Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay - Active Day Tour
Tours Tasmania - Launceston
Wineglass Bay Lookout
Cost: |
A$430 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
10-11 hours.
Departure Days:
Valid for 01APR25-31MAR26: Tuesday and Thursday except 18APR, 21APR, 25APR, 09JUN, 09OCT, 03NOV, 25DEC, 26DEC, 01JAN, 27JAN, 09MAR.
Departure Time:
07:30am (pick ups from 07:00am).
Departure Point:
General Meet Point: 07:20am - Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston
Pickup:
Selected Hobart Hotels or the General Meet Point: 07:20am - Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, Launceston
Dropoff:
Selected Hobart Hotels or the General Off Point 20 - Davey Street, Hobart (Tasmania Travel and Information Centre) around 06:00pm
Meals:
- Not included.
Not Included:
- Meals, guests will have an opportunity to stop enroute to the National Park to purchase lunch/snacks to take along for the tour day. This stop is in a regional town at a local Bakery. The selection includes sandwiches, rolls, wraps, etc. If you have special dietary requirements or prefer other choices, you may wish to come prepared with your own food of choice. Lunch will be in a picnic area at Freycinet National Park
On Request
Cost: |
A$430 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides
- Informative tours and guided walks
- Pick-up and drop off from selected hotels.
What to Bring:
- A day backpack
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed, sturdy shoes for walking (runners, sneakers, hiking boots)
- Sensible clothes for outdoor conditions (warm layers are a great idea!)
- A waterproof jacket, just in case
- A sunhat and beanie
- A sense of adventure!
- Optional: Swimmers and a towel, There's an opportunity for a refreshing dip on our Wineglass Bay, Maria Island, Bruny Island and Tahune tours.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Take the scenic route from Launceston to Hobart, discovering convict towns, coastal walks, windswept lighthouses and wine! After leaving Launceston, enjoy a short stop at the Georgian township of Campbell Town for supplies and convict relics. From there heading east, greeted by a spectacular view of The Hazards entering Freycinet National Park. A short-but-sensational 20 minute walk along the Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit reveals 360 degree views before hiking to the Wineglass Bay lookout as a group. This 45 minute ascent gets the heart pumping before revealing one of the best vistas in the Southern Hemisphere. Gaze out over treetops to a sweeping vista of white sand and turquoise water, soaking in the beauty of Wineglass Bay. Depending on how active you’re feeling, you can extend your hike down to the beach for swimming, relaxing and dolphin spotting or return from the lookout with your guide to check out Honeymoon Bay, Sleepy Bay and Cape Tourville Lighthouse. The afternoon brings us to Devil’s Corner winery, perched high on a hill overlooking Freycinet. It’s the ideal place to kick back with a glass of wine, fresh seafood platter, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato before ending our day in Hobart.
Highlights;:
- Explore Freycinet National Park (4+ hours),.
- Take in the spectacular 360 degree views on the Cape Tourville Lighthouse Walk (easy 20 mins flat walk).
- Walk to the spectacular Wineglass Bay Lookout (moderate 45 minute uphill walk to the Lookout).
Optional:
- Longer walking option to Wineglass Bay Beach (longer walking option 2 hours return walk, approx. 1000 stairs).
- Visit beautiful Honeymoon Bay.
- Visit historic Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail.
- Afternoon break at Devil's Corner Winery site - wine, fresh seafood, woodfired pizza, tea, coffee or artisan gelato.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Child: 0-7 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 8-15 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
- Please provide Hobart and Launceston accommodation details
- Pick up and drop off from select hotels only
- 1 x check-in sized bag and a day pack is allowed. If you have excess luggage, please let our team know before travelling.
- Guests should be able to load and unload own luggage
- Main luggage will be stored in the vehicle trailer throughout the day. All gear needed for the day should be carried in a day pack onboard the tour vehicle.
- This tour is an active day tour and an excellent way to maximize travel time in Tasmania
- Tour includes a hike to the Wineglass Bay lookout. This is a moderate hike, 1.3km uphill for around 45-60 minutes. A suitable level of general health, fitness and physical ability is essential. You will be participating in outdoor, active activities and therefore subject to the weather conditions of the day. How fit do you need to be? It recommended to have a good level of general fitness and mobility to get the most out of our tours. There are always easier and more challenging options in our itineraries, and you can always choose to sit out a walk if you’re not feeling up to it on the day
- Passenger mobile phone including country code must be provided at time of booking.
On Request
