See the BIG 3 highlights of Tasmania in just 3 days! We combine the very best highlights to bring you 3 days of amazing travels. Enjoy diverse scenery, abundant wildlife and huge fun days exploring Tasmania with our awesome guides.
See Tasmania’s three biggest highlights in three amazing days! We’ve combined our most popular day tours exploring Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay and Cradle Mountain into one unforgettable Tassie experience. Let’s go!
Day one: Take a jaw-dropping walk along Australia’s highest sea cliffs on the Tasman Peninsula. Discover the dark history of Port Arthur Historic Site. Get up close and personal with Tassie Devils at the Unzoo. Walk over Australia’s oldest bridge in Richmond.
Day two: Travel from Hobart to Launceston via the sparkling East Coast. Visit one of the world’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches, Wineglass Bay. Relax in a hilltop vineyard overlooking Freycinet National Park.
Day three: See Tasmania’s alpine heart and World Heritage Listed Cradle Mountain. Walk the stunning Dove Lake Circuit or tackle Marion’s Lookout. Wander Sheffield’s outdoor art gallery and reward yourself with handmade Tasmanian gelato at Van Diemens Land Ice Creamery.
Day 1: Port Arthur & Tasmanian Devils
Departs Hobart at 7.30am, Returns Hobart 6.00pm
Overnight: Hobart (accommodation by own arrangement)
Itinerary
Travel with us from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula, where the might of the Southern Ocean has carved spectacular caves and arches into solid rock. Meet Tassie’s coastline at its rugged finest. It’ll take your breath away.
Spend the morning walking along 300-metre-high clifftops, pausing at majestic lookouts to watch giant waves crash against dolerite spires. Visit Pirates Bay, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and the famous Devil’s Kitchen, ticking all the best views off the list.
The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is up next. Tasmanian Devils are carnivorous marsupials that can only be found in Tasmania. They look like a small bear and are just as feisty, with one of the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom. You’ll get up close and personal with these iconic critters in a snarling feeding frenzy! You can also feed wallabies by hand, attend a Birds of the Bush presentation, and learn about local wildlife from the Unzoo’s passionate staff.
Next stop is Port Arthur Historic Site, where impeccably preserved ruins offer a chilling glimpse of life as a Tasmanian convict. You will have around 2 hours exploring this World Heritage open air museum, including a complimentary harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead and fascinating site talks.
Our last stop is the unmissable Richmond, a historic village filled with quaint stone buildings, ye olde lolly shops and Australia’s oldest bridge! This sandstone beauty was built by convicts and is thought to be haunted. You be the judge. A devilishly good day out.
Highlights
Visit Port Arthur Historic Site
Explore the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Experience the ferocious action of a Tasmanian Devil feeding!
Photograph spectacular views from the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk
See the Tasman National Park highlights – Devils Kitchen & Tasman Arch
Enjoy the stories from Pirates Bay Lookout, Eaglehawk Neck & The “Dogline”
Visit historic Richmond Village
Day 2: Hobart to Launceston via Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park
Departs Hobart 7.30am, Returns Launceston 6.30pm (bring your bags today!)
Overnight: Launceston (accommodation by own arrangement)
Itinerary
After leaving Hobart we travel along picturesque roads through seaside towns of Orford and Swansea to arrive at Freycinet National Park.
There we walk to Wineglass Bay lookout, a moderate 45-minute hike that gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best views in the Southern Hemisphere. Gaze out over treetops to a sweeping vista of white sand and turquoise water, soaking in the beauty of Wineglass Bay.
Depending on how active you’re feeling, you can extend your hike down to the beach for swimming, relaxing and dolphin spotting or return from the lookout with your guide to check out Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse.
The afternoon brings us to Devil’s Corner winery, perched high on a hill overlooking Freycinet. It’s the ideal place to kick back with a glass of wine, fresh seafood platter, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato before ending our day in Launceston.
Highlights
Explore Freycinet National Park
Wineglass Bay Lookout walk
Optional: extend your walk to Wineglass Bay Beach
Visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay
Take in the spectacular views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk
Visit Devils Corner Winery - seafood, wine, pizza, ice-cream
Day 3: Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area
Departs Launceston 7.30am, Returns Launceston 6.00pm
Itinerary
Cradle Mountain’s jagged silhouette is unmistakable. Standing 1545 metres above sea level amongst glacial lakes, alpine moorland and World Heritage Listed wilderness, this iconic mountain is pure untamed Tassie. On this full day tour, you’ll score front row seats.
After leaving Launceston we stop in the quirky town of Sheffield, the town of murals, a unique open air art gallery. From there we head into the mountains along winding roads fringed by rainforest to arrive at Cradle Mountain National Park.
We begin our adventures with an easy guided walk to the stunning Pencil Pine Falls. A great introduction to the National Park. After that it’s onto our main walk of the day, Dove Lake Circuit, an easy 6km circumnavigation of the stunning lake that sits at the bottom of Cradle Mountain. The views are epic.
If you’re up for a challenge, tackle the hike to Marion’s Lookout. An uphill climb rewards you with breathtaking views of Cradle Mountain, Little Horn, Smithies Peak and so many mirrored lakes.
Our last stop is Van Diemen’s Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for well-earned treats crafted from the finest Tasmanian dairy and produce. A sweet end to a heavenly day.
Highlights
Explore Cradle Mountain National Park (4-5 hours)
Stand on the shore of the spectacular setting of Dove Lake
Enjoy an easy, guided introductory walk to Pencil Pine Falls
Take on the Dove Lake Circuit walk (Easy, 6km’s, 2-3 hours)
Or, take on the harder walk to Marion’s Lookout (medium, 3 hours)
Explore the historic Weindorfers Chalet
Visit Sheffield the ‘Town of Murals’ an outdoor art gallery
Enjoy a delicious stop at Van Dieman’s Land Ice Creamery & Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm.
Inclusions
- All entrance fees
- National Park entrance fees
- Daily Central Hobart/Launceston - Hotel/Hostel pick up and drop off
- No luggage restrictions on Day 2
- Professional guides and interpretive walks
- Small, friendly groups
Exclusions
Food & Drinks
You may bring your lunch and snacks with you or we will stop to give you an opportunity to purchase your lunch on tour each day
Accommodation
Generally you will need 2 nights x Hobart & 2 nights x Launceston, this is by your own arrangement. We pick up and drop off to select Hobart/Launceston central city Hotels & Hostels
During 3 action packed days, our BIG 3 Tasmania tour explores some of our Island’s most scenic and world-renowned locations. Visit the world heritage Port Arthur Historic Site and enjoy the action of a Tasmanian Devil feeding. Visit local historic towns, taste delicious local products and enjoy some fascinating stories along the way. We walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout on the East Coast, for some of the world’s best coastal scenery. Keep your eyes open and your footsteps light to encounter our local animals in the wild. Finally, we finish our trip in Launceston after a huge day out at Cradle Mountain, an area of immense grandeur with amazing walks and scenery. Enjoy the diverse scenery, abundant wildlife and huge ACTIVE and fun days exploring the BIG 3 Tasmania with our amazing guides.
What to bring/wear
- Sensible shoes for walking
- A variety of warm clothing
- Swim gear & towel – if you choose to (swimming at Freycinet)
- Hat, sunscreen
- Water Bottle, Snacks, Lunch (or buy it on the day)
- Camera
- Sense of adventure
Day 1: Port arthur & tassie devils active day tour
departs hobart at 7.30am, returns hobart 6.00pm
overnight: hobart (accommodation by own arrangement)
Itinerary
Travel with us from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula, where the might of the Southern Ocean has carved spectacular caves and arches into solid rock. Meet Tassie’s coastline at its rugged finest. It’ll take your breath away.
Spend the morning walking along 300-metre-high clifftops, pausing at majestic lookouts to watch giant waves crash against dolerite spires. Visit Pirates Bay, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and the famous Devil’s Kitchen, ticking all the best views off the list.
The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is up next. Tasmanian Devils are carnivorous marsupials that can only be found in Tasmania. They look like a small bear and are just as feisty, with one of the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom. You’ll get up close and personal with these iconic critters in a snarling feeding frenzy! You can also feed wallabies by hand, attend a Birds of the Bush presentation, and learn about local wildlife from the Unzoo’s passionate staff.
Next stop is Port Arthur Historic Site, where impeccably preserved ruins offer a chilling glimpse of life as a Tasmanian convict. You will have around 2 hours exploring this World Heritage open air museum, including a complimentary harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead and fascinating site talks.
Our last stop is the unmissable Richmond, a historic village filled with quaint stone buildings, ye olde lolly shops and Australia’s oldest bridge! This sandstone beauty was built by convicts and is thought to be haunted. You be the judge. A devilishly good day out.
Day 2: Hobart to Launceston via Wineglass Bay Active Day Tour
Departs Hobart 7.30am, Returns Launceston 6.00pm (bring your bags today!)
Overnight: Launceston (accommodation by own arrangement)
Itinerary
After leaving Hobart we travel along picturesque roads through seaside towns of Orford and Swansea to arrive at Freycinet National Park.
There we walk to Wineglass Bay lookout, a moderate 45-minute hike that gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best views in the Southern Hemisphere. Gaze out over treetops to a sweeping vista of white sand and turquoise water, soaking in the beauty of Wineglass Bay.
Depending on how active you’re feeling, you can extend your hike down to the beach for swimming, relaxing and dolphin spotting or return from the lookout with your guide to check out Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse.
The afternoon brings us to Devil’s Corner winery, perched high on a hill overlooking Freycinet. It’s the ideal place to kick back with a glass of wine, fresh seafood platter, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato before ending our day in Launceston.
Day 3: Cradle mountain active day tour departs launceston 7.30am, returns launceston 6.00pm finishes in launceston (drop off back to your hotel)
Itinerary
Cradle Mountain’s jagged silhouette is unmistakable. Standing 1545 metres above sea level amongst glacial lakes, alpine moorland and World Heritage Listed wilderness, this iconic mountain is pure untamed Tassie. On this full day tour, you’ll score front row seats.
After leaving Launceston we stop in the quirky town of Sheffield, the town of murals, a unique open air art gallery. From there we head into the mountains along winding roads fringed by rainforest to arrive at Cradle Mountain National Park.
We begin our adventures with an easy guided walk to the stunning Pencil Pine Falls. A great introduction to the National Park. After that it’s onto our main walk of the day, Dove Lake Circuit, an easy 6km circumnavigation of the stunning lake that sits at the bottom of Cradle Mountain. The views are epic.
If you’re up for a challenge, tackle the hike to Marion’s Lookout. An uphill climb rewards you with breathtaking views of Cradle Mountain, Little Horn, Smithies Peak and so many mirrored lakes.
Our last stop is Van Diemen’s Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for well-earned treats crafted from the finest Tasmanian dairy and produce. A sweet end to a heavenly day.
