Experience Tasmania Tours - Day Trips | Pepper Bush Adventures

Experience Tasmania Tours – Day Trips – What to See…..

Northern Tasmania Day Tours with Pepper Bush Adventures…..

Pepper Bush Adventures offers road trips and experience Tasmania tours – day trips. The tours can depart from Launceston or Scottsdale and feature the northeast Tasmanian region. Tours are private charters that can include animal encounters, birding, national parks, vineyard lunches, spectacular scenery, stunning mountains, pristine beaches, and forest reserves. See our day tour options:

Ben Lomond & Tamar Valley Vineyards – Departs Launceston or Scottsdale. Ben Lomond National Park is one of Tasmania’s renowned natural treasures for its dramatic landscapes, wildlife, and sensational views. The Park is home to unique alpine flora, including cushion plants and summer-blooming wildflowers. > Josef Chromy Vineyard for wine tasting and lunch

The Josef Chromy Vineyard offers a dining experience that beautifully complements the region’s high-quality wines. After a wine-tasting flight, your guide will host lunch in the Josef Chromy Vineyard Restaurant. Lunch focuses on modern Australian cuisine with a strong emphasis on local and seasonal produce. > After lunch, we will visit the Velo Vineyard to taste more wine before returning to your accommodation.

Tassie Devils & Tamar Valley Wines

Tassie Devils & Tamar Valley Vineyards – Departs Launceston. The Tamar Valley wine tasting and lunch can all be preceded by a scenic morning drive to the beautiful Meander Valley to visit the Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary provides an enriching and educational experience for visitors. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning about Tasmania’s unique wildlife. The sanctuary is particularly famous for its work with Tasmanian devils. > Tamar Valley Vineyards

Tamar Ridge Cellar Door & The Ducks Restaurant – At Tamar Ridge, wine tasting is a refined experience showcasing premium Tasmanian cool-climate wines, particularly elegant Pinot Noir. The sleek, modern cellar door offers breath-taking views of the Tamar River, enhancing each sip. Knowledgeable staff guide you through exquisite wines, from crisp Rieslings to complex Chardonnays.

Afterwards, you can go ahead and indulge at The Ducks Restaurant, where a gourmet lunch awaits. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients shine in beautifully plated dishes, complemented by impeccable service—the relaxed yet sophisticated ambience pairs perfectly with a glass of wine. With stunning surroundings and exceptional flavours, this food and wine experience is a true Tasmanian delight.

Tasmanian National Parks and Forest Reserves

Waterfalls & Rainforests – Departs Scottsdale. This tour ventures into the northeast Tasmanian highlands with visits to Mt. Victoria & St Columba Falls Forest Reserves. Take a loop walk to see Ralph’s Falls and the changing landscapes at Mt Victoria Forest Reserve. Travel a short distance to visit the multi-tier St Columba Falls. Lunch will be at the Pyengana Farmgate Café, where the robotic dairy is on display. > Return Journey – Weldborough Pass and Mt Paris Dam

The return journey allows a visit to the Weldborough Pass Myrtle Forest. The forest is a beautiful and tranquil destination for nature lovers, offering a glimpse into Tasmania’s ancient temperate rainforests. > Mt Paris Dam

The abandoned and disused Mt Paris Dam is another nostalgic stop on the return trip. Its unique architectural features and historical significance, combined with the natural beauty, make it a rewarding visit. > Scottsdale

Mt William National Park Day Tour – Departs Scottsdale. A day trip to the far northeast corner of Tasmania showcases a number of the region’s natural attractions. Little Blue Lake is a stunning and unique destination. Its vibrant blue waters and serene setting make it a worthwhile visit for those exploring the region. > Mt William NP

Mt William National Park is a stunning destination located in the far corner of north-eastern Tasmania. Furthermore, the Park is known for its beautiful beaches, diverse wildlife and birdlife, and rich cultural heritage. Mt William offers a range of activities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. >The return trip can be tailored to your interests. You may like to visit the coastal seaside town of Bridport or travel inland to find some treasures in the forests.

Tasmanian Wildlife and Birding Tours

Tasmania Bird Tour – Departs Scottsdale. Northeast Tasmania is a paradise for birdwatchers, with habitats that attract a wide range of bird species. A birding day tour in this region provides the opportunity to see some of Tasmania’s unique and endemic birds.

Quoll Patrol Wildlife Tour – This tour is internationally reviewed as one of Australia’s best wildlife tours. The Quoll Patrol departs Scottsdale or Launceston from April to September, or can be booked in a two-day tour from October to March. Visit Ben Lomond National Park, travel through the Roses Tier forests and enjoy a campfire dinner with some kangaroos while waiting for the after-dark wildlife to appear.

Platypus Viewing – Viewing platypus in the wild is a unique and memorable experience. These elusive and fascinating creatures are native to Australia and Tasmania. Platypus viewing is included in all tours departing Scottsdale.

Book now to experience Tasmania tours – day trips with Pepper Bush Adventures.

Great personalised tour of Ben Lomond I did a personal tour of Ben Lomond National Park in early November 2022. I enjoyed my experience thoroughly. You need a certain type of vehicle to get into Ben Lomond National Park and I found it fascinating. My guide made plenty of stops along the way, I had lots of photo opportunities and the scenery is just stunning. I highly recommend. It's a great spot off the beaten track that a lot of tourists dont' think to go to. The wildlife is lovely as well as the lookouts and scenery. Very peaceful place. Even received some delicious fresh sandwiches from the award winning scottsdale bakery. Yum :) Thanks for a great half day trip.

Michelle P

25/02/2023

Tassie wildlife We did a 3 night / 2 day tour enjoying both Mt William & Ben Lomond NP our guide was informative and the meals supplied were more than sufficient The best part was watching the playful baby quolls enjoying their evening seach for food, so small, playful and moved so fast

MAW

09/12/2022

Lifelong memories My wife and I had booked the Canopy Capers’ excursion with ‘Pepperbush Adventures’ as part of our road trip in Tasmania. Ben came promptly at 5 pm and we were taken to a nearby irrigation pond to look for platypuses. Whilst there were a few glimpses it was very difficult to see as it was quite windy so the water was quite rippled. We left there and drove to an area of private land where there was a small cabin overlooking a lake. There were some kookaburras, and we saw some pademelons and some possums. Ben prepared a meal for us to eat - there was an appetiser tray of smoked wallaby and smoked chicken, salmon, grapes and strawberries. After that he cooked steaks on the barbecue which we had a with some beans, new potatoes and salad. We finished off with some cheesecake and fruit. There was wine and soft drinks to accompany our meal - pre-arranged with the company. We stayed until it got dark. Although the animal sightings were rather scant, this was offset by the passionate and educational input from Ben. He is the consummate host / guide and we greatly enjoyed learning so much about the flora and fauna of the area. The next day we enjoyed a full day out with Ben on another excursion - aptly named ‘The Quoll Patrol’. Ben arrived just before 11 am as arranged. We had another look for platypuses but again the sightings were fleeting even though it was much less windy. We then had a long drive into Ben Lomond National Park in the extreme north-east of Tasmania. We had periodic stops, whenever there was a wildlife sighting or a point of interest. We had a stop at a lookout where we had lunch - rolls and sandwiches bought from the cottage bakery back in Scottsdale. We drove further up to reach Ben Lomond village - it was only 5 degrees there. We stopped to look at the interesting geological formations - 300 metre tall dolorite columns with huge areas of rocky boulders beneath. Ben dropped us at the village - we did a short trail for about 20 minutes where we met up with him again waiting for us in the car. We drove back down from the National Park and again made a number of stops, smelling and tasting some of the roadside plants. We reached our final destination, a cabin surrounded by pasture. Ben set the fire and we were able to view and feed the kangaroos which lived there - it was an unofficial nature reserve of about 100 acres. The original kangaroos had come from Bonorong and now numbered about 40. It was a very engaging experience watching the kangaroos as we had our first course - a range of appetisers similar to the previous day. Ben then prepared wallaby meatballs with onions and courgettes. We thought this was the main course but later we were given some salmon and salad - my wife couldn’t eat any more as she was full already. The dessert course was chocolate fudge cake served with raspberries and blackberries. During the evening we sat beside the fire, watching the Eastern Quolls appearing, followed by the pademelons and finally the possums. As it got dark there was a long drive back to Scottsdale. We were exhausted at the end of the day but felt utterly thrilled by the experiences we had. As a guide Ben is truly fantastic. His personable nature, coupled with his commitment to the natural world, will remain in our memories. We thoroughly enjoyed his company - such a kind and generous spirited man. PS. We went to the irrigation pond on our last day as we were leaving Scottsdale and guess what - we saw two platypuses at the surface of the water. We managed to bag some quality photos - result! Thanks again, Ben. You’re a top guy. Good luck with your new hobby of crafting in metalwork.

Owen Thesaints

07/12/2022

A fantastic wildlife experience The 2 days we spent with Craig was the highlight for us of a month travelling around Tasmania and a fantastic opportunity to see wildlife, especially the nocturnal creatures you don't usually get to meet. Craig has a wealth of knowledge and experience of living in the bush, so we learned alot about the flora and fauna of the north-east part of Tasmania and saw platypus on several occasions, along with wallabies, echidnas , kangaroos and, padmelons during the day. The Canopy Capers and Quoll Patrol experiences are both amazing. After a great meal in the open air, we watched as the wildlife drew near at dusk - possums, quolls, wombats. It's an incredible, magical experience, I can't recommend enough.

Island Sue

10/04/2020

A great wildlife experience A great day with Bushy seeing visiting Ben Lomond, learning so much about the flora and fauna of Tasmania, topped off by a delicious bush meal, sharing the site with possums, quolls, wombats and more

D H

31/03/2020

A Wonderful Backwoods Experience With Bushy The Ben Lomand and Quoll Patrol adventure was fantastic. We drove up Jacob's ladder at Ben Lomand and Bushy took us into the forest for exploring. Dinner at the cabin and the night adventure with the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Paddymellons and Quolls was a highlight. You can't believe the wildlife here.

Laura R

24/03/2020

Marvellous Some good walks and opportunity for wildlife viewing. The evening barbecue with kangaroos, wallabies and quolls was magical. A very good insight into local life - the farming and cheese making. Fabulous scenery all around.

Sally G

11/03/2020

Amazing We had a 1 day tour with Craig and it was truly amazing. Started with a sighting of a platypus and then an echidna. A great scenic drive up Ben Lomond via Jacob's ladder and then sightings of some iconic wildlife including wombats, quolls, tawny frogmouths and wallaby's and kangaroos. The bush supper with quality wines was a great success. We loved the whole experience.

LondonWelshboyo

07/02/2020

Outstanding bush experience, some of the best wildlife viewing in Tasmania We thought we had already had some amazing wildlife experiences in Tasmania, but Ben's Quoll Patrol with us was truly over the top. Lots of wildlife, including a number of elusive quolls. You have to see it all to believe it! Kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, bushy-tailed opossums, eastern quolls, short-snouted echidna, come to mind. Meeting his mob of kangaroos is an experience not to be missed. And on top of it all, Ben cooked us an excellent meal out there in the bush. All in all, a very memorable experience.

LafayetteJohn

Outstanding experience in the Tasmanian bush We spent 9 hours with Craig who took us to the Ben Lomond National Park and its surroundings, watching for a wide variety of Tasmanian wildlife. This ended with an excellent and copious dinner he cooked around a fire in the open surrounded by Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, Pademelon, Possums....and even sighting a platypus and a quoll. We are amazed by the extent of Craig's knowledge of the bush, its flora and fauna and his ability to communicate his passion for them to us. He enabled us to experience at first hand many examples of the plants and animals unique to Tasmania. An amazing and unforgettable experience.

Peter B

26/01/2020

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