1 Hobart
Welcome to Hobart and the Apple Isle. Your two night Special Stay at your dockside hotel in Harbour View Rooms includes a special Taste of Tasmania welcome dinner. (D)
2 Port Arthur
Delve into Tasmania’s convict past with a visit to World Heritage-listed Port Arthur. Your guided tour includes a cruise to the Isle of the Dead for a fascinating insight into the lives and deaths of Port Arthur’s past residents, both convicts and free settlers. (B)
3 Hobart - Strahan
Visit the lush rainforest of Mt Field National Park, Tasmania’s oldest National Park, and the location of the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls. Enrich: Witness history in the making with your visit to the ‘Wall in the Wilderness’, a wood-carved history of the Central Tasmanian Highlands. A continuous work in progress, Greg Duncan has hand-carved a series of scenes into panels commemorating those who have shaped the area’s past and present. Travel to Queenstown before arriving in the picturesque village of Strahan, where you will stay tonight. (B/D)
4 Strahan - Cradle Mountain
Cruise through the World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. From the luxury of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck enjoy a gourmet lunch of local Tasmanian delicacies. Cruise through Macquarie Harbour and visit Heritage Landing and Sarah Island. This afternoon, take in the pristine alpine vistas of Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park, where you’ll enjoy a Special Stay for the next two nights, right amongst the alpine wilderness. (B/L/D)
5 Cradle Mountain
Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies this morning to be treated to magnificent views of Cradle Mountain and breathtaking reflections on Dove Lake. Hear the stories from your local guide about the intrepid early settlers of this area. (B/D)
6 Cradle Mountain - Smithton
Leave the mountains for the coastal towns of Burnie and Penguin. Visit Hellyers Road Distillery and take the whiskey walk, learning about how whisky is distilled and matured in Tasmania. Enjoy the rugged coastline on the way to the village of Stanley. Enjoy Tasmanian hospitality tonight as you stay overnight at Smithton. (B/D)
7 Smithton - Launceston
Visit the town of Sheffield and discover its history, geography, wildlife and people from the murals that are painted on the walls across town. Upon arriving in the charming city of Launceston, visit Cataract Gorge and ride the chairlift to take in its beautiful scenic views. Your two night stay is in Launceston. (B/L)
8 Launceston
Freechoice: Choose from a tour of the infamous Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre or a visit to the Platypus House and Seahorse World. Alternatively, tour the cool climate wineries in the region or enjoy a leisurely lunch cruise on the Tamar River. (B/L/D)
9 Launceston - Freycinet National Park
Journey to the coast via Legerwood and discover unique tree carvings, a memorial to World War I. Enrich: Learn about the award winning cheeses from Pyengana Dairy Company, reputed to produce Australia’s finest cheddar, and delight your tastebuds with a tasting. Your final destination today is the breathtaking Freycinet National Park, where you’ll discover this incredible wilderness whilst enjoying a two night Special Stay. Optional upgrade - Upgrade to stay in a Wineglass Premier Spa cabin whilst you are staying at Freycinet Lodge. (Additional expense). (B/D)
10 Freycinet National Park
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this coastal wilderness at your own pace. Marvel at the myriad of colours – pink granite mountains, white sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise waters. Take one of the many walks and soak up the beauty of Wineglass Bay. (B/D)
11 Freycinet National Park - Hobart
Enrich: Visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre in the convict town of Ross. Your local guide will share stories of the town’s history and the influence of its first export – wool. Stop in Richmond and see Australia’s oldest bridge, built by convict labour. During a visit to Bonorong National Park meet Tasmania’s shy and elusive Tasmanian Devil, before arriving back in Hobart for two nights. (B)
12 Hobart
Freechoice: Choose from a range of Hobart attractions. Enjoy a cruise to Peppermint Bay or take a tour of the Cascade Brewery, Australia’s oldest. Alternatively, tour the Huon Valley and walk amongst the fruit orchards or cruise on the MONA ferry and enjoy a tour of the daring Museum of Old and New Art. Toast your adventures during tonight’s farewell dinner at the Drunken Admiral restaurant. (B/L/D)
13 Hobart
It’s time to say farewell to new friends and the wonders of Tasmania. (B)
