FAQ

Where do the tours start?
Our Tasmania tours start in Hobart and Launceston. Days of departure vary through the year, check the tour page to work out which departure is right for you.

Should I book a flight to arrive the day before the tour starts?
Yes that is the easiest way to do it. Stay in Hobart or Launceston the night before the tour and we can arrange a pickup at your accommodation or nearby. If you must fly in on the day the tour begins we may be able to organise a special airport transfer to allow you to join the tour that day, this costs extra is only possible for flights arriving before 8:30am.

Can I fly out of Tasmania on the final day of my tour?
Yes, for tours ending on Friday or Sunday any flight departing at 7:30pm or later from Hobart is OK. If your tour ends on Wednesday, it is only possible to fly out of Launceston, with a flight departing at 6:30pm or later. Airport dropoff can be organised at extra cost.

What’s the weather like in Tasmania?
That depends on where you are! First of all, it’s not that cold! It only snows on high mountains in winter, never in the cities and towns.

The east coast is the dry, sunny, warm side of the island. Annual rainfall in the east is 600mm - less than half the annual rainfall in Sydney. Daily maximum temperatures in summer (December to February) are between +20 to +30 degrees celsius. In winter (June to August) daily maximums are between +12 to +18 degrees celsius.

The west coast is mountains, rainforest and untouched wilderness. Annual rainfall in the west is 2000mm, helping to create the stunning wilderness of Cradle Mountain, Lake St Clair & Mount Field. Daily maximum temperatures in summer are between +18 to +25 degrees celsius. In winter the mountains look spectacular with snow on top and daily maximums are between +5 to +15 degrees celsius.

What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes to walk in, warm clothes for the mountains, light clothes for the beach, a rain jacket or umbrella, a towel and bathroom items (soap, shampoo etc). You do not need to bring a sleeping bag, sheets and blankets are provided.

Are meals included in the tour price?
No, to help ensure that our tours remain the most affordable in Tasmania we leave food choices up to you. Dinner time gives you the opportunity to try local restaurants or if you’d like to cook your own, cooking facilities are available at all of our accommodation.

Do I need to pay for my trip in full at time of booking?
Yes, our tours are very popular due to their great features and low cost, so we can only reserve seats once we’ve received payment in full.

How much luggage can I bring?
As our Lap of Tassie and Tassie MAX tours start and finish in the same place, we’d appreciate it if you can minimise luggage by leaving some of it in your hostel/hotel in Hobart or Launceston, bringing only those things you need for the tour. Most hostels and hotels in Tasmania offer storage facilities. Please limit the luggage you bring on tour to one backpack or suitcase (maximum 20kg) and one day pack or handbag per person.

Are there extra charges that I will have to pay?
No! Unlike other companies we do not charge extra for national park fees or fuel surcharges! We offer some optional extra activities that cost extra, you can choose to participate in these or not.

Are there any discounts?
Seriously guys our tours are already hundreds of dollars less than other Tasmanian tours, because we’ve created them to be an excellent low cost option for everyone. We live on an island and that makes all our costs higher than they are in Sydney and Melbourne, but we work very hard to keep our prices as low as possible!

Question not covered here? Just email us: bookings@jumptours.com

Where do the tours start?
Our Top End tours start in Darwin. Days of departure vary through the year, check the tour page to work out which departure is right for you.

Should I book a flight to arrive the day before the tour starts?
Yes that is the easiest way to do it. All backpacker hostels in Darwin are within easy walking distance of our tour meeting point outside the Youth Shack, 69 Mitchell Street Darwin.

Can I fly out of Darwin on the final day of my tour?
Yes any flight departing at 8:00pm or later is possible, we can organise an airport shuttle dropoff for you at extra cost.

What’s the weather like in the Top End?
Hot! Kakadu, Litchfield and Arnhem Land are all in the tropics, operating during what is known as the dry season, between May & November. Daily minimums are around 20 degrees celsius while maximums can hit 35 degrees plus.

What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes to walk in and light clothes (shorts, t shirts, singlets etc) for the day time. Sun cream of SPF 30+ or higher is essential. Mosquitos and other biting insects can be a problem in some areas, so we recommend you bring insect repellent and/or long clothes that cover your arms and legs. Bring a towel, bathroom items (soap, shampoo etc) and a sleeping bag or sheet (or you can hire a sleeping bag from us)

Are meals included in the tour price?
Yes meals are included in our Northern Territory tours. If you have specific dietary requirements please inform us of these at the time of booking.

How much luggage can I bring?
Please bring a small bag that can fit underneath your seat. We would appreciate it if any large backpacks or suitcases are stored at your accommodation in Darwin during the tour. Our luggage space is limited, so we ask that you bring no more than 8kg of luggage on board.

Are there extra charges that I will have to pay?
We offer some optional activities at extra cost, you can choose to participate in these or not.

Are there any discounts?
Our tours cost much less than other Kakadu and Litchfield tours, because we’ve created them to be an excellent low cost option for everyone, so we can’t make the price any lower! We operate in isolated areas where costs are much higher than they are in the major cities, but we work very hard to keep our prices as low as possible, while still giving you the best tour experience ever :-)

Question not covered here? Just email us: bookings@jumptours.com

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Where do the tours start?Our Tasmania tours start in Hobart and Launceston. Days of departure vary through the year, check the tour page to work out which departure is right for you.

What’s the weather like in Tasmania? That depends on where you are! First of all, it’s not that cold! It only snows on high mountains in winter, never in the cities and towns.

What should I bring? Comfortable shoes to walk in, warm clothes for the mountains, light clothes for the beach, a rain jacket or umbrella, a towel and bathroom items (soap, shampoo etc). You do not need to bring a sleeping bag, sheets and blankets are provided.

Where do the tours start?Our Top End tours start in Darwin. Days of departure vary through the year, check the tour page to work out which departure is right for you.

Should I book a flight to arrive the day before the tour starts?Yes that is the easiest way to do it. All backpacker hostels in Darwin are within easy walking distance of our tour meeting point outside the Youth Shack, 69 Mitchell Street Darwin.

Can I fly out of Darwin on the final day of my tour?Yes any flight departing at 8:00pm or later is possible, we can organise an airport shuttle dropoff for you at extra cost.