Tasmanian Wonders Reviews

This was an excellent trip, ticked all the boxes. Both of us having never travelled by coach, always plane or boat thought we would give this a go. Very impressed, certainly converted to this way of travel. The places we were able to visit during the course of our journey simply 'wonderful', totally enjoyable. Would recommend this trip to anyone. ...read more Our Driver and bus Director outstanding. The manner in which they were able to deliver information throughout the trip was to a very high standard. Both to be complemented on their ability to relate to each of their passengers. Just a well balanced organised tour. Hope to enjoy more of the same in the years to come.

Excellent excursions as well as accommodation except one. Tour director commentary and knowledge very professional. Good mix of travelers. Breakfast excellent, and dinners were good. Would have preferred dinners being provided every night. Early morning starts were inconvenient for + 60 year old travellers. Coach steps were too step for older/disable ...read more travelers. Should recognise requirements and needs of more senior/mature age travelers.

Very happy with the booking process through Global Journeys and the tour itself operated by AAT Kings. No problems experienced with either and exceptional service received.

An excellent group of people to travel with. They were considerate of each other and had a good sense of humour. Enjoyed the tour, especially the small towns and the stories about them from the tour guide and driver. There was nothing to worry about. All details were taken care of. The driver and tour guide from AAT Kings were very professional and ...read more seemed to enjoy what they were doing. Global Journeys was perfect for what I needed and they did a great job of helping me keep track of the booking process. I would travel with either company again. The optional excursions were okay, but just did not appeal to me at the time.

Enjoyed the trip and all the info given by the tour guide, we traveled with a nice group of people and had a lot of fun on the coach. The accommodation and food at the hotels was excellent. Keith our coach driver added a lot of info as well. I will definitely travel with AAT Kings again.

The tour covered almost everything we wanted to see and do in Tasmania. The weather at this time of the Year (May) was wild, wet and windy but it was still possible to imagine how magnificent the scenery would be in good weather. The tour guide and bus driver were very professional and knowledgeable. The accommodation was quite good and the meals ...read more were more than adequate. The highlights for us were the Gordon River cruise with a stopover on Sarah Island, Cradle Mountain, and Port Arthur.

This was a first for us in many ways, first time traveling on a tour and first time to Tasmania so we went with somewhat of an open mind. I have to say this tour was somewhat hectic, there were early mornings and many short stops but it covered Tasmania and gave us a taste of the place. The coach driver Tom and Tour Guide Veronica (who these days normally ...read more does only day tours) were really good, we enjoyed their commentary and knowledge and friendliness.

There were some things that would be good to change, like nowhere near enough time at Port Arthur, 3-4 hours is not enough, while the wine tasting and fruit farm could be removed. Why go to a fruit farm at the end of the tour for a start, but then it is seasonal and there was no fruit at this time of the year. There was no tour of the fruit farm or explanation of what they did, just come in and spend your money.

Accommodation in general was good, however West Point at Hobart is too far out of the way (35 min walk into Hobart) and very little in the vicinity of the hotel. Some of the accommodation also had bath shower combined which is not so good for some of the over 55's which this tour is aimed at. In the end I can say we did enjoy this tour, it has given us a taste of Tasmania and certainly we want to go back. I would recommend it to anyone who has never been, however I would caution anyone who has movement disabilities to choose a less hectic tour.

Overall a very enjoyable trip with adequate accommodation, some I would even class as superior. As a single traveller I thought it very good value and the guide and coach driver were most obliging and congenial. One small complaint I had was the choice of the American country music that was played, which I would have tolerated in The USA , but found ...read more totally inappropriate for the tour. It was changed when I complained, regardless that the singers were Australian, but I found the 2 hours of for eg. The Tennessee Waltz, nauseating! The one coach trip I had enjoyed a number of years previously had played some really great Autralian ballads. Some of which I had not heard. The biggest reason I would possibly never go again was the early morning departures. As a retiree, I prefer to wake up with the birds and the sun. Not pre dawn! I found this most exhausting and would have preferred a 9am rather than 8am start. The early morning rush was a decided turn off.

The trip was good, the disappointment was only spending two hours at Port Arthur. The ghost tour was too late, the only session was 9:30pm. (GJ: I think that's the idea Betty, so it's scary!) We could have skipped the fruit farm and lavender farm which would have given us more time at Port Arthur and Richmond. Kerry the driver was very good & our tour ...read more guide was average.

Loved my trip to Tasmania. Our Tour Director Caroline was great. She had a vast knowledge of Tasmania and its history and kept us all keen to hear more. The accommodation and food was lovely. Just loved walking with the penguins at Bicheno, the Gordon river Cruise, the Salamanca Markets and so much more. It was a busy 10 days and we had a great bus ...read more load of fellow tourists. Would recommend very highly to anyone who wants to get to see Tasmania.

I sent my in-laws on this trip. They are not very experienced travellers and had never been on a guided tour. I felt confident in sending them as I was sure they would not have to stress about anything and I was right! They said the trip was absolutely marvellous and they were so well cared for by their guide and coach driver...nothing was too much ...read more trouble. They met lots of lovely people and brought home many memories of fun times and wonderful history and scenery. Thank you to Hannah who made the booking of the tour effortless.

It was a great way to see Tasmania & was very full on. Our Tour Guide Margaret was full of local information & well organised, & our Coach Driver Tom's driving was impeccable. Found the early morning starts a bit difficult, but we did pack in a lot in every day so can't complain. The scenery, Cradle Mountain & Dove Lake, Cape Tourville, the Nut at Stanley, ...read more Cataract Gorge, Highfield House, Port Arthur & Sarah Island - all the interesting places with their little quirks eg Sheffield- town of murals & Railton, with it's tree sculptures, all added to the wonderfulness that is Tasmania. For me the highlight was Port Arthur- what an incredible place - a beautiful bay, an old penitentiary full of history, both sad & interesting & so full of tales & times of those who have gone before. Make sure to spend plenty of time there. I would have liked to have spent more time at some places & less at others & perhaps one or two more places could have been included eg. The Wall in the Wilderness, & a visit to M.O.N.A. Accommodation & meals were all good value & it was a great way to meet lots of lovely people. In one word, this Tasmanian Wonders tour was "fabulous".

Better than expected. If we do another trip would happily book through Global Journeys. The accommodation in 2 places a bit below par - Queenstown and Launceston (no air con on hot days room with westerly aspect heated up in the afternoon sun. Fan was ineffective.

Everything was great. Our driver Tom was very good and Dave did a great job as our tour guide. The penguin tour was lovely (see pic!) A big thanks to AAT Kings and Global Journeys, and not to forget Michelle White, our Tour Consultant.

I saw so much more than I thought the tour would do. I was tired on returning home but wouldn't have it any other way. Many thanks to all involved.

We had a wonderful time and would certainly travel with AAT Kings again. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and she gave us a wealth of information about Tasmania which really enhanced our enjoyment of the tour.

It was a good and enjoyable trip with nice tour mates, competent tour director ,Kelly and skillful coach driver, Tom. Would also like to compliment Yvonne Brooks for her professionalism in handling our tour booking.

We thought this was a great way to see Tasmania. The trip was certainly made more enjoyable by our tour guide Kelly and our coach driver Tom. They were informative, friendly, helpful and great travelling companions. As it was a short trip sometimes the early starts were a little tiring but if this is a problem for people I would suggest they take a ...read more longer trip. Overall a fabulous few days.

The tour was good value for money would recommend it to anyone wanting to see Tasmania you come away satisfied you have covered the lot. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate, updated us with information which was relevant being a local. The driver was excellent, very experienced and hence we were able to enjoy the trip knowing we were ...read more in safe hands. It was good to see the excellent team working of the tour director and the driver. Thank you.

Both of us enjoyed the tour, our tour guide Tony was great very knowledgeable about the places we visited and was very informative. Some of the places, the visit was a little to quick especially with a full coach. The people on the tour were very friendly and got on really well. The meals provided were very good and the accommodation very good, better ...read more than we had expected. Will definitely recommend Global Journeys and will go on another tour at some time in the future.