Wildlife Immersion: Tasmania & Kangaroo Island

Wildlife Immersion: Tasmania & Kangaroo Island

Duration: 11 Days

Overview

A deeply immersive wildlife and wilderness journey through Tasmania, the Apple Isle and Kangaroo Island, Australia' Galapagos—two of Australia’s richest natural arenas. Think empty beaches, temperate rainforests, dramatic coastlines, and close-up encounters with wallabies, wombats, quolls, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, and prolific birdlife.

This is Australia for travelers who care about conservation, hiking, and wild places.

Trip Highlights

Hobart’s art, markets & harbour

Coastal walks and sea-view lodges in Freycinet National Park

Alpine landscapes and wildlife at Cradle Mountain

Kangaroo Island’s kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, and rugged coasts

Night wildlife spotting and conservation-focused guiding

Ideal For

Wildlife enthusiasts • Photographers • Conservation-minded travelers • Repeat visitors

Preferred Properties

Hobart: MACq 01 • The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Freycinet: Saffire Freycinet • Freycinet Lodge

Cradle Mountain: Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge • Cradle Mountain Hotel

Kangaroo Island: Southern Ocean Lodge (if open) • Oceanview Eco Villas • Kangaroo Island Lodge

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Days 1–2 — Hobart (Harbour, Markets & MONA)

Arrive in Hobart and settle into a harbourfront hotel near Salamanca Place. Explore the waterfront, markets (on weekends), and the city’s growing food scene. Spend the next day visiting MONA by ferry—Australia’s most distinctive contemporary art museum—before a relaxed evening in Hobart.
Overnights: MACq 01 or The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Days 3–4 — Freycinet Peninsula (Coastlines & Wineglass Bay)

Drive up Tasmania’s east coast to the Freycinet Peninsula and your coastal lodge. Enjoy scenic beach walks, Wineglass Bay Lookout hikes, kayaking, oyster farm visits, and excellent wildlife viewing (wallabies, dolphins, seabirds).
Overnights: Saffire Freycinet or Freycinet Lodge

Days 4–6 — Cradle Mountain (Alpine Wilderness & Night Wildlife)

Continue inland to Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Walk around Dove Lake, explore temperate rainforest trails, and join a night-spotting tour to look for wombats, quolls, possums, and Tasmanian devils. Dawn and dusk around the lodge offer exceptional wildlife encounters.
Overnights: Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge or Cradle Mountain Hotel

Days 7–10 — Kangaroo Island (Wildlife, Coastlines & Conservation)

Return to Hobart, fly via Adelaide, and continue to Kangaroo Island—Australia’s “Galápagos.” Spend your days with expert naturalists exploring sea lion colonies, koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, Remarkable Rocks, and Admirals Arch. Enjoy guided conservation experiences, coastal 4WD outings, honey farm visits, and beach picnics. Add an extra day for hiking or photography.
Overnights: Southern Ocean Lodge (if open); Oceanview Eco Villas; or Kangaroo Island Lodge

Day 11 — Return to Adelaide & Depart

Fly back to Adelaide for onward connections. An optional night in Adelaide can be added for convenience.

Pricing

Beginning at $10,500 per person