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Tassie Explorer

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5 days (ex Hobart/Strahan)

Destinations visited: Australia, Tasmania, Hobart, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Visit Tasmania and step into a land of exquisite beauty and unspoilt terrain. From flawless beaches, stunning gorges and mineral cliffs to frothing waterfalls, glacial lakes and gigantic hardwood trees, we take you on a journey through a world marked by natural wonders and timeless grace. Enjoy a close look at the incredible attractions Tasmania has to offer, and the rare animals who call Tasmania home, as you travel around this island paradise.

Highlights

Tour charming picturesque Hobart.
Experience the diverse beauty of rugged Cradle Mountain.
See Tasmanian devils.
Soak up history at Port Arthur.
Sample Tasmania's fresh produce.
Admire Freycinet National Park's jagged peaks.
Wander the iconic Wineglass Bay.

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Hobart/Strahan

Welcome to Tasmania! Head south to the photogenic Tasman Peninsula and discover the chilling realities of life as a convict amid the sandstone prison buildings of Port Arthur. Visit a Tasmanian conservation park on the way back to Hobart.

Day 3 Cradle Mountain/Launceston

Spend the day at Cradle Mountain exploring some of the numerous walks within this World Heritage listed national park. Take a stroll around Dove Lake, or head off to test your lungs with a hike to Marion's Lookout.

Day 4 Launceston/Bicheno

Soak up the coastal scenery from Bicheno to St Helens. Stretch legs and revitalise senses on a peaceful walk at the Bay of Fires. Explore rainforests and visit St Columba Falls, before heading into the leafy city of Launceston.

Day 5 Freycinet National Park/Hobart

Explore the Freycinet Peninsula and hike to Wineglass Bay, voted one of the world's top ten beaches. This beach is loved as much by the sun-seeking wallabies as it is by the local surfers. For the active, there's the option for further exploration of this pristine area in a kayak. Overnight in Bicheno.

Group Size

Maximum of 21 travellers per group

Accommodation

Hostel (4 nts)

Transport

Minibus

Budget

Allow AUD $300 for meals not included.

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