8 Day Tasmania Tour in Circle (TIC8)
Regular price
$3,495.00
Our 8 Day Tasmania in Circle Tour is our most popular offering and our best option to sample Tasmania nicely within 1 week. Travelling on luxurious new vehicles we cover approximately 1500km, exploring many of Tassie’s premier attractions. We move fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the island, yet slow enough to enjoy the sights!
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this tour is great for couples, families, friends and YES we cater for Single travellers! This is truely an amazing, small group travel experience.
Maximum group size of 12 guests.
Great option for SOLO travellers!
Tour of Tasmania Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation. (including 3-nights in 4-star lodgings)
- 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches provided.
- 1 x evening meal.
- Bottled water provided on all our tours of Tasmania.
- FREE wine, cheese, chocolate, oyster & honey tastings.
- Daily afternoon tea, coffee & biscuits stops included FREE.
- All attractions, entry fees and National Parks passes included.
- The only additional expenses incurred are 6 x evening meals and any spending money.
*We reserve the right to alter our tour of Tasmania itineraries without notice due to climatic conditions and other circumstances outside our control.
Day 1 - Arrive in Hobart
Arrive into Tasmania at your leisure and overnight at the elegant 4-Star Mövenpick Hotel. Check-in anytime from 2pm onwards. The Hobart waterfront and Salamanca areas are both within short walking distance.
Day 2 - Hobart to Port Arthur
This morning enjoy a guided tour of Hobart city. See beautiful Battery Point, Salamanca, the historic Female Factory & Cascade Brewery, including many of Australia’s oldest convict-built structures. Next head to the summit of Mt Wellington (1270m) which offers fantastic panoramic scenery in every direction.
Journey into the Coal River Valley for luch at a fantastic local winery, this is one of Tasmania’s premier wine regions so naturally wine tastings are included. See the historic township of Richmond, with its beautiful stone arch Richmond Bridge, built by convicts in 1823. Sample some hand made delights at the boutique Federation Chocolate Factory just outside of Richmond.
In the afternoon we explore the Tasman Peninsula including Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, the infamous Dogline, Tasman’s Arch & Devils Kitchen. Tonight our lodgings are on the cusp of the Port Arthur World Heritage Historic Site.
Day 3 – Port Arthur to Bicheno
This morning experience a 2.5 fully hour guided tour of Tasmania's Port Arthur Historic Site. We explore the most interesting buildings and share stories of the convicts and their plight in the early days of settlement. Hear about the juvenile boys prison at Point Puer, the Isle of the Dead graveyard, the infamous Silent Prison and stories of the most notorious convict inmates.
We will also visit and discuss the memorial to the tragic events of 1996 on our site tour.
A 30min harbour cruise offers views to the outer areas of the site including the boat building yard and the harbour entrance to the Tasman Sea. This is a great opportunity to photograph th site from the top deck.
Next stop at the colourful Port Arthur Lavender Farm before lunching at award winning Bangor Vineyard. Heading north up the east coast of Tasmania, stop at Raspins Beach for a sandy stroll and views to Maria Island off the coast of Orford. See the unique convict built Spikey Bridge and the stunning coastline at Spikey Beach over tea, coffee & biscuits. Swansea and the Great Oyster Bay area are next. Arriving in Bicheno for our evening accommodation we will squeeze in one last feel good (optional) activity by spotting the cute little Fairy Penguins arriving ashore every evening.
Day 4 – Bay of Fires & Launceston
Starting with the amazing Blow Hole in Bicheno. The multi-award winning East Coast Nature World wildlife park is often a tour highlight for many guests. See our native animals close up including Kangaroos, Wombats, Quolls, White Wallabies, Echidna's and of course the Tasmanian Devils. Get as close as you will ever experience during the 20min Devil feeding presentation, watch the Devil's in full feeding action! This is a memorable, interactive morning.
Enjoy Travelling Tasmania's most scenic coastal road to the truly stunning Bay of Fires. At Binalong Bay we stroll the white sandy beaches and sample fresh oysters from the Lease 65 Oyster Farm. The Pyengana Dairy is next for some delicious cheese tastings before journeying through an ancient Myrtle Rainforest and across the Blue Tiers mountains.
Coffee break at Legerwood amongst the elegant carved memorial trees, before a scenic drive into Launceston. Tonight we stay in the very centre of town, just minutes walk from the main restaurant strip. We will certainly brief the group on our favourite dining options on arrival.
Day 5 – Launceston to Cradle Mountain
Launceston is Australia’s 3rd oldest capital city and is well worth a mornings exploration. See the King Bridge, City Park and many classic, heritage listed buildings. We’ll also enjoy our personal favourite Launceston attraction which is a 40 minute stroll through the beautiful Cataract Gorge Reserve.
Heading west into the Meander Valley, our lunch stop is a hidden gem in the forest at 41º Degrees South Salmon Farm. Learn how they sustainable & responsibly farm Atlantic Salmon on location as we take a short tour of their property. Try locally made ice-cream and honey, with 50 flavours on offer at the renowned Melita Honey Farm in Chudleigh. Learn about Tasmania’s oldest and biggest Leatherwood Honey producer R. Stephens Honey in Mole Creek. A guided tour of Tasmania's stunning Marakoopa Caves is next. These ancient limestone caves boast many stunning features & crystal formations, they are also home to a resident population of glow worms!
This afternoon we journey up onto the central highlands plateau and the Cradle Mountain area. As we ascend the scenery dramatically changes to a landscape like nothing else seen up to this point. Enjoy some wild animal & wombat spotting at dusk - always a treat for visiting guests. Tonight we lodge at the luxurious 4-Star Cradle Mountain Hotel.
Day 6 – Cradle Mountain to Queenstown
Launceston is Australia’s 3rd oldest capital city and is well worth a mornings exploration. See the King Bridge, City Park and many classic, heritage listed buildings. We’ll also enjoy our personal favourite Launceston attraction which is a 40 minute stroll through the beautiful Cataract Gorge Reserve.
Heading west into the Meander Valley, our lunch stop is a hidden gem in the forest at 41º Degrees South Salmon Farm. Learn how they sustainable & responsibly farm Atlantic Salmon on location as we take a short tour of their property. Try locally made ice-cream and honey, with 50 flavours on offer at the renowned Melita Honey Farm in Chudleigh. Learn about Tasmania’s oldest and biggest Leatherwood Honey producer R. Stephens Honey in Mole Creek. A guided tour of Tasmania's stunning Marakoopa Caves is next. These ancient limestone caves boast many stunning features & crystal formations, they are also home to a resident population of glow worms!
This afternoon we journey up onto the central highlands plateau and the Cradle Mountain area. As we ascend the scenery dramatically changes to a landscape like nothing else seen up to this point. Enjoy some wild animal & wombat spotting at dusk - always a treat for visiting guests. Tonight we lodge at the luxurious 4-Star Cradle Mountain Hotel.
Days 7 & 8 - Queenstown to Hobart
Day 7 - Queenstown to Hobart
Queenstown is an old mining town reflecting past glory and surrounded by colourful, mineral rich mountains. Take in panoramic views over Queenstown from the Iron Blow lookout at the top of Mt Lyell before a lovely rainforest drive right through the World Heritage Franklin-Gordon National Park.
Take a stroll into possibly Tasmania’s most photogenic waterfall - Nelson Falls, the 30 minute return walk is one of the west coasts best. We then travel through picturesque valleys and mountains, pristine forests, cross wild rivers before winding our way up Mt Arrowsmith to the geographical centre of Tasmania. Button grass plains, Eucalyptus forests, majestic mountains and spectacular lakes are in every direction here. Turn at Derwent Bridge to see Lake St Clair – Australia’s deepest freshwater lake and the inception of the mighty Derwent River. Next up at visit to one of the states premier cultural experiences - The Wall, an amazing ongoing work by artist Greg Duncan, depicting stories of Tasmanian history hand carved in Huon pine - our most famous timber.
Following lunch we have a close-up look at Tasmania’s Hydro-Electric Power scheme in the township of Tarraleah, before pushing further east into the Derwent Valley. A mid afternoon coffee stop is in order at Lake Meadowbank before detouring into Mt Field National Park to visit the delightful 3 tier Russell Falls. Our final drive leg wanders along side the Derwent River bringing us back to Hobart for the conclusion of our adventures. Drop off at the luxury Movenpick Hotel in Hobart city for 1 final night’s relaxation.
Day 8 - Departure
This morning marks the conclusion of our touring adventures. Breakfast is included and your package officially concludes with hotel check-out by 11am. We hope you will take home many great memories, photographs, stories and friendships from your Tassie journey with us this week. We are grateful for the opportunity to host you in Tasmania. Additional nights accommodation can certainly be organised on request. For those seeking additional Sunday activities, you might consider the following:
- Cascade Brewery tour
- Stroll through the delightful Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens
- Sunday morning Hobart Farm Gate market
- Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery on Hobart’s waterfront (free entry)
All dates listed for this tour of Tasmania itinerary are guaranteed departure with a minimum of only 2 guests. Please contact us to check the status of your planned travel date or if you wish to tour Tasmania outside the dates listed.
Itinerary
Itinerary
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Scenic Walking Options
Scenic Walking Options
Worried this tour might be too strenuous for you??... don't be. We very carefully design and pace our tours. Read about some examples of fantastically scenic walking options in Cradle Mountain here.
Want to tour a little Longer?
Want to tour a little Longer?
See our 10 Day Tour in Circle for those wanting a bit more time in Hobart. This option includes additional nights accommodation and some fantastic attraction for your opening weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes - all of our packages are suitable for guests Travelling Solo. We average 2-4 solo travellers every week so are well rehearsed in ensuring all guests feel welcome & included.
Yes - all of our packages are suitable for guests Travelling Solo. We average 2-4 solo travellers every week so are well rehearsed in ensuring all guests feel welcome & included.
Yes!! We generally plan stops on our tours about every 40 minutes, often even sooner. We have regular opportunities for bathroom breaks and can certainly make/plan additional comfort stops on request.
Yes!! We generally plan stops on our tours about every 40 minutes, often even sooner. We have regular opportunities for bathroom breaks and can certainly make/plan additional comfort stops on request.
Yes!! We are almost guaranteed to see wild animals on our tours. Penguins at Bicheno, Pademelons on several nights around our accommodations, Wombats in Cradle Mountain and hopefully more. See our blog post on the time we found an extremely rare White Echidna.
Yes!! We are almost guaranteed to see wild animals on our tours. Penguins at Bicheno, Pademelons on several nights around our accommodations, Wombats in Cradle Mountain and hopefully more. See our blog post on the time we found an extremely rare White Echidna.