Comfort
Explorer
Best of Tasmania's Tarkine & Cradle Mountain
6 days • 4.7
4.5
Excellent
6 reviews
6 days
Start
Launceston, Australia
Finish
Launceston, Australia
Trip Code
PZKT
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Cottage (1 night)
From £1,538(6 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore Australia’s oldest temperate rainforest with a visit to takayna/Tarkine– home to unique species that have evolved over hundreds of millions of years and are a living connection to the Gondwana supercontinent.
Enjoy some excellent stargazing opportunities as you stay in remote, rural Tasmanian locations with little to no phone signal (the perfect time for a digital detox).
Indulge in delicacies like locally made ice cream and cider as you sample a variety of treats along Tasmania’s famed Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail.
Hike the Dove Lake Circuit in Cradle Mountain National Park – passing the immense lake, high peaks of the mountain and lush vegetation while looking out for wombats.
Learn about the rich Indigenous heritage, culture and spiritual connections with Tasmania’s northern landmarks and national parklands.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. Several leader-led walks are included on a daily basis, allowing you to get among nature. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Most walks are relatively short and easy although there are some more challenging options. However, joining a walk is always up to you.
Temperatures can fluctuate in Tasmania. It's important to prepare – pack suitable clothing for hot, cold, dry and wet weather, just in case.
This trip forms part of a longer combination tour. If you would like to explore more of Tasmania with us, consider booking our Best of Tasmania (trip code PZKVC) trip. See our website for details.
For operational reasons some departures throughout the year may operate in the opposite direction, with all experiences and destinations continuing to be included.
Itinerary
Explore the edge of the world on Tasmania’s untamed Cradle Coast
On this six-day exploration of rugged Tasmania, you’ll head to takayna/Tarkine – the greatest expanse of cool temperate rainforest in the country (and the second largest expanse in the world), and Cradle Mountain National Park – home to the impressive Cradle Mountain and numerous hiking, walking and wildlife-spotting opportunities. Travel along the Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail, sampling fresh raspberries, cheese, ice cream and brews along the way, and explore Rocky Cape National Park, Narawntapu National Park, Mersey Bluff, The Nut, Corinna, Philosopher Falls and the Pieman River. Drive, walk and eat your way through gorgeous scenery, Indigenous culture and local delights – what a way to spend a week!
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Cottage (1 night)
Included activities
Cradle Coast - Visit to Penguin Village
Stanley - The Nut
Cradle Coast - Cradle to Coast Tasting Trail
Cradle Coast - Mersey Bluff Petroglyphs
Cradle Coast - Welcome to Country Ceremony
Cradle Coast - Tiagarra Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place
takayna / Tarkine - Trowutta Arch
takayna / Tarkine - Lake Chisholm Sinkhole
takayna / Tarkine - Edge of the World
Waratah - Philosopher Falls
Cradle Coast - Rocky Cape National Park
Cradle Coast - Boat Harbour Beach
Waratah - Hellyer Gorge
Cradle Mountain - Dove Lake Circuit walk
Optional activities
Corinna - Kayaking - from - AUD40
Cradle Mountain - Devils @ Cradle Sunset Experience - AUD99
Cradle Mountain - Devils @ Cradle Day Keeper Tour - AUD25
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Important notes
START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Launceston with a Welcome Meeting at 8 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes either in Launceston on Day 6 at our finish point hotel from where you are free to depart at any time, or alternatively, continue to Hobart in the morning of Day 6 where the trip finishes on arrival around 10:30 am. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request in either Launceston or Hobart.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
LONG TRAVEL DAYS
Tasmania is bigger than it appears. To make the most of your time this trip involves some long travel days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information.
PHYSICAL RATING
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good fitness and mobility. This is the best way to experience Tasmania, so please make sure you bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing.
ITINERARY VARIATIONS
For operational reasons some departures throughout the year may operate in the opposite direction, however all experiences and destinations continue to be included.
Reviews (6)
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Danny
Mar 15, 2025
Loved tasmania, very fullaw, very mindful tour.
Lauren
Jan 22, 2025
What a fantastic first group tour experience with Intrepid. I couldn’t have wished for a better, more welcoming tour leader in Jo and this bonded our whole group for a really fun and enjoyable adventure around parts of Tasmania.
Jen
Dec 16, 2024
This was a short, but SWEET tour of the northwest of Tasmania. I loved the hikes and the varied forests of the Tarkine. Our guide, Cammie, was super conscious of different abilities of everyone in the group and provided the flexibility that folks needed to have their own best time. Really would recommend this trip!
Céline
Dec 12, 2024
It was a 6 day tour and I could see 6 different sites of nature in such a short time. I fell in love with Tasmania and I will definitely come back. Thank you for this great experience.
Tracy
Feb 10, 2025
Such a great trip and got to see lovely locations and lots of animals
Julie
Nov 13, 2024
My trip to Tasmania was wonderful! There was so much to see, learn, and experience. I loved learning about the Aboriginal culture and history of Tasmania. Hiking through the cool, temperate rainforest was breathtaking!
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