3 Day The BIG 3 Tasmania – Launceston to Hobart

The BIG 3 Tasmania – Launceston to Hobart

BIG 3 TASMANIA – LAUNCESTON TO HOBART
See the BIG 3 highlights of Tasmania in just 3 days!

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.

A quick snapshot of BIG 3 Tasmania (Launceston to Hobart):
Day 1:  Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area
Departs Launceston 7.30am, Returns Launceston 6.00pm (Overnight Launceston:  accommodation by own arrangement)
Day 2:  Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park 
Departs Launceston 7.30am, Returns Hobart 6.00pm (bring your bags today!) Overnight: Hobart (accommodation by own arrangement)
Day 3:  Port Arthur & Tasmanian Devils
Departs Hobart at 7.30am, Returns Hobart 6.00pm Finishes in Hobart (drop off back to your hotel)

Stay at your choice of accommodation, which you book yourself – each day get picked up and return to your accommodation.

Day 1:  Highlights

• Explore Cradle Mountain National Park & World Heritage Area (4-5 hours)
• Stand on the shore of the spectacular setting of Dove Lake
• Enjoy some short introductory walks and interpretation to the area
• Walk along the “Rainforest City” & “Pencil Pine Falls” tracks
• Take on the Dove Lake circuit walk (easy grade 2-3 hours)
• Or, take on the harder walk to the lofty views of Marion’s Lookout (medium grade 2-3 hours)
• Explore the historic Weindorfers Chalet
• Walk amongst the ancient King Billy Pines on Weindorfers Forest Walk
• Visit Sheffield the ‘Town of Murals’ with over 30 murals painted across the town showing the history of the area
• Treat your self at the end of the day at Van Diemans Ice Creamery & Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm

Day 2:  Highlights

• Explore Freycinet National Park (4+ hours)
• Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout (moderate uphill walk 60 mins)
• Choose the option to extend your walk to the white sands of Wineglass Bay (longer walking option 2.5 hours)
• Visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay
• Take in the spectacular 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk (easy 30 mins)
• 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 3:  Highlights

• Visit Port Arthur Historic Site (2.5 hours)
• Explore the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
• Experience the ferocious action of a Tasmanian Devil feeding!
• Photograph spectacular views from the Waterfall Bay Cliff Top Walk (easy grade, 2km)
• 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
• Enjoy the spectacular view at a local Hobart City lookout