7-Day Tasmania Tour: Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires & Port Arthur

Walk among Tasmania's tallest trees, kayak into rainforest, and stand at the edge of the world's last great wilderness.

A 7-day guided tour of Tasmania departing from Hobart that loops through Cradle Mountain National Park, the Bay of Fires, Freycinet National Park, the wild West Coast, and Port Arthur Historic Site, with six nights accommodation and entry to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary included. The tour is eco-certified and led by a live guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart CBD are included. Small group size keeps the pace flexible and the stops unhurried.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Hobart to Strahan

• Walk Tall Trees trail
• Visit Russell Falls
• Traverse Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers Park
• Visit Australia's deepest freshwater lake
• Explore mining town

Day 2: Wild West Coast

• Explore Strahan harbour village
• Optional Gordon River cruise
• Visit vast sand dunes
• Visit Ocean Beach
• Optional 'The Ship That Never Was' show

Day 3: Cradle Mountain to Launceston

• Walk premier nature trail at Cradle Mountain
• Hike to Marion's Lookout
• Explore Launceston murals
• Walk Ronny Creek boardwalk

Day 4: Launceston to St Helens

• Explore Cataract Gorge Reserve
• Visit fishing town harbour
• Relax at Bay of Fires beach
• Explore St Helens town

Day 5: St Helens to Hobart

• Explore Freycinet National Park
• Walk to Wineglass Bay lookout
• Enjoy Cape Tourville views
• Drive Great Eastern Drive
• Stop at holiday township

Day 6: Tasmanian Devils, Richmond & Wellington Park

• Visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
• Explore Richmond colonial town
• See Richmond Bridge
• Walk in Wellington Park

Day 7: Port Arthur Historic Site & Tasman Peninsula

• Stop at Tasman Peninsula lookout
• Tour Port Arthur Historic Site
• Explore Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen & Blowhole
• Visit geological features in Tasman National Park
• Walk Remarkable Cave and Crescent Bay dunes

The experience

You arrive in Hobart with a week to spare, and this tour handles the route: it leaves from your hotel and returns you there seven days later, having traced both coasts and the mountain interior without you needing to drive or plan the stops. The itinerary moves through Mount Field National Park's Tall Trees walk and Russell Falls on day one, then west into the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers and down to Strahan on the edge of the World Heritage Area. Days two and three explore the West Coast's 40-kilometre Ocean Beach, vast sand dunes, and the Gordon River rainforest (the river cruise is optional and at your own cost). From there the route turns inland and east, climbing into Cradle Mountain for one of Tasmania's premier nature walks, then descending to Launceston.

The second half swings through the northeast coast: Cataract Gorge Reserve near Launceston, the Bay of Fires' white sand and orange granite boulders, and Freycinet National Park, where you arrive early to beat the crowds at Wineglass Bay. A lookout walk gives panoramic views. You can relax on the beach, climb Mount Amos, or walk the shoreline depending on your pace that day. The route then turns south toward Hobart, stopping at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to meet Tasmanian devils, quolls, wombats and kangaroos, and at Richmond Village, where more than fifty Georgian buildings line the streets as cafes, galleries and restaurants. Wellington Park on Hobart's doorstep closes the loop with walks through fern glades and eucalyptus forest to lookouts over the city. On the final day, Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula's geological formations (Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen, The Blowhole, and Remarkable Cave) anchor the end before the return to Hobart.

The tour includes six nights accommodation, entry to all national parks, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, and Port Arthur Historic Site with its guided tour and harbour cruise. A live guide leads throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart CBD are included. The operator describes this as an eco-certified tour, and several of Tasmania's Great Short Walks are woven through the seven days. You'll walk among some of the world's tallest trees, cruise into a temperate rainforest, and stand on beaches where the next landfall is South America, over 10,000 kilometres away.

What’s included

• Six nights accommodation across Strahan, Launceston, St Helens, and Hobart.
• entry to Mount Field, Cradle Mountain, Freycinet, and Cataract Gorge reserves.
• Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary entry.
• Port Arthur Historic Site entry with guided tour and harbour cruise.
• all national park entry fees.
• a live guide throughout.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Hobart CBD.

Options for this experience

5 options

Female MultishareGuide in English · 07:00Female multishare for 2 to 4 people, with a private ensuite bathroom. Pickup is included.

Male MultishareGuide in English · 07:00Pick this option to share a room with other male guests in cabins or motel accommodation with a private ensuite bathroom.

DoubleGuide in English · 07:00Private room with ensuite bathroom for a minimum of 2 passengers. Includes pickup.

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TwinGuide in English · 07:00Private room with ensuite bathroom for a minimum of 2 passengers. Includes pickup.

SingleGuide in English · 07:00Single room with a private ensuite bathroom. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (8 to 80 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Under Down Under Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're committing a full week to loop both coasts and the interior, since the fixed itinerary handles all routing decisions and the daily short walks across Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, and the West Coast require comfort with regular hiking rather than coach-based sightseeing.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the single, double and multishare room options on this tour?

The tour offers five room types at checkout: single occupancy; double (two people, one room); male multishare; female multishare; and twin. You choose which suits your travel party and budget when you book.

Do I need to be an experienced hiker to do the walks on this tour?

The tour includes several of Tasmania's Great Short Walks at varying difficulty. Day three offers a choice between Cradle Mountain's premier nature walk and a more challenging climb to Marion's Lookout. Day five at Freycinet lets you pick between a lookout walk, relaxing at Wineglass Bay beach, climbing Mount Amos, or a beach walk. The operator notes that moderate physical fitness is recommended for the full experience.

Is the Gordon River cruise included, or do I pay extra?

The Gordon River cruise into the rainforest is optional and done at your own cost. It is not part of the standard tour inclusions. Other activities and walks throughout the seven days are included.

What wildlife will I actually see at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary?

Bonorong is Tasmania's best-known wildlife sanctuary. You'll meet Tasmanian devils, quolls, wombats, kangaroos, and various bird species. The sanctuary visit is included on day six as part of the tour.

Does the tour include entry to Port Arthur Historic Site?

Yes, Port Arthur Historic Site entry is included, along with a guided tour of the convict settlement and a harbour cruise. The site is a World Heritage-listed location and one of Australia's best-preserved convict sites.