West Coast Highlights

Tour includes seven nights’ accommodation with stays in Hobart, Cradle Mountain, Strahan and Launceston. Cruise the tranquil Gordon River, experience the beauty of Cradle Mountain and enjoy a guided walk through the wilderness of The Tarkine. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Hobart

Prepare for a journey of discovery, delving into Tasmania's colourful cultural history and awe-inspiring natural wonders. Be met on arrival in the romantic harbour town of Hobart and transferred to your hotel. Afterwards, enjoy your selected Freedom of Choice activity. Tonight, delight in a welcome dinner and drink with fellow APT travellers.

Day 2: Russell Falls, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Strahan

Discover the magic of Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park today, then continue to the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Visit The Wall in the Wilderness, before travelling via the mining town of Queenstown to Strahan. Tonight, savour dinner at View 42° Restaurant & Bar.

Day 3: Strahan, Gordon River, Cradle Mountain

From the comfort of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck, glide across Macquarie Harbour and enter the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Stopping at Heritage Landing, prepare for a guided rainforest walk. Back on board, you’ll be treated to a delicious lunch of fresh Tasmanian produce before arriving at  World Heritage-listed Sarah Island. Here you’ll get a chilling insight into the cruelties of convict life as you explore the ruins of what was once a convict settlement. Cruise past Hells Gates then return to Strahan. From here, set off by coach for the secluded Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, set right on the edge of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

Day 4: Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake

After admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, visit Waldheim Chalet, then enjoy your Freedom of Choice Sightseeing inclusion.

Day 5: Stanley, Tarkine, Smithton

This morning, depart Cradle Mountain and travel to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut. Journey through the Tarkine region and stop at Sumac Lookout for views of the Arthur River. Continue to the Julius River Forest Reserve for a rainforest walk and afternoon tea, including Tasmanian wine and cake made with locally produced honey. Later, head to Smithton for tonight's Signature Experience, an exclusive Tasmanian Fare Dinner.

Day 6: Smithton, Launceston

This morning you will travel to Franklin House, an enchanting historic homestead surrounded by gardens. Built in 1838 for Britton Jones, a former convict who was by then a successful Launceston brewer and publican, the house became one of the Colony's leading private schools between 1842 and 1866. Explore the elegant Georgian style house before moving out to the extensive gardens, which include a 180-year-old oak tree. Afterwards, travel to Cataract Gorge, a unique natural rock formation on the outskirts of the city. Follow the path along the river to explore the geological wonders and soak up the fresh Tasmanian air.

Day 7: Launceston

Named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2021, Launceston is an internationally recognised foodie hotspot. The picturesque city is blessed with elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture and has one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia. Here, enjoy your selected sightseeing activity. Afterwards, visit the lauded Josef Chromy Wines for a delectable wine tasting and specially prepared lunch.  

Day 8: Depart Launceston

Today, bid a fond farewell to the Apple Isle. We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your flight.