5-Day Best of Tasmania Tour from Hobart — Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires & Wineglass Bay
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
A moderate level of fitness is required — able to manage several 2–3 hour walks with short steep sections and stairs.
Overview
Across five days from Hobart, experience Tasmania’s rainforests, glacial mountains and pink-granite coasts. This eco-certified small-group tour stitches together short walks, wildlife viewing and coastal lookouts from Cradle Mountain to Wineglass Bay.
5-Day Best of Tasmania Tour from Hobart — Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires & Wineglass Bay
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The tour begins before most hotels have finished brewing coffee: a minivan slides away from Hobart along a coastline that quickly opens into wind-scoured shorelines and forested ridges. By late morning the air is already different — cooler and greener — where the first stops thread between ancient myrtles and the palm-like fronds of the temperate rainforest. Walking the Tall Trees track and arriving at Russell Falls feels less like tourism and more like stepping into a slow, patient ecosystem where water shapes the land.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Layer for sudden weather shifts
Tasmania’s weather can change rapidly — pack a breathable waterproof shell and an insulating mid-layer for alpine and coastal sections.
Footwear matters
Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip are recommended for wet boardwalks, gravel tracks and granite slabs at Freycinet.
Start walks early
To beat crowds at Wineglass Bay and improve wildlife sightings at Cradle Mountain, plan for early starts and bring headlamps if needed.
Hydrate and snack smart
Carry 1–2 liters of water and high-energy snacks — walk times vary and stops between towns can be long.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Wombat
- Tasmanian devil (rare, nocturnal)
History
The route crosses places shaped by the Palawa people and later by convict-era industry; Sarah Island and Strahan still carry stories of 19th-century penal settlements and timber milling.
Conservation
The tour is advanced eco-certified and visits World Heritage-listed areas — stick to marked tracks, carry out waste, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Hobart
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof shell
Protects against frequent rain and wind on mountain and coastal tracks.
Sturdy hiking boots
Provides ankle support and grip on mixed terrain from boardwalks to granite slabs.
Daypack (20–30L)
Holds water, layers, snacks and camera for daily walks and lookouts.
Wide-brim hat & sunscreen
Sun protection for exposed coastal walks and time on beaches.
summer specific