Australia

Tour Departs

Hobart at 7:00am

Apr, Oct, Nov

Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
May to September
Sun, Thu
Dec to March
Daily

Tour Finishes

Devonport approx. 5.30pm

Max People

21

What To Bring

Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing (even in summer), waterproof jacket & trousers, water bottle, insect repellent, camera & film, motion sickness tablets

What's Included

Experienced guide, accommodation, meals as indicated.

Places of Interest

Mt Field National Park, Lake St Clair, Tullah, Strahan, Montezuma Falls, Cradle Mountain

Prices

1st Apr 2006 - 31st Mar 2007

Hostel: Dorm - £179
Hostel: Twin/Dbl - £193
Motel/Lodge: Twin/Dbl - £242
Motel/Lodge: Single - £289

3 Day West Coast Explorer

 

 

 

 

Notes:
* Evening meals are BBQ-style dinners (not restaurant meals) eaten together as a group.
* Passengers can connect with the evening departure of the ferry in Devonport.
* Itinerary may vary according to seasonal conditions. 
* Hikes up to 9kms or more per day. Warning: Tours graded with '3 Boots' are only suitable for very fit people who enjoy basic bush camping and can hike 5-9kms a day over uneven terrain often in high temperatures.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Hobart to Tullah

Departing Hobart we travel to Mount Field National Park - hike to Russell Falls and join the ‘Tall Trees’ Walk where you will see the world’s tallest flowering plant, the Swamp Gum. We continue on to picturesque Lake St Clair (the deepest lake in Australia) for lunch then head to the historic mining town of Tullah via Queenstown, doing various walks along the way. We stay overnight at the cosy Tullah Lakeside Chalet, surrounded by lakes and mountains. (LD)

Day 2 - Tullah - Strahan - Tullah

Montezuma FallsWe hike to Montezuma Falls, Tasmania’s highest waterfall, through stunning rainforest. We then visit the awesome Henty Sand Dunes where you can explore on foot, take a quad bike tour (optional extra) or have fun sand boarding (FREE - weather permitting). Later we call in at the picturesque coastal village of Strahan before returning to Tullah where you can catch your breath or go canoeing on Lake Rosebery (FREE), mountain biking (FREE) or take a horse ride through the surrounding hills (optional extra.) Overnight Tullah Lakeside Chalet. (BLD)

Day 3 - Cradle Mountain to Devonport

Top CradleDiscover the World Heritage Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy a guided walk around beautiful Dove Lake or challenge yourself with a more strenuous bush walk (unguided) exploring this spectacular area. This afternoon we further explore the mid north od the state before finishing in Devonport. (BL)

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