7 Days
8 Peoples
Easy to Moderate
Embark on a 7-day birding and wildlife adventure through southern Tasmania, exploring the breathtaking Southwest Wilderness, Bruny Island, Maria Island, and Hobart’s birding hotspots. Discover Tasmania’s incredible biodiversity, shaped by 10,000 years of isolation, with 12 endemic bird species, including the Tasmanian Native-hen, Tasmanian Boobook and Forty-spotted Pardalote, and rare treasures like the critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrot. Venture through diverse habitats, encounter unique mammals like the Platypus and Eastern Quoll, and marvel at Tasmania’s rich natural heritage, where conservation thrives amidst stunning World Heritage landscapes. A must-see journey for birders and wildlife enthusiasts alike!
Day 1
Arrival in Hobart & Welcome Dinner
Arrive at your own time today and make your way to Motel 429 in Sandy Bay. Check in is available from 2pm. We’ll meet at 6pm this evening in the hotel lobby before heading out to dinner. Meet your guide and fellow travellers and chat about the upcoming tour over dinner. Overnight: Motel 429, Sandy Bay, Hobart. Meals - Dinner.
Day 2
Hobart to Bruny Island
Day 3
Bruny Island
Day 4
Bruny Island to Hobart
Day 5
Melaleuca, southwest Wilderness
Day 6
Maria Island
Day 7
Departure from Hobart