Itinerary
Day 1: Russell Falls/ Lake St Clair/ Queenstown
Departs Hobart between 8.30 and 9.00 am. Pick up from your
accommodation and travel to Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls, walk
along side the world's largest flowering trees and the tallest hardwoods
in the world. Travel to Derwent Bridge and Lake St Clair, the deepest lake
in Australia at 167 metres. Then follow the Lyell Hwy through to
Queenstown via the King William Range and Victoria Pass for overnight
accommodation at Queenstown. (D)
Day 2: Mt Jukes/ Bird River/ Kelly Basin
Depart Queenstown at approx 8.30 am. Today will be spent in the
rainforest area of the famous West Coast. Travel into the World
Heritage Area and see Tasmania’s best unspoilt wilderness, 4wd
tracks and walks. This will take up most of the day then return to
Queenstown or Strahan (pictured) for overnight
accommodation. (B,D) |
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Day 3: Gordon River Cruise
Depart at 8.00 am. This morning take the winding road to Strahan to
catch the Gordon River cruise; this will take you up the Gordon River to
see spectacular scenery and reflections of the true wilderness
rainforest. Walk through the forest at Heritage Landing before
returning to Strahan via Hells Gates arriving back at approx. 2.00
p.m. You will then travel out to see Ocean Beach and mutton-bird
rookeries, and then return to Strahan for a free afternoon exploring the
many sights such as Strahan Visitor Centre, Hogarth Falls and shops.
Overnight accommodation at Strahan. (B,D)
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Day 4: Strahan to Hobart or Launceston
Depart Strahan at approx 9.00 am
Today travel back along the Lyell Highway taking in more
wilderness. See Nelson Falls (pictured) and take short walks through the
forest. After lunch, travel to the old town of Hamilton to see
historic sandstone buildings before arriving back in Hobart and
finishing at around 5.30 pm. Drop off in Launceston can also be
arranged. (B) |
Includes
All accommodation, meals (Breakfast, Dinner) and activities listed, expert guide and
4WD vehicle
You bring
Warm and casual clothing, rain jacket, good walking shoes and one
suitcase or backpack
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