Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch

About this tour

This eight-hour expedition combines two flights and a harbour cruise through Southwest National Park, Tasmania's largest wilderness reserve. Depart Hobart with views across remote terrain, then boat through Bathurst Harbour—a waterway dwarfing Sydney Harbour—before returning by air. A guide accompanies throughout, with lunch featuring local produce and wine included.

Highlights

• Twin scenic flights showcasing Hobart and rugged southwest landscape
• Bathurst Harbour cruise through World Heritage wilderness waterway
• Tasmanian produce and wine lunch with professional commentary
• Access to Southwest National Park without self-driving
• Live narration from knowledgeable local guide throughout

What to expect

You'll spend roughly two hours airborne across two flights, with the bulk of time on water exploring Bathurst Harbour's remote inlets and anchorages. The boat moves slowly enough to absorb the landscape—sheer cliffs, button grass moorlands, and dense rainforest rising from the shoreline. Lunch arrives aboard with regional cheeses, produce, and wine. Weather dictates visibility; clear days reveal distant peaks, but clouds and mist are common. The guide provides context on geology, ecology, and history without drowning out the quiet.

Good to know

Pack layers and enclosed footwear; conditions change rapidly. Bring a hat and sunglasses. Not suitable for spinal or serious cardiac conditions. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during flights. Notify the operator of dietary needs at booking. A valid Tasmanian National Parks Pass is your responsibility.