5 Day 4WD Tasmanian Tour

This tour explores the Stunning West Coast of Tasmania with a small group of active, like minded travellers.

Travelling in a 4WD with no more than 10 other passengers be treated to the best bits of the west coast in an active tour with plenty of hiking and outdoor activites.

Not a luxury tour by any stretch of the imagination, (although you will enjoy a roast dinner at camp!) this tour is all about getting out into Tassies spectacular wilderness. See the Cradle Mountain and hike to Marions Lookout or Hanson's Peak , hike The Tarkine, Australia's largest temperate rainforest and sit around a campfire in sensational Wilderness locations with a group of other backpackers after hard days of hiking and exploring the wilds of Tassies west.

This tour begins in Launceston and ends in Hobart. If you really want to experience the astonishing variety of Tasmania's wild West Coast in a small group camping tour, away from the cowds and into the remote wilderness areas, then we highly reccomend this tour.

National Parks visited on this tour include the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park, Mount Field National Park, Franklin Grodon Wild Rivers National Park and The Mole Creek Karst National Park. For more information on Tassies National Parks visit: Parks Tasmania.

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Tasmanian 5 Day Tour Itinerary

Day 1, 5 Day 4WD Tasmanian Tour

There is no point in sleeping in when there is adventure to be had, and the 5 Day Tasmanian Tour is no exception. Pick ups from the various hostels and hotels in Launceston start at 6.30am, after which any ticketing is completed then it's on the road, heading west for Marakoopa Caves and Cradle Mountain.

At Marakoopa caves, part of the Mole Creek Karst National Park there's the opportunity to explore underground. Marakoopa caves are home to a range of fascinating animals which have evolved features which allow them to adapt to their lightless environments and The glow-worm display is the largest you'll see in any public access cave anywhere in Australia.

Cradle Mountain is a World Hertigae Protected Park and is perhaps the most iconic destinations in Tasmania, sadly many visitors on their Cradle Mountain Tours simply climb out of the bus, take a photo and move on! Lucky for you one of the best ways to experience this fantastic region is the hike and both Marions Lookout and Hanson's Peak are excellent and challenging walks which provide unreal views of Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake and the general Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

After a full day of exploring it's time to, crank up the campfire, sit back and enjoy your first night under the Tasmanian stars.

• Marakoopa Caves
• Cradle Mountain
• Camp: Bush camp
• Hiking: Marion's Lookout or Hanson’s Peak (4+ hour walk)

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Day 2, 5 Day 4WD Tasmanian Tour

Keeping true to the notional that there is no point sleeping in when there is adventure to be had, Day 2 of 5 Day Tasmanian Tour does not disappoint, as not far from the campsite is Australia's largest Temperate Rainforrest, the Tarkine, where you will be able to do a sensation 4 hour+ hike.

It's then across the Pieman River at Corinaa, a remote settlement of the West Coast of Tassie and down the 4WD bush tracks to one of the most remote coastal campsites on the island, right next to the Southern Ocean. Look out to sea as hard as you can for if you jumped in a boat and started rowing West, there is nothing but open ocean between you and the east coast of South America, just 21000 km away!. Check out the campsite on Google Maps, its seriously cool and a great sunset spot. West Coast Campsite Map

• The Tarkine
• Corinna
• West Coast Coast
• Pieman River
• Camp: Bush Camp West Coast Coastal Camp
• Hiking:The Tarkine 4hrs+

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Day 3, 5 Day 4WD Tasmanian Tour

After waking up at one of the most beautiful places in Tasmania, it's time to jump back into the 4WD and head for Zeehan and Montezuma Falls.

The 3 hour+ bush walk to Montezuma Falls is lovely and ofers views of creeks and steep ravines. The falls are the tallest in Tasmania and can be viewed for the precarious swing bridge pictured.

It's then off the strachan to pick up some supplies before heading to bush camp at Macquarie Heads. If you are interested, you can try some fishing and perhaps even catch your dinner!

• Montezuma Falls
• Zeehan
• strachan
• Macquarie Heads
• Camp: Bush Camp, Macquarie Heads
• Hiking:Montezuma Falls 3hrs+

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Day 4, 5 Day 4WD Tasmanian Tour

The Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park lies in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and driving through it is sheer pleasure, wilderness stretches in every direction as far as the eye can see and beyond.

It is a region of dramaticly beautiful rainforest, mountain peaks, spectacular gorges and deep river valleys. The park is famous for the wild rivers that twist their way through the wilderness. The Franklin River itself has become synonymous with Australia's largest conservation battle - the battle to save the Franklin from a proposed hydro-electric power scheme which would have flooded the river.

Donaghy’s Lookout is located in the heart of the park and it is here that you truley appreciate the magic of the area.

From Donaghy’s Lookout it is onto Lake St Clair for a 3hr+ hike along the banks of the lake and then onto Bush Camp at a highland lake and another night under the fantastic southern night sky.

• Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
• Donaghy’s Lookout.
• Lake St Clair.
• Camp: Bush Camp at a Highland Lake
• Hiking: Lake St Clair, 3hrs+

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Day 5, 5 Day 4WD Tasmanian Tour

After the highland camp, which seriously needed bagpipes! It's time to head off to Mount Field National Park where there is a great 3 hour+ hike taking in Lady Barron Falls, Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls.

After a bit of lunch it's them off the the Styx Valley, home to Australia's tallest trees or roam in the highlands around Lake Dobson, there certainly is plenty of fun to be had on these Tasmanian Safaris

Take the opportunity to see platypus in the wild at Something Wild Wildlife Sanctuary. Then arrive in Hobart at around 6pm in time for a night out on the town after and fantastic Wilderness experience through Tasmania's Wild West.

• Lady Barron Falls
• Russell Falls
• Horseshoe Falls
• Styx Valley
• Hiking: Styx Valley approx 1hr

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