Perfect Tasmania

4.8/5 Based on 20 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
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 Trip Length
13 Days
 Trip Starts
Hobart
 Trip Finishes
Hobart
13 Day Perfect Tasmania Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
First Choice
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
THLH

Overview

Read 20 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 13 Day Perfect Tasmania. Tours to Tasmania don’t get much more epic than this two-week sojourn. Expect World Heritage-listed historic sites and wilderness areas, blinding beaches and glacial lakes, with a parade of distilleries, wineries and farm-gates in between. It’s hard to pick highlights, but we’ll throw a few out there: a Wineglass Bay cruise, part of your Freycinet adventure; a Gordon River cruise along Tasmania’s wild West Coast; and a Port Arthur guided tour, among so many others. This is Tasmania...read more touring at its finest.

Itinerary

You don't have to venture far from your hotel to find inspiration in Hobart, Tasmania's cool little capital. Whether you're exploring the harbour precinct with its oh-so-tasty seafood restaurants, browsing one of the city's applauded galleries, or easing into your Tasmania tour by kicking back in a hidden wine bar, there city doesn't disappoint. Save room for your welcome dinner hero-ing local produce, enjoyed in the company of your fellow adventure-seekers and soon-to-be best friends. (D) Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (2 Nights)

Your morning excursions delve deep into many of the things that make Hobart great: the Botanical Gardens, historic Battery Point and the Cascade Brewery. End on a literal high at Mt. Nelson Lookout, offering dizzying views over the city. From alpaca throws to woodwork, Salamanca Market unites Tassie talent. Grab a coffee and navigate stalls, wedged alongside the precinct’s historic sandstone warehouses. (B)

From waterfalls to lakes to ancient moonscapes, today is a journey of contrasts. Not to mention blissful moments of soul revival. Exhale amid the tangle of forest that drapes Mt Field National Park, where tiered Russell Falls casts a veil of mist over the flora. Forget your worries at mirror-like Lake St. Clair, the deepest of its kind in Australia.

Sigh as you skirt the World Heritage-protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Then revel in the serenity of Strahan on the wild West Coast of the island. Did you know you're overlooking Macquarie Harbour, which is a whopping seven times the size of Sydney Harbour? (B/D) Stay: Strahan Village

No day that involves a cruise is a bad day. Even better if it's the deep, dark waters of the far-flung Tassie's Gordon River. Soak up the silence of this untouched wilderness area on your Gordon River cruise en route to Sarah Island, the state's oldest convict settlement. Today, the island's haunting ruins have been reclaimed by nature, enveloped by forest and twisting vines.

Your commute toward immense Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park visits Rosebery - the tagline here is “welcome to the rainforest, don't complain about the rain” - and tiny Tullah, population 165. Rest up - Cradle Mountain tours await. (B/L/D) Stay: Cradle Mountain Hotel (2 Nights)

At the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain is all moss-covered ancient rainforest and deep river gorges, snow-tipped peaks, wild alpine moorlands and glacial lakes - case in point Dove Lake, where you'll likely spot Bennett's wallabies, echidnas and pademelons grazing.

Pause at Waldheim Chalet, once the home of Gustav and Kate Weindorfer, a passionate husband-and-wife team who played a pivotal role in the park's formation and protection. Being here, you can understand their vision: this pocket of paradise is like a salve for the soul, at once humbling and inspiring. (B/D)

Tasmania has its fair share of award-winning gin and whisky distilleries. Among them - and one of Australia's pioneers when it comes to delicious drops - is Hellyers Road Distillery in Burnie. The cellar door here pours some of the tastiest tipples you'll come across. Whisky is a breakfast drink, right? Continue expanding your palate at Mount Gnomon Farm, in the hills overlooking the petite town of Penguin. If there's a place with a cuter name, we're yet to locate it on a map.

Here, farmer Guy Robertson is as passionate about his orchards of heritage apples as he is about the cider he makes. Sip your way through a Be My Guest lunch. Call in at quirky Sheffield, the ‘Town of Murals' and continue through the Meander Valley to Launceston. (B/L) Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston (2 Nights)

Prepare for goosebumps – Cataract Gorge is humbling. Even more remarkable is the fact that this enormous cavern is just a few minutes’ walk from the heart of Launceston. Explore at your leisure. By the time you reach Josef Chromy Wines, you’ll have worked up a thirst. We’ve got you covered. This afternoon is yours: an optional cruise along the Tamar River, perhaps? (B/L)

You'll smell Bridestowe Estate well before you arrive - this lavender farm welcomes with soothing aromas (did you know that lavender is a soporific?) and addictive flavours in the form of lavender ice-cream or perhaps a spoon of honey from the half-a-million bees that graze the floral fields.

Moving moments await at Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, a series of trees carved with sculptures as an homage to fallen WWI soldiers. It's a poignant reminder just how lucky we are today, to have Tasmania's scene-stealing landscapes to gaze over. Be sure to head out tonight to catch a glimpse of the little penguins that call this part of the world home. (B/D) Stay: Diamond Island Beach Resort

There's a reason this part of Tasmania takes home top honours for its beaches - they were made for postcards. The brilliant blue ocean follows you through Cape Tourville's virgin eucalypt forests, with golden beaches as far as the eye can see. Perhaps the only sight more dazzling is the flawless crescent of sand that marks Wineglass Bay, your cruise boat backdropped by the dusty pink Hazards mountains of Coles Bay. (B/L/D) Stay: Eastcoaster Tasmania

Freestone Point was once home to the world's largest wood chip mill, built on the unceded lands of the Paredarerme people. It's had a philosophy change, and now has forward-thinking management intent on charting a sustainable path. As if your ‘welcome to country' at Oyster Bay wasn't humbling enough, you'll then have the chance to visit beehives and worm, assisting horticulturists propagating seeds to regenerate the area.

The GPS is now set for the historic township of Richmond; explore the convict-built goal and bridge or browsing the quaint boutique shops in town. This evening is at your leisure in Hobart. (B) Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (3 Nights)

While the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic Site has a grim convict history, you wouldn't know it today - the countryside is all rolling green fields and ocean views, best glimpsed on a Port Arthur guided tour with an in-the-know historian. The secrets they can tell… It's only the place names that give Port Arthur's harsh heritage away: cruise around the Isle of the Dead, glimpse rugged sea cliffs from Pirate's Bay Lookout, and veer past Tasman's Arch, Devil's Kitchen and the Blowhole.

Tonight is at your leisure in Hobart - we can recommend any number of stellar restaurants and wine bars. There's no shortage in Tasmania's cool little capital. (B)

There's something about Tasmania's capital that encourages life in the slow lane. Perhaps it's the calming watery outlook. Maybe the art-filled streets. Definitely the forest-clad mountain backdrop. You'll quickly fall into step, on this day to spend as you will. Perhaps add on a Bruny Island Cruise to spot playful sea lions and ogle Australia's highest sea cliffs? Or enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Apple Isle on a scenic flight down to the great Southwest? Or get your cultural fix with a visit to the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery. (B/D)

If you can still count all the delicious things you have eaten and drunk, and all the epic things you have seen and done, two weeks down the track, we commend you. Now's the time to re-live them with friends and family back at home. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is the kind of place that makes you put life into perspective. How can nature be this humbling?
  • A cider in Penguin – no, it's not the name of a novel, but instead your Be My Guest lunch experience at Mt Gnomon Farm in this oh-so-charming north-coast town.
  • Whether you're cruising the Gordon River and Wineglass Bay, or going behind the scenes at wineries and whisky distilleries, in-the-know locals will keep you company.
  • Cataract Gorge is a special, and spiritual, place – and it's remarkably close to Launceston's CBD. Explore at your leisure.
  • Tasmania is as pretty as it is pristine. Help keep it that way for future generations, potting native plants and counting seeds at a not-for-profit nursery.

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
  • Be My Guest Lunch and Cider Tasting with host Guy Robertson at Mt Gnomon Farm in Penguin
  • Centrally located premium hotels

  • 12 Full Breakfasts
  • 3 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners with Wine
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Be My Guest Lunch

  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 3:00pm into Hobart Airport
  • Day 13: Flights to depart any time from Hobart Airport

  • Dove Lake Walk at Cradle Mountain - Moderate level of fitness required. This 6km track is one of Tasmania's premier walks. It will take you right around Dove Lake and beneath the towering spires of Cradle Mountain. The track is on a board walk for much of the way. It's a Grade 2 Circuit hike and should take around 2 hours to complete. Alternate short walks are available which the Tour Director will advise.

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.

Trip Reviews (20) View All Most Recent 'Perfect Tasmania' Reviews

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Wonderful Tour 0 , QLD, Australia, Jan 2024
Very pleased with Hannah's service from wo to go organising the trip. The coach tour with AAT Kings was very enjoyable and value for money. The Tour Director and Driver were amazing and so helpful and knowledgeable. Accommodation was excellent although we were a bit disappointed in Launceston as the service wasn't quite up to Hobart's standard. Highlights ...read more of the trip were: Russell Falls, Strahan and Gordon River Cruise, Cradle Mountain, cable car at Cataract Gorge, lunch at Joseph Chromy winery, Bicheno, views at Freycinet National Park and of course the Cruise and lunch at Wineglass Bay and Port Arthur. There were too many highlights to mention as Tassie has so much beautiful scenery and photo opportunities.
Terrific Tassie Trip   1 , QLD , Australia, Nov 2023
Our AAT Kings Perfect Tasmania tour was exactly that, perfect. Our very experienced bus driver Tom and Tour Director Dave were both fantastic with a wealth of knowledge about Tassie. The meals and accommodation were also amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed everything including the history which was very interesting. Our Bruny Island added extra on the ...read more last day was also a wonderful experience.
Perfect Tasmania 1 , WA, Australia, Mar 2023
We had a really lovely holiday in Tasmania. The Tour Director and Driver Guide were very knowledgeable and more than willing to share this knowledge with all of us. The weather was pretty good, cool at times but Tasmania is like that. We only had really solid rain in Cradle Mountain, so we did not get to see it. Photos assured us that it was there! ...read more All the accommodation was top class as were the meals which were provided. My husband celebrated his birthday on this trip and everyone made it an occasion to remember. The only criticism I would offer would be the lack of name badges. It's not easy to remember 40+ names every day and badges would have been a real help here.
Perfect Tasmania 1 , QLD, Australia, Oct 2022
Thank you for the most wonderful travel experience. The tour was amazing with AAT Kings and the tour director Dave was professional, friendly, approachable and knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Dave is an asset to the company. Perfect Tasmania is a fantastic tour showcasing Tasmania's highlights, highly recommend. Accommodation was of a very ...read more high standard and the food amazing. We meet some fantastic people and formed new friendships. Thank you Georgie from Global Journeys in booking our trip and making everything so easy for us. We certainly will book another trip with you.
Perfect Tasmania, We thoroughly enjoyed our wonderful tour of Tasmania. 1 , Australia, Jan 2022
Hannah from Global Journeys is our go to lady and looked after all our travel details perfectly. Hannah was always pleasant in her manner and would respond immediately to any concerns or issues. We highly recommend Hannah. Our Tour with APT was excellent. The bus crew did a great job, commentary very informative, accommodation and food excellent.
Perfect Tasmania 3 , United States, Mar 2020
Ms. Jemma Rosen took care of my reservation for the Perfect Tasmania tour with AAT Kings. Ms Rosen was very prompt and answered all my questions within 24 hours. This was my first reservation with Global Journeys and my experience was very positive and pleasant. I plan to visit Western Australia in the future and will definitely book again with Global ...read more Journeys. I highly recommend Ms. Rosen and Global Journeys to everyone. This was my third trip with AAT Kings and the tour was well planned and executed. The pace of the trip was good as we stayed two nights at most of the places. I thank you for making this holiday memorable.
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