Premier Travel - Western Wilderness Small Group Itinerary

Embark on a trip to the Cradle Mountain National Park with your experienced Launceston guide. Along the way, visit Sheffield's murals and traverse verdant farmlands before reaching the alpine bush of Cradle Valley. Later, explore a Tasmanian Devil sanctuary, where you can enjoy a joy encounter tour, get up close with local wildlife, and even hold a joey.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain - 1 night

Today, you'll be captivated by the stunning alpine scenery of Cradle Mountain. In many areas, dolerite columns have cracked vertically, resulting in breathtaking sculpted mountains and cliffs. On clear days, the rugged magnificence of Cradle Mountain reflects in Dove Lake's tranquil waters, while mist adds drama to its craggy peaks. Your guide will lead you on some of the many available walks, showcasing the beauty of this little island paradise. Later, head towards the rugged west coast and the charming fishing town of Strahan (sometimes, we may arrange overnight stays in Queenstown, mainly in winter).

Accommodation: Strahan Village - 2 nights

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel to Queenstown and board the West-Coast Wilderness Railway, a nostalgic steam train that takes you on a four-hour Rack and Gorge tour through remote rainforest to the stunning King River Gorge. You'll turn at Dubbil Barril before returning to Queenstown. Please note that if the West Coast Wilderness Railway is unavailable, we may substitute it with the Gordon River Cruise.

In the afternoon, explore the area further by visiting the Henty Dunes, Ocean Beach or Hogarth Falls. You may also want to join the historical play ‘The Ship That Never Was’ (at your own expense) in the early evening hours.

Meals: Breakfast

Following a relaxing morning, the scenic journey continues with a visit to a mining pit outlook and breathtaking waterfalls before reaching Derwent Bridge, located near the charming Lake St Clair.

Accommodation: Derwent Bridge - 1 night

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, your guide will take you to Mount Field National Park, Tasmania's oldest park, where you can explore lush forest landscapes ranging from eucalyptus temperate rainforest to alpine moorland. Marvel at the green forest canopy, where you can see some of the world's tallest flowering trees. The cool temperate rainforest offers an opportunity to spot Tasmania's 12 endemic bird species, including Scrubtit, Black Currawong, and Tasmanian Thornbill. After lunch (at your expense), return to Hobart in the late afternoon, concluding the tour at around 4 pm.

NOTE: Outbound flights shall be booked after 6:00 pm.

Meal: Breakfast

Tour includes:

• 5 days of small group touring with a local guide
• 4 nights accommodation
• 4 x breakfast
• Joy-encounter tour at Devils@Cradle
• Half-day West Coast Wilderness ‘Rack & Gorge’ excursion (or Gordon River Cruise Window Seating incl. lunch) and all National Parks pass

(Small program changes may be possible due to unforeseen circumstances without notice)