How much does it cost?

From A$7,985 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,727 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

The tour includes named heritage rail experiences, the Don River Railway and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, plus a vintage tram, but overall transport is a mix of rail, coach and cruise.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is a fully-escorted tour for travellers over 50, with Tour Leader Stephen Matchett accompanying the group throughout.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Tasmania by Rail, Road and River 2026

12-day Tasmania rail, road and river tour, Launceston to Hobart

Railway Adventures' Tasmania by Rail, Road and River is a 12-day, fully-escorted tour designed for travellers over 50, running from Launceston to Hobart with stops in Devonport, Cradle Mountain, Strahan and Lake St Clair. Tour Leader Stephen Matchett accompanies the group across a mix of rail, coach and cruise travel. Heritage rail rides feature throughout, including the Don River Railway near Devonport, the West Coast Wilderness Railway between Strahan and Queenstown, and a vintage tram through Launceston's Cataract Gorge area. The tour also cruises Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River, visits the convict ruins on Sarah Island, and stops at Salamanca Markets in Hobart. Gourmet food and wine and quality accommodations are included. The operator has not published a day-by-day itinerary, so the order of these stops is not detailed here. This tour suits travellers over 50 who want heritage rail experiences woven into a broader touring holiday.

What to know before you look closer

Despite the 'by rail' name, much of the day-to-day travel is by coach and cruise; the named rail experiences are limited to the Don River Railway, the West Coast Wilderness Railway and a vintage tram.
Only one departure is listed, in October 2026; confirm availability and dates with Railway Adventures before booking.
The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how time is split between rail, coach and cruise segments before booking.

Included

Gourmet food and wine
Quality accommodations

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$7,985 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,727 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: The tour includes named heritage rail experiences, the Don River Railway and the West Coast Wilderness Railway, plus a vintage tram, but overall transport is a mix of rail, coach and cruise.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is a fully-escorted tour for travellers over 50, with Tour Leader Stephen Matchett accompanying the group throughout.
Which trains does the tour ride?: The Don River Railway near Devonport, the West Coast Wilderness Railway between Strahan and Queenstown, and a vintage tram in the Cataract Gorge area of Launceston.
What is included?: Gourmet food and wine and quality accommodations are included.