Epic Tasmania: Walks, Wildlife and Waterways January 2026

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Join us on this ultimate 15-day tour to some of Tasmania’s best natural delights during a spectacular time of year which offers the warmest temperatures and long daylight hours. After some time in Launceston, we travel through classic ‘English-style’ countryside towards Mole Creek Karst National Park where we explore the subterranean world of Marakoopa Cave, and gaze over the Great Western Tiers from the Alum Cliffs. Learn about the iconic Tasmanian devil at a private wildlife sanctuary then hunt for secrets buried underground on a truffle farm. Immerse yourself in the pristine elegance of Cradle Mountain, a walking experience unlike any other. Across the Arthur River on the west coast, lies the timeless landscapes of magical Takayna/Tarkine where we spend two nights in Corinna Wilderness Village. This enchanted forest is framed by button grass moorlands and a rugged coastline. To experience the many moods of the Tarkine, we cruise the Pieman River, enjoy walks in Australia’s largest temperate rainforest and have the option to kayak secluded waterways. Walk from myrtle forest to the summit of Mt Donaldson; visit the West Coast Pioneers Memorial Museum at Zeehan; and stop the night in picturesque Strahan, steeped in pioneering stories. A six-hour eco-cruise on the Gordon River / Macquarie Harbour is followed by a short visit to historic Queenstown. Onwards to Lake St Clair National Park to soak up lakeside vistas, hike Mt Rufus and explore scenic shoreline trails. A walk to Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park is followed by two nights at Stewarts Bay Lodge on the Tasman Peninsula. We take a Pennicott Wilderness Cruise beneath the dramatic sea cliffs of Tasman National Park and explore Port Arthur Historic Site. With three nights in Hobart we explore the famous Salamanca Market, discover the iconic Mona Museum, enjoy a picturesque hike on Mount Wellington, and heading south indulge in a fine wine tasting and gourmet farewell lunch at one of the Huon Valley’s most celebrated boutique wineries.

  • Gaze over the Great Western Tiers and see subterranean caves at Mole Creek Karst National Park
  • Join us on a truffle hunt and uncover one of nature’s most coveted underground treasures
  • Stay at Corinna Wilderness Village as we explore the secluded Tarkine by foot and boat
  • Wander ancient forests at Mt Donaldson and step back in time in seaside Strahan
  • Ripple watch on the Gordon River on the Spirit of the Wild catamaran cruise
  • Day walks in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
  • Walk to Russell Falls in beautiful Mt Field National Park
  • Experience the dramatic spectacle of Remarkable Cave
  • Savour the delights of the Huon Valley
  • Wander and contemplate the Port Arthur Historic Site & cruise the Tasman Peninsula
  • Discover Hobart, a contrasting blend of heritage, scenery and culture
  • Explore Mount Wellington
  • Lose yourself at the Salamanca Markets
Tour date: 19 Jan – 02 Feb 2026

Price: Twin share/person (starts Launceston / ends Hobart)

Advanced Early Bird Price: A$9,160 OFFER EXTENDED UNTIL 21/11/2025
Early Bird Price: A$9,360 until 28/11/2025
Regular Price: A$9,660
Single Supplement: A$2,225

Note: For guests who request a single room the single supplement will be charged. For single people who prefer to share, we will try to find a suitable roommate, but if this is not possible the single supplement surcharge will apply.

Minimum Group Size: 8 guests

Special Interest: Wildlife, Botanical, History, Geology, Birding, Culinary

Walking Rating: Moderate: 5-18km per walking day, on mostly well graded tracks. There are some moderate to challenging walks with some steeper sections on non-graded tracks. This tour is for anyone with a good level of fitness, and bushwalking experience. We reserve the right to be flexible with the itinerary to allow for unforeseen circumstances including weather conditions, track closures and group fitness.

Inclusions

  • 14 nights twin share accommodation in 3-4 star motels, hotels, homesteads & cabin/cottage style accommodation with mostly private but some shared facilities
  • Most meals included – 14 Breakfasts (B), 9 Lunches (L), 12 Dinners (D)
  • Private bus and boat transfers throughout program, as noted
  • Mole Creek – Marakoopa Cave entry
  • Truffle Farm tour and lunch
  • Tarkine – Pieman River Cruise
  • Strahan – Historical play
  • Gordon River Cruise with lunch
  • Pennicott Wilderness Cruise along Tasman Peninsula
  • Port Arthur – Historical site entry
  • Mona Museum transport and entry
  • Wine tasting and boutique dining experiences
  • National Park, nature park, and museum entry fees as noted
  • Professional tour leader assisted when required by local tour guides
  • Basic group tips where required
  • Pre-departure material including personalised A-Z tour information

Exclusions

  • Airfares & taxes
  • Airport transfers start / end of tour
  • Heavy or excess baggage
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses e.g., alcoholic drinks, speciality teas and coffees, laundry, or optional tours
  • General tips outside of basic group tips
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Launceston Seaport boardwalk
Mole Creek exploration, Tasmanian Devil
Walls of Jerusalem views
Cradle Mountain
Cradle Mountain
Echidna Cradle Mountain
Mt Donaldson walk
Pieman River cruise credit Corinna WIlderness Experience
★★★★★ 5/5 (10 reviews)
★★★★★
I thoroughly enjoyed the Iconic Queensland tour. The variety of walks was excellent and suited my fitness level perfectly, with beautiful scenery throughout. The accommodation was also excellent, with the eco huts being a particular highlight. We experienced some wonderful dining, and I really enjoyed the overall balance of the tour, with a great mix of walking, nature, local experiences and time to relax. Our guide’s knowledge of the natural environment added greatly to the experience and gave me a deeper appreciation of the places we visited. It was a very enjoyable and well-organised tour.
Lyn N Iconic Queensland - Rainforest to the Reef 2026 tour 01/09/2026
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★★★★★
A wonderful ten days with new friends. A mix of interesting people, walking in varied mountain and coastal landscapes, some walks being more of a stroll while others more challenging but all in interesting natural landscapes - mountains, coastal treasures and coral reef. Meals and individual accommodation were all first class while our guide Luke was very knowledgeable, organized and caring. Throw in a few local activities, history and talks all making for a great, stress free and wonderful break, surpassing prior expectation.
BDK Iconic Queensland - Rainforest to the Reef 2026 tour 28/08/2026
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★★★★★
My husband and I went on a private guided hike with Luke when we were on holiday visiting the Gold Coast from Melbourne. We run our own business, so we wanted an experience where we could "switch off" from the daily grind and didn't have to do any of the thinking! Luke was warm, friendly and we immediately felt like we had known him for ages! He was really knowledgeable about the local area and nature and took us on an awesome hike around the Lamington National Park. He even had a coffee for us and some homemade treats for the halfway stop off. I would highly recommend Park Tours to anyone who wants a personalised experience, someone who knows the area inside out and someone who is just a genuinely good bloke!
Jess C Private Guided Hike in Lamington NP May 2026 19/06/2026
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★★★★★
I have nothing but praise for this tour.  The guides, Luke and Phil were professional, in that they were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, caring and helpful. There was a good variation of walks, and Autumn is a lovely time to be out along the tracks. The accommodation was good and set in ideal locations.  The meals were delicious too and I certainly did not go hungry! Overall, this tour was of good value as most meals and even National Park entry fees were included in the cost of the tour.  My favourite walk was to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko.  The weather was perfect and there was still some snow around from a big snowfall a few days earlier.  It certainly made for some pretty pictures. My other favourites were the Munyunga Waraga Dhugan loop walk (Booderee NP), along the shoreline of the Mallacoota Inlet and the Yankee Hat Rock Art (Canberra). My favourite accommodation was in the Snowy Mountains. It was lovely watching the birdlife and there were beautiful reflections in the lake. The accommodation at the old guest house in Mallacoota was special too.  It was in a lovely setting overlooking the bay.
Jenny F The Wild Alpine Summits and Coastal Trails of the Southeast tour 2026 12/04/2026
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★★★★★
Thank you for putting together a delightful holiday. This most interesting and well-rounded itinerary certainly ticked all the boxes for me. Regardless of age, personal interests and walking ability for each group member, the tour itinerary certainly satisfied the needs on every level for myself and everyone else in our group.  It was very obvious that much thought had gone into the carefully researched itinerary for this tour. It was guided by Luke with passion, good knowledge, care and thoughtful consideration for each group member. All walks were pleasant without being too challenging.  Launceston with its stock of listed Georgian and Victorian buildings lining its streets to the ocean wilderness of the Southern Tarkine one never tires from the diversity of the vegetation range of the remote and diverse region of the West Coast region in particular. Exploring with insights of the vanished communities from past mining days I could not help but be inspired  by the extraordinary unique character of this environment. I found this mystical place particularly at the Pieman River area with all it’s shapes and moods, a great place to reconnect. Walking Cradle Mountain & Lake St Clair National Parks as we bush walked deep into these forests to the button grass mountain top views and into unexpected midsummer valleys of most colorful wildflowers  to exploring along the jagged coastline of Tasmania’s Southern coastline.  I certainly experienced, rediscovered and reconnected. Thanks for a most relaxing trip.  Just what I needed.
Peter Whitcombe  Epic Tasmania - Walks, Wildlife and Waterways tour 2026 04/02/2026
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★★★★★
Our Flinders Island walking tour was wonderful! John and I loved the walks, David and Kathleen were great guides, the lodgings were great and chef Mel is superb! We had good weather, windy with a little rain, but we loved that as that is what an Island in Bass Strait is all about. The walks were varied and were of good distances for us. As each day passed, I felt fitter and stronger. We were certainly fed well for breakfast, lunch and dinner by Mel. We appreciated the visit to Wybalenna to learn the story of the aboriginals who were taken there. So sad. It was a great week in a wonderful part of Australia. Highly recommend.
John and June Grimmett Flinders Island Highlights tour 2025 22/12/2025
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★★★★★
I am new to the world of escorted group walking adventures - and I’m hooked! My 8 days with Luke was above and beyond my expectations. A delicious mix of magical walks, interesting excursions, and scrumptious food; all delicately melded by Luke. I appreciated the pre-trip info presentation and timing, the mix of walks and touristy activities, the choice of restaurants interspersed with home meals, and the unpretentious but comfy accommodation. The icing on the cake was our ‘ambassador’ Luke. His immense knowledge bank was shared in snippets with a dressing of humour. All in all, an indelible experience imprinted upon me forever!
Sandy L Iconic Queensland – Rainforest to the Reef tour 2025 26/08/2025
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★★★★★
We loved the trip and would recommend it. The highlight of the tour was getting to the top of Strezlecki and the coastal walk to Killiecrankie. Accomodation at the lodge was good and in a great location. We loved Kathleen and David, Spud and Kim. They were all so lovely and awesome guides, varying the daily activities to match the tides & accommodate the variety of tour members, with short & full walking options.
Antonetta and Victor Savaris Flinders Island Highlights tour 2024 12/12/2024
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★★★★★
The super tour guides worked hard to ensure everyone on the tour had a wonderful experience. Quality accommodation, and the meals provided were superb. Each day had its own highlights, with a delightful mix of walking, learning about the local area, and engaging with the local people. The wildlife, flora, ancient majestic Bunya pines, bird life, colourful fungi, the caves of Cania gorge and the cruise to Lady Musgrave Island were amazing. The gorges, waterfalls, scenic reserves, rock pools, mountains, and the sacred site of Ban Ban Springs were truly inspiring.  I highly recommend the Bunya Mountains to Bundaberg tour!
Joan Stephens Bunya Mountains to Bundaberg tour 2025 09/09/2024
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★★★★★
After experiencing both our 3-day Hinterland and 4-day Girraween tours, one guest highlighted the perfect harmony between adventure and comfort. They were particularly moved by the 'spectacular landscapes' and the high standard of our accommodation and meals. A special shout-out went to Lisa, Luke, and Amy for their expert knowledge and the personalised care that made the trip truly unforgettable.
Rosie Girraween 2024 02/02/2024
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