Discover the Heart of Tasmania

Embark on an unforgettable one-way journey from Hobart to Launceston, travelling through the spectacular rugged heart of Tasmania. This specially curated day tour is the perfect option for travellers heading north who want to experience the majestic beauty of Cradle Mountain without backtracking. 🌲

Tour Highlights

Charming Campbell Town

Take a relaxing break after approximately 90 minutes of travel. Enjoy a warm coffee, grab a light snack, and stretch your legs in this historic township.

Sheffield: The Town of Murals

Wander through the colourful streets of Sheffield, an outdoor art gallery featuring an extensive collection of murals that beautifully depict the region’s rich history, characters, and landscapes. 🎨

Breathtaking Dove Lake

Spend around two hours immersed in the pristine beauty of Dove Lake. Choose to complete the famous lakeside circuit if time and weather permit, or enjoy shorter, equally stunning alpine walks beneath the dramatic peaks of Cradle Mountain.

Ancient Rainforest Walks

Discover the magic of the Enchanted Forest, King Billy Pine, and Pencil Pine Falls. Walk among ancient trees, moss-covered canopy, and crystal-clear streams. Keep your eyes peeled for local wombats, wallabies, and unique native wildlife! 🦘

What’s Included

• Convenient hotel pickup from selected Hobart locations
• Stress-free drop-off at your Launceston CBD hotel
• National park entry fees fully covered
• Ample space for standard luggage
• Comfortable transport with a knowledgeable local guide

What’s Not Included

• Accommodation in Launceston
• Meals and beverages
• Onward bus tickets from Launceston to Hobart

Your Itinerary

• 7:00 am: Depart Hobart after selected hotel pickups
• Morning: Relaxing break at Campbell Town and mural spotting in Sheffield
• Midday & Afternoon: Spend approximately 3.5 hours exploring Cradle Mountain National Park, including Dove Lake and enchanting rainforest walks
• Late Afternoon: Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tasmanian countryside to Launceston
• 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Drop-off at your Launceston CBD hotel

Important Information

Returning to Hobart

This tour finishes in Launceston and does not return to Hobart. A scheduled bus currently departs the Kinetic bus station in Launceston at approximately 6:10 pm and arrives in Hobart at approximately 9:00 pm. Please book this separately in advance and recheck the operator timetable before travel.

If the tour is delayed, your guide may arrange a connection at Perth where practical. Connections cannot be guaranteed, so do not rely on a tight onward flight or other fixed departure.

Continue via Wineglass Bay

Continue to Hobart the following day on A Day at Wineglass Bay – Launceston to Hobart. Book the two products separately.

Please advise the team in advance if you are travelling with excess baggage and let your guide know where you are staying in Launceston.

Pickup times vary by hotel and begin before 7:00 am. Check your booking details carefully and arrive early.

Cradle Mountain weather changes quickly. Bring warm layers, waterproof clothing, comfortable walking shoes, water, and food for the day.

Walking options depend on time, weather, track conditions, and individual fitness. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.