Overview
Journey to Tasmania for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Start in Hobart with a guided visit to the historic Port Arthur, then head to Coles Bay for sea kayaking and the iconic walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout. Continue to Cradle Mountain National Park to explore ancient rainforests and dramatic gorges, then conclude in Launceston with visits to Cataract Gorge and Seahorse World, the world’s first working seahorse farm.
Itinerary
Coles Bay and Launceston in 4 Days
- Outdoor Adventure
- Sports
Day 1
Travel to Port Arthur
Port Arthur Historic Site guided visit and cruise
Hear stories of life at Port Arthur and consider whether the settlement was a place of punishment, reform or both. Visit the Waterfront, Penitentiary Precinct, Hospital and Separate Prison, then cruise the harbour past Point Puer and the Isle of the Dead while taking in the scenery of southern Tasmania.
Travel to Coles Bay
Day 2
Sea-kayaking guided tour
Put your paddling skills to the test on a 90-minute guided kayaking adventure. Following a safety and skills briefing at Muirs Beach, kayak around Picnic Island and towards Coles Bay Headland before following the coastline back to Muirs Beach.
Wineglass Bay walk in Freycinet National Park
Tackle one of Freycinet National Park’s most iconic walks to Wineglass Bay Lookout. Climb steadily for about 45 minutes before taking in views across the curved bay below. Descend to the beach and walk along the white sand before returning. The approximately 6-kilometre return walk takes 2–2.5 hours.
Travel to Launceston
Day 3
Cradle Mountain National Park excursion
Discover the natural beauty and wildlife at the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Explore moss-covered ancient rainforests, deep river gorges and walking tracks where you may encounter Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypuses, echidnas and wombats.
Dove Lake circuit walk
Take a 6-kilometre circuit walk around Dove Lake, a glacially carved landscape within Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Follow the shoreline beneath the dramatic peaks of Cradle Mountain and pass through pockets of lush, temperate rainforest.
Mole Creek Caves guided visit
Ascend the stairway into the magnificent cavern and take in its delicate formations and beautiful colours. See the luminescent sparkle of glow worms dotted throughout the cave, which are actually the larvae of a primitive fly.
Day 4
Cataract Gorge Reserve visit
Step into nature along walking tracks beside the river, see the swimming pools and world’s longest single-span chairlift, and take in panoramic views from the Alexandra Suspension Bridge.
Cataract Gorge Chairlift (one-way ride)
Take in and photograph spectacular views of the ancient rock gorge from the chairlift, built in 1972 and spanning 457 metres across the natural basin.
Seahorse World visit
Discover the world’s first working seahorse farm on a behind-the-scenes tour. See all stages of a seahorse’s life, from tiny babies to larger adults. Get the opportunity to touch creatures from the deep and hold a seahorse in the palm of your hand.
Depart for home
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Inclusions
Accommodations
Transportation to and from your destination
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Daily meals with options varying by program
Entrance fees to attractions as per itinerary
Guided sightseeing tours and city walks as per itinerary
WorldStrides Tour Journal (available upon request)
Scenes from Coles Bay & Launceston
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