Tasmania's Wildlife & Wilderness

Day 1-3 (B)
Cross the ocean to reach Tasmania. Arrive into Devonport, collect your rental car and make your way into high country, Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park. You’re staying in a 4-star lodge. From your door, the hiking is incredible. Explore on your own. Also try canoeing, fishing, or other outdoor pursuits in this beautiful corner of Tasmania.
4-star lodge in Cradle Mountain National Park

Day 4
Drive today to Scottsdale, about three hours northeast. You may want to visit some wineries for a tipple along the way. Rarely visited and full of wilderness and wildlife, this corner of the island makes Tassie famous. Take in the clean air and fresh water with our favorite, phenomenal guide. You’re truly out in the countryside here!
3.5-star B&B near Scottsdale

Day 5 (B,L,D)
Our mate will pick you up for your private two-day tour of exceptional food, wine, and wilderness experiences. Travel first to the far northeast corner of Tasmania to Mt. William National Park. Take a stroll on the stunning Bay of Fires beach and see the resident wildlife. The eastern grey kangaroo and wombat are just a couple of the inhabitants. Spend the afternoon pursuing the world’s only 2 monotreme species (mammals that lay eggs), the echidna and the platypus.
3.5-star B&B near Scottsdale

Day 6 (B,L,D)
Leaving your B&B after breakfast, travel to Ben Lomond, an mountain of stunning columns and slopes of loose stones. See the second highest peak in Tasmania, Legges Tor and its impressive views. Opt for the summit hike or stay put and stand amongst the forest giants at Tombstone Creek Forest Reserve. Then dig into a gourmet campfire bush tucker dinner before evening wildlife spotting. Sit and watch with a glass of wine as the forest comes alive with nature’s nightlife.
3.5-star B&B near Scottsdale

Day 7 (B)
Drive about 2-3 hours to the northern reaches of Freycinet National Park on the East Coast. Enjoy a hike to Wineglass Bay with a picnic backpack. Be sure not to miss the penguins at sunset, as they waddle up the beach and on to your hotel property where they nest in the shrubs for the evening.
4-star lodge at Freycinet National Park

Day 8
It’s a further jaunt to the southern corner of the island today as you make your way to Hobart. Along the way, your itinerary includes entry at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for an up-close encounter with Tasmanian Devils (ask about the nighttime encounter!) Your hotel is located on Hobart’s waterfront and is Australia’s first dedicated art hotel, with over 300 pieces of artwork throughout the property. 
5-star hotel in Hobart

Day 9 (L)
Today enjoy a 3-hour Bruny Island eco-adventure cruise.  Located on the edge of the Continental Shelf, the volume and diversity of active marine life is spectacular, including possible sightings of whales, albatrosses, dolphins and sea eagles. After lunch, you will have ample time to explore the ruins of Port Arthur at your leisure.
5-star hotel in Hobart

Day 10
Drop off your rental car at Hobart airport today and join your flight up, up and away.