8 Day Tasmania Winter Getaway

Welcome to nipaluna /Hobart. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy free time to explore Tasmania’s capital at your own pace. Sample local preserves, cheeses, gin, whisky, or wine. Pick up merino gloves and a beanie, and visit the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery to see a Tasmanian tiger and learn about Antarctica.

Accommodation: Travelodge Hotel Hobart or similar

Spend the day discovering the best of Hobart and its surrounds. If it’s a Saturday, wander through the iconic Salamanca Market—an open-air celebration of local produce, crafts, and creativity set against historic sandstone warehouses. Explore the nearby Battery Point village, stroll the waterfront, or take in sweeping views from kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Accommodation: Travelodge Hotel Hobart or similar

Optional Experience: Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) Entry with Return Standard or Posh Pit Ferry

Our guided tour of Tasmania begins today, taking us into the heart of waterfalls, rainforests, and wild landscapes. We leave the city behind, immersing ourselves in the rainforest’s sensory wonders. Our journey includes visits to some of Tasmania’s most beautiful waterfalls, including the majestic Russell Falls, set amidst towering trees in Mount Field National Park. Surrounded by World Heritage wilderness, we travel to Lake St Clair, passing through misty rainforests and enjoying sweeping views over buttongrass plains in Franklin-Gordon National Park. Experience the tea-stained waters of the Franklin River and the stunning Nelson Falls before reaching the charming harbourside village of Strahan, nestled on Macquarie Harbour.

Accommodation: Motel Strahan or similar

Cruise along the Gordon River which offers a scenic journey through Tasmania’s pristine wilderness. We’ll experience the ancient rainforests and visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Later, we’ll visit the wild and windswept Ocean Beach, where the invigorating winter breeze carries the purest air in the world. As evening falls, we’ll return to the historic charm of Strahan for our final night on the West Coast.

Accommodation: Motel Strahan or similar

Included Experience: Gordon River Cruise – Main Deck Window

Optional Upgrade: Gordon River Cruise – Upper Deck Window

Discover Tasmania’s crown jewel and a winter wonderland: Cradle Mountain National Park. Walk the iconic Dove Lake Circuit or enjoy a shorter option to Glacier Rock or the Boat Shed on the shores of the glacial caved Dove Lake with views to the rugged peaks of Cradle Mountain. We’ll look for wombats, pademelons, and echidna, which are often more active in winter. Afterward, we’ll visit Sheffield, the Town of Murals, before arriving in Launceston.

Accommodation: Leisure Inn Penny Royal Launceston or similar

Make way for peacocks and wallabies as you stroll around Cataract Gorge, located in the heart of Launceston. Then, we’re eastward bound through sweeping farmlands with vast horizons, to the charming seaside town of St Helens for lunch. Shoes are optional as you walk along the brilliant white sands of the Bay of Fires. Do you dare to bathe in the cold the clear turquoise waters? Our destination is Bicheno, a picturesque coastal town which is home of the little penguin.

Accommodation: Beachfront Bicheno or similar

Rise early and be the first to Wineglass Bay lookout for impressive views of the dazzling sands and emerald waters. There are several walks to choose from today such as Mt Amos for the adventurous, or perhaps you’re prefer to relax on a secluded beach. The colours of Freycinet National Park come alive in winter’s soft light. View the pink granite peaks of the Hazards mountains from tranquil Honeymoon Bay. Take in the Tasman Sea and sweeping views of the Freycinet Peninsula from the lighthouse at Cape Tourville, where the winter light casts dramatic shadows over the coastline. Finally, it’s time to journey along the scenic Great Eastern Drive back to Hobart.

Accommodation: Travelodge Hotel Hobart or similar

On your final morning in Hobart, enjoy some free time to explore the city one last time. Take a leisurely walk along the waterfront or visit a local café for a final taste of Tasmania. Afterward, make your way to the airport for your departure, leaving with memories of the island’s stunning landscapes.