Heart of Tasmania

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 Trip Length
10 Days
 Trip Starts
Hobart
 Trip Finishes
Hobart
10 Day Heart of Tasmania Itinerary (APT)
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Land Journey
Departures
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
RTH10

Overview

Read 3 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on APT's 10 Day Heart of Tasmania. Tour includes nine nights’ accommodation with stays in Hobart, Strahan, Launceston &St Helens. Cruise the tranquil Gordon River, enjoy a guided walk through the wilderness of The Tarkine and visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate.

Itinerary

Prepare for a journey of discovery, delving into colourful cultural history and awe-inspiring natural wonders. Arrive in the romantic harbour town of Hobart, where we'll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. Afterwards, enjoy your selected Freedom of Choice activity. Tonight, delight in a welcome dinner and drinks with fellow APT travellers. Stay: Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor (D)

Freedom of Choice:
  • You may choose to explore the thought-provoking Museum of Old & New Art (MONA). Or explore Hobart during a historical guided walking tour. As another option, cruise the River Derwent on the Spirit of Hobart. Alternatively, you can sit back and relax during an afternoon high tea.

Discover the magic of Russell Falls in Mt Field National Park today, then continue to the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Visit The Wall in the Wilderness, before travelling via the mining town of Queenstown to Strahan. Tonight, savour dinner at View 42° Restaurant and Bar. Stay Two Nights: Strahan Village, Harbour View Room (B/D)

From the comfort of the Captain's Premier Upper Deck, glide across Macquarie Harbour and enter the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Stopping at Heritage Landing, prepare for a guided rainforest walk. Back on board, you'll be treated to a delicious lunch of fresh Tasmanian produce before arriving at Tasmania's World Heritage-listed Sarah Island. Here you'll get a chilling insight into the cruelties of convict life as you explore the ruins of what was once a convict settlement. Cruise past Hells Gates, then return to Strahan. (B/L/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • After breakfast this morning, board the luxurious Spirit of the Wild for a cruise along the secluded wilderness highway, the Gordon River.

This morning, depart Strahan to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut. Journey through the Tarkine region and stop at Sumac Lookout for views of the Arthur River. Continue to the Julius River Forest Reserve for a rainforest walk and afternoon tea, including Tasmanian wine and cake made with locally produced honey. Later, head to Smithton for an exclusive Tasmanian Fare Dinner. Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers Hotel (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Journey through the Tarkine region and stop at Sumac Lookout for views of the Arthur River.
  • Tonight, enjoy a special Tasmanian Fare dinner featuring local produce.

Travel along the northern coastline before heading inland to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Admire the beauty of Dove Lake before visiting Waldheim Chalet on a guided tour. Afterwards, continue to the historic town of Sheffield, famous for the striking murals that adorn the town's buildings, as well as other quaint constructions and artworks. Later, arrive in Tasmania's northern capital, Launceston and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Stay Three Nights: Launceston, Peppers Silo Hotel (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Today, set out to explore Dove Lake with a friendly local guide, admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

This morning you will visit Entally House, an enchanting historic homestead surrounded by splendid gardens. The house contains a magnificent collection of regency furniture and fine silver and its outbuildings include a chapel, coach house, stables and Australia's oldest conservatory. Afterwards, travel to Cataract Gorge, a unique natural rock formation on the outskirts of the city. Follow the path along the river to explore the geological wonders and soak up the fresh Tasmanian air. (B/D)

Packed with a plethora of old country charm, delicious food and wine and elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture, Launceston has one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia. Here, enjoy your selected sightseeing activity. Afterwards, visit Josef Chromy, a northern winery that prides itself on celebrating Tasmanian grapes. (B/L)

Freedom of Choice:
  • Perhaps discover the wonders of Seahorse World or see the elusive inhabitants of Platypus House in a unique indoor setting. Alternatively, embark on a historical journey as you enjoy a guided tour of the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. Or, embark on a fully guided tour of James Boag's historic brewery, which concludes in a tasting.
Signature Experiences:
  • Visit Josef Chromy, a northern winery that prides itself on celebrating Tasmanian grapes. Here you'll be treated to a specially prepared lunch and have the chance to sample some of the winery's finest drops.

After visiting Bridestowe Lavender Estate, traverse Weldborough Pass and admire the views of forested hills and farmland. Then travel to the largest town on the north-east coast of Tasmania, St Helens. Known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania, enjoy a two-night stay on the edge of Georges Bay. Stay Two Nights: St Helens, Panorama Hotel (B/D)

Signature Experiences:
  • Today you'll travel through the scenic wine-producing areas of northern Tasmania en route to the Bridestowe Lavender Estate. Here, take a tour of the distillery and sample unique lavender-infused fare.

After breakfast this morning, you'll travel south and join your Wineglass Bay Cruise to experience the exquisite beauty of Freycinet Peninsula's pristine sheer cliffs, sea caves and remote coves on the Schouten Passage II eco-catamaran. With a highly skilled, local skipper learn about the rich natural history, geology, ecosystems and heritage of the region. Enjoy a delicious ploughman's style lunch of fresh local produce. After your cruise, visit Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre and enjoy a guided tour along Cape Tourville, admiring the stunning coastal scenery before returning to St Helens. (B/L/D)

Depart for Hobart this morning, via Ross and Richmond. Bid a fond farewell to the Apple Isle, before we transfer you to the airport for your flight. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Experience the tranquillity of the Gordon River during a Spirit of the Wild cruise
  • Explore Dove Lake with a local guide, admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
  • Enjoy lunch and sample some of the winery's finest drops at Josef Chromy
  • Visit the Bridestowe Lavender Estate and sample unique lavender-infused fare

  • Experiences in 12 destinations
  • Services of an APT Tour Director and Driver

  • 20 included meals over the course of your trip.

  • 9 nights hand-picked accommodation

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Prices are fully inclusive of all sightseeing, entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation
  • Flowering season for Bridestowe Lavender Estate is between December and January only
  • Ask us about pre and post accommodation
  • This itinerary forms part of the 12 Day Tasmania Complete. Refer Tour Code: RTH12
  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included

Trip Reviews (3) Most Recent 'Heart of Tasmania' Reviews

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Beautiful Tasmania   1 , QLD, Australia, Mar 2021
The beauty of the Tasmania form the west coast to the east coast is in many of it's parts breathtaking with dense forests, rolling hills quaint little towns as well as its very serene landscapes. We were taken from the bustling city of Hobart to cruising the Gordon river and visiting Sarah Island across to Cradle Mountain up to Stanley and the extinct ...read more volcano "the Nut" down to of Launceston and the Cataract Gorge via the mural town Sheffield then east to Freycinet with a cruise out to Wine Glass Bay accompanied by dolphins then ending back in Hobart. For all Tasmania's beauty and wonder this tour provided a great insight into Tasmania's violent history of not only of the harsh treatment of convicts transported to Australia but of the decimation of Tasmania's first peoples and the removal of the last remaining indigenous people of Tasmania to Flinders Island . This history is not easily understood when visiting Tasmania on your own but our tour guide and all the local guides along our journey provided a great insight on our history. All of this made for a wonderful holiday.
APT Tasman Templation 1 , Australia, Dec 2015
Really enjoyed Port Arthur, would have liked an extra day there. When booking twin accommodation often we had a king or queen bed and a single. When paying a fair amount for a tour would have been good not to have had to sleep in a single bed.
Beginning to end was a fantastic experience 0 , SA, Australia, Mar 2015
The entire trip from beginning to end was a fantastic experience. All we had to do was enjoy ourselves, which we certainly did. Both the tour guide and coach driver were very easy to get along with and their knowledge of the area had us listening intently, which made the trip even more interesting. The itinerary was very well organised and the accommodation ...read more and food was excellent. The trip was faultless. Would we do it again.....definitely yes!
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Tasmania

APT Tasmania (2023-24)

At the edge of the world, Tasmania is every bit as extraordinary as it is natural. A place of wild beauty and World Heritage-listed wonders, shaped by geology and refined by its weather, Tasmania is a world apart from mainland Australia. With a relaxed island lifestyle and a haunting history, the Apple Isle is a peaceful haven brimming with unique experiences....more Whether you want to explore tranquil rainforests, make time for yourself and feel a sense of well-being, visit beautiful colonial-era landscape designs, or get deeply immersed in art, culture, food and history, APT is for you.

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