Launceston, Cradle Mountain to Hobart 3 Day Tour

  • Launceston to Hobart
  • 3 Days

Overview

Discover Tasmania’s most iconic landscapes, stories, and flavours on The BIG 3 Tasmania, a curated three‑day adventure that journeys from Launceston to Hobart while showcasing the island’s greatest natural and cultural highlights. Designed for travellers who want to experience Tasmania’s essential wonders without rushing, this fully guided small‑group tour blends alpine wilderness, pristine coastlines, dramatic geology, wildlife encounters, and rich convict history into one unforgettable itinerary.

Your adventure begins in the island’s alpine heart at Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, a World Heritage–listed wilderness of jagged peaks, glacial lakes, and ancient rainforest. Wander the serene Pencil Pine Falls, circle the iconic Dove Lake, or challenge yourself with the rewarding climb to Marion’s Lookout. The day ends on a sweet note with a visit to Van Diemen’s Ice Creamery and the Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, celebrating Tasmania’s renowned local produce.

Day two takes you down the spectacular east coast, beginning with a stop in historic Campbell Town before entering Freycinet National Park. Here, you’ll walk the Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit and ascend to the world‑famous Wineglass Bay Lookout, where sweeping views of white sand and turquoise water await. Choose to descend to the beach for a refreshing swim or explore Honeymoon Bay before unwinding at Devil’s Corner Winery, overlooking the Hazards mountain range.

The final day explores the rugged beauty of the Tasman Peninsula, from towering sea cliffs at Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen to close‑up encounters with Tasmanian devils at the Unzoo. The journey concludes at the Port Arthur Historic Site, complete with a harbour cruise and time to explore the hauntingly well‑preserved convict ruins, before a final stop in charming Richmond.

Highlights

  • Explore Cradle Mountain’s rugged beauty
  • Walk the Dove Lake Circuit at Cradle Mountain
  • Hike to Marion’s Lookout for stunning views
  • Taste Tasmania’s finest at local creameries
  • Discover Wineglass Bay’s pristine sands

What’s Included

  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

Reviews

  • 4.3 Rating from 12 reviews
  • Tour operator: Tours Tasmania

 


Departure

  • Launceston 7.30am

 


Cancellation

If there’s no other option than to cancel, we’d like to make sure you’re aware of the potential fees involved. The overview below shows this tour’s cancellation fees depending on how far ahead of the departure date you cancel.

  • Up to 8 days before departure
    You forfeit 25% of the tour cost
  • 7 days before departure
    You forfeit 50% of the tour cost
  • 2 days before departure
    You forfeit 100% of the tour cost

Itinerary

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Day 1 Cradle Mountain National Park

  1. Discover Tasmania’s alpine heart and tick World Heritage Listed Cradle Mountain off your bucket list.

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    Cradle Mountain’s jagged silhouette is unmistakable. Standing 1545 metres above sea level amongst glacial lakes, alpine moorland and World Heritage Listed wilderness, this iconic mountain is pure untamed Tassie. On this full day tour, you’ll score front row seats.

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    After leaving Launceston we stop in the quirky town of Sheffield, the town of murals, a unique open air art gallery. From there we head into the mountains along winding roads fringed by rainforest to arrive at Cradle Mountain National Park.

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    We begin our adventures with an easy guided walk to the stunning Pencil Pine Falls.  A great introduction to the National Park.  After that it’s onto our main walk of the day, Dove Lake Circuit, a moderate 6km circumnavigation of the stunning lake that sits at the bottom of Cradle Mountain. The views are epic.

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    If you’re up for a challenge, tackle the hike to Marion’s Lookout. An uphill climb rewards you with breathtaking views of Cradle Mountain, Little Horn, Smithies Peak and so many mirrored lakes.

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    Our last stop is Van Diemen’s Ice Creamery and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm for well-earned treats crafted from the finest Tasmanian dairy and produce. A sweet end to a heavenly day.

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    Highlights:

    • Cradle Mountain National Park
    • Pencil Pine Falls & Rainforest Walk
    • Dovel Lake Circuit walk, or
    • Marion’s Lookout walk
    • Weindorfers Chalet
    • Sheffield – town of murals
    • Van Dieman’s Land Ice Creamery
    • Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm

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    Departs: Launceston 7.30am

    Returns: Launceston around 6.00pm

    Overnight: Launceston

    * Accommodation by own arrangement, accommodation is not included

    * Pick up and drop off is available for select hotels only, if your accommodation is not included in our pick up route, the nearest location will be allocated or our general meet poin

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Day 2 Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay & the East Coast

  1. Visit one of the World’s Top 10 most beautiful beaches, discover convict history and relax at a vineyard in this not to be missed East Coast adventure.

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    After leaving Launceston, we enjoy a short stop at the Georgian township of Campbell Town for supplies and convict relics.

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    From there we head east, greeted by a spectacular view of The Hazards as we enter Freycinet National Park.  A short-but-sensational 20 minute walk along the Cape Tourville Lighthouse circuit reveals 360 degree views before we hike to the Wineglass Bay lookout as a group.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    ­Highlights:

    • Freycinet National Park
    • Cape Tourville Lighthouse walk
    • Wineglass Bay Lookout walk
    • Optional – Wineglass Bay beach walk
    • Honeymoon Bay
    • Devil’s Corner Winery
    • Campbell Town and the Convict Brick Trail

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    Departs: Launceston 7.30am

    Returns: Hobart around 6.00pm

    Overnight: Hobart

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    * Accommodation by own arrangement, accommodation is not included

    * Pick up and drop off is available for select hotels only, if your accommodation is not included in our pick up route, the nearest location will be allocated or our general meet point.

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Day 3 Port Arthur Historic Site & Tassie Devils

Celebrate unique Tasmania, in this action packed tour day, combining Tassie Devils, history and coastal scenery.

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Travel with us from Hobart to the Tasman Peninsula, where the might of the Southern Ocean has carved spectacular caves and arches into solid rock. Meet Tassie’s coastline at its rugged finest. It’ll take your breath away.

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Spend the morning walking along 300-metre-high clifftops, pausing at majestic lookouts to watch giant waves crash against dolerite spires. Visit Pirates Bay, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and the famous Devil’s Kitchen, ticking all the best views off the list.

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The Tasmanian Devil Unzoo is up next. Tasmanian Devils are carnivorous marsupials that can only be found in Tasmania. They look like a small bear and are just as feisty, with one of the most powerful bites in the animal kingdom. You’ll get up close and personal with these iconic critters in a snarling feeding frenzy! You can also feed wallabies by hand, attend a Birds of the Bush presentation, and learn about local wildlife from the Unzoo’s passionate staff.

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Next stop is Port Arthur Historic Site, where impeccably preserved ruins offer a chilling glimpse of life as a Tasmanian convict.  You will have around 2 hours exploring this World Heritage open air museum, including a complimentary harbour cruise around the Isle of the Dead and fascinating site talks.

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Our last stop is the unmissable Richmond, a historic village filled with quaint stone buildings, ye olde lolly shops and Australia’s oldest bridge! This sandstone beauty was built by convicts and is thought to be haunted. You be the judge.  A devilishly good day out.

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Highlights:

  • Port Arthur Historic Site
  • Port Arthur Harbour Cruise
  • Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
  • Tasmanian Devil feeding
  • Birds of the Bush show
  • Pirates Bay Lookout
  • Waterfall Bay cliff top walk
  • Tasman National Park – Devil’s Kitchen & Tasman Arch
  • Richmond historic village

­Departs: Hobart 7.30am

Returns: Hobart around 6.00pm

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