Day 1: Arrive Launceston, Beaconsfield
Welcome to Tasmania. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Launceston. Enjoy a picturesque journey following the curves of the Tamar River on your way to today’s Insider Experiences. Back at your hotel this evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner.
Insider Experience – Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre
Visit the gold mining town of Beaconsfield and take a guided tour of the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre. Step back in time and discover precious artefacts and interactive displays that help you gain a sense of what life was like during the gold rush.
Insider Experience – James Boag’s Brewery
Enjoy canapés and a Welcome Drink at James Boag’s Brewery, a historic brewery that’s been in operation since 1881.
Day 2: Launceston, Bicheno
Drive through northern Tasmania's wine-producing area en route to an Insider Experience. Continue on to the seaside town of Bicheno, where you may like to see the fairy or little penguins.
Insider Experience – Bridestowe Lavender Estate
At Bridestowe Lavender Estate, enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and sample the unique lavender-inspired fare.
Enhance Your Journey – Bicheno Penguins
In Bicheno, choose to enjoy the chance to see the fairy or little penguins. (additional expense)
Day 3: Freycinet National Park, Orford
Home to pristine beaches, rugged landscapes and granite peaks, Freycinet is a place of breathtaking natural beauty. Explore the park and take in the stunning surrounds. Continue south to the seaside town of Orford and enjoy dinner overlooking Spring Bay.
Insider Experience – Freycinet National Park Guided Tour
Travel into Freycinet National Park to enjoy a walk with a naturalist guide.
Day 4: Richmond, Port Arthur, Hobart
This morning, travel south to Richmond, home to the historic Richmond Bridge. Built by convicts in the 1820s, it is Australia's oldest bridge. On the way to Port Arthur, see how nature and time have created spectacular rock formations such as the Tessellated Pavement and Tasman Arch. At the Port Arthur Historic Site, join a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts buried there. Later, travel to Hobart. This small capital city sure packs a punch with an endless supply of dining, cultural and nature-based experiences available.
Insider Experience – Port Arthur Historic Site Tour
Embark on a guided tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site, once Australia’s most notorious convict prison.
Day 5: Hobart, Salamanca Market
A fantastic array of art, handicrafts, food and oddities awaits you today at the Salamanca Market. Housing over 300 stalls, the market has plenty of goods on offer, from tantalising Tasmanian gin to hand-crafted jewellery. Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure.
Enhance your Journey – Bruny Island Adventure Experience
As an alternative to today’s touring, you might like to take an award-winning eco-cruise along the rugged Bruny Island coastline (additional expense).
Enhance your Journey – Hobart Convict Penitentiary Tour
This afternoon, perhaps visit the Hobart Convict Penitentiary and discover its courtrooms, subterranean tunnels, cells and the prison exercise yard on a guided tour (additional expense).
Day 6: Hobart, Russell Falls, Lake St Clair, Strahan
Russell Falls is a jewel in the crown of Mt Field National Park. After a short walk to see the falls, marvel at the pristine shores of Lake St Clair. Travel by coach to the town of Strahan and enjoy a buffet dinner at View 42º Restaurant & Bar this evening.
Day 7: Strahan, Gordon River Cruise, Cradle Mountain
Begin your day with an Insider Experience. Rejoin your coach and journey through stirring landscapes bound for Cradle Mountain.
Insider Experience – Spirit of the Wild Cruise
Board the environmentally friendly Spirit of the Wild ship for a cruise across Macquarie Harbour, and enter World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Continue to the former penal colony of Sarah Island for a tour.
Insider Experience – Cradle Mountain Hotel Stay
Stay amid nature at Cradle Mountain Hotel, located just a stone’s throw from Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Day 8: Cradle Mountain, Smithton
Take in the serenity of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. From the ancient rainforest covered in a blanket of moss, to the deep river gorges and snow-covered mountain peaks, the park is world-renowned for its diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes. Visit Waldheim Chalet and stand on the shores of Dove Lake. Then, travel via Sheffield to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut.
Insider Experience – Tall Timbers Dinner
Sit down to a three-course farm-to-table dinner at Tall Timbers, featuring seasonal Tasmanian produce from high-quality meats to fresh seafood plucked from local waters.
Day 9: Smithton, Sheffield, Deloraine, Launceston
Following an Insider Experience, journey to Deloraine, then continue to Launceston, for a Farewell Dinner and Drink.
Insider Experience – House of Anvers Tour
Indulge in mouth-watering truffles, rich fudge and exquisite dark chocolate at House of Anvers. The factory utilises the region’s finest ingredients to create a plethora of delectable treats.
Day 10: Cataract Gorge, Depart Launceston
Visit Cataract Gorge, a unique natural formation only a stone's throw from Launceston. The natural history of the gorge, along the South Esk River, stretches back tens of millions of years. Your holiday comes to an end with a transfer to the airport.
