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The Big 3 Launceston To Hobart | Under Down Under

FROM: $525
Min. Age
8 Years +

Departure Times

Departs: 7:00 am - Monday & Wednesday
Returns: 6:00 pm - Wednesday & Friday

Pricing Options

$525 AUD / Person - Adult (16+) (Between: 27 May 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$495 AUD / Person - Child (8 - 15 Years) (Between: 27 May 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Starting from Launceston, experience the best of Tasmania within 3 days on this incredible Big 3 guided tour!

  • 3 full days of adventure, visiting the most iconic destinations in Tasmania
  • Hike around the Cradle Mountain World Heritage Site
  • See Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary 
  • Visit Port Arthur's Historic Site and uncover Tasmania's history

If you're looking for an adventure through the Tasmanian wilderness visiting the best parts of the rugged island then this epic Big 3 Launceston to Hobart tour is for you! Spend 3 full days covering the iconic destinations in Tasmania. Day 1 will see you exploring the Cradle Mountain World Heritage Site that is teeming with beauty and wildlife. On Day 2 you'll visit Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park where you can soak in incredible mountain and ocean views. Your final day, Day 3, will take you to Port Arthur's Historic Site as well as a visit to see real life Tasmanian devils! Your transport is all included, you'll just have to take care of your own meals and accommodation. This tour is perfect for adventurous souls!

A group of people at a lookout by a lake and mountains


Highlights

  • Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area
  • Guided walks through national parks
  • Visit Sheffield, Wineglass Bay, Cape Tourville and more
  • Tasmanian devil feeding experience
  • 3 days of adventure
  • Explore Port Arthur's Historic Site
  • Flexible hiking options
  • Local wineries
  • Transport included
  • Friendly and knowledgable local guides 
  • Stay in Hobart and Launceston (organise own accommodation)

A wombat walking with two people in the background

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1 - Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area

  • Depart: Launceston at 7:30 am
  • Return: Launceston 6:00 pm
  • Stay: Launceston (arrange your own accommodation in advance)

Day 1 will see you exploring the iconic Cradle Mountain World Heritage site! You'll depart Launceston and head towards Cradle Mountain via the quirky town of Sheffield. Sheffield is known as The Town Of Murals as the entire town is c...

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Day 1 - Cradle Mountain World Heritage Area

  • Depart: Launceston at 7:30 am
  • Return: Launceston 6:00 pm
  • Stay: Launceston (arrange your own accommodation in advance)

Day 1 will see you exploring the iconic Cradle Mountain World Heritage site! You'll depart Launceston and head towards Cradle Mountain via the quirky town of Sheffield. Sheffield is known as The Town Of Murals as the entire town is covered in beautiful, historic artwork. Once you arrive in Cradle Mountain National Park, the adventure begins! There will be two hiking options available to suit everyone's fitness abilities. You can opt for an easy level walk that is 6 kilometres and takes 2-3 hours. Or if you're more advanced you could hike up to Marion's Lookout which is 1200m high. The hike is 4 kilometres in length and classed as a medium grade hike. Once you've worked up an appetite after your hike, you can grab lunch at a local restaurant in the area. You'll end the day in Launceston where the evening is all yours!

Cradle Mountain shack on Dove Lake with reflective water


Day 2 - Launceston to Hobart via Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park

  • Depart: Launceston at 7:30 am
  • Return: Hobart 6:00 pm
  • Stay: Hobart (arrange your own accommodation in advance)

You have an exciting day ahead of you today! After a semi-early rise you'll farewell Launceston and head to the Freycinet National Park via the townships of Evandale and Campbell Town. Visit the Convict Bridge Trail and learn more about Tasmania's history. Once you enter Freycinet National Park you can stretch your legs. Take a short walk to Cape Tourville Lighthouse and soak in the panoramic views of the coastlines. Your next stop of the day is Wineglass Bay Lookout which takes a moderate uphill 45 minute walk to get to. Wineglass Bay Lookout is one of the Great Short Walks of Tasmania. 

A tour group at a lookout in front of a blue water bay


Day 3 - Port Arthur and Tasmanian Devils

  • Depart: Hobart at 7:30 am
  • Return: Hobart 6:00 pm

The front of the old prison Port Arthur in Tasmania

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What To Bring

On Day 1 & 3, bring a day pack with:

  • Sensible shoes for walking
  • A variety of warm and weatherproof clothing
  • Hat 
  • Sunscreen
  • Large water bottle
  • Snacks and lunch (or buy it on the day)
  • Camera

On Day 2, bring all your luggage for the journey between Launceston and Hobart.


What's Included

  • National Park entrance fees
  • Tasmanian Devil Unzoo entry
  • Professional guides and interpretative walks
  • Port Arthur Historical site entry, ...

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What To Bring

On Day 1 & 3, bring a day pack with:

  • Sensible shoes for walking
  • A variety of warm and weatherproof clothing
  • Hat 
  • Sunscreen
  • Large water bottle
  • Snacks and lunch (or buy it on the day)
  • Camera

On Day 2, bring all your luggage for the journey between Launceston and Hobart.


What's Included

  • National Park entrance fees
  • Tasmanian Devil Unzoo entry
  • Professional guides and interpretative walks
  • Port Arthur Historical site entry, podcast & harbour cruise
  • Small, friendly group atmosphere
  • Comfortable transport
  • Select central city accommodation pick up and drop off

What's Extra

  • Meals 
  • Accommodation 
  • Souvenirs and purchases

Terms and Conditions

Important Information

Accommodation

  • Organising accommodation is your responsibility. You must organise and book your own accommodation prior to travel (recommended booking 2 nights in Launceston and 2 nights in Hobart)
  • It's recommended to arrive the night before you wish to begin your Big 3 tour as the Day 1 tour departs Launceston at 7:30 am.
  • On day 2 you will move between Launceston and Hobart this is the day you need to bring your luggage with you.
  • On Day 3 we finish in Hobart around 6:00pm. Most people choose to spend this night in Hobart and then continue with their onwards travels the next day.
  • Pick up and drop off are available at select, central Hobart and Launceston hotels, hostels and lodgings. Please enquire for specific locations, and confirm your lodgings with the supplier prior to your trip.
  • Pick up and drop off are not available from Air Bnbs.
  • If carrying your luggage is an issue please ensure you are at a hotel that is included in our door-to-door pick-up schedule.

Your Responsibilities

Please note that the minimum age for this tour is 8 years.

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours and itineraries prior to travel as specified on your voucher or ticket. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Outback Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers/tickets are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and the individual tour check-in agent, before boarding, of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions. Guests unable to attend their ticketed tour, transport or accommodation due to delay or lateness will not be eligible for a refund.

If you are undertaking any scuba diving activities, please read and meet the scuba diving medical requirements and information before travel.


Prices/Extra Costs

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Accountability/Misconduct

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based on feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Outback Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Travel Risk/Insurance

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Guests embarking on activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, skydiving and hiking experiences should purchase insurance appropriate for the risks involved with these activities. 


Transport

It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Outback Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.


Merchant Fees

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change.

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Transfers

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.


Information & Advice

All information, advice or pricing provided by Outback Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Outback Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Outback Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations

Client Cancellations

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 60 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Outback Tours/Mr Travel online department.


Refunds

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Outback Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is accommodation included on this tour?

No, accommodation is not part of this tour. You will need to source your own accommodation prior to travel. We recommend booking 4 nights worth of accommodation (2 in Launceston and 2 in Hobart) with a night in each place for pre and post tour accommodation. 

The tour departs Launceston early on Day 1 so we recommend you secure accommodation there the night before, rather than trying to arrive the morning of the tour. 

Are meals included?

Meals are not included on this tour. However, there will be plenty of places along the way where you can purchase delicious local meals.

How hard are the hikes?

There are a range of hikes you can do, depending on your fitness level. You can opt for easy guided strolls or steeper challenging hikes if you're a keen hiker!

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age for this tour is 8 years old. Those aged between 8 and 17 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

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