Australia - Tasmania
Tasmania has a flavour all its own and a unique recipe. To taste Australia’s only island state mix equal parts wild rugged scenery and gentle rolling countryside, sprinkle with unspoiled beaches and charming Georgian settlements, then season vigorously with notorious history and a dash of Tasmanian Devil!
Nearly 20% of Tassie is World Heritage National Park offering an exhaustive menu of outdoor activities on lakes, rivers and beaches, through rainforests, in caves or up mountains! Hobart is Australia’s second oldest city and it’s rich colonial legacy is based on violent and sobering convict history at nearby Port Arthur and Richmond.
An independent traveller’s delight, Tasmania is ideal to explore by hike, bike, car, or camper, enjoying exquisite homestays, farmstays, lodges and cottages, not to mention impressive local food, wine and wildlife!
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Tasmania’s Tarkine Wilderness
This 7 day active tour of Tasmania departs from Launceston, first visiting the pristine Cataract Gorge, home of the world’s longest single span chairlift, followed by the opportunity to sample some fresh rock lobster and Tasmanian wine plus a visit to Boag’s brewery for the beer lovers.
From Pinner Creek Camp you will begin your first ascend through the myrtle trees, making your way on day three to the rainforest plateau and pass through the gateway created by two giant fallen eucalyptus trees. Tonight you will camp among the giant trees and ferns, in the morning it’s onto Tarkine Falls with the chance to swim in the crystal clear water. Another highlight is seeking out fresh water crayfish and elusive platypus in the Tarkine creeks, before spending the afternoon surrounded by stunning waterfalls that the locals refer to as ‘Heaven’.
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain- Lake StClaire National Park offers a host of walking opportunities against the spectacular backdrop of jagged mountain peaks and pristine alpine lakes. Choose from simple circuit routes to a challenging mountain climb. Heading west, you will enter the Tarkine Wilderness Area where you will encounter dramatic coastlines and lush temperate rainforests that offer different, yet equally fascinating, terrains for walking, showcasing the richness and diversity of the wilderness in this remote area. You will return to Launceston via the dramatic Western Explorer route, Arthur River and Stanley. This short adventure captures the essence of what makes Tasmania such a wonderful place to visit.