Ultimate 10-Day Guided Tasmania Tour: Cradle Mountain, Freycinet & Tarkine
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers who can manage 2–4 hour walks and several full travel days; not strenuous but requires mobility for uneven trails.
Overview
Drive, cruise and walk through Tasmania’s extremes on a ten-day guided loop from Hobart. See Cradle Mountain, Freycinet’s Wineglass Bay, the Tarkine rainforest and Port Arthur with eco-certified guides and comfortable accommodations.
Ultimate 10-Day Guided Tasmania Tour: Cradle Mountain, Freycinet & Tarkine
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The coach eases out of Hobart before dawn and the city’s waterfront yields to hills that blur into rainforests and coastal slab. Over ten days you move through Tasmania the way locals do — by road, by ferry, by boarded boat — waking each morning in a different landscape: buttongrass plains that flex under wind, granite headlands that throw back surf, and glacial lakes that lie like old mirrors beneath peaks.
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Adventure Tips
Layer for volatility
Weather changes fast—pack a lightweight waterproof shell plus thermal mid-layer to stay comfortable on hikes and boat decks.
Footwear matters
Sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes with good grip will keep you steady on wet boardwalks and rocky lookouts like Dove Lake and Cape Tourville.
Bring a small daypack
Carry water, snacks, camera and spare layers; many stops include short walks away from the coach so you want hands-free mobility.
Respect wildlife rules
At Bonorong and penguin sites keep noise low, no flash photography near nesting penguins, and stay behind viewing barriers.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tasmanian devil
- Little penguin
History
Port Arthur and Sarah Island illustrate Tasmania’s convict-era punishment system, while palawa Aboriginal connections anchor cultural significance across the Tarkine and coastal sites.
Conservation
The operator is eco-certified and emphasizes low-impact travel; visitors are asked to stick to trails, follow wildlife viewing rules, and minimise waste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry and warm during sudden coastal or alpine showers.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction on wet boardwalks, sand, and uneven alpine trails like Dove Lake.
Daypack (20–25L)
Carries water, spare layers, snacks and camera for daily excursions.
Binoculars
Useful for spotting wedge-tailed eagles, wallabies, and distant marine wildlife from lookouts.