Coach Tours provide a comfortable and structured way to see Tasmania’s major highlights. Itineraries often include Hobart, read more Cradle Mountain, Launceston, Strahan, the East Coast and Port Arthur, with well-paced days, commentary, and regular sightseeing stops. Perfect for first-time visitors or those wanting a guided experience without the need to self-drive.
Offering a mix of walking, wildlife encounters and outdoor activities. Expect short hikes in Tassie's National Parks, coastal read more viewpoints and scenic trails in areas like Cradle Mountain, Freycinet and the Tasman Peninsula. These itineraries are ideal for travellers who enjoy time outdoors and want to experience Tasmania's landscapes more energetically.
Small Group touring provides a more intimate experience with flexible pacing, boutique accommodation and access to smaller read more towns and scenic areas. Guides often tailor each day based on weather, wildlife sightings, or group interests, making the experience more personalised.
Walking & Hiking Tours explore Tasmania’s renowned trail networks, from coastal tracks to its alpine circuits. Popular routes read more include Freycinet’s Wineglass Bay tracks, Cradle Mountain boardwalks and sections of the Overland Track. These tours suit travellers with good fitness who want extended time on foot in the Tassie wilderness.
Our short break collection focus on the regions surrounding Launceston and Hobart, along with more active walking tours no read more longer than 3 - 5 days. They’re ideal as a standalone getaway or as an add-on to a longer Australia trip.
From the pink granite of the Hazards Range to the white sand and blue waters of Wineglass Bay, the Freycinet Peninsula is sure to impress.
Hobart’s Salamanca Market, artisan workshops, galleries and craft producers reflect Tasmania’s creative culture and connection to landscape and place.
The West Coast’s Gordon River cruise is a touring highlight, taking travellers through tannin-rich waterways, lush vegetation and historic convict sites such as Sarah Island.
From Wineglass Bay’s lookout to Cradle Mountain’s lakeside paths, Tasmania offers some of Australia’s most
A region rich with important Aboriginal sites, verdant rainforests and wildlife species, many of which are rare or endangered. Explore the Julius River Forest Reserve and take in the views of Arthur River from Sumac Lookout.
Tasmania’s wineries, cheese makers, distillers and farm-gate producers offer tastings that reflect the island’s climate and craftsmanship. Expect pinot noir, sparkling wines, oysters, berries and local seafood.
Guided visits to Port Arthur, north of Hobart reveal the stories, architecture and human experiences of one of Australia’s most significant heritage sites.
There's a good chance you'll encounter wombats, wallabies, echidnas, seals, penguins and birdlife in regions such as Cradle Mountain, Bruny Island and the Tasman Peninsula.
Many of our guided multi-day tours incorporate stays in nature lodges, heritage inns or boutique hotels that complement the surrounding environment.
Tasmania often faces unfair criticism regarding its climate, but despite being Australia's coldest state, it actually enjoys warmer weather than the UK! In fact, Hobart, being the second-driest capital in the country, reinforces this notion. So, for those considering a visit to Australia's Apple Isle and worrying about the weather, they can find solace in the words of British explorer Ranulph Fiennes: “there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing”.
Begin and end in Hobart with tours that combine Tasmania's scenic coastlines, wilderness areas and historic sites into comprehensive Tasmanian experiences before returning you to Hobart.
Begin in Hobart and journey north to Launceston - with itineraries that travel either along Tasmania’s rugged east coast visiting coastal towns, beaches, National Parks and heritage sites, or through the island's west coast with stops at Cradle Mountain, Gordon River and the rainforest regions.
Starting in Launceston, most tours focus on Tasmania’s northern and north-western wilderness, historic towns and coastal escapes - including Tarkine rainforest, wilderness regions around Cradle Mountain and northern heritage towns.
These departure-from-Hobart tours cover the full diversity of Tasmania: from coastal walks and convict-heritage sites to rainforest treks, wilderness cruises and alpine lakes. Ideal for both short breaks and extended island-wide explorations.
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Most tours take around 10-12 days to comfortably complete a full loop around the island to include Hobart, Launceston, the east and west coasts as well as Cradle Mountain. Typical circumnavigation trips will skip southern Tasmania & Bruny island. Many trips allow you to explore just the east or west coast and they are typically around 5-6 days. Walking and hiking holidays typically only take 3-4 days, but obviously only focus on a single region.
It depends on the tour style. Coach tours require only light walking (towns, heritage sites, easy lookouts). Active adventures and walking or hiking tours expect a good level of fitness with many using trails, venturing over uneven ground and some steep paths. Please ask your Global Journeys travel advisor if mobility is a concern.
Accommodation varies by region and tour style. In main centres (Hobart, Launceston), expect comfortable hotels. In remote or rural regions (west coast lodges, national-park cabins,) accommodation may be simpler but still clean and warm. Usually breakfast is included. Dinners may or may not be included depending on the tour type (more common in coach tours). Lunch usually is on-your-own so you can sample local cafés, seafood shacks or wineries along the way.
Absolutely. Tasmania is known for both wilderness and culinary culture. Tours often combine National Park walks (Cradle Mountain, Freycinet), coastal scenery (East Coast, Bay of Fires), historic and heritage sites (Port Arthur, colonial villages) and food & wine experiences (Tamar Valley, local seafood, artisanal producers).
It;s likely. Tasmania’s wilderness zones and coastal regions are good for wildlife sightings. Wallabies, wombats, seabirds, and sometimes seals or penguins on coastal or island tours are possible. Tours around National Parks or remote coastlines increase the possibility.
For peak summer (school holidays, Christmas/New Year) or popular hiking tours, book 4–9 months in advance. Shoulder seasons are more flexible but still fill quickly, especially for small-group and popular regional tours.
Tasmania offers outstanding value - natural scenery, wildlife, cultural heritage, and food and wine experiences. Because of smaller populations and less crowding tours can feel more relaxed and immersive.