior to Departure Date: 10% penalty;
    - 16-31 Days Prior to Departure Date: 25% penalty;
    - 5-15 Days Prior to Departure Date: 50% penalty;
    - 4 Days or less Prior to Departure Date: 100% penalty.
    Terms and Conditions for Travel with Tours4fun We want you to have a great time during your holiday to Tasmania and to enjoy your tour/s with us. Please read over our terms and conditions of travelling with Tours4fun. GENERAL INFORMATION: We reserve the right to alter the order or inclusions of itineraries for operational and safety reasons. We reserve the right cancel tours based on operational or safety reasons. Our tours are not suitable for children under 8 years of age and we reserve the right to refuse to carry passengers under this age. We reserve the right to use an alternate operator of a similar tour for operational reasons. OUR WALKS Our tours visit National Parks and wild areas that involve some walking. They are suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness. WEATHER CONDITIONS: Tasmania is subject to weather conditions that can change quickly at any time of year. We operate tours in the rain and snow, so we recommend that guests bring clothing and footwear suitable for warm, cold or wet conditions. MINIMUM NUMBERS We reserve the right to cancel departures if there we dot not have sufficient numbers of passengers for travel.
    INSURANCE We strongly recommend that passengers travel with travel insurance that protects their financial commitments against illness, injury, loss/damage to personal belongings and travel plans. LIABILITY We make every effort to safeguard our guests, however we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or sickness, to any passenger or damage, loss of property or other events.
    What to bring
    - A day backpack
    - Refillable water bottle
    - Closed, sturdy shoes for walking (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
    - Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions (warm layers are a great idea!)
    - A waterproof jacket, just in case
    - A sunhat and beanie
    - A sense of adventure!
    - (Optional: Swimmers and a towel. There's an opportunity for a refreshing dip on our Wineglass Bay)
    Luggage
    On Day 2 we expect that each traveller will have 1 x carry on size piece of luggage (22 inch) to be stored during the tour day. Please ensure you can load and unload your own luggage onto the vehicle/vehicle trailer. If you are travelling with excess or larger luggage, please discuss this with our reservations team via email (bookings@tourstas.com.au)
     

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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