Launceston Tours

Launceston tours reach Cradle Mountain National Park to the west and Freycinet National Park on the east coast in one day. The Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay full-day tours leave from Cameron Street in Launceston, and the rest on this page start in Hobart, so each section says where the day begins. For what else is on around the city, see things to do in Launceston.

Day tours from Launceston to Cradle Mountain and Freycinet

The Cradle Mountain National Park Guided Tour leaves 29 Cameron Street, Launceston, Monday to Friday at 7.30am and returns at about 6pm, a 12-hour day. After a stop in Sheffield to see the outdoor murals, you get four to five hours in the park: the Enchanted Walk beside Pencil Pine Creek, the six-kilometre Dove Lake Circuit, the climb to Marion's Lookout at 1200m, Weindorfers Chalet, and wombats in their natural habitat. National park entry is included and the group limit is 20.

The Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Tour runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the same Cameron Street departure point, also a 12-hour day. The route passes through Evandale and Campbell Town (look for the Convict Brick Trail and Red Bridge), then reaches Freycinet National Park for the Cape Tourville Lighthouse walk, the 1.3km uphill track to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, Honeymoon Bay and a stop at Devil's Corner Winery. Neither tour runs on weekends or public holidays.

Walking tours near Launceston

Several of these days are built around a walk. Launceston walking tours groups the ones where the track is the main event, from the Dove Lake Circuit at Cradle Mountain and the lookout climb at Wineglass Bay to the swinging bridges at Tahune in the Huon Valley.

Tours that start in Hobart

The Tahune Airwalk and Hastings Caves Guided Tour leaves Hobart on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30am for a 9-hour day in the Huon Valley. It walks the 619-metre cantilever 40 to 50m above the Huon River, takes a guided tour of Hastings Caves and finishes with a swim in the Thermal Springs pool. Tassie Tours Tasmania runs a similar day, the Hastings Cave, Tahune Airwalk and Huon Tasting Trail tour, as a 10-hour trip that adds a Huon Valley tasting board.

On the Tasman Peninsula, the Port Arthur, Richmond and Tasman Peninsula Tour runs Monday to Friday at 7.30am as an 11-hour day. It passes Pirates Bay Lookout and Eaglehawk Neck, walks the 2km Waterfall Bay cliff track, enters the Port Arthur Historic Site, adds a harbour cruise and stops at Richmond Village. The Port Arthur and Lavender Farm Guided Tour follows the same route and swaps in a stop at Port Arthur Lavender.

The Wine Glass Bay & Freycinet National Park Day Tour from Hobart departs Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30am as a 10-hour day, with a swim at Honeymoon Bay, the Cape Tourville Lighthouse and seafood and wine at Marine Farm.

Hobart to Launceston with a Cradle Mountain stop

The Hobart to Launceston Transfer & Cradle Mountain Tour moves you between the two cities and visits Cradle Mountain on the way. It leaves Hobart CBD hotels from 6.45am, stops for coffee in Campbell Town, passes through Sheffield, the Town of Murals, includes the Dove Lake Circuit and the Enchanted Forest Walk, and arrives at Launceston CBD hotels at about 6pm. It is an 11-hour day, and pick-up details are confirmed with the operator when you book.

Choosing between Launceston tours

Start with the departure point. If you are staying in Launceston, the Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay tours are the ones that begin and end in the city. The Tahune, Port Arthur and Hobart-based Wineglass Bay tours all start at the Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre on Davey Street in Hobart.

Then check the day of the week, since these tours run on set days. Cradle Mountain runs Monday to Friday, Wineglass Bay from Launceston runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the Tahune and Hobart Wineglass Bay tours run Mondays and Thursdays. Tahune is a 9-hour day and the Launceston departures are 12-hour days.

Frequently asked questions

How long are day tours from Launceston?

The Cradle Mountain National Park Guided Tour and the Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Tour from Launceston are both 12-hour days, leaving at 7.30am and returning at about 6pm.

Which days do Launceston tours run?

The Cradle Mountain tour from Launceston runs Monday to Friday at 7.30am and the Wineglass Bay tour runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30am. Neither runs on weekends or public holidays.

Where do Launceston day tours depart from?

The Cradle Mountain and Wineglass Bay tours from Launceston depart from 29 Cameron Street, Launceston. Hotel pick-up is offered from selected locations, and the operator confirms details after booking.

Is national park entry included on tours from Launceston?

Yes. The Cradle Mountain National Park Guided Tour includes national park entry fees, and the Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Tour includes the national park entrance fee.

Are there wine tours from Launceston?

The Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park Tour from Launceston stops at Devil's Corner Winery, but it is a national park day tour rather than a dedicated winery tour.

Can I take a Hobart tour while staying in Launceston?

Tours such as Tahune Airwalk and Port Arthur start in Hobart, so they need you to reach Hobart for a 7.30am departure. The Hobart to Launceston Transfer & Cradle Mountain Tour is the option that ends in Launceston.

Choose a Cradle Mountain or Wineglass Bay day from Cameron Street, or pick a Hobart departure if your trip takes in both cities, and book your Launceston tour above.