8 days (inc Port Arthur)

Burnie · Cradle · Strahan · Hobart · Port Arthur · Bicheno · Launceston

Include Port Arthur for convict history and Tasman Peninsula scenery.

Day 1 – Burnie

  • Explore Burnie’s boutique shops and admire its Art Deco and Federation architecture.
  • Visit the Federation Street Museum and Burnie Regional Art Gallery, then enjoy a coastal walk along the foreshore.
  • Visit Burnie Park to see the Giant Freshwater Crayfish sculpture and stroll to nearby Oldaker Falls.
  • Drive to Hellyer Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour and tastings.
  • In the evening, dine by the waterfront before watching the Burnie Little Penguins return to shore at dusk.

Day 2 – Burnie →  Cradle Mountain

  • Drive south with scenic stops at Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden and Guide Falls, then visit historic Waratah, known for its waterfall and early hydro-powered street lighting.
  • Arrive at Cradle Mountain and explore short alpine trails around the lodge, spotting wombats, wallabies, and echidnas. Visit the Tasmanian Devil sanctuary, with an optional after-dark feeding tour.
  • Enjoy mountain dining featuring Tasmanian produce, craft beers, and regional wines.

Day 3 – Cradle Mountain → Strahan

  • Walk around Dove Lake and enjoy alpine scenery.
  • Drive west through rainforest and rugged mountain passes toward Strahan. Optional stops include Tullah, Rosebery, Montezuma Falls, or Zeehan’s West Coast Heritage Centre.
  • Relax on the Strahan waterfront with sunset views over Macquarie Harbour.

Day 4 – Strahan → Hobart

  • Choose a classic West Coast experience: a Gordon River cruise through World Heritage wilderness and Sarah Island, the West Coast Wilderness Railway, or a gentle walk to Hogarth Falls.
  • Travel southeast with optional stops at Queenstown, Derwent Bridge (The Wall in the Wilderness), and Mt Field National Park to walk to Russell Falls. Continue past historic New Norfolk to Hobart.
  • Enjoy waterfront restaurants and bars.

Day 5 – Hobart → Port Arthur

  • Relax at a café in Battery Point and explore Salamanca Place and its galleries. Drive to the Tasman Peninsula, with an optional detour to historic Richmond. Stop at Eaglehawk Neck, the Tessellated Pavement, and dramatic coastal formations including the Blowhole, Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen, and Waterfall Bay.
  • Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site and learn about Tasmania’s convict history. Optional experiences include a Tasman Peninsula Wilderness Cruise, Isle of the Dead Cemetery Tour, or Ghost Tour after dark. Overnight near Port Arthur or return to Hobart.

Day 6 – Port Arthur → Bicheno

  • Drive north to the scenic East Coast, stopping at beaches and coastal lookouts before arriving in Bicheno.
  • Explore Freycinet National Park with short or long hikes to coastal viewpoints.
  • Relax on pristine beaches and spot local wildlife
  • Seaside dining with Tasmanian seafood specialties.

Day 7 – Bicheno → Launceston

  • Watch the sunrise over the ocean.
  • Drive to Launceston, stopping at scenic towns en route, 
  • Take a riverside stroll or visit a local bar or live music venue.

Day 8 Launceston 

  • Enjoy breakfast followed by a stroll through Launceston's boutiques or City Park.
  • Visit Cataract Gorge Reserve, ride the chairlift, cross the suspension bridge, and unwind at the café.

 

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