6 Days Tasmanian Devil Encounter (Private Tour)

Multi Day Private Touring
6 Six days private tour
From AUD 7,715 per person (based on 2 guests)

On this trip, your local guide will get you in touch with Tasmania’s iconic flora and fauna. With a little bit of luck, you may have the opportunity to see the Tasmanian devils in the wild. Other endemic wildlife such as Wombats, Wallabies and Quolls roaming in their natural habitat are common sightings. The Tasmanian wilderness forms one of the vast expanses of temperate rainforests in the world. Covering more than 1’000’000 hectare, a third of the island is rated as National Park. Our wildlife interested guests are invited to create memories and get close to our rare and endemic animal species. As part of the Australian Wildlife Journeys program, this tour is highly rated amongst photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Tour starts in Launceston and ends in Hobart.

Wombat

Tasmanian Devil

Spotted Quoll

Wallaby

Platypus

Travel in the footsteps of the Tasmanian Devil and discover the great wilderness of the island, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Tasmanian wilderness forms one of the vast expanses of temperate rainforests in the world. Covering more than 1’000’000 hectare, a third of the island is rated as National Park and mostly not accessible. Therefore the island is home to an abundance of native wildlife. This includes kangaroos, wombats, quolls, platypus, endemic bird species and of course the Tasmanian devil, our unique carnivorous marsupial. On this trip, your local guide will get you in touch with Tasmania’s iconic flora and fauna. With a little bit of luck, you may have the opportunity to see the Tasmanian devils or quoll in the wild. Other endemic wildlife such as Wombats, Wallabies and Padymelons roaming in their natural habitat are common sightings. Our wildlife interested guests are invited to create memories and get close to our rare and endemic animal species. As part of the Australian Wildlife Journeys program, this tour is highly rated amongst photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Tour includes:

6 days private guided tour with a local guide
Transport in well-appointed vehicle
5 x nights accommodation
5 x breakfast, 4 x lunch, 2 x dinner
Entry to Devils@Cradle ‘Sunset experience’ or ‘Joy encounter’
Entry to Marakoopa Cave
Entry to Arboretum
All National Parks fees

A special gift from Premier Travel Tasmania: Tassie Devil Adoption Package:

Included in your package you find your own personalised Tassie Devil Adoption package. Visit your adopted Tassie devil and see how this program assists with the breeding, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of this endangered species.

*Valid for 12months, package includes a personalised adoption certificate, a photo of the adopted animal, a species fact card, general sanctuary information and animal updates on social media

DAY 1

ARRIVAL – TAMAR WETLANDS

This morning is at leisure. Meet your local guide at noon in the lobby of your accommodation or airport and start your Tasmania adventure with a scenic drive to Hawley Beach or The Tamar Wetlands. We will try to spot as much wildlife as possible and your guide will introduce you to the local fauna and flora.

Accommodation: The Verge Launceston, Verge King or Twin room (or similar)
Meals: Afternoon Tea

Day 2

CRADLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, continue to the internationally acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Cradle Mountain Wilderness. Travel through lush rolling farm pasture before reaching the alpine bush of the Cradle Valley. Begin to unwind to the harmonic sounds found only in this true wilderness. You may also see birdlife species such as Forest Ravens, Currawongs and Wedge-tailed Eagles. In the late afternoon visit Devils@Cradle Wildlife Sanctuary on a very informative Sunset Experience and behind-the-scenes tour to gain insights about the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial and witness the feeding of this unique species.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Deluxe room (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3

CRADLE MOUNTAIN – DOVE LAKE

On a clear day the rugged grandeur of Cradle Mountain is reflected in the tranquil waters of Dove Lake, or you may experience the drama of its craggy peaks through swirling mist. This morning’s activity is a bush walk in the National Park on the Dove Lake Circuit (2.5 hrs), where you will immerse yourself in the beauty of this majestic setting (weather dependant). Learn about native flora and fauna along the way with highlights including the ballroom forest and lakeside beaches. Enjoy an interpreted bush walk through the National Park among Tasmanian rainforest and the native Pandani, the tallest heath plant in the world.

Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Deluxe room (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4

MOLE CREEK – OUNTAIN VALLEY WILDERNESS

Depart from Cradle Valley and travel to Mole Creek Karst National Park, for a tour of Marakoopa Caves. Explore this miraculous underground world with its glow worms, large caverns, rim pools and underground streams. Continue to the Leven Canyon region and to Mountain Valley Wilderness. Mountain Valley is a sanctuary for wildlife. This lost valley is home to many species of birds from tiny wrens to the Tasmanian sub species of the wedge tail eagle, masked owl and the white morph of the grey goshawk. Eleven of the twelve Tasmanian endemic birds inhabit the reserve making it ideal for bird watching at any time of the year.

Accommodation: Mountain Valley Wilderness, Loongana, Fauna Cabin (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 5

MOUNTAIN VALLEY AND THE TASMANIAN ARBORETUM

Start your day with a visit to the Tasmanian Arboretum. A large conservation land with an abundance of wildlife. You may have the chance to see the elusive platypus and many other species. After lunch, visit the Leven Canyon regional reserve. Leven Canyon feels like a world away. High-elevation alpine vegetation, fresh mountain air, well-maintained tracks and informational displays that educate you on Tasmania’s wild flora and fauna await in this regional reserve. And it’s a great way to experience an entirely different landscape from the north coast. As darkness descends You will be visited at your door by wallabies (Pademelon), brushtail possums including Tasmanian Devils and Quolls both on the threatened species list.

Accommodation: Mountain Valley Wilderness, Loongana, Fauna Cabin (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

DAY 6

MOUNTAIN VALLEY – LAUNCESTON OR HOBART

This morning, leave the leave the Mountain Valley area and travel back into civilization. The tour ends either in Launceston at around 1 pm or in Hobart at around 3 pm.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This tour is available any day of the year. Please note, that the tour is subject to availability at time of inquiry/ booking.

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Wonderful experience

Wonderful experience with Premier Travel Tasmania: very well organized tour! We had a skilled professional guide, Rob, who was carefully looking after us and it was really a pleasure to listen to his explanations. Highly recommended, We couldn’t make a better choice.

Giovanni Leone (Italy)

Private Multiday tour (April and Nov 23)

Very knowledgeable, friendly

Horacio was very knowledgeable, friendly and eager to share with us the history of Hobart and Tasmania. We enjoyed his company very much. He was an avid story teller and very personable. We felt extremely comfortable in his hands and hope to see him again on our return some day.

Joshua

USA

Well organised in every aspect

I would recommend Premier Travel as the tour was well organised in every aspect. Quality hotels plus a small group made for a good tour.

Adriana

Italy, (Small group tour – 5 Day Icons of Tasmania)

One of the best guides we have ever had

We loved our time in Tasmania. Our guide Richard was one of the best guides we have ever had – extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with.

Jim & Betsy Jansen

USA, February 2019 (private tour)