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12 Day Wild Tasmania Tour - 10th Nov 2021 only


Day 1- Wed 10th Nov 2021 - (D)

Upon arrival into Devonport, please make your way to our hotel.

This evening we'll meet for our first group dinner, where we'll run through the itinerary and you'll have the chance to meet your fellow travelers.

Overnight accommodation- Quality Gateway Inn- Executive room with en-suite

Day 2- Thurs 11th Nov - (B,L)

We'll depart the hotel at 7.30am this morning to begin our 12 day adventure through Wild Tasmania.

We head south to Leven Canyon, a spectacular 250m deep ravine worn over tens of thousands of years by rains and the Leven River which flows at it's base. It is estimated that between 45,000 and 70,000 kilometres of water roars through the canyon every day, which can be viewed from a cliff face viewing platform, accessible by a short rainforest walk. Or take on the challenge of 697 forest stairs !

Then onto nearby Gunns Plains Caves, where we take a 1 hour tour through the cave, formed by an underground river that still flows and contains freshwater crayfish, fish and eel. Platypus sleeStanley and The Nutp and nest in the sandy banks along the river. It is renowned for it's magnificent formations, including calcite shawls and flowstones, and has a glow worm display.

We now drive along the northern coast towards our accommodation tonight at Stanley. En-route, we visit Dip Falls and Big Tree. The beautiful Dip Falls can be viewed from a viewing platform and a path leads down some steps to the base of the falls and it's unique rock formations.

From the car park, you can also walk 5 minutes to the Big Tree in the Big Tree Reserve, which dwarfs the surrounding trees with it's circumference of nearly 17m !

Our destination this afternoon is further west, to Stanley, famous for The Nut, an ancient extinct volcano 152 metres high which offers spectacular views over the Bass Strait and 360 degree views of the township.

Overnight accommodation- Stanley Seaview Inn- motel room

Day 3 (B,L,D)- Fri 12th Nov

We explore Stanley this morning. You can choose to walk to the toThe Tarkine Wildernessp of The Nut plateau (10-20 mins each way) or take the chair lift (extra cost - currently $16 pp return). Once at the top, soak up the incredible views and there's a 1 hour circuit track around The Nut plateau.

This afternoon we travel to the west coast and Gardiner Point, known as "The Edge of the World". The sea west of Tasmania is the longest uninterrupted expanse of ocean on the globe. From Argentina, the currents sweep unimpeded more than halfway around the planet until they hit this point. The wild roaring forties (strong westerly winds) batter this coast from across the Great Southern Ocean, making you truly feel you are at the edge of the world.

Overnight accommodation- Tall Timbers Hotel- Smithton

Day 4 (B,L,D)- Sat 13th Nov

This morning we explore the Tarkine Wilderness. Our first stop is Trowutta Arch, which was formed by two collapsing cave systems, the arch to one side is filled with water and the other with gigantic Man Ferns. Here we take an easy 10 minute walk to the arch for fantastic photo opportunities.

After stopping at a couple of lookouts, we continue south along the Western Explorer Drive to Corinna. The Western Explorer joins the north and southern ends of the Tarkine, transecting the world's largest remaining stretch of temperate rainforest. From coastal tea tree to button grass plains, from towering eucalypts to soft myrtle beech and man ferns, from coastal aExploring the Tarkine Wildernessnd mountain landscapes, the Western Explorer takes us around and over the Norfolk Ranges and is an experience in itself.

We arrive in Corinna, a remote settlement on the banks of the Pieman River where we'll spend the next 2 nights. As this is truly wilderness, there is no mobile phone reception or internet service. Your guide has a satellite phone in the event of an emergency and of course there is a pub / restaurant as well.

Overnight accommodation- Corinna Cottages, with en-suites (2 night stay)

Day 5 (B,L)- Sun 14th  Nov

This morning you'll take the Pieman River cruise on Pieman HeadsPieman River Cruise on the Arcadia II, a magnificent 17m craft built of huon pine in 1939. The skipper provides commentary on the unique history, flora and fauna, and takes the Arcadia close enough to the banks for guests to actually touch the ancient rainforest, including many specimens of huon pine.

This afternoon is at your leisure to relax and enjoy your surrounds. There are a variety of walks available to you from 5 mins to several hours and the forest is also rich in bird life and wildlife, including the Tasmanian Devil.

Overnight accommodation- Corinna Cottages, with en-suites

Day 6 (B,L)- Mon 15th Nov

After breakfast we drive to the small town of Waratah, located on the edge of Lake Waratah. The town has a rich mining past and a maWarratahgnificent waterfall inthe town centre ! Once home to the richest tin mine in the southern hemisphere, we can now visit the restored Stamper Mill.

Our destination today is the Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair NP and there should be some free time this afternoon before we depart for the Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary for an evening guided tour. Devils are primarily a nocturnal species therefore far more active at night, so environmentally sensitive lighting is used with a focus on the social interactions and feeding habits of these unique carnivores. The sanctuaries Tasmanian Devil population forms of the nation- wide captive breeding program, they have a field monitoring program and orphan rehabilitation.

Overnight accommodation- Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, Pencil Pine Cabins with en-suites (2 night stay)

Day 7 (B,L)- Tues 16th Nov

You have the whole day to explore Cradle Mountain at your leisure. There are a range of walks available to you from short walks under an hour to longer walks of 4-5hours, including the famous Dove Lake Walk (approx 2 hours). We would also recommend a visit Cascade Falls at Cradle Mountainto "Waldheim", the rustic chalet that was once home for Gustav Weindorfer, the founding father of the Cradle Mountain- Lake St Clair NP. Stop by, and let the displays inside tell you the story of it's past. The area in which the chalet is set is simply beautiful.

So you can explore at your leisure, today you'll be provided with shuttle bus tickets for the loop bus which operates every 30 minutes through the day making it easy to explore the park.

The park is also fantastic for bird watching and photography.

Overnight accommodation- Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, Pencil Pine Cabins

Day 8 (B,L,D)- Wed 17th Nov

Heading further south today we travel through the mining town of Roseberry to Zeehan, where we visit the interesting West Coast Heritage Centre, a museum dedicated to the history and pioneers of the West Coast of Tasmania. The museum attractions include photo galleries, locomotives, mining machinery, blacksmith shop, marine display, Masonic display, crocite cavern, pioneer womens gallery, the historic Gaiety Theatre (Edwardian films playing daily) and a world class mineral collection.

We now make our way Dove Lake at Cradle Mountainto our accommodation for the next 2 nights in Strahan, a pretty harbour- side village with a dark and fascinating convict past, set on the edge of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Nestled on the shores of massive Macquarie Harbour, Strahan is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Franklin- Gordon Wild Rivers NP.

We have some free time in the town this afternoon, for you to browse the shops along the waterfront, enjoy the beach, walk to the Water Tower Hill Lookout or through the rainforest to Hogarth Falls. You may also like to see the "Ship that never was", a 1 1/4 hour play telling the dramatic and hilarious true story of the Great Escape from Sarah Island. The play is staged every night at 5.30pm for approx. $25 pp.

Overnight accommodation- Strahan Village, Standard hilltop room (2 night stay)

Day 9 (B,L)- Thurs 18th Nov

Today you'll take a 6 hour cruise on the Gordon River from 9am- 3pm. See some of Australia's oldest convict ruins on Sarah Island, a settlement which pre-dates Port Arthur by decades. Created to put the "fear of God" into the convicts of Van Diemen's Land, this tiny outpost of 18th century British penal history hides a fascinating tale of human triumph over adversity, brought vividly to life by expert guides.West Coast Wilderness Railway

Hear the intriguing story of Macquarie Harbour and its settlement. Passage through Hells Gates, the narrow entrance to Macquarie Harbour, named by the convicts on their way to Sarah Island. See high- tech aquaculture where hundreds of thousands of Tasmania's famous Atlantic Salmon and Ocean Trout are farmed. Cruise past the majesty of the rugged mountain ranges in Tasmania's World Heritage Listed South West Wilderness NP. Spend 2 hours in the serenity of the imposing Gordon River, complete with a stroll into the rainforest, which reclaimed the land after the last Great Ice Age.

Listen to the narrative, which brings the river and its rich history to life, complete what is an unforgettable experience on the Gordon River. 

Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch freshly prepared on board- includes smoked salmon, cold meats, a selection of salads, fresh fruit, Tasmanian cheeses and local bakery bread in Strahan Tasmania.

Dinner this evening is at your own arrangement and expense.

Overnight accommodation- Strahan Village, Standard hilltop room

Day 10 (B,L)- Fri 19th Nov

This morning we'll travel to Queenstown...by steam train ! We'll take a ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway from Strahan, including the King River Gorge, the "rack" section of the railway track, magnificent rainforest and all stations along the way.

Tasmanian Devil

Your driver guide will meet us in Queenstown, the largest town on Tasmania's West Coast and originally developed to service the booming copper fields of Mt Lyell. Whereas Tasmania is known for it's greenness, Queenstown is orange / red.

After viewing the decommissioned Iron Blow Mine (now filled with emerald water) over it's spectacular lookout, we'll continue east through the Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers NP to Derwent Bridge.

En-route we take a short easy walk to Nelson Falls.

We check into our accommodation and then make our way out to Lake St Clair, at the southern end of the world famous Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair NP and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Carved out by ice during several glaciations over the last 2 million years, this is the deepest lake in Australia and the headwaters of the Derwent River, upon which the capital city of Tasmania is located.

There are a range of walks on offer here.

Overnight accommodation- Lake St Clair Lodge, motel room with en-suite

Day 11 (B,L)- Sat 20th Nov

Just out of Derwent Bridge is the Wall of the Wilderness, Australia's most ambitious art project undertaken in recent years. The beautifully carved wood panels  depict the history, hardship and perseverance of the people in the Central Highlands and pay homage to the individuals who settled and protected the area.

We continue throuGordon River Damgh the Derwent Valley to Westerway and then travel west towards Gordon Dam, set in Tasmania's wild south-west wilderness and ringed with rugged mountain ranges. Lake Pedder and its companion Lake Gordon, together comprise the largest inland freshwater storage in Australia, covering more than 500 square kilometres and holding more than 37 times the volume of water than Sydney Harbour. Gordon is the largest power station in Tasmania. The water in Lake Pedder provides around 40% of the water used n the Gordon Power Station and the original Lake Pedder was flooded as part of the Gordon Power Scheme. There was widespread opposition to this action from conservation groups.

After a walk along the dam wall, we head to our accommodation for the evening on the banks of Lake Pedder.

Overnight accommodation- Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge, motel room with en-suite

Day 12 (B,L,D)- Sun 21st Nov

Our final stop in the wild south- west wilderness is Mt Field National Park, one of Tasmania's moved loved national parks. Here we can take part of or all of the waterfalls circuit, comprising of Russell Falls, Lady Barren Falls, Horseshoe Falls and the tall swamp gums, amongst the tallest trees in Australia.

Russell Falls

After a stop in New Norfolk, we continue into Hobart, Tasmania's capital city and the second oldest capital in Australia, after Sydney. Located at the entrance to the Derwent River, its well- preserved surrounding bushland reaches close to the city centre and beaches line the shore of the river and estuary beyond.

Overnight accommodation- Studio apartment with en-suite at the Old Woolstore Apartments, located in the historic Sullivans Cove area

sula, including the blowholes and the World Heritage- listed Coal Mine Historic Site, where the site reveals the harsh lives of repeat offender convicts who worked underground extracting coal.

On our way back to Hobart, we call into Richmond. The town is as elegant today as it was in the 1820's, when it was an important military staging post and convict station linking Hobart with Port Arthur. Nestled in the Coal River Valley, this classified historic town is famous for it's Georgian architecture. The stone buildings now house galleries, teashops, craft boutiques and museums.

Overnight accommodation- Studio apartment with en-suite at the Old Woolstore Apartments, Hobart

END ITINERARY

B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner

This tour departs from Devonport, Tasmania on Nov 10th 2021 onlySacred Earth Safaris - Book Now! - Kakadu Tours & Kimberley Safaris

12 Day Tour :

AUD $7270 PER ADULT, TWIN SHARE

$9020 PER PERSON SINGLE

$6970 PER CHILD (aged 12-16 years), TWIN SHARE

 

Subject to availability, including GST and valid until 31/11/2021

**don't forget the 10% seniors card holders discount- conditions apply **

**solo travellers must have single room, unless twin share of the same sex can be found. Solo travellers can also request single room and pay the single supplement**

Maximum 15 passengers

Tour vehicle

Inclusions:

Seat in 4WD vehicle, with professional driver guide

• Meals, as stated
• Accommodation as listed

National park entry fees

Entry to West Coast Heritage Centre, Wall in the Wilderness

West Coast Wilderness Railway train ride from Strahan to Queenstown

6 hour Gordon River Cruise

Pieman River Cruise at Corinna

Gunns Plains Caves tour

Evening tour at Devils @ Cradle, Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary

Exclusions:

• Arrival / departure flights or ferry into / out of Tasmania
• Travel insurance
• Alcohol
• Optional extra activities / entry fees as listed

Itinerary is exclusive to Sacred Earth Safaris and is subject to availability, road, weather and cultural conditions.