Discover the journey
Explore Tasmania's east coast, highlands and western wilderness corridor on a six-day loop from Hobart. Richmond and Bicheno lead into the Freycinet and Bay of Fires chapters before the route turns inland toward Sheffield. Cradle Mountain and a Strahan base bring a different landscape, followed by the return through Lake St Clair country to Hobart. The variety comes with substantial driving, so select a few rewarding walks and viewpoints rather than trying to complete every well-known trail. Outdoor conditions can change quickly, and shorter alternatives help keep the balance between time on foot, time on the road and time to enjoy the setting.
Journey highlights
- Freycinet and the Bay of Fires corridor
- Cradle Mountain and the western coast
- A Hobart loop through Lake St Clair country
Your route
- Hobart
- Richmond
- Bicheno
- Freycinet National Park
- Bay of Fires
- Sheffield
- Cradle Mountain
- Strahan
- Tarkine area
- Lake St Clair
- Hobart
6 days, with the route and daily pace shaped around your travel plans.
Day-by-day itinerary
This is a proposed itinerary. Daily plans and overnight areas can be adjusted before booking; your written proposal will confirm the final arrangements.
Day 1Hobart to the east coast
Leave Hobart through the Richmond corridor and continue toward Bicheno. Select countryside stops that fit the road timetable, leaving time to settle into the east-coast base.
Overnight area: Bicheno.
Day 2Freycinet and Bicheno
Explore a suitable part of Freycinet National Park before returning toward Bicheno. Decide whether the day should emphasize a viewpoint or a longer walk rather than assuming both.
Overnight area: Bicheno.
Day 3Bay of Fires toward Sheffield
Travel through the Bay of Fires corridor toward Sheffield, allowing time for selected coastal scenery. The inland transfer remains a significant part of the day and should not be compressed.
Overnight area: Sheffield.
Day 4Cradle Mountain to Strahan
Consider a selected Cradle Mountain-area walk before continuing toward Strahan. The final trail choice needs to respect weather, daylight and the road journey still ahead.
Overnight area: Strahan.
Day 5A western wilderness day
Remain in the Strahan area for the western wilderness chapter, with a suitable Tarkine-area interest discussed in your itinerary. Access and walking choices should follow current conditions.
Overnight area: Strahan.
Day 6Lake St Clair corridor to Hobart
Return through the Franklin-Gordon and Lake St Clair corridor toward Hobart. Choose a few final outdoor stops while allowing time for a comfortable road arrival; arrange onward connections accordingly.
What's Included
Your personalized quote will set out the selected accommodations, transport, transfers, meals, guiding and activities. The itinerary describes places and experiences to consider; the written proposal defines the services included in your trip.
Accommodation and transport
Share your preferred room arrangements and level of comfort. Your proposal will identify the chosen stays, travel connections and arrival and departure points, including any internal flights, rail or boat journeys.
Meals and experiences
Discuss meal preferences, dietary needs and the visits that matter most to you. Included meals, admissions, guiding and any optional experiences will be listed individually so you can compare the full plan.
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from the journey.
- Travel insurance, visas, personal expenses and optional activities, unless expressly listed in the final quote.
Permits, domestic transport, transfers and other services are included only when specified in your written proposal.
Planning this journey
- Driving between the coasts and highlands is substantial. Balance trail time with the road journey.
- Outdoor conditions can change quickly. Discuss equipment, daylight and shorter walking alternatives.
- The five planned nights are in Bicheno, Sheffield and Strahan; Hobart nights before or after can be quoted separately.
- Confirm park access, local guiding, meals and any winery visit in the written proposal.
Questions about this journey
Can I do every major trail on the route?
The six-day loop also includes substantial driving. Choose a few walks and viewpoints around weather, daylight and your preferred effort, keeping shorter alternatives available.
Can I request Group or Private travel?
You can indicate either preference in your inquiry. Your travel specialist will review the format, party size, preferred dates and available arrangements before preparing a quote.
What happens after I request a quote?
Your inquiry starts a discussion of your dates and preferences. You will review the itinerary, services and price before deciding whether to book; the inquiry itself does not reserve travel.
