6 DayTaste of Tasmania
Hobart and return to Hobart
Get under the surface of Tasmania as you explore its diverse landscape - beaches, parks, forests and mountains.

About this tour: Discover an untamed land with untold beauty.
Capture the ethereal splendour and remote wonders of an island that prospers in its isolation on this nature-filled adventure through Tasmania. Discover uninterrupted UNESCO national parks, from the coastal heath and sand dunes that meet the rainforest in Tarkine to the glacier-sculpted terrain that envelops Cradle Mountain. Stroll along the stunning Hazards Beach in the shadow of Freycinet’s pink peaks and be mesmerised by the contrasting powder-white sands, turquoise waters and orange-hued granite in the world-famous Bay of Fires. Surround yourself with endemic wildlife, from Tasmanian devils to fairy penguins, and spend your free evenings indulging in world-class seafood in quaint coastal towns.

Valid: 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021

Trip Code:
• PNTW6-B: Basix
• PNTW6-O: Original

Price:
• AUD $895 per person: PNTW6-B: Basix multishare
• AUD $1395 per person: PNTW6-O: Original twin/double/single
• AUD $595 per person Original Additional Services - Single supplement (private room)
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person



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Days: 6
Start: Hobart, Australia
Finish: Hobart, Australia
Depart: Thursdays
Tour Finishes: Select Hobart accommodation early evening day 6
Tour Departs: Default pick up Hobart Central YHA (9 Argyle Street) @ 8:00am (To be confirmed at time of enquiry)
Destinations: Tasmania Australia
Trip Theme: Short Breaks, The Great Outdoors, Walking & Trekking

Included activities • Lake St Clair • Cradle Mountain Walk • Bay of Fires • Wineglass Bay • Maria Island
Physical Rating: 2 out of 5

Transport: Minibus
Group size: Min 1, Max 24
Meals: 5 breakfasts
Accommodation: Hostel (5 nights)

Age: PNTW6-B: 18 years | PNTW6-O: 8 years
• Basix Style: Min age is 18 for basix because accommodation is in hostels.
• Original Style: Min age is 8 as the original level is motel so we can accept children as young as 8 years.

Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Hobart - Central Plateau
• Welcome to Tasmania! You’ll be picked up from Hobart Central YHA at 8.00 am this morning, marking the start of your adventure. Traverse the island from east to west, leaving Hobart behind and venturing through the Derwent Valley. Your first stop is Mt Field National Park – home to an abundance of wildlife, diverse fauna and stunning lush vistas. Walk in the land of the giants as you explore beautiful surrounds on a guided walk through tremendous fern forests to Russell Falls. Continue to Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake before entering the temperate time capsule that is the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Along the way, stretch your legs on some great short walks including Donaghy’s Lookout and Franklin River. Pass through Queenstown with its intriguing eroded landscape of treeless hills then finish the day in Strahan at the very edge of the west coast.

The driving distance today is approximately 324 kilometres and will take around 5 hours.
There will be three hikes today, one will take approximately 1 hour and the other two will take around 45 minutes.
Accommodation • Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities • Lake St Clair
Meals Included There are no meals included on this day.




Day 2: Tarkine Region
• Enjoy a full day of exploration in Tasmania’s north-west, beginning with a visit to the shifting sands of Henty Dunes. Reaching heights of up to 30 metres, these vast dunes are a desert amid Tasmania’s dense rainforests. Continue to Ocean Beach and inhale some of the freshest air in the world before venturing into the Tarkine region. Nestled in the untouched wilderness of Tasmania’s north-west coast, Tarkine is alive with unique creatures and habitats not found anywhere else on earth, and home to vast forests of myrtle, leatherwood and pine trees – living links to Gondwanaland that it shared with Patagonia and New Zealand millennia ago. Take a guided walk among its pristine rainforest and discover a beautiful waterfall encased in a lush fern forest and rocky cliffs. Afterwards, return to Strahan for the night..

The driving distance today is approximately 150 kilometres and will take around 2.5 hours. The hike today will take approximately 3 hours.
Accommodation • Hostel (1 night)
Meals Included • Breakfast




Day 3: Cradle Mountain - Launceston
• Depart from Strahan this morning and head to the magnificent wilderness of Cradle Mountain National Park. The mountain at 1545m high, is one of the park’s iconic features and is surrounded by stands of native deciduous beech, rainforest, alpine heath lands and button grass. Icy streams cascade down the mountainsides and ancient pines are reflected in the still glacial lakes. Explore the park along a number of different guided or self-guided walking tracks. For those who prefer to travel at a leisurely pace, consider taking a trip to Waldheim Chalet or wandering along the Dove Lake circuit. For those with a little more grit, or people who simply love views of gorgeous lakes with rugged mountain backdrops, the hike to Marion’s Lookout is perfect. Later today, travel to Launceston via Sheffield, the town of murals.

The driving distance today is approximately 279 kilometres and will take around 3 hours. The hiking today will depend on which walking path you have chosen, please ask your guide for estimates.
Accommodation • Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities •Cradle Mountain Walk
Meals Included •Breakfast



Day 4: Bicheno
• Departing Launceston, continue your journey to the remote and peaceful north-east corner of Tasmania, and the stunning Bay of Fires. Spanning over 50 kilometres, this incredible stretch of coastal heaven is renowned for its long stretches of dazzling white beaches framed by shimmering turquoise waters, coastal heath, and woodlands abound with wildlife, and the fiery orange lichen that clings to the boulder-clad landscape. Later in the day head to Bicheno where tonight you can take a guided tour for a closer look at the life of the fairy penguins (little penguins) as they return nightly to their rookeries to feed their young.

The driving distance today is approximately 315 kilometres and will take around 4.5 hours. The hike today will take approximately 1.5 hours.
Accommodation • Hostel (1 night)
Optional Activities • Bicheno Penguin Tour - AUD40
Meals Included •Breakfast



Day 5: Freycinet National Park
• This morning, drive east to the beautiful Freycinet National Park, home to a wild domain of sublime beaches, whose powder-white sands are lapped by translucent waters. For those seeking a challenge, try the climb to the summit of Mt Amos or join the walk to Wineglass Bay, voted one of the world’s top 10 beaches. There are other free walking choices available, including the path up to Cape Tourville Lighthouse, where you can enjoy panoramic vistas across the coast. Afterwards, head back to Bicheno for the night and perhaps indulge in a delicious seafood dinner in this fishing town, from crayfish to abalone.

The driving distance today is approximately 80 kilometres and will take around 1.5 hours. The hike today will take approximately 3 hours.
Accommodation • Hostel (1 night)
Included Activities • Bay of Fires • Wineglass Bay
Meals Included •Breakfast




Day 6: Maria Island - Hobart
• Head to a wildlife sanctuary for a chance to see some of Tasmania’s native wildlife up close including the famous Tasmanian Devils (they’re not as fiendish as they sound!). Travel further south along the scenic Great Eastern Drive, passing through the coastal towns of Swansea and Orford, before stopping in the historic village of Richmond in time for lunch. Visit Mount Wellington Park to savour some magnificent views of the city and its surrounding mountains, forests and waterways as you trudge towards the summit (weather permitting) before returning to Hobart and bidding farewell to your travel companions and your incredible adventure.

Why you'll love this trip
•As well as visiting key attractions such as Wineglass Bay and the Bay of Fires, this pioneering trip takes you to parts of Tassie that are more off the beaten track
•Your guide will provide information about the flora, fauna and landscapes of Tasmania, giving you an insight into some of the country's World Heritage listed areas
•Trek along multiple walking trails through spectacular Cradle Mountain National Park
•Visit stunning Maria Island, a National Park in its entirety
•Tasmania is known world wide for excellent quality food and wine, wonderful landscapes and pristine wilderness.

Is this trip right for you?
•This is an Intrepid Basix trip. Accommodation is multi-share, so you'll sharing your sleeping quarters with other travellers of the same or opposite sex. If you'd prefer twin-share, then please refer to the Original version of the trip, PNTW6-O.
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•This is an Intrepid Original trip. The accommodation on this trip is twin-share; a single supplement is available as an optional extra. Please speak to your travel provider.
•The majority of meals are not included. This allows you the freedom to style your own foodie tour of Tasmania, sampling the local produce in the different regions of the island.
•Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania. It's important to prepare – pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.

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Tour Important Notes
1. This trip departs from Hobart at approximately 8am and finishes Hobart approx 6pm on day 6.
2. Onward travel to be booked after 8pm.
3. This trip is available in Basix and Original styles. Original Accommodation:This trip is also available (Extra Cost see above) in Original style staying in twin share properties. A single supplement is available on this trip and covers all nights. Basix Accommodation: Depending on the region you’re travelling in, Basix trips stay inin dorm-share accommodation. Sleeping bags are required on Basix trips.

Accommodation
• Hostel (5 nights) Both Basix and Original level accommodation are available on this trip.
• Basix accommodation consists of multishare lodge rooms which may be mixed gender.
• Original level is twin share accommodation, most locations will have an ensuite however in some cases facilities will be shared.
• Single travellers or groups travelling in odd numbers will be paired with another person of the same gender.
• A single supplement is available at Original level.
• Families traveling with children under the age of 18 will be required to book the Original level with twin share rooms.
• Please ensure you have selected your desired accommodation style correctly.
• For Basix travellers, when not camping the standard accommodation is multishare, and may be in mixed-sex dorms. The minimum age for this trip is 18.

• PNTW6-B - Basix multishare accommodation
• PNTW6-O - Original Twin share accommodation
• Night 1: Thousand Lakes Lodge (Basix multishare with shared facilities / Original twin share with shared facilities)
• Night 2: Strahan YHA (Basix multishare with shared facilities/ Original Strahan Motel or Strahan Holiday Retreat twin share with private facilities)
• Night 3: Cradle Holiday Park (Basix multishare with shared facilities/ Original twin share with private facilities)
• Night 4: Launceston Backpackers (Basix multishare with shared facilities) Mews Motel (Original twin share with shared facilities)
• Night 5: Bicheno Backpackers (Basix multishare with shared facilities) Bicheno Backpackers or Beachfront Bicheno (Original twin share with private facilities)

What to bring on tour:
• Booked and paid E-Ticket, Sturdy walking shoes, hat and sunscreen, towel and toiletries, swimming gear in summer, warm clothing (even in summer), waterproof jacket and pants, water bottle, insect repellent, and camera.

What's Included in tour:
• Meals 5 breakfasts - Trip includes 5 x breakfasts. Lunch and Dinners at own expense.
• Transport Minibus
• Accommodation• Basix accommodation consists of multishare lodge rooms which may be mixed gender.
• Original level is twin share accommodation, most locations will have an ensuite however in some cases facilities will be shared.

Activities:
• Included activities • Lake St Clair • Cradle Mountain Walk • Bay of Fires • Wineglass Bay

Fitness Level:
• 2 out of 5: Short participatory-level camping trips, walks that’ll get your heart rate up and extended periods in the elements.
Maximum Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be some walking to view places of interest. Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking and exploring. Passengers must be fit and active.

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