Overview
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6 days
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Discover Tasmania in 6 amazing days. We'll begin at Hobart's famous Salamanca Markets then take you to the wilderness of the West Coast, Cradle Mountain, the Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park on the East Coast, and the stunning Tasman Peninsula. Highlight activities include seeing Tasmanian devils at a wildlife sanctuary and the Gordon River Cruise. Wildlife encounters, Tasmania's wild places, and sharing stories about our island's history are essential parts of our tours.
This tour offers comfortable motel accommodation for a maximum of 20 guests. There are opportunities for short walks each day, i.e. around Port Arthur Historic Site, walk up to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, around Dove Lake, etc.
Our company is eco-certified through Ecotourism Australia. We are a local Tasmanian tour operator with nearly 30 years of experience. Our team is based in Hobart, and our guides are professional, knowledgeable and caring Tasmanians whose passions shine through.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
HOBART > QUEENSTOWN
Accommodations
Overnight Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Group dinner (two course) at Silver Hills
Russell Falls
Departing Hobart/nipaluna, we quickly begin to venture into the rugged Western Wilds. Our first stop in the rainforests of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area is to see the beautiful Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park.
Lake St. Clair
As we continue west and climb into the alpine region, we’ll stop at Australia’s deepest freshwater lake, Lake St Clair.
Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
Scenes of mountains and buttongrass plains abound as we travel through the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and stop to see the tannin-coloured waters of the Franklin River and take a short walk into the lovely Nelson Falls.
Queenstown
As we near the historic mining town, Queenstown, take in the impressive views of the Iron Blow Lookout, Horsetail Falls and Mt Lyell. We’ll enjoy a group dinner and settle in for the night.
Salamanca Market
Before departing Hobart, we begin our tour with a visit to vibrant Salamanca Markets. Grab some breakfast on-the-go, and check out the local handicrafts and produce.
GORDON RIVER CRUISE > TULLAH
Accommodations
Overnight at Tullah Lakeside Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Continental style
DINNER
Dinner
Group dinner (two course) at Tullah Lakeside Lodge
Departing from the harbourside village of Strahan, today we’ll cruise the Gordon River. This fantastic river cruise includes a guided boardwalk through the UNESCO World Heritage rainforest as well as a guided tour of the harshest penal settlement in Australia at Sarah Island. You’ll cruise through the treacherous Hells Gates which is a narrow passageway into Macquarie Harbour and enjoy lunch aboard the ship featuring Tasmanian produce. See the workings of a huon pine sawmill to further appreciate the history of this picturesque town.
Strahan
The Gordon River Cruise begins and ends in Strahan which is a picturesce harbourside village. Strahan is a gateway into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It sits within Macquarie Harbour and you'll be able to experience the lovely waterfront area before we depart to Tullah.
Tullah
On a clear day, this tiny township offers magnificent views of the rugged peaks of Mount Murchison. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a group dinner and relax in the lakeside chalet which sits on the shores of Lake Rosebery.
CRADLE MOUNTAIN > LAUNCESTON
Accommodations
Leisure Inn Penny Royal Launceston
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Continental style
Cradle Mountain
We'll travel from Tullah on the West Coast to Cradle Mountain National Park. Discover the alpine and glacial landscapes of Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Your guide will help you make the most of a diversity of options to experience around the park, such as looking for wombats at Ronny Creek and visiting Waldheim Chalet to learn about the Park’s history. You may wish to walk the outstanding Dove Lake Circuit - this 6km walk around the glacial lake beneath the peaks of Cradle Mountain is considered the best short walk in Tasmania.
Sheffield
Enjoy the Town of Murals, Sheffield, where brightly coloured murals decorate the buildings in town. This picturesque town is made even more lovely by the backdrop of Mount Roland which rises steeply from lush farmlands.
Launceston
Explore Australia's second oldest city at your leisure this evening.
BAY OF FIRES > SCAMANDER
Accommodations
Overnight at Scamander Beach Resort
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Continental style
Cataract Gorge Reserve
Our first stop today is at Cataract Gorge Nature Reserve. We will take a walk through the reserve and keep a look out for resident wallabies.
St Helens
We'll enjoy lunch before visiting the Bay of Fires, then return for an overnight stay in this coastal fishing town in far North East Tasmania.
Bay of Fires
Today we will explore the Bay of Fires/larapuna. Clear waters, white sands and orange boulders are classic scenes from the Bay of Fires region, and you’ll love strolling along these pristine beaches.
Scamander
Arrive in the holiday town of Scamander, for a relaxing evening with idyllic views of the river and vast, white-sand coastline.
FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK > ORFORD
Accommodations
Overnight Orford, Eastcoaster Resort
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Group dinner (two courses) at the Eastcoaster Resort
Freycinet National Park
Freycinet is Tassie’s East Coast jewel, and we make sure to maximise your time here. We have a number of things we see and do in this awesome national park, described below.
Honeymoon Bay
See the stunning Hazards pink granite mountains from Honeymoon Bay.
Wineglass Bay
Walk to Wineglass Bay Lookout for views of Tasmania’s most famous beach with its curved white shores and turquoise-coloured waters. This walk is 1.3km each way and has many stone steps and some steep sections, meandering through forest, but the view is worth every step.
Cape Tourville Lighthouse
At Cape Tourville enjoy panoramic views of the park and across the Tasman sea.
East Coast Natureworld
South from Scamander before Bicheno is the East Coast Nature World, a conservation sanctuary where you can see endangered species like Tasmanian Devils up close. Support their conservation and learn about this unique marsupial.
Port Arthur Historic Site and the Tasman Peninsula
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Continental Style
Port Arthur Historic Site
At the Port Arthur Historic Site, learn about the harsh life of convicts from the 1800’s at Australia’s best preserved convict settlement. Wander around the preserved ruins and colonial gardens and take a short harbour cruise to appreciate this open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Listed Area.
Tasman National Park
Today you’ll also experience several sites and viewpoints on the magnificent Tasman Peninsula such as Pirates Bay Lookout, Tessellated Pavement, Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and Remarkable Cave.
Richmond
We return to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond. See the historic convict built bridge and heritage listed buildings in the tree-lined town. We'll wind our way back through the wineries region of the Coal River Valley before returning to Hobart where our tour comes to an end.
Options
Motel Double
Motel Double: Motel room with a double bed and private en-suite facilities. (min 2 persons per booking) Pickup included
Motel Twin
Motel Twin Pickup included
Motel Single
Motel Single Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entry to Port Arthur Historic Site and Harbour Cruise
Guided walks and guided commentary
National Park Fees
Advanced eco-certified tour
Gordon River Cruise with lunch
Entry to East Coast Nature World
Some meals are not included.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Adventure to Remember!
SCESW,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I flew from Texas to Tasmania for the first time during the last half of March 2026. We are so happy Hadyn Chilcott was available to guide us (and 12 other adults) around the island on the 6 Day Comfort Tour. Being a native of Tasmania who has led many tours, Hadyn’s knowledge of the plants, animals and history of the island kept us entertained the entire time. We highly recommend Hadyn and Under Down Under if you want to see the beauty of the island without the worries of driving on narrow, winding mountain roads, in the rain while dodging suicidal wildlife. We visited so many sites and ‘only’ took about 1000 photos. If the weather is warm, you’ll have multiple opportunities to swim in fresh and saltwater. Bring comfortable hiking shoes as there are a fair number of trails to walk up, but the views are worth it. The weather was almost perfect during our trip with only a small amount of drizzle and mostly sunny or partly cloudy skies. At Unzoo, birds and kangaroos were eating out of our hands while we pet them. The Gordon River cruise to see Sarah Island was an eye-opener to the harsh history of Tasmania. On the final night, Hadyn took out his guitar and sang a few songs after our dinner overlooking the Tasman Sea. The entire experience was certainly “An Adventure to remember” and we checked off most of the bucket-list items we had for Tasmania at a reasonable price for the experience we had. Thanks again, Hadyn!
Fabulous Tasmanian Tour
gorbren,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As we are from the UK we have done group tours in Italy, Spain and Portugal and seen some wonderful things but our Tasmania tour eclipsed them all. We did the Tasmanian Discovery Comfort Tour which took us all around the island into several reserves and National Parks with beautiful mountainous and coastal scenery. Our wonderful tour guide Hadyn had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the islands fauna and flora but also entertained us with humorous anecdotes of his varied career and escapes. This is a tour not to be missed.
Comprehensive Tassie Tour
Keith M,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Early starts. Plenty of walking with steps. Plenty of driving but with multiple loo stops. The minibus is somewhat limited in leg room especially for longer drives. Accommodation and food very good. A very comprehensive tour and very worthwhile. Tour guide Hadyn was excellent- great knowledge of the area, careful driver, superb guitar player and went out of his way to assist when required. Thanks mate and good on yer for your upcoming travels 👍 ( don’t forget the brake fluid 😜)
Amazing
188ankeh,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% recommendation from our terrific guide Keygan as well as the tour planning and accommodation. Amazing!
A Fantastic Tasmanian Experience
JonathanS515,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic six days experience travelling around Tasmania and seeing the wonderful sites. Our guide, Hyden, was informative, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the trip which added tremendously to our enjoyment. We have no hesitation in recommending the trip which exceeded our expectations.
A Stunning View of Tasmania
dagmarbE3602CB,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After years of talking about wanting see Tasmania, we finally took the plunge with Under Down Under and were not disappointed. The island is breathtakingly beautiful. Our small, fun group was perfect to discover it with, and Hadyn, our guide, was not only very knowledgeable, but went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and comfortable. My mum and I had an amazing time and would choose Under Down Under’s Comfort Tour again in a heartbeat.
AMAZING!
elcydMinnesota,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply stunning. So many gorgeous nature sites, national parks, cataract, beaches, waterfalls - I am still awestruck. Tasmania treats its people and its environment with great respect and is inspiring in all ways. Our Under Down Under Tour was fantastic at getting us to see so many places; in just six days we circumnavigated the island with an extremely knowledgeable and skillful guide (Haydn) who did everything possible to make sure we had a safe and awesome tour. The Gordon River boat trip was a delight. We saw lots of Tazzy wildlife. And so much more. The whole experience is highly recommended. I can’t say enough about how wonderful it was. I doubt I will ever get to visit Australia again but if I did I’d do a tour with Under Down Under again with joy.
Tassie tour
lisalC9912NS,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fabulous time on this tour. Hayden, our guide, was local and v knowledgable about Tasmania and all the flora and fauna. He kept us entertained with interesting stories and even played the guitar for us one evening which was great. He accommodated the group’s needs and requirements and we would thoroughly recommend the tour and indeed Hayden. Lisa & Richard (Feb 26)
Excellent tour,
Debeelyn,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first small group tour. We found it to be well organized. Covering so many of the highlights of the beautiful nature of Tasmania. The guide, Hadyn was incredible. As a local Tasmanian he was so well informed on history, ecology of the area. He is an accomplished storyteller and was able to convey the important points of each area with humour and excellent facts and local information. He was very responsive to the needs of all passengers, assisting and encouraging everyone to have an excellent experience. The hotels and meals provided were very satisfactory. The van was comfortable and skilfully driven by the guide. I felt very safe and I know that we would have never had the same informative tour if we had gone on our own. The days were full but with enough variety that they were very enjoyable. The small group experience was excellent!
Tasmania
Margaret J,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hadyn was a wonderful tour guide. His knowledge of Tasmania was vast! Hadyn was also polite, accommodating and an excellent driver!
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