5 Day Winter North West Tasmania Tour

5 days - Guided Tour Package
Day 1: Arrive in Launceston - Cradle Mountain

Begin your winter adventure at 10:00 AM with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or Launceston Airport. Enjoy a scenic drive through frosty landscapes to Cradle Mountain, stopping first in Sheffield, the Town of Murals, to explore its cozy shops and enchanting outdoor art. Check into your warm, inviting hotel in the early afternoon before heading to the Devils @ Cradle wildlife sanctuary for a magical evening learning about Tasmanian Devils and their conservation efforts. End the day by marveling at the winter-inspired exhibits at the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery, then retreat to your accommodation for a cozy night in.

Celebrate winter with a welcome mulled wine in a keepable Cradle Mountain wine glass on your first evening.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel or similar

Experience: Devils@Cradle Day Feeding Tour

Day 2: Explore Cradle Mountain

Today, embrace the winter wonderland of Cradle Mountain with a full day to explore at your leisure, wandering through self-guided trails that reveal the frosted beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel or similar

Included Meal: Breakfast

Day 3: Coastal Delights and Rocky Cape National Park

Begin your day at Leven Canyon, where breathtaking winter views of rugged cliffs and the misty Leven River await. Warm up with a visit to Leven Valley Vineyard for a tasting of cool-climate wines, then head to Rocky Cape National Park to explore the serene coastal landscapes and caves steeped in Aboriginal heritage. Conclude in Stanley, a charming village where you can stroll heritage streets or ascend The Nut, blanketed in seasonal charm, for sweeping vistas.

Accommodation: Tall Timbers or similar

Included meal: Breakfast

Experience: Wine tasting at Leven Valley Vineyard

Day 4: The Tarkine: Exploring a Wilderness Wonderland

Experience the enchanting Tarkine wilderness in winter, where mist-shrouded rainforests and wild rivers come alive. Take the scenic Tarkine Drive, visit serene Lake Chisholm, and walk to the lush Trowutta Arch before enjoying a cozy picnic and discovering the rich ecological and cultural heritage of the region.

Accommodation: Tall Timbers or similar

Included meal: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

 

Day 5: Scenic and Tasting Journey back to Launceston
On your final day, enjoy a leisurely winter journey to Launceston with scenic stops at Table Cape and Penguin, where misty views and cozy charm abound. Savor tastings of Tasmania’s finest at Hellyers Road Distillery, Spreyton Cider Co., and more, indulging in the region’s seasonal delights.

Included meal: Breakfast

Experience: Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Entrance Fee, Whisky tasting at Hellyers Distillery, Cider tasting at Spreyton Cider