Limited Small Group Journey
Tasmania Wilderness, Coast and Highlands
Private flight / coastal cruise / guided walks / remote lodges / food and wine
Next departure: please contact AnA Travel Club for the current schedule.
Why This Tour
Built for scale, silence and contrast.
We designed this journey for travelers who want to understand Tasmania through scale, silence and contrast, not through a checklist. In 11 days, the route moves from Hobart’s colonial history to the east coast by private aircraft and boat, then into a lesser-known walking route, the Central Highlands, the western wilderness, remote forests, the edge of the world and Cradle Mountain.
The point is not to see as many places as possible. The point is to change the way Tasmania feels: from a harbor city, to cliffs seen from the air, to a river that turns into a mirror, to a highland lodge with no phone signal, to a national park where the air itself feels different.
Something special
What makes this journey different.
See the coast by air and water
A private flight changes the scale of Tasmania before the route shifts to a coastal cruise for cliffs, seals and sea wind.
Walk long enough to feel the island
One full walking day is kept in the route because Tasmania is not only a view. It is also time, weather and ground underfoot.
Enter the highlands offline
The Central Highlands lodge is remote, quiet and deliberately low-signal, turning disconnection into part of the experience.
Finish through west coast and alpine country
Mining towns, Franklin Forest, Gordon River, Stanley and Cradle Mountain form the wilder second half of the journey.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Eleven days with a clear arc.
Arrive in Hobart
Arrive in Hobart, ideally in the morning. In the afternoon, visit Richmond for a two-hour historical walk. The stop introduces Australia’s first Catholic church, the first stone bridge and one of the oldest surviving prisons, making it a useful entry point into colonial history rather than just a pretty village visit.
At sunset, head up Mount Wellington for views over the estuary, the city and the long Tasmanian horizon.
Tip: This is the day to land, settle in and let the island’s scale begin to appear.
Private Flight and Coastal Cruise
This is the day for scale. A private aircraft gives an overhead view of the east coast and Tasman Peninsula: Wineglass Bay, lighthouses, cliff lines and the World Heritage site of Port Arthur. The route then shifts from the sky to the water, with a coastal cruise for sea cliffs, dolphins, seals and the ocean-side view of Wineglass Bay.
Tip: This day is built around contrast: air first, ocean second.
Full-Day Walk
This is the most physically demanding day of the trip: about 16 km and roughly eight hours on foot. The route is deliberately small-scale and relatively little known, even among locals. It is included because Tasmania is best understood not only from scenic viewpoints but through time spent moving slowly through the landscape.
Tip: Walking poles are recommended. Guests should be comfortable with a long day outdoors.
Central Highlands and No-Signal Wilderness
Leave Hobart and enter the Central Highlands, one of the most distinctive regions in Tasmania. The lodge was once used for Antarctic expedition training and later became a small wilderness hotel with only a handful of rooms. The landscape is open, severe and alive with hardy plants and wildlife.
Tip: This area has no phone signal and the lodge does not provide Wi-Fi. Treat it as a deliberate offline day.
Mining Ruins and Franklin Forest
Travel west through towns shaped by the mining boom of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Some places now feel almost post-industrial: houses remain, roads remain, but the crowds are gone. The route then shifts into Franklin Forest for an easy walk through moss, old forest, small fungi and deep green.
Tip: Accommodation in Strahan is practical rather than polished. The location matters more than luxury.
Gordon River Cruise
Spend the day on a six-hour river cruise, including a short landing walk. The Gordon River is known for its mirror-like water, soft light and western wilderness atmosphere. Later, return to Strahan for sunset, sea air and a quiet walk through a town of only a few hundred residents.
Tip: This is a slower, reflective day. The best moments are often on the water, not at a named stop.
West Coast Road to Smithton
Travel north through long, empty stretches of Tasmania’s west coast, an area where roads can feel almost unoccupied. In the afternoon, take a guided forest walk near the edge of the world with an expert local guide joining the vehicle.
Tip: This day is about distance, coastline and forest rather than dense sightseeing.
The Sea Uluru
Visit Australia’s only independent volcanic rock formation surrounded by sea on all sides, sometimes described as a Sea Uluru. The walk is about two hours and is closer to a scenic walk than a demanding hike. The focus is native and invasive plant life, including historically notorious poisonous species.
Tip: This is a strong day for geology, plants and coastal wind.
Toward Cradle Mountain
Head toward Cradle Mountain National Park, passing old mining towns and waterfall country. The route enters one of Tasmania’s signature alpine landscapes by afternoon. The pace shifts again: from coastal road trip to national park atmosphere.
Tip: Weather can change quickly in the national park. Keep warm layers accessible.
Cradle Mountain National Park
Spend the day walking in Cradle Mountain National Park, with Dove Lake and other suitable trails selected according to conditions. This is the oxygen-rich alpine finish to the trip: lakes, ridgelines, cold air and one of Tasmania’s most recognizable national park landscapes.
Tip: The day’s exact walking route should remain weather-responsive.
Launceston and Departure
Use the final morning for Launceston’s museum and city center before airport transfer. The journey ends in town, after ten days of coast, forest, highlands, rivers, wildlife, ruins, food and long conversation.
Tip: A quiet finish helps the previous days settle.
Price & Terms
RMB 32,500 or AUD 6,995 per person
Reference price, twin share. Single-room pricing and the next live departure should be confirmed before public booking.
Included
- Tasmania land transport and 10 nights accommodation
- Meals after arrival, fruit, wine and snacks
- Private flight, cruises and guided walks
- National park and activity arrangements where applicable
Not Included
- Flights to and from Tasmania
- Travel insurance and visa if applicable
- Personal expenses and optional room upgrades
- Final live pricing until the departure is confirmed
Good Fit
- Travelers who want Tasmania beyond standard sightseeing
- People who enjoy nature, history, food and long conversation
- Guests comfortable with remote places and limited signal
- Travelers who prefer meaningful stops over rushed checklists
Not a Good Fit
- Travelers who only want photo stops
- Guests who dislike walking or changing weather
- People who need luxury hotels every night
- Large private groups looking for a standard coach tour
Need to Know
- One day involves a long 16 km walk
- One area has no mobile signal and no Wi-Fi
- Weather and trail access can change quickly
- Some remote accommodation is practical rather than polished
Contact
For current dates, price and rooming
Email: info@anatravel.club