No Long Running - 5 Day Tassie Tour
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Experience the highlights of Tasmania over five days. Discover our premium National Parks plus enjoy Port Arthur Historic Site and visit a wildlife sanctuary to see Tasmanian Devils. Starting on the Tasman Peninsula, we’ll explore Port Arthur and the geological wonders within the Tasman National Park.
As we travel along the East Coast you’ll discover the stunning beaches of Freycinet National Park, Wineglass Bay, the Bay of Fires and Bicheno. We’ll then explore the wildlife and walking tracks of Cradle Mountain. In Launceston we’ll enjoy Cataract Gorge before making our way back to Hobart via historic Ross, Richmond, and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where we’ll meet Tasmanian devils. This active small group tour is eco-certified and best suited to guests with a moderate fitness level so you can enjoy the superb
walks on offer.
Includes
- Explore Tasmania!
- Penguins & Tassie Devils
- Small Groups of 24
- Private rooms available
- Hot showers & flushing toilets
- Accommodation upgrades available
- Knowledgeable/Experienced Guide
- Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Freycinet National Park
- Bay of Fires & Wineglass bay
- Cradle Mountain
- Explore the West Coast
- Trip length: 5 Day
- Group size: Max 24
- Start: Hobart
- End: Hobart
- Vehicle: Airconditoned 4WD Mini Bus
- Sleep: Hostel Style Accommodation
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Itinerary
See MapDay 1: PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE AND TASMAN PENINSULA
Departing Hobart/nipaluna, spend the entire day exploring the breathtaking Tasman Peninsula. Tasman National Park has some of the world’s tallest sea cliffs and we’ll explore several sites in the park such as Waterfall Bay, Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen. Next, we’ll discover the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Port Arthur Historic Site. Here we’ll walk amongst the vast grounds of this open-air museum and learn about Australia’s best preserved convict settlement, before returning to Hobart this evening.
Overnight: Hobart
Day 2: HOBART > FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK
As we venture north along the Great Eastern Drive, the highlight today is Tassie’s East Coast jewel, Freycinet National Park. At Honeymoon Bay we will gaze at the pink granite peaks of the Hazards mountains. Then, choose between a challenging walk to the summit of Mount Amos for incredible views across the park, or climb to the Lookout for lovely views to the iconic Wineglass Bay. You may wish to continue down to the beach and walk along its white sands and turquoise waters. At Cape Tourville, we’ll enjoy stunning scenery across Freycinet and across the Tasman Sea. Tonight, we’ll stay in the coastal town of Bicheno, where little penguins emerge from the sea at nighttime.
Overnight: Bicheno
Day 3: BICHENO > LAUNCESTON
From Bicheno we travel north to the incredible Bay of Fires/larapuna. This is a place of pristine beauty and significance to Tasmanian aboriginal people/palawa. Explore the coastline of pristine sands, vivid orange boulders and clear waters. After stopping for lunch in St Helens we’ll head inland to see the giant tree ferns at St Columba Falls. We’ll spend tonight in historic Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest cities.
Overnight: Launceston
Day 4: CRADLE MOUNTAIN TO LAUNCESTON
Get ready for an exciting day in the mountains. The alpine landscapes within Cradle Mountain National Park are a hiker’s dream come true. Choose a challenging walk to Marion’s Lookout or enjoy a less strenuous loop around glacial-carved Dove Lake. We’ll also look for wombats at Ronny Creek. Return to Launceston via the Town of Murals, Sheffield.
Overnight: Launceston
Day 5: LAUNCESTON TO HOBART
Visit the scenic Cataract Gorge, just minutes from downtown Launceston. We’ll enjoy a short walk and keep a look out for wallabies along the river. We’ll travel south along the midlands heritage highway, stopping at historic Ross. We’ll meet Tasmanian devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a conservation and wildlife rescue centre which is home to many other native species. Returning to Hobart via the colonial village of Richmond, our adventure concludes.
How active is this tour?
- The walking in Tasmania is world-class, and we’ve selected beautiful walking experiences for our guests (we include many of the 60-great-short-walks of Tasmania).
- Some walks are guided, while others are unguided (free walking)
- In many locations there is a choice between an easier or more advanced option.
- You can make this tour as active or as easy as you like; all walks are optional and range from 20 minutes up to 4 hours
Accommodation Options:
This tour offers hostel and motel style accommodation options.
- Motel style accommodations are based on private rooms with ensuite facilities
- If booking Twin or Double accommodation options, a minimum of 2 persons is required. We are unable to match up single travellers into a Twin share option
- Hostel Dorm style accommodation is based on same gender dormitory rooms with shared same-gende bathrooms. Own toiletries and towels are requiredHostel Twin/Double and Single rooms have shared same-gender bathrooms.
Accommodation
Our Tasmania tours have a variety of different accommodation options available. Hostel dorm accommodation is already included in all our pricing however, upgrades to private rooms and motel accommodation are available. Please click "Join Tour" to see all options and pricing.
All accommodation listed below are our prefered options and are subject to availability.
Hostel Options:
- Strahan Backpackers - strahanbackpackers.com.au
- Launceston Backpackers - launcestonbackpackers.com.au
- Bicheno Backpackers - tasmania.com/accommodation/bicheno-backpackers-hostel/
- Hobart YHA - yha.com.au/hostels/tas/hobart-surrounds/hobart-yha-backpacker-accommodation/
Motel Options:
- Motel Strahan - motelstrahan.com.au
- Penny Royal Launceston - leisureinnpennyroyal.com.au
- Beachfront Bicheno - hbeachfrontbicheno.com.au
- Travelodge Hobart - travelodge.com.au/book-accommodation/hobart/hotel-hobart/
Departs
Tour Starts:
From Hobart CBD
- 07:00 - Allurity Hotel
- 07:00 - Argyle Motor Lodge
- 07:00 - Backpackers Imperial
- 07:00 - Bay Hotel Apartments
- 07:00 - Best Western Hotel
- 07:00 - Black Buffalo Hotel
- 07:00 - Blue Hills Motel
- 07:00 - Brooke Street Pier Bus Stop
- 07:00 - Central Hotel Hobart - Meet at Hobart Visitor Information Centre
- 07:00 - Crowne Plaza Hotel
- 07:00 - Customs House Hotel - Meet at Brooke Street Pier Bus Stop
- 07:00 - Edinburgh Gallery B&B
- 07:00 - Hadleys Orient Hotel - Meet at St David's Cathedral
- 07:00 - Harringtons 102 - Meet at Best Western Hotel
- 07:00 - Henry Jones Art Hotel - Meet at Campbell Street Bus Stop
- 07:00 - Hobart Central HA
- 07:00 - Hobart City Apartments - Meet at Crowne Plaza Hotel
- 07:00 - Hobart Tower Motel
- 07:00 - Hobart Visitor Information Centre
- 07:00 - Hotel Grand Chancellor
- 07:00 - IBIS Styles - Meet at Travelodge Hotel
- 07:00 - Lenna of Hobart - Meet at Brooke Street Pier Bus Stop
- 07:00 - Lodge on Elizabeth
- 07:00 - MACq 01 Hotel - Meet at Campbell Street Bus Stop
- 07:00 - Mantra Collins - Meet at Vibe Hotel
- 07:00 - Mantra One - Meet at Travelodge Hotel
- 07:00 - Mayfair Plaza
- 07:00 - Montacute Bunkhouse
- 07:00 - Motel 429
- 07:00 - Movenpick Hotel
- 07:00 - Narrara Backpackers
- 07:00 - Narryna Museum
- 07:00 - Pickled Frog
- 07:00 - Prince of Wales Hotel
- 07:00 - Quest Savoy
- 07:00 - Quest Waterfront
- 07:00 - RACV Hobart Hotel
- 07:00 - Rydges Hotel
- 07:00 - Salamanca Inn
- 07:00 - Somerset on Salamanca
- 07:00 - Somerset on the Pier
- 07:00 - St David's Cathedral
- 07:00 - St Ives Apartments
- 07:00 - The Old Woolstore
- 07:00 - The Tasman
- 07:00 - Travelodge Hotel
- 07:00 - Vibe Hotel
- 07:00 - Wrest Point Casino
- 07:00 - Zero Davey
My Hotel Not Listed: Let us know where you will be staying and we will arrange the nearest pick up location for you.
Tour Finishes
Hobart CBD
- 18:00 - Hobart
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations by You
At the time of booking we strongly advise you to obtain personal travel insurance which includes cover for cancellation costs.
If you cancel some or all portions of your booking the cancellation terms set out below will apply.
If you cancel a booking:
- 0 to 14 days before the departure date or failure to board on tour will result in a 100% cancellation fee of the booking amount and not eligible for a refund.
- 15 or more days prior to the departure – we will refund the full balance paid by you in connection with your booking. Flexible date changes available.
- Reservations made with a deposit are non-refundable.
Cancellations by Us
If we cancel your tour, you can transfer the fare paid towards a tour on an alternate date or alternatively receive a full refund. Refunds will be provided where required by Australian Consumer Law.
In circumstances where a cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
what to bring
CLOTHING
- Comfortable hiking/walking shoes. Sandles are OK.
- Warm jacket and long pants.
- Long Sleeve shirt for protection from the Sun and Mosquitoes
- Shorts and T Shirts for daytime hikes and walks
- Hat and sunglasses
EQUIPMENT / OTHER
- Money for food
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Refillable water bottle
- Mp3 Player / iPod
- Rechargers
- Camera
What is included
TRANSPORT
- Airconditioned minibus
- Accommodation transfers
ACCOMMODATION
- 4 nights hostel-style accommodation with shared facilities. Upgrades available-
- Transfers
- Shower and toilet facilities
MEALS
- Meals not included
Equipment
- Blankets and sheets
- Sleeping Mattress
- Pillows
OTHER
- Professional guide
- Park Entry Fees
Personal travel insurance is not included but visitors are advised to have it. This can be organised through your travel agent.
Trip Info
Preparing for the trip
Where can I get more information about this trip?
If you find that this tour page doesn't answer all your questions, then please get in contact with us! Our passionate team are always available to answer any queries you may have.
What is the baggage allowance?
You may bring a backpack or suitcase and it will be stored securely in our trailer during the day and unloaded each evening. We recommend bring a smaller day pack to store your daily essentials such as drinks, jackets and sunscreen while on tour.
What immunisations do I need?
For the latest information on immunisations, we strongly recommend you or contact the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centre (www.traveldoctor.com.au) to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you about appropriate inoculations.
Do I need to take any medical supplies?
It is not necessary to bring any medical supplies other than any personal items you may require. Each tour will carry an first aid box and our guides are all certified in First Aid.
How fit do I need to be?
Our tours are made to be fun, informative and active and can be enjoyed by anyone with a moderate degree of fitness and agility. Travellers should be comfortable with hiking/walking up to 5km each day.
Do I need travel insurance?
Insurance is important in protecting visitors from loss or damange of goods, medical problems, cancelation by passengers or other casualties. Its highly recommended. Some tours on this website require you to have travel insurance. If you are Australian then it is not necessary.
Will I be able to use my mobile whilst on tour?
You can use your mobile while touring in Australia or New Zealand, but coverage may be limited in remote areas. For best connectivity, consider purchasing a local SIM card or an international roaming plan.
Can we depart Tasmania the day our tour finishes? Can we be dropped off at the Airport?
Yes, you can depart Tasmania the same day your tour finishes; to be on the safe side we advise all flights leaving Tasmania should be booked for 8pm or later.We can arrange an airport drop off on the final day of tour the following tours: 7 Day, 6 Day, 5 Day, 4 Day. If you wish to be dropped at the Airport on either of these please ensure you have all possessions with you on tour as you will be dropped at the airport on the way back into Hobart.For all other tours you will be dropped into the city centre.
Can I arrive in Tasmania the day my tour departs?
No, You will need to arrive into your departure city at least the day before your tour is scheduled to depart, due to the early start to our day tours and multi-day tours you cannot arrive the same day your tour is set to depart.
How can I get from the Airport to the city centre?
HOBART AIRPORT INFORMATIONLOCATION – Hobart Airport is located 17 kilometres (roughly a 15-20 minute drive) from the city centre of Hobart. You can get to and from the airport via the SkyBus, Uber or taxis.SKYBUS HOBART EXPRESS SHUTTLE SERVICE – Skybus operates a regular express bus service between Hobart Airport and select locations in Hobart’s city centre.TAXIS – Taxis are located directly out the front of the building and cost approximately $40 to $60 each way to/from Hobart’s city centre. If you need a mini-van or special taxi ask one of the kerbside assistants who will radio one through for you.UBER – Uber is available in Hobart and rides can be organised through their app. Fares can be cheaper than taxis however wait times can vary largely and are dependent on available drivers in the local area.LAUNCESTON AIRPORT INFORMATIONLOCATION – Launceston Airport is located 15 kilometres south of Launceston on the Evandale Main Road. You can get to and from the airport via shuttle bus or taxis.TAXIS – Taxis are located directly out the front of the building and cost approximately $30 to $40 each way to/from Launceston’s city centre. If you need a mini-van or special taxi ask one of the kerbside assistants who will radio one through for you.
Private tours and families
Is it possible to travel in a private group?
If your looking for a private tour based of one of our trips please contact us directly and we may be able to help. Over the years we have worked with families, groups of friends, schools, clubs and charities to put together the perfect trip.
Booking the trip
Do I have to book this tour online?
Definitely not. Our website is designed to make is easy and convenient for you to schedule your tour. However we understand sometimes its nice to talk to someone directly. So by all means give us a call and we can organise your trip over the phone.
If I book more than one tour can I get a discount?
Absolutely! If you are booking multiple tours then we may be able to offer you a discount. Send us an email at info@lostinaustralia.org and let us know what you thinking of doing and we can put together a price for you.Also, be sure to look out for monthly specials on tours. We often have some great bargains.
How do I know when a tour is available?
You can check the departure dates of tours by using our calendar on the top right hand corner of the tour page. This will tell you what days the tour departs. For availability of seats please contact us directly at info@lostinaustralia.org or call us.
Does the tour price include flights?
No. Tour prices do not include any travel arrangements other than for the duration of the tour itself. If you need assistance with booking flights or buses our travel team and certainly help - Just ask!
How far in advance do I need to book my tour?
As a rule of thumb we generally say AT LEAST 2 weeks prior to departure, this will usually get you a seat on the date you want. That being said, we cannot guarantee that spaces will be available at the time of your booking so, if you can, book as soon as possible. Bookings can still be made right up until the departure date of the tour if seats are available. If you know when you'd like to travel, please contact us and we will let you know if you need to book soon or if you have time.
If you cancel a booking due to COVID-19
Within 21 days of departure and due to you having COVID-19 or symptoms and supported by a medical certificate, or due to border closures inhibiting your ability to travel, we will refund monies paid by you in connection with the booking less any unrecoverable costs.
Who travels with us
Is this Tasmania tour for me?
Our tours are made up of small groups with a range of ages, nationalities and backgrounds - everyone is welcome! On tour we get equally as many males as females and everyone shares an enthusiasm for the out doors, nature, adventure and culture. The trips are packed with many highlights and the pace can be fast - although there’s always time to chill out, have a cold beer ( or wine! ) and soak up your surroundings. As always, if in doubt then contact us directly with your concerns.
Cost and Fees
Will I need additional money?
Visitors are advised to bring some cash as ATMs and banks can be few and far between depending on where we are during the trip. Its handy to have some extra cash as we do stop by local shops and cafe.
Do I need to tip our guide?
If you had an amazing time on tour and wish to tip the guide, then that is completely up to you. However, tipping is not customary and is not at all expected.
Are there any hidden fees I need to know about?
Our tour prices are completely transparent. There are no additional fees involved that are not included in the overall tour price shown. If you wish to do optional activities such as helicopter rides or wildlife safaris, then an extra cost may be needed. However, this will always be made clear at the time of your booking.
Whilst on tour
What accommodation will we be sleeping in during our Tassie trip?
During our Tasmania tours we stay in a wide variety of different hostels and motels with dorm style accommodation. All accommodation are run by friendly and hospitable locals who's job it is to make sure you enjoy your stay while in Tassie!For those who'd like more privacy, we do have the option to upgrade to twin or double rooms with private facilities.
Can I book extra accommodation for the start and end of the tour?
We know our country inside and out and would be happy to give you good recommodations. Please contact us for recommendations.
Where do I meet the tour?
For pick up times and locations, please check out the "Start/Finish" section directly under the itinerary. Here we list everywhere we can pick up from and their respective times.There is a lot of information here to help you plan your flights and arrival.Please review careful as these can vary from tour to tour.
Is food included on this tour?
We believe that our guests prefer to do their own thing when it comes to meals. We allow them their own space each day to dine out and enjoy the local fare and provide recommendations, and we also assist by taking guests to the local supermarket to purchase items that can be prepared in the kitchen at each hostel, either individually or as a group. If there's something you can't do without, just bring it with you! Please advise your dietary requirements at the time of booking.
What vehicle do we use to explore Tasmania?
For our Tasmania tours we generally use one of our custom prepared 4WD Mini buses. However this depends on the size of the group and the amount of days we are out and about. Each Tasmania tour varies so please refer to your tour info panel on the top right hand side of the page.
What is the weather like in Tasmania?
Tasmania weather has four distinct seasons. The warmest months are December, January, February and March. Autumn (Fall) has many sunny days and the landscape produces a mass of colour as 200 year-old oaks, elms, birches and Tasmania’s own native beech, turn from gold to red in preparation for winter. Winter runs from May through August. Spring spans September, October and November, and brings oceans of wildflowers. The average summer temperatures sit between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius (62 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit) and in winter, between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius (37 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit). Tasmania’s location below the 40th parallel means the summer evenings display a lingering twilight
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Reviews
“Trip was great!”
Travelled 2nd April 2019
(5/5)
Trip was great! Second time I have done the trip, May 2017 with the girls then March 2019 with my Mum. I loved it all. One small suggestion would be emailing the itinerary to people before the trip? Other than that nothing else :) I’ll forward your email to my Mum and see if she has anything,
- Helen Boardman
“I really enjoyed the trip! Tasmania is so beautiful. ”
Travelled 23rd May 2019
(5/5)
I really enjoyed the trip! Tasmania is so beautiful.
What I liked the most about the trip was that we had enough time to relax and to take photos. Also Jacob was a wonderful tour guide!
I do have one small suggestion of improvement: I wasn't informed on who my tour guide was going to be for the last two days in Hobart. In the end it was no problem, because I asked Jacob about it. It would have been nice to know beforehand what to expect that Jacob was going to be my tour guide till Hobart and that the last two days in Hobart was going to be taken over by someone else.
Nevertheless, it was an amazing experience and definitely would recommend you to others.
Thanks for organising these trips!
- Chenda Leng
“6 Day Explorer Tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the 6 day explorer tour solo. We had the wonderful Darcy as our tour guide. She was awesome, enthusiastic, an amazing story teller and had great knowledge. She brought our wee group together and kept everyone included. As a solo traveller she made you feel as a part of the family always.
I stayed in the hostels, which I would recommend. You stay as a part of the group and it is just a better vibe. More team bonding. The hostels are comfortable enough and you are well taken care of. The bus is comfortable, which is good, but we also do many stops to stretch the legs. The walk to Montazuma Falls is well worth it and it's not difficult as opposed to doing the cruise on the river. There is a play in Strahan, well worth the evening out. You can also do the Penguin tour in Bicheno, it was really sweet, but my personal opinion is not worth the $40.
I would recommend this tour to anyone young or old. However, if you are a bit older, some fitness is required. We had a couple in their 60's on the tour with us, they did magnificently on the walks.
Thanks Under Down Under and Thanks Darcy
- Etur
“5 Days Famous 5 Tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I was recommended by my friend to join the local tour by Under Down Under and it has been more than I expected! Our tour guide Rick is knowledgable, always helpful and friendly. Really appreciate his patience for my old and “spectacular” dad throughout the days! We have had great walks in rainforests, national reserves, sand dune and absolutely stunning beaches. We have met tourists from different countries in the group and they have been amazing too. Definitely enjoyable and unforgettable experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend friends for this tour if they’ll come to Tasmania!
- Joycey Chan
“Exploring Tasmania with Heath of Under Down Under Tours”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Eleven travelers from northern NZ enjoyed a truly enjoyable trip from Hobart to Hobart. Visiting the wild west coast via luxuriant rain forests, through picturesque villages and stopping to explore historical sites and relaxing at Wilderness Lodge. Through the lush dairy lands of the center to the lakes, water falls and national parks of the eastern ranges. On to the orchards, wineries and white sands of the Tasman Sea coast. Leith left no stone upturned to ensure we visited the best of Tasmania; a very helpful and courteous host.
- Kamo
“5 days of Tassie”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
It’s probably the best way to explore Tassie! During the five days you get the chance to see the wide spectrum of Tasmania. You always have weather depending opportunities and even if it’s cold and rainy it’s still beautiful and definitely worth it! Along the way, our tour guide Rick taught us a lot about Tasmania, took care of everybody and did a great job! I would definitely recommend this trip to my friends!
- Lea Klei
“Famous 5 Tasmania Tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We have recently finished the famous 5 tour of Tasmania and had a great time on the trip. The tour is perfect for people to get a taste of Tasmania and see many of the different environments it has to offer. From the rain forests of the West coast to the Bush in Freycinet National Park the tour really has something for everyone and does a great job of catering to the different fitness levels of the people on the tour. Our tour guide Rick was fantastic as well, he was enthusiastic about the whole trip putting a smile on people's faces all the time as well as providing a great commentary about the areas we were visiting allow us to all learn something along the way. The accommodation on the trip was good as well especially the stay with Bumpy at Strahan Backpackers. Overall a great trip we would recommend to anyone.
- Paul W
“Ultimate 8 day of Tassie”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Together with 24 other people I travelled around the beautiful state of Tasmania for 8 days with Darcy as our amazing tour guide. She has a heart of gold, lots of enthusiasm and positive vibes which left us enjoying our road trip to the maximum. All the information of where we were going and pick-up times were clearly communicated making the trip run smoothly. The 8 day trip really covers the most amazing aspects of Tasmania and leaves you longing for more. All the hostels we stayed in were clean and tidy, adequate warm and located near the city centers, leaving us the possibility to go out in the evenings to grab dinner and drinks. The group bonded from day one which resulted in a big friend group and thus a great atmosphere while travelling accompanied with funny jokes, stories and bus karaoke!
In brief, this tour was the best tour I have done so far and really provided value for the invested money. Except for broadening your horizons and making scenic pictures, you also end up with friends all over the world! I absolutely recommend this tour.
Thanks Darcy for giving us this amazing experience and keeping us safe on the road! Thanks under down under for organizing these trips!
- Yana DS
“3-Day West Coast: Excellent!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
The tour was busy but not overwhelming, so we accomplished a lot but at an excellent pace. Our guide, Matt Guiding, was wonderful- very informative, personable, and enthusiastic. The group was able to bond and, overall, the tour had a very friendly and enjoyable vibe. Beautiful sites, great people: went above and beyond my expectations! 10/10!
- Grace Smith
“Explore Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Had an amazing week with Matt as a tour guide! Beautiful island and everything is arranged perfectly!
- Mels K
“Fun & relaxing day trip”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Jon was an incredible driver and tour guide. He was so nice, patience, and knowledgeable about the area and the history. Our trio to Bruny Island was so relaxing and enjoyable. Weather was great and Jon went above and beyond to try to look for white wallabies for group. Each person got to try a delicious oyster as part of the tour! Highly recommend!!
P.S. - Jon also takes amazing photos
- Jlin
“Super nice guide and well-organized tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Our tour guide, James, is super nice and friendly to everyone all the times. There are elders, hard listening people, and single traveler in our tour. We attends 5days tour. He is the guide and also the driver for 5 days. I feel the working hour is very long, but he treats everyone patiently always!!
The tour is well-organized and the stops are all the most famous sightseeing. The accommodation are all clean. Tour includes the breakfast. It saves our time to prepare in the morning. In the end of each day, James takes us to supermarket to buy food for the dinner and accommodations all have kitchen for use. Of course, it's easy to find restaurant around the accommodations if you are lazy to cook by yourself.
It's fun to travel with who are from a totally different background and age. Guide must be a plus in this tour!!
- Saki
“5 days in Tassie done right”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Thank you so much for a fantastic trip to Tasmania. Evan took us on the Famous 5 tour and made sure everyone was always laughing and enjoying themselves. It was a packed trip keeping us all busy which I loved. Waterfalls, sand dunes, mountains, hiking, beaches, food, wine... Evan made sure we experienced it all. Thanks again
- Sarah I
“2019 April Famous 5 day tours with Evan”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
My friend and I had a great trip with our informational, inspiring, fun, sincere, patient, caring and positive tour guide Evan! We had a great five days hiking tour with him full of laugh. If you went to hear his classic Penguinie story, this is the tour you need to go with! Highly recommend!
- Kelsey Guo
“The tour guide is the best!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We had a wonderful experience for five-day tour with a great group in Tasimania. Breakfast is provided and you have your own choice to eat out or cook in backpackers for lunch and dinner. Evan is the best tour guide I have ever met. He explains everything well and he is a such a humorous and funny guy we’d love to spend time with. We had lots of fun hiking and joking all the way in this trip. Highly recommend this company. Definitely would like to come back again some time.
- Dee
“Famous 5”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(4/5)
The tour is a little rush as you don't get too long in each location, it feels like a tick box exercise of the things to see in Tasmania. Some of the accommodation on the tour is interesting with quirky hostel managers and guidelines.
The tour guide (Storm) was very informative and thoughtful, making an effort to make sure everyone was ok and comfortable.
- JKozzie
“Famous Five Tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to go to Tasmania! This tour goes both to the West and the East coast of the island, offering the most incredible scenery and views. This includes a lot of hiking, usually with a hard or easy option offered. There is also the option to go swimming at a lot of places, I highly recommend that!
The itinerary of the tour is great but what made the tour so awesome was our tour guide, Evan. He was very helpful, knowledgeable and funny! A lot of driving and early mornings were involved but Evan somehow managed to always be in a good mood and he also provided us with some great tunes on those long drives.
Thanks Evan for making this tour the best one I have ever taken!
- Alesig
“Amazing! Best all round trip of a beautiful state!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
This is an excellent way to see as much of Tassy as you can in a small amount if time and not on a huge budget. I loved it!
Our guide was simply amazing, accommodating, knowledgeable, hilarious and so helpful! Evan you are the best.
Thisbis an active tour, there are walks, hikes and lots of chances to see the views from high points and even the water. Because of that I would suggest that this is a tour for the fit and healthy, you need to be able to walk a fair distance, even at your own pace. Every walk and hike is worth it for the experience and the views. You don't have to be super sporty as their were always easier options given, but you do need to know that it's not just a drive and see tour.
Bring snacks and a water bottle, a backpack rather than shoulder bag and definitely warm and waterproof clothes. Tasmania is unpredictable sometimes, but beautiful ALWAYS. There is plenty of time to rest of drives between places (recommend bringing a book or magazine for the longer drives, my kindle was excellent when the scenery was fairly samey)
Accommodation was pretty good - I did shared and loved it. Upgrades for single or twin rooms for couples are available. Bumpys was simply the best and you must MUST. Go and see the longest running play in Australia. I would go every night if I could.
Places that we stopped to eat were really good for dietary requirements and catering to different budgets. There was the option of bakeries and supermarket and restaurants in each town, or preparation for an outback town during the day. even set us right up with what we needed to get for when and his recommendations were spot on. Break provided was great and not an issue for dietary too, you could fill up well in the morning and keep yourself going till lunch or a snack stop.
All over this tour was amazing and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants an all round trip of Tasmania. My biggest regret is not having a day either side to explore Hobart. I feel you would benefit from staying to see a bit more of what Hobart has to offer, however that is outside the tour and just a travelling recommendation.
- Amy
“Must not miss in Australia”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Homestly was the best tour I have done in Australia. Having done pretty much everything else Aus has to offer, the famous 5 tour of Tassie really gives you everything you want out of coming to the state. Climbing to the top of Cradle mountain was a personal highlight and swimming at every chance we got. Staying at Bumpys hostel for the first 2 nights really brought brought the whole group to together with how welcoming it was there. If anyone does this tour then make sure to get onto the one with Evan as your tour guide. Best tour guide I’ve had in Aus and is genuinely the coolest and most chill guy, more like a mate showing you around for 5 days and hanging out with you the whole time but also being so informative about all of Tasmania. Also he had some top jokes to dish out.
Thanks for the best time Ev
- Adam Joseph
“Famous Five”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
The Famous Five was the perfect amount of scenery and hiking. Options throughout the tour made it perfect for everyone, from casual walker to marathon runner. Our guide, Evan, was excellent. He clearly knows the island well, and had great recommendations throughout the tour.
Definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the most of Tasmania in a short amount of time.
- Sed
“Best part of my Aus trip!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Having travelled a huge part of Australia this was by far the best part of it!
Itinerary - we chose this trip because this covered east and west coast and it most certainly did and more! So much to see and do. Whether it's challenging hikes you want or you'd prefer a more brisk comfortable experience there's something for everyone. Plus lots of time in the evening to do your own thing in each place you visit.
Evan (Guide) - Very friendly and knowledgeable. He really made the trip very comfortable and fun for everybody!
Accommodation - We had private room which was really nice. Great views, clean and spacious.
Recommend for anybody with a week in Tasmania.
Couples groups or Solo travellers
- Markus N
“Best tour ever”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Had an amazing time and definitely coming back when I get the chance. Also huge thanks to Evan, our absolutely brilliant tour guide who always put a smile on your face and made the experience even better!
- Simon A
“5 day tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We did the 5 day tour. Matt was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and made it a great tour.
- Marcel B
“Brilliant all round.”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Fantastic tour from start to finish. Each day is packed with stunning bush walks/ hikes around some of the most beautiful locations in all of Tasmania, with varying levels of difficulty depending on your ability/ preference.
By the time the 5 days were over we felt fully satisfied having got to experience what I believe to be quintessential Tasmania. Our tour guide (Chris), was outstanding and really made the trip that much better. His vast knowledge and experience of the locations, paired with a great sense of humour and positive attitude ensured everyone in the group had a wonderful time.
If you’re searching for a tour, or just considering your options, look no further. 10/10.
- W W
“Excellent Tour for the Price”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the Famous 5 tour in mid-February and really enjoyed the adventure. Jacob was our tour guide/driver and was responsible, considerate and thoughtful throughout the trip. We were able to cover a lot of ground in such a short time. The group of about 22 was a great mix of ages, ethnicity and nationalities and everyone got along well. Accommodations were OK but based on the price, I wasn't expecting much.I would also suggest upgrading the van for a bit more comfort but overall, the trip was well worth it.
- Robert B
“Fantastic and reasonably priced tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
TL;DR: Famous 5 - fantastic tour, covers lots of beautiful places, good accommodation, more than reasonably priced, great and diverse itinerary, plenty of wildlife to spot in the wild. I would highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to or can't hire a car.
A very detailed review below.
Some details: we took this tour with Darsy on January 13-18, 2019;
Price: I chose UnderDownUnder first of all because of a very reasonable price (similar tours offered by other companies are orders of magnitude more expensive: *just under 700 AUD pp* VS. *over 2000 AUD* pp) and of course because of good reviews. Especially, when you're paying for several people, it does make a difference.
Wildlife: this deserves a separate mention because - omg, we spotted so many Tasmanian animals in their natural habitat! - really, we felt like in the middle of some BBC documentary. For instance, on our very first stop in Mt Field national park we did a short walk in the woods and encountered 5 pademelons in quite close proximity as well as a black cockatoo! We also saw echidna near Wineclass bay, standing literally 1.5 meter from us. Other animals: albatross, peacocks, penguins (Bencheno); in Nature World sanctuary - Tasmanian devils, wombats, white deer and lots of kangaroos which we fed from hand and pet.
Our guide: Darsy was exceptional! Always very positive, making jokes, easy-going, she set a great atmosphere in the group from the very beginning of the trip. She is knowledgeable and very fun to hang out with. Everybody loved her :)
Vehicle: We had 18 people on a bus. It was quite comfortable, good aircon, enough legspace - no complains. Darsy drives well and carefully, so we didn't experience any issues on the roads.
Itinerary: it planned that way that it covers as many famous nature places as possible. I did my research beforehand (because the original plan was to hire a car, which didn't work out so I booked a tour) - and in my opinion they did an amazing job with choosing places to visit on the way. The spots are truly amazing and you have enough time to get a taste of each one of them. For that you have to get up early each day, the average departure time was 7:15-7:30 am - not that it bothered us at all, but I mention it just in case so people have right expectations. I think it was totally worth it.
Food logistics: the tour package only includes breakfasts meaning that you'd have to take care of lunch and dinner yourself. I was worried how it's going to be organized but turned out there's a big Esky in the bus, so you can buy food in advance and put it there with no probs. Tip to UnderDownUnder peeps: mentioning that you provide the Esky on your website would be helpful ;)
Every hostel we stayed at had a kitchen with all facilities so you can cook whatever. We also stopped at groceries and bakeries on the way, so you can just buy things there if you're feeling lazy to prepare meals.
Accommodation: hostels were really good, exceeded my expectations. Especially, if you've booked the tour for 3-4 people (like for the whole family in our case), you will often get your own separate room, which is very nice. I'd recommend staying in the hostel (default option), because this is where the majority of the group stays and that way you won't miss socializing and having fun with others - we had an absolutely amazing time getting to know people from all around the world, singing songs in different languages, playing board games and simply talking over the dinner. I made so many international friends.
Thank you once again for incredibly amazing trip!
- Raushaniya M
“6 day Tasmania tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the 6 day tour in the last week of February 2019, which was fantastic. The itinerary was excellent, with the main highlights being the climb around Cradle Mountain, the stunning landscapes of Freycinet National Park and the wildlife on Maria Island. We had a top group on this trip, spearheaded by Evan (aka Evo), who was an incredible guide and really went the extra mile to make sure everyone had a great (and hilarious) time. I would definitely recommend this trip.
- Nomad
“Taste of Tasmania (6 days Hobart to Hobart)”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the 6 days tour from 30 Jan to 4 Feb with Intrepid (Adventure Tours) and travelled with an amazing group of people and our very own 'Aussie-Gyver' aka Evan as the tour guide. I loved every bit of the journey from the breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches to hiking in the Cradle Mountain and Hazard Bay (The bakeries were good too especially the Sugar n Spice in Bridport - the best sugar doughnuts in the world)
I even got to see Kangaroos in Maria Island after being in Australia for 5 weeks (Couldn't leave Australia without seeing a Roo or two).
The best bits:
1) Travelling with an amazing group of people who made the trip fun and gave me the encouragement to hike Cradle Mountain (even with my fear of height)
2) The pace of the tour was just right with something for everyone
3) Aussie-Gyver Evan is a great tour guide with his knowledge of history and nature. He took care of everyone and encouraged us to get the best out of the tour. Always full of energy, ready with a smile and few jokes. (You should rename the tour 'The Aussie-Gyver Evan Tour :- ) )
Not so good bit:
The tour finished too quickly- I wished it was longer. I would love to do the tour again.
- Ami
“FANTASTIC EXPLORER 6 Tour with JAMES!!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
The experience with Under Down Under was AWESOME! I started the Explorer 6 tour from the 10th of Feb, and ended up meeting lots of cool and super fun people from all over the world! It was hilarious most of the time as we made fun of each other and joked a lot, we decided to call the group as WOMBAT S**T as it seems appropriate as that was what all we’ve been seeing everywhere, like “watch out, there’s wombat poo here”. Our guide James was super chilled, friendly and knowledgeable. We were super happy to have him, he joked with us, dined with us and went out with us! We would totally recommend James to all !!! Unfortunately we had to say goodbye to him after 5 days, some of us continued our tour with Jacob who was also pretty awesome. Like James, they were born and raised in Tassie! You won’t regret your time with Under Down Under, you would get to see all the things and places you wanna see and do in Tassie. Most importantly you’d get a knowledgeable guide/driver to introduce the best of Tassie! What more could you possibly ask for aye!
- Faryn
“A great tour to see the highlights of Tasmania!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the six day tour starting on 23.02.19 with Evo as our guide and I couldn't be more happy with it.
The nature was amazing! Waterfalls, lakes, mountains, lookouts, sand dunes, beaches, kangaroos, penguins, enchidnas, wallabies and on our last day we were able to get up close to wombats and I could even pet one.
Evo was a fantastic guide and did a great job always looking after everyone, caring that you are happy and entertaining the group with jokes and information about the area. Even after the program for the day was finished he often stayed with the group and we went into pubs and had dinner together.
This tour really exceeded all my expectations. Tasmanias nature is completely varied and beautiful, you could start the day with a walk through the forest to a waterfall, on the next stop stand in sand dunes and end the trip on the beach. And the next day could be completely different again, with doing a big hike up a mountain to a lookout. I'm still amazed by Tasmania and would love to come back to see some more places of it.
I can't say enough how much fun I had! I saw some of Tasmanias best places, had a fantastic group and with Evo as the best guide I ever had, it could only turn out to be a great trip. So again big thanks to all of you!
- Gina
“Taste of Tasmania (6days) - great way to explore the highlights ”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the 6 day Taste of Tasmania (Basix) tour departing Hobart 16/2 by Intrepid (Adventure Tours). We had Evan as our tour guide and he did an awesome job all the way, would be great to travel with him again. Highlights of the tour:
- Evan: awesome tour guide, made sure we have everything we need, payed attention to everybody (taking care of bday babies as well), shared a lot about local attractions, animals, etc and even more if you had questions. Top it up with great sense of humor and super driving skills and you just have a 5+++ tour guide.
- Tasmania: it is simple beautiful as a whole. Cradle Mountains, Bay of Fire, Maria Island.... Lots of animals (wombat, kangaroo... just the key highlights. The whole itinerary was put together in a good way and well balanced with different kind of activities.
- the group: we had an awesome group of 14. Mostly solo travelers from all kind of background, age, nationalities - was supernice
- breakfast: I do think there is some room for improvement here, would have loved to have some (any) veggies or savory on the palette
- upgraded room: I didn`t choose that, but we had 2 members of the group who had solo rooms and you should be aware that it means you will be on a different location than the rest of the team - I found it a bit awkward that they were separated a bit from the rest of us.
- can we include a stop somewhere to see Tasmanian Devils? That was the only thing I was missing :)
So all in all go for this trip, highly recommended!
- Noemi
“Awesome trip, highly recommend!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the six day tour departing Hobart 16/2. What an incredible trip! We saw some amazing sights, and the entire group counted ourselves really lucky to score Evan as our leader. He did a fantastic job all round organizing everything and everyone every single day to perfection. He was a great driver and all round guide, never got stressed, took everyone’s needs and wants into consideration at all times, gave loads of great tips and info on all things Tasmanian, was just plain fabulous and hilarious company and perhaps most importantly for someone driving a group around for a week, he has the best taste in music ever :) He even took the trouble to organised birthday cakes and decorate the bus for people’s birthdays on the trip. I don’t know how he managed everything as brilliantly as he did!
Some highlights of the trip for me were Cradle Mountain, staying in Bicheno and Maria Island (so many wombats!) I was fortunate to travel with the coolest group of people ever, and made some great friends. I highly recommend this trip for solo travellers.
Tips: upgraded accommodation on this trip is a terrible idea and was the only negative for me on this trip. Please be aware that if you go for this option you will be housed separately to the rest of the group every night between 5 and 20 minutes walk away. DO NOT go with this option unless you absolutely must have your own room, and if so, be aware that you may feel very isolated. The rest of the group will also have a better quality breakfast together every morning while you have a much poorer continental breakfast in your room alone. If I hadn’t had such a great group of people to travel with I would have probably felt isolated and not included on this trip. Just suck it up and share a room! I should have.
Feedback: get rid of the “upgraded” accommodation on this trip, or make it your own room in the same hostel (this was the impression I got from the itinerary, which was very misleading in the details given) or at least at the closest available accommodation. Proximity is more important than quality or price for this option. Breakfasts are also terrible on this option, without variety and often stale or unhygienic.
- Lisa P
“Awesome trip, highly recommend!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did the six day tour departing Hobart 16/2. What an incredible trip! We saw some amazing sights, and the entire group counted ourselves really lucky to score Evan as our leader. He did a fantastic job all round organizing everything and everyone every single day to perfection. He was a great driver and all round guide, never got stressed, took everyone’s needs and wants into consideration at all times, gave loads of great tips and info on all things Tasmanian, was just plain fabulous and hilarious company and perhaps most importantly for someone driving a group around for a week, he has the best taste in music ever :) He even took the trouble to organised birthday cakes and decorate the bus for people’s birthdays on the trip. I don’t know how he managed everything as brilliantly as he did!
Some highlights of the trip for me were Cradle Mountain, staying in Bicheno and Maria Island (so many wombats!) I was fortunate to travel with the coolest group of people ever, and made some great friends. I highly recommend this trip for solo travellers.
Tips: upgraded accommodation on this trip is a terrible idea and was the only negative for me on this trip. Please be aware that if you go for this option you will be housed separately to the rest of the group every night between 5 and 20 minutes walk away. DO NOT go with this option unless you absolutely must have your own room, and if so, be aware that you may feel very isolated. The rest of the group will also have a better quality breakfast together every morning while you have a much poorer continental breakfast in your room alone. If I hadn’t had such a great group of people to travel with I would have probably felt isolated and not included on this trip. Just suck it up and share a room! I should have.
Feedback: get rid of the “upgraded” accommodation on this trip, or make it your own room in the same hostel (this was the impression I got from the itinerary, which was very misleading in the details given) or at least at the closest available accommodation. Proximity is more important than quality or price for this option. Breakfasts are also terrible on this option, without variety and often stale or unhygienic.
- Lisa P
“Great explorer 5 tour with Jacob”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We had a great time on our tour through Tasmania! Big advantage of this explorer 6 is that your guide drives you every where and accommodation is already arranged. And in our case, Jacob was a very friendly, funny guide with a lot of knowledge of Tasmania. This made the tour really interesting and gave us a good vibe during traveling in the bus. He was also very helpful in giving extra tips or going with us to nice places!
The accommodation options are not every where great, some are really simple for what you pay. We loved the Bicheno backpackers though!
A disadvantage is that you are stuck to a specific time schedule and you are with quite a big group during most of the time during the day. That sometimes bothered us a bit.
They also didn’t tell us in advance that the 6th day to port Arthur was with a different guide and group. Felt a bit strange after 5 days together and was not our highlight day. It would have been better to start here.
But it is really a good way to see a lot of beautiful Tasmania and get good information about it. Our highlights were the Bay of fires and wineglass bay, very beautiful walks there!
- Florita
“Best 6 days in Tas you'll ever have”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I travelled to Tasmania for the museums, wildlife, and cooler temperature - and I can't say that I've been disappointed. The entire state is absolutely gorgeous, particularly the west coast which mainly consists of protected national parks. Saw a lot of wildlife, befriended some really great people from across the globe, and visited Sarah Island which, as a complete history nerd, was probably my highlight. And the wombats, obviously.
Our group was lucky enough to have Evan as our tour guide, who took into consideration everyone's interests (including mine, and pointed me in the direction to all the historical landmarks I needed to see). Another bonus is he knows heaps about Tas, including where the wombats like to hang out on Maria Island. A cool guy who I'd happily road trip across Australia with.
In summary, I had an awesome time and can't stop telling all my friends about how good Tas and this tour is :)
- Oneman
“Amazing experience”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Our Famous 5 tour was fantastic! So many amazing stops, and a great group of people from all over. Our tour guide Matt took the experience to the next level with his knowledge and recommendations, and did a great job. Between the East and West coast Tasmania such a variety of beautiful scenery, would highly recommend.
- Sam
“5 days Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We had an enjoyable trip. It was relaxing as we had a good guide cum driver. Matt is very good with the local history and was able to recommend good places to dine in. We had a fun group and everybody was cooperative and punctual. Our guide is very polite, well mannered , responsible and tries his best to accommodate us. We could joke with him, tease him and have nice conversations too. Our requests for music onboard was granted. We cracked jokes and he interacted well with all of us. This trip by Under Down Under is good.
Felicia
- Yit Meng
“5 days tour around Australia”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Very good tour, loved it. We saw all the highlights and very beautiful places in the west and east coast. Our tour guide Matt was awesome, thank you being with us!!!
- Jelenam
“Fantastic”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We took this wonderful tour with Matt February 14-18, 2019. We were picked-up at our hostel on time and we began our 5-day journey. The vehicle in which we drove around Tasmania was good although the space between seats was a bit slight for tall people, where the knees were in contact with the seat in front. For me was wonderful cause I'm 1,72 Mts. The hostels we stayed at varied but ranged from I'd say very good good. Sleeping and bathroom accommodations were all acceptable till good! The leader, Matt, was knowledgeable and always friendly. The group, which ranged in age from 19-60, was fantastic! It was the best group of my trip to Australia; this tour was the longest of my trip, which might have made a difference in giving time for getting to know people better. The hikes provided wonderful opportunities to get in touch with each other and to know them. Of course HIGHLIGHT was "Matt" our Guide, he was really gut informed and helpfully, he explained us each Name, Corner and way we are very happy about this opportunity to know Tasmania with a very professional and top Tourist guide. We will of course highly recommend this tour to all the people we meet.
- Hans J
“Fantastic 5 day trip”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Amazing week (14.-18.2.2019) with our fantastic guide Matt! I have been to several tours around the world but a guide this relaxed, funny and informative is very rare. I would like to have Matt around on my future tours. Cheers, Enrico
- En Ri F
“Ultimate 8 tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We have recently finished our 5 day tour with Darcy which was fantastic. Darcy was friendly and approachable for anything we needed and enthusiastic when encouraging the group to get to know one another. We always knew what the plan was for the day as the itinerary and times were always made clear to us keeping the tour well organised.
I would definitely recommend booking a tour with Under Down Under, their itinerary allows you to see a huge amount of Tasmania in a short space of time, they are quick and easy to book with, if you need to add or change your booking they are quick to reply via email and great value for money. We went onto complete a further 3 days to complete the 8 day tour, again great professional and informative tour guide (Rob), comfy buses and a well planned out itinerary; A little longer at the wild life park at Bicheno and the cheese company on Bruny Island would have been better as we felt a little rushed, but having done a few tours already this was by far the one that ticked a lot of boxes and we were extremely happy with the whole service we received from Under Down Under.
- Vicky N
“Ultimate Tasmania Adventure”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Can’t recommend Under Down Under and the Ultimate 8 Day tour enough! Managed to see an incredible amount of Tasmania in very short space of time and really experienced the variety the state has to offer - from coastal walks to mountain hikes and uncivilized wilderness to MONA. The initial 5 day tour around Tassie was excellent. Darcy was a very enthusiastic and animated guide and our bus was never quiet between her commentary and our “fun facts”! Very friendly and knowledgeable. I also loved the three day trips with Rob to Port Arthur, Mt Wellington and Bruny Island. The history of Port Arthur and wildlife on Bruny Island were real highlights and Rob provided great commentary, particularly from a “local” perspective on way to Port Arthur when we passed his local beach and house!
- Jamie
“Consistently great guides, perfect way to see Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Booked onto the 8 day tour at the very last minute and had a great time. Hadn’t realised that the 8 day tour is actually the 5 day tour with three single day trips attached to the end which meant we weren’t with the main group the whole time but it didn’t detract.
For the main body of the tour we had Jacob who was great fun and very patient. It’s clear he’s passionate about the job and has plenty of enthusiasm and local knowledge in addition to being able to tell you about various other areas of Aus worth a visit. He organised a bbq the first night which apparently is his own thing rather than a set itinerary and it was such great value as well as a good opportunity to get to know the group-would recommend implementing it as a fixed feature and maybe repeating the option through the tour.
For the three single day trips we had Matt and Joey who were really friendly, really helpful and went above and beyond to make the whole trip was memorable for all the right reasons. Hadn’t realised Tasmania was so beautiful and definitely wouldn’t have had the energy to do as much driving as was required to get round all of it in such a short span of time. Only feedback would be that booking through Peterpans meant we didn’t get an up to date itinerary and the single day trips changed order completely meaning we didn’t get any communication on what we’d be doing each day when some days needed swimwear and others hiking stuff etc. Everyone on the bus seemed equally confused so it seems to be across the board. For the 5 day trips a bigger bus would have been good as it was a bit cramped for the amount of time spent on board.
- K TJ
“Great way to see Tasmania without driving, let someone else who ”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Very knowledgeable guides driving you in a van around Tasmania to all the must see spots! They provide a simple breakfast then pick you up from your accommodation. Drive you to all the must see spots and towns, then drop you off at your accommodation for the night. You travel in a van, not a big bus, giving you an opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers. Activities to meet everybody's physical abilities. If it rains, no problem, they always had alternative stops. The price is right and they provide different means of accommodations to fit your budget. Loved the Gordon River cruise. If you travel to Tasmania, this is the way to do it!
- Gail
“Famous 5 tour: a wonderful overview”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I joined the "Famous 5" tour to the West and East coast of Tasmania. Our group leader, Justin, did an outstanding job driving us around Tassie, providing us with interesting information about the places we visited, and keeping our group of 23 people organized and having fun.
As a solo traveller, the five-day tour was an efficient and practical way to get to some of the most beautiful natural places in Tasmania without having to rent a car. The bonus was meeting a lot of like-minded travellers on the tour and our tour leader helped create a great atmosphere in the group. The hostel accommodation was clean and comfortable. The tour provides a great taste of the treasures of Tassie and I can't wait to return!
- Globetrot
“5-day tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Our tour guide was the best tour guide I've ever had. Very down to earth, very knowledgeable about the sights we visited and very dedicated to giving our group the best experience possible. Darcy was our guide.
- Jay Rhino
“Professional tour with amazing guide "Darcy".”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I travelled with my friend and our mothers. We took 5D4N trip to Tassie. We are amazed with such an Energetic Darcy. Such a Handy and professional driver, informative and Energetic guided and served us with lots of smile and happiness. There were 18 of us all from different countries. What an experience. I love Tasmania. The landscapes are amazing from Waterfalls, Lakes, mountains, and beaches. My version of best was in Cradle Mountain. We walked circling the lake for 3 hours with approx 11 km. From 3 backpacker hostel, i love strahan backpacker with eccentric owner named Bumpy. Most of all.. it was memorable trip. Thank you Under Down Under tour!
- Zinyi C
“Great small group day tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
We took the day trip to Mount Wellington and Bonorong wildlife sanctuary in Feb 4th. Our guide was very accommodating to let us go different levels of hiking trail at Mt Wellington. Indeed he has taken great care of us by showing us the trail with directions and gave me a tree branch stick. I thought that stick was for walking, but it was more for defending us against 3 poisonous snakes in Tasmania. He took us to the wharf for lunch and recommended scallop pie which we were so delighted to try it for lunch. The highlight was of course Bonorong Wildlife sanctuary where we spent more than 2 hours there feeding kangaroos, touching wombats and viewing the famous Tasmania Devils. At the end, we requested to be dropped off at the wharf where we did more sightseeing and enjoyed dinner. It was a wonderful day!
- CoCoLau
“6 days tour Tasmanie”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I did a 6 days tour around tasmania with the under down under tours and it was amazing.
Our tourguide Evan showed us the best places of Tasmania. His knowledge about this place was amazing. Everything was very well organized, from the hostels till breakfast, shoppingime, coffee and toilet breaks. All the places we visited were absoluty beautiful!
Highly recommend this organisation!
- Anne-Marie H
“5 Day Tour of Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(2/5)
Tour is geared for people in the 25-35 year old range. There is no real tour guide, a driver that takes you from spot to spot and sends you off to hike with the group or on your own. I can see by other reviews that other travelers enjoyed their guides. My particular tour had a driver, not a guide. There was no guide to point out the birds or flora. The guide did not accompany the hikers. No contact number given in case you need to contact the driver while you are hiking. Tasmania is beautiful and my experience would have been so much more if the guide had been nearby on the hikes to name the birds I heard. The drives are long and in the end, you do not get to spend as much time touring on foot, most of the hours are spent in a crowded van, including eating lunches in the van because there was not enough time to eat in the towns. Most food purchased was to go from either a cafe or from the IGA. Arrivals at end of day are around 6-7 PM and leaves little time to enjoy any of the towns and their offerings.
This tour is definitely for the backpacker crowd that simply wants to check off that they were in Tasmania and don't particularly care about what they are seeing. The tour packs too much into a day--it tries to do too much and in the end, at least for my tour in January 2019, failed.
- FellowTraveler
“3 days tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
The 3 days tour was interesting. Our tour guide Rick was very funny and friendly. Thank you for this adventure!:)
- Andrea
“6 days in Tassie Tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
This was the best holiday I’ve had. Our tour guide Matt was fantastic in providing us with information about the physical capabilities of the hikes and provided alternatives if needed. He also showed us lots of hidden scenic hot spots that only locals knew about. Matt was an amazing tour guide. My husband and I both walked away feeling like a big part of our holiday success was because high service Matt provided. This was by far the best way to see the best bits of Tassie in a short amount of time.
- Kirsty
“3 days tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Rick, the tour guide was very funny and friendly! The tour was so interesting and we saw a lot of beautiful things!
- Sabrina
“Famous 5 Tours Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I really enjoyed the tour, each day was amazing and different to the one before. We saw so many different parts of Tasmania and I loved all of them, our guide Matt was super helpful and always had a funny and interesting story to tell at each stop as well as a lot of knowledge about the natural and historic aspects of the landscape we drove by.
He made the trip unforgettable for me, I loved the walks and all the beautiful views I had, my highlights were Cradle Mountain and the Bay of Fires.
I can only recommend this tour to everyone and hope you'll be as lucky with your guide as I was!
- Jonathan
“Famous 5 Tours Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I really enjoyed the tour, each day was amazing and different to the one before. We saw so many different parts of Tasmania and I loved all of them, our guide Matt was super helpful and always had a funny and interesting story to tell at each stop as well as a lot of knowledge about the natural and historic aspects of the landscape we drove by.
He made the trip unforgettable for me, I loved the walks and all the beautiful views I had, my highlights were Cradle Mountain and the Bay of Fires.
I can only recommend this tour to everyone and hope you'll be as lucky with your guide as I was!
- Jonathan
“The guide, group and tour was amazing”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Did the 5 day tour around Tasmania in Jan 2019 and was just outstanding. Our guide Matt was so great as he was so knowledgeable and was just great to talk to and listen to. Great driver and just gave you so much freedom but always gave us the knowledge to make the right choice for us! The bus was clean and comfy seats but leg room was limited. The tour was very nice and the accommodation at Strahan was comfortable and clean with food places around. Bumpy (the manager) is a favorite and keeps the 2 nights very enjoyable. The Gordon river cruise was nice and worth the value. Cradle mountain/dove lake walk was great with challenging areas but amazing views. However The Launceston backpackers Was not very nice. Rooms really warm, untidy and basic maintenance and housekeeping. The owner was nice though and other people were nice. The St. Helens beach was just pure amazing and would love to go back their one day! Nature world was also great and a lot of fun. Benchino backpackers was very clean and central in town. Great amenities and overall good stay. The wineglass bay was very pretty and a great walk. Thanks to under down under and especially Matt!!
- Alex L
“MONA and MT Wellington”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Fab day and Joey was such a great tour guide, even went to extra trouble to wait while we picked up our bags from one hostel and dropped us at another!
- Holly B
“An awesome way to discover Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I had a few days off in Tasmania in mid-December, so I decided to do the 3-day tour up the west coast of Tasmania. Everything went flawlessly, our guide Storm was super helpful to fix a booking error I made (I mistakenly thought the tour ended in Hobart, which it did not, since it is part of the longer 5-day tour). The group was awesome as well (a mix of 18 to 55yrs).
My only regret is not going for the full 5 day tour.
- Mark N
“Tassie's Famous 5 with Justin!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
If you are looking for a great tour guide to see the most important highlights of Tassie (or the red center for that matter), do not hesitate and join Justin of under down under for a fun, well-paced and beautiful tour. While keeping in mind the individual interests of each participant, Justin will take you along the most beautiful lakes, beaches mountain tops and rolling hills of Tassie. A true recommendation!
- Olivier
“Amazing time at Tassie Wild 3.5”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Fantasic tour. Seen lots of amazing and wonderful nature of Tasmania. Tour guide (Storm) was super and knew a lot about the island. The group was amazing and the hostels for overnight were really good. Would advise everyone though to go for the Famous 5 instead of the Tassie Wild 3.5, to extend your tour a little. Bus was a bit old and had little legroom, but that is the only improvement I could think of.
- Luke B
“An amazing time with Justin”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Really had a wonderful time during the FAMOUS 5 trip of Under Down Under tours. Our driver was Justin and he did an absolute fantastic job. The hostels are great (Bumpy is the best!) and breakfast is served every morning. The places that you visit are very nice and there is a good mix of hikes, drives, and free time. I would definitely recommend this tour.
- Martijn V
“Best time on the “Famous 5” Tour!”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
I’ve joined the Famous 5 Tour from Hobart and it was worth every dollar. Against all expectations I got to travel with a group of other lovely and like-minded solo travellers. The itinerary felt well planned in a decent pace, which gave us a bit of spare recreational time everyday. The hikes and other activities were awesome and I fell in love with Tasmania’s nature and diversity. Also tour guide Rick made us have a fun time as well as he provided us with heaps of information and local advice.
Thanks for the wonderful time!
- Lala W
“Taste of Tasmania tour”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Fantastic road trip throughout Tasmania with great diversity, beautiful scenery and several national parks. Tour guide Evan kept us going with his everyday positive energy and humor, shared interesting information about history and nature, spotted wildlife like wombats, echidna, pademalon, led us through hikes at rainforests and mountains to see waterfalls, lakes and amazing views. Love Tasmania forever
- Ali
“Taste of Tasmania”
Travelled 4th June 2019
(5/5)
Fantastic 6 day tour with excellent guide Evan and good friendly group. Evan so obviously enjoyed his work and was keen to share his knowledge with us. He ensured that there was activities suitable for all abilities and looked after us all well.
- Cath W
“The tour was amazing!”
Travelled 5th August 2019
(5/5)
Definitely would recommend people to join!
- Cecilia Liu
“Return trip to Tassie to see west coast...”
Travelled 4th June 2023
(5/5)
Cradle mountain national Park... Post card vistas and plenty of choices...really a amazing part of Tasmania... Our guide,driver and leader was Misty...what a star she was knowledgeable,friendly and a great driver she made our trip something to remember...would highly recommend this trip for folks of all ages with reasonable fitness
- Kevin Pope
“Great 5 day tour of Tassie”
Travelled 4th June 2023
(5/5)
From start to finish we felt really well looked after. Our every need was anticipated. Our guide, Justin, was very knowledgeable, presenting information in bite sized chunks in an entertaining style. His energy was never ending and he ran around making sure that we had the best time. The other guests were lovely people and we were soon one big happy family. It was a lot of fun. The place we stayed at in Strahan had seen better days but we’ve seen a lot worse. The great weather made a great tour even better. Totally recommend this tour.
- SukyDee
“Great 5 day tour of Tassie”
Travelled 4th June 2023
(5/5)
From start to finish we felt really well looked after. Our every need was anticipated. Our guide, Justin, was very knowledgeable, presenting information in bite sized chunks in an entertaining style. His energy was never ending and he ran around making sure that we had the best time. The other guests were lovely people and we were soon one big happy family. It was a lot of fun. The place we stayed at in Strahan had seen better days but we’ve seen a lot worse. The great weather made a great tour even better. Totally recommend this tour.
- SukyDee
“Absolutely amazing”
Travelled 9th December 2023
(5/5)
Absolutely amazing tour! My girlfriend and I went on a 5 day Tasmania tour with Josh. He is a fantastic guide and hike buddy - always full of energy and passion. Tasmania has so much to offer with unique nature and wildlife. We saw wombats, platypus, wallabies and many more. Thanks for the great experience!
- Rasmus A
“5 Day Tassie Tour”
Travelled 19th March 2024
(5/5)
- Eden
“5 Day Tassie Tour ”
Travelled 3rd May 2024
(5/5)
I had perfekt 5 Days in Tasmania. The tour was planed really well and we get the chance to see so many beautiful places in Tasmania. Our Tourguide Tim explained us a lot about the area and the nature. Great way to see the island!
- Lena Dotzler
“5 Day Tassie Tour”
Travelled 29th September 2024
(5/5)
Absolutely loved this tour. I am so glad I booked it and would absolutely recommend it to anyone. It was fairly active which I loved, and despite being only five days, we got to see so many beautiful places. Our guide Anthony was absolutely fantastic. He was lovely, incredibly knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our trip one to remember. My visit to Tasmania was everything I dreamed of and more! A huge thank you to Anthony and Under Down Under.
- Nat
“Loved the Tour”
Travelled 19th November 2024
(5/5)
Glad we took this tour. (Tassie 5)
Itinerary: Excellent!! Loved all the stops, and decent breaks during the drives.
Guide/Driver: Really liked Anthony, he gave us some great commentary.
Motels: Clean, comfortable, quiet, and centrally located. Except for the poor wifi at the Hobart Travelodge, we were really pleased.
Bus: Comfortable if you are no taller than 180 cm, else your knees will be right against the seat in front. There is no overhead storage and barely any under the seat, so if the bus is full, you'll have your daypack on your lap for the drives.
Group Size: My rating is based on the fact that there were only 12 people in our group, so there was room to spread out on the bus. But the max size is 24, and it seems like that would slow everything down--at at least one of the bakery stops, there was only one toilet.
Back office support: I feel like there's some room for improvement, such as providing a bit more advance info. For instance, Anthony told us there was a free podcast we could listen to on the first day at Port Arthur, but I'd packed my headphones in the suitcase. Or that we'd arrive in Bicheno in time for a penguin tour, but they do sell out. This info could be on the web, or sent in an advance email. Also, due to an itinerary change by UDU, Narelle promised us a refund of 420 AUD on 8 July. After multiple waits and email exchanges, I received the refund three months later on 8 October.
- Diane M
“Excellent tour guide!”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
Excellent tour guide. Tasi 5 Highlights hit all the major things to see in Tasmania in a short amount of time.
- Mitch S.
“Nice Tour!”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
Excellent tour guide. Tasi 5 Highlights hit all the major things to see in Tasmania in a short amount of time.
- Trisha Fren
“Highly recommend!!”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
Amazing Tour!! Did the “Tassie 5 Highlights tour” and loved every bit of it. Our tour guide Justzen was knowledgeable and great on our tour as we explored the east coast and inland parts of Tasmania. Definitely worth the price as the experiences are like none other. I felt the 5 day tour covered all the essential touristy things to tick off aswell as added bonus’ that I would not have known to go to if I wasn’t travelling on a tour. Highly recommend!!
- Dean Amerie
“Love this tour.”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
I just finished the 5 day Tassie Excursion with Under Down Under Tours, and it truly exceeded my expectations, largely due to our hilarious, knowledgeable and very accommodating guide Justin. The amount of information about Tassie - the landscape, history, wildlife, public toilets :), etc. Justin had at his fingertips was mind boggling. In just 5 short days I truly felt we saw a fabulous sampling of Tasmania's glorious diversity. With ever so much appreciation to Justin and Under Down Under Tours.
- Diane Mallis
“Really Great tour!”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
The tour with Hayden as a guide was really great. Tour Tassie 5. We saw so much nature and Hayden was able to give us so much information! And he always kept an eye on the -nice- group. The only negative point: The TRC Hostel in Launceston was really terrible. Old, dirty, cold, run down, no hot water, sometimes no working water supply... horrible. Under down under tours really should find other accommodation in Launceston!
- Morene M.
“ Highly recommend”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
Got the privilege of being the first group on the new Tassie 5 highlights tour with our guide Anthony.
As the name suggest, truly a highlight of what Tassie has to offer in 5 short days. In this tour, you will come across the tall cliffs in the Tasman Peninsula, look for penguins in a small town Bicheno and possibly see the lovely reflection of Cradle Mountain in Dove lake.
Anthony was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and you could clearly tell he loved what he was doing by the enthusiasm he had for every place we visited. He knew the facts and the best foods and drinks in each area and definitely made our tour the best holiday I could hope for!
The images I have taken can only capture the scenery and sights seen on the tour but they can never capture the excitement and feelings felt throughout and I can only highly recommend taking the tour to make the best out of a week in Tassie.
- Vincent
“Amazing tour!”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
I would not have spent 5 days in Tassie in any other way than with Under Down Under. Big shout out to Hadyn. He was amazing.
- Christian S
“Five-day tour”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
Five-day tour in Tasmania. It's one of my best trips. It's always fun traveling with all kinds of good folks, especially our tour guide, Tom.
Tom is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. He is incredibly passionate about his job, and his knowledge of Tasmania's nature is very impressive, making the journey enjoyable and filled with laughter.
The landscapes are absolutely stunning. It's worth going for. Now it's winter, so there weren't many people here but us.
Once again, I want to say thank you for taking good care of us during this five-day trip. Thank you for showing us the beauty of Tasmania.
- Gerry Tung
“Love this tour.”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
First thing first, hats off to our guide Tom! This loves Tasmania and lives his job, one of the best person you’ll ever meet. He’s very knowledgeable, can do it all and is very kind! The 5 day tour lays you see the best things all around the island without too much driving. I wish there were more space between seats but there’s worst. Go in the winter, there’s no one anywhere!
- Allen Thrump
“Famous 5 Tour!”
Travelled 20th November 2024
(5/5)
Hi everyone,
This year, I went on a Famous 5 Tour with the organisation Under Down Under. I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. Since my tour took place in winter (June), we had all the attractions (beaches, lookouts, waterfalls, hostels) to ourselves. We were also incredibly lucky with the weather and spent some beautiful days in Tasmania. The hostels were all fantastic, and I shared rooms with wonderful girls. The atmosphere in the group was great, and we had loads of fun. Our guide, Tom, was truly a 12/10. He picked us up from the hostel, and we immediately felt at ease. He could answer all our questions and was so passionate and enthusiastic that it was contagious.
The trip was very well organised, and we saw an incredible amount in just five days. I can only recommend it, especially in winter! I would go again in a heartbeat.
Thanks to Under Down Under and especially to Tom!
- Therese Mae
