Tassie Getaway

4.6/5 Based on 7 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Launceston
 Trip Finishes
Hobart
7 Day Tassie Getaway 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
TLHH

Overview

Read 7 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 7 Day Tassie Getaway. Condensing Tasmania’s East Coast highlights into a week is no mean feat. We’ve managed to unite most on this perspective-changing journey taking in wilderness areas, World Heritage listed historic sites and cosmopolitan cities. Tours to Tasmania (from Launceston to Hobart) don’t get much better than this – strap in for a Wineglass Bay cruise, Port Arthur guided tour and epic Freycinet adventure.

Itinerary

Tasmania's second-largest city, Launceston sits pretty on the banks of the Tamar River. Arrive early? Distractions are endless. We suggest jumping on a boat to cruise the waterway, gliding through the Tamar Valley or up into Cataract Gorge. This rare natural phenomenon unites bushland with neat Victorian gardens, replete with ferns and exotic plants. Get a different perspective of the green cavern on the scenic chairlift, zipping you over the water to a lofty lookout (both own expense).

Meet your Travel Director for a drink before embarking on your journey along Tasmania's glorious east. Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Arriving at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, you could be forgiven for thinking you've been transported straight to Provence. This patch of purple (lavender blooms late Spring to early Summer) is a feast for all the senses(did you know lavender is a great sleep aid?). Then taste the wares, whether in lavender ice-cream or honey made from the 500,000 very happy bees that live here.

Moving moments await at Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, an avenue of sculpted trees, carved in homage of fallen WWI soldiers. It's a poignant reminder of just how privileged we are to have Tasmania's scene-stealing landscapes to gaze over today. Head out tonight to catch a glimpse of the little penguins that call Bicheno home. (B/D) Stay: Diamond Island Beach Resort

Embarking on your Freycinet adventure, you may think someone has taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time. The towering Hazards Range gleams pink in the morning sunshine. Fun fact: the prized granite here was used to build the foyer of New York's Empire State Building. The brilliant blue ocean curves into coves dusted with golden sand. And dusty greens patchwork Cape Tourville's virgin eucalypt forest, stretching as far as the eye can see. And you get to take it all in on a Wineglass Bay lunch cruise. (B/L/D) Stay: Eastcoaster Tasmania

This morning, the GPS is set for the historic township of Richmond; explore the convict-built goal and bridge or browse the quaint boutique shops. Next, join us for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Risdon Cove. Kipli Takara (meaning food walk) is an immersive experience where you're invited to walk the culturally rich landscape with palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) guides across this abundant natural pantry.

Taste the seasonal native bush tucker and get a first-hand glimpse into how palawa continue to enjoy cultural foods and undertake culturally-centred land management across lutruwita/Tasmania. This experience includes a unique tasting of local, native flavours. Now, want to disconnect from technology, and reconnect with Mother Nature? You've come to the right place.

To the northeast of Hobart in Sorell, Iron Creek Bay Farm comes with seclusion and style to spare. This is your base for the night, and what calming treasures await. This working farm is enveloped by 70 hectares of orchards growing cherries, apricots, apples and grapes. You're invited to pick fruits during your stay, and you'll likely meet an array of resident animals. The food here heroes Tassie produce in all its glory. It doesn't get any fresher than this. (B/L/D) Stay: Iron Creek Bay Farm

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… Today you will cruise around the Isle of the Dead, glimpse rugged sea cliffs from Pirate's Bay Lookout, and marvel at Tasman's Arch, Devils 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) Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Today is one of choices. Do you fancy lingering in Hobart's city centre, exploring gallery-lined streets and taking in glorious Georgian architecture, either at your leisure or with a guide? Or perhaps you're inclined to explore the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery, occupying one of Australia's most historically significant sites and home to an eye-watering 800,000 objects ranging from fossils to fine art.

Maybe you want to end your Tassie adventure the way it began, savouring the state's end-of-the-Earth wilderness areas. Take on Mount Wellington, with its glorious views of Hobart and beyond, or cruise to spot playful fur seals and ogle Australia's highest sea cliffs around Bruny Island (own expense). (B/D) Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Epic landscapes, tasty food and wine, historic attractions - we've packed a lot into the last week. Today, digest all your adventures as we bid adieu. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Whether meeting growers at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, spotting wildlife on a Wineglass Bay nature cruise or exploring Tassie's cool capital, in-the-know locals offer eye-opening insights.
  • Port Arthur's heritage shaped modern-day Australia. The best way to understand its significance? With a historian guiding you through the World Heritage Site.
  • Wander a few steps from Launceston and you're in the natural wonderland that is Cataract Gorge, where rivers carve a landscape of towering cliffs and lush vegetation.

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
  • 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site – Port Arthur Convict Site 
  • Centrally located premium hotels
  • Freycinet National Park entrance fees
  • Arrival and departure private airport transfers

  • 6 Full Breakfasts
  • 3 Dinners with Wine
  • 2 Lunches
  • 1 Farewell Dinner

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

  • Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 4.30pm into Launceston Airport
  • Day 7 – flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport

  • Low level of fitness required.

  • 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 (7) View All Most Recent 'Tassie Getaway' Reviews

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Amazing! 1 , Canada, Sep 2019
Our 6 day tour of Tassie was nothing short of amazing with spectacular scenery, experienced and personable tour guide and driver. Margaret and Tom are exceptional and true assets to AAT Kings. Our travel agent Hannah Campbell, was very friendly and professional assisting us with our booking of the Tassie tour with AATKings! Thank you Hannah!
Tassie Getaway 1 , NSW, Australia, Nov 2015
Domenic and I were very impressed with all of the tour but felt it was not long enough though. The 1st day that it supposed to have started, it was a get to know you time and the last day was breakfast and leave so really it was only 4 days of touring. The Tour Director Dave was excellent very caring with all of us and very knowledgeable as well as ...read more Brett our driver. The places we stayed at were great and the tour was great very pretty. Only one criticism the modern Art Gallery in Mona we were not impressed and we stayed there too long. Maybe a younger group would like it. We just loved the ducks, lizards and peacocks that were roaming the grounds.
Will definitely travel with AAT Kings again 1 , Australia, Jan 2014
A great tour, of the east coast of Tasmania. Our tour guide, Greg was excellent, knowledgable and took care of all our travel arrangements with ease and in an organised manner. Global journeys were prompt in replying to email requests and organised the trip well. I will definitely travel with AAT Kings again.
Overall a very enjoyable time 2 , Australia, Oct 2013
Excellent accommodation in Launceston and Hobart, others acceptable. Sites visited were excellent and informative, except Mona which I found objectionable. Coach, Driver and Tour Director superb. Overall a very enjoyable time.
Tour was great but somewhat hurried 1 , Australia, Oct 2013
Thought the tour was great but somewhat hurried. Perhaps this was because we joined the tour midway. This was our first bus tour so we were not familiar with the processes. We will be in the know next time! In my view the tour leader, Carolyn, was the difference in making this tour so enjoyable. Her personality, knowledge and wherewithal was just ...read more great. She is certainly an asset to AAT Kings. Further the skills of the driver were superb getting that huge vehicle through not so good roads was no mean feat and he, too, was great. Hope these comments are helpful.
Learned a lot in a fun way - well worth the time! 1 , Australia, Mar 2013
Loved the trip - particularly the expertise & depth of knowledge of the tour director Carolyn Tipper. Learned a lot in a fun way - well worth the time! :)
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