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Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Tasmania for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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2 day Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

2 day Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay

Pack Tasmania's standout landscapes into two days: start at Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park, then head to Freycinet for the Wineglass Bay hike and a swim at Honeymoon Bay. You'll travel between Hobart and Launceston with local guides who know where wombats hang out and can point out what makes each region tick. Parks passes and transport are sorted; you choose your own meals and where to stay the night.

2 daysfrom AUD $405

takayna / Tarkine Wilderness Highlights Hiking Tour - 5 Days

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

takayna / Tarkine Wilderness Highlights Hiking Tour - 5 Days

This five-day wilderness hiking tour explores Tasmania's remote Tarkine region with small groups led by accredited local guides trained in wilderness first aid. Based from Launceston, you'll trek through pristine forests, alpine plateaus, and coastal landscapes whilst staying in basic bush camps. The operator holds eco-tourism certification and handles all logistics—transport, meals, and park fees included—so you focus entirely on the walking and the country itself.

5 daysfrom AUD $3275

larapuna / Bay of Fires Hiking Tour - 4 Days

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

larapuna / Bay of Fires Hiking Tour - 4 Days

A four-day walking expedition across Tasmania's Bay of Fires, guided by wilderness-trained locals who cook substantial meals at a working farm between days on the trail. You'll trek through the region's most striking landscapes—red granite cliffs, white sand beaches, coastal heathland—staying in genuine farm accommodation rather than tourist lodges. Includes all meals, park fees and return transfers from Launceston.

4 daysfrom AUD $2595

Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

Bridestowe Lavender Farm Tour including Lunch

Spend five hours at Bridestowe Lavender Farm departing from Launceston. Travel via air-conditioned coach to Tasmania's sprawling purple fields, where you'll learn the farm's heritage, try your hand at lavender-infused cookery, and join a wellness workshop focused on the plant's practical uses. The day combines botany, culinary experimentation, and hands-on craft work in one of Australia's most fragrant destinations.

5 hoursfrom AUD $165

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Launceston Hollybank Tree Ropes Experience

Test yourself on Tasmania's premier outdoor ropes park, situated 20 minutes from Launceston. Five self-guided courses thread through native forest, ranging from a gentle two-metre start to a heart-pounding 25-metre circuit. You'll navigate wobbling bridges, tightrope sections, and cargo nets at your own pace over two and a half hours. Designed for ages eight and up, it's equally suited to those seeking pure adrenaline and those wanting to quietly confront their nerves among the blue gums.

2h 30mfrom AUD $69

wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

wulinantikala / Cradle Mountain Hiking Tour - 4 Days

Walk the high country around Cradle Mountain, Tasmania's most celebrated summit, over four days in the World Heritage wilderness. Based from Launceston, you'll trek through alpine moorland and ancient buttongrass plains with two experienced guides, staying in comfortable lodges and eating well between days on the trail. This is serious walking in raw, untamed landscape—not a gentle stroll.

4 daysfrom AUD $2650

Highlights of Tasmania Group 7 Days Touring Package

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Highlights of Tasmania Group 7 Days Touring Package

A seven-day guided journey through Tasmania's most compelling landscapes, departing Hobart and concluding in Launceston. You'll spend four nights exploring the island's southeast via small-group coach—threading through Port Arthur's convict history, Wineglass Bay's dramatic coastline, Freycinet's granite peaks, and Mt Field's alpine forest. A lunch cruise to Peppermint Bay and wildlife encounters at Bonorong break up the touring. Five nights' accommodation, select meals, and airport transfers are included.

7 daysfrom AUD $3199

Cradle Mountain Day Tour Charter Service ( 3 days in advance）

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Cradle Mountain Day Tour Charter Service ( 3 days in advance）

This nine-hour charter departs Launceston and heads south into Tasmania's high country. You'll pass through Sheffield's mural-lined streets before climbing into Cradle Mountain National Park, part of the World Heritage Wilderness Area. The drive takes roughly two and a half hours through forest and highland terrain to reach Dove Lake, where you pick your own walking route—anywhere from a quick half-hour loop to a two-hour circuit with unobstructed views of the ranges and water. On the way back, stop at Ashgrove for tastings of local cheese.

9 hoursfrom AUD $1500

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston （3days in advance）

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Private Day Trips Bay of Fire From Launceston （3days in advance）

A nine-hour private outing exploring Tasmania's Bay of Fire from Launceston, tailored to your interests. Travel in your own air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide who knows the region well. You'll set your own pace across dramatic coastal scenery, granite boulders, and secluded beaches without the constraints of group schedules. Perfect for those wanting flexibility and personalised attention throughout the day.

9 hoursfrom AUD $700

Transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain

✈️ Transfers

Transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain

A licensed shuttle service connecting Launceston airport to Cradle Mountain National Park over two hours. Your driver knows Tasmania intimately and points out landmarks en route, including Sheffield, the gateway town to the park. The service caters especially to Overland Track walkers arriving by air, and return trips back to Launceston can be arranged. Perfect for bypassing the drive yourself and arriving refreshed at your accommodation.

2 hoursfrom AUD $180

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventure - Zipline Tours

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventure - Zipline Tours

Soar through Tasmania's forest canopy on this 2.5-hour guided zipline tour based at Hollybank, the state's premier outdoor adventure centre. You'll navigate between elevated platforms via a series of cables, with the main event being a 400-metre zipline that launches you 50 metres above the Piper River. Professional guides handle all safety kit and briefing. Groups stay small at 12 people maximum, and the experience wraps in well under half a day.

2h 30mfrom AUD $145

Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks

🐠 Water Activities

Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks

Explore the Tamar River on Hobie Mirage kayaks, where foot-powered pedals drive you forward whilst your hands remain free for steering and photography. This 90-minute guided paddle follows Launceston's waterfront, letting your legs do the work on these unusual craft. A local guide leads the way, providing equipment and local insight. Suitable for all fitness levels, with electric-drive options available for those with limited mobility.

1h 30mfrom AUD $70

Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

🍜 Food & Cooking

Tamar Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Spend a morning and early afternoon touring the Tamar Valley's premier wineries with a knowledgeable guide. You'll visit three to four cellar doors, tasting wines whilst learning how the region's cool climate and winemakers have shaped its character. Lunch with matched wines breaks up the day. The small-group format—eight guests or fewer—keeps things relaxed and personal. Door-to-door transport from Launceston, six and a half hours total.

6h 30mfrom AUD $199

Tasmania 5 Day East Coast Tour

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Tasmania 5 Day East Coast Tour

Traverse Tasmania's eastern seaboard over five days, connecting Hobart and Launceston whilst covering roughly 850 kilometres of coastal landscape. This small-group tour balances purposeful travel with proper time to absorb the region's standout features—from heritage sites to natural landmarks. You'll sample local producers (wine, chocolate, cheese, oysters) and visit major attractions without feeling rushed. Breakfast and lunch included daily, plus all park passes and entry fees. Works for families with young children through to retirees.

5 daysfrom AUD $2195

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Launceston: Hollybank Treetops Adventures - Segway Tour

Glide through one of Tasmania's most striking forests on a Segway for 90 minutes, navigating beneath soaring ancient trees and learning how this landscape formed. Based at Hollybank in Launceston, this tour offers a propelled way to cover ground through the woods, trading hiking boots for motorised wheels. You'll receive full safety training, equipment, and a digital photo to take away.

1h 30mfrom AUD $110

Cataract Gorge Cruise 12:30 pm

🐠 Water Activities

Cataract Gorge Cruise 12:30 pm

Glide silently through Launceston's river corridor aboard the Lady Launceston, an electric-powered replica paddlesteamer. This 50-minute cruise departs at 12:30 pm and takes you past historic wharves and the city's waterfront, before entering the dramatic Cataract Gorge where towering rock walls rise on either side. The skipper shares local stories and historical detail throughout, bringing the landscape and its colonial past to life.

50 minfrom AUD $45

A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

A Day in Wineglass Bay - Launceston to Hobart

This one-way journey traces the Great Eastern Drive from Launceston to Hobart, stopping at Freycinet National Park for a full day exploring Wineglass Bay. Depending on fitness and preference, you can tackle the bay's signature hike to Mt Amos, follow a guided 1.5-hour walk to the lookout, or choose shorter coastal strolls. Swimming at Honeymoon Bay and tasting local oysters and seafood at the marine farm round out the 10.5-hour route, which ends in Hobart.

10h 30mfrom AUD $170

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