Sunday 22nd Auckland to Hobart
Dinner
Flying direct to Hobart, arrive late morning and enjoy an orientation tour including Mt Wellington for panoramic views of the city and beyond before checking into your accommodation.
Old Woolstore Hotel, Hobart 4 nights
Monday 23rd Hobart - Wineglass Bay & Maria Island
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we join Par Avion on a spectacular tour flying along the East Coast. See iconic Wineglass Bay and Freycinet Peninsula from above and fly over Freycient National Park before landing on Maria Island home to rare and endangered wildlife. Explore the island and enjoy a sumptuous gourmet lunch.
Tuesday 24th Hobart
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning is at leisure before departing on a sumptuous seafood Cruise.
Wednesday 25th Port Arthur Day Tour
Breakfast, Dinner
Today journey to Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur Historic Site. A guided tour of Australia's best-preserved convict settlements brings Australia's early convict history to life.
Thursday 26th Hobart - Strahan
Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Hobart, we enter the rugged west coast. Stop and take in some of the magical scenery along the way including the spectacular Nelson Falls.
Strahan Village, Strahan 2 nights
Friday 27th Strahan - Gordon River Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning join Gordon River Cruises for a spectacular cruise into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area aboard Spirit of the Wild. Cruising in style on the premier upper deck, discover ancient rainforest, the pristine calm waters of the Gordon River and the history of Heritage Landing and Sarah Island.
Saturday 28th
Strahan to Cradle Mountain
Breakfast, Dinner
Late morning we head to Cradle Mountain. Early evening, visit Devils@Cradle for a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Tasmanian Devils at feed time.
Cradle Mountain Hotel, Cradle Mountain 1 night
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Sunday 1st Cradle Mountain to Smithton
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast we make our way to Dove Lake at the foot of Cradle Mountain. Marvel at this Tasmanian icon that attracts visitors from all over the world. The serenity of this area is breathtaking. Leaving Cradle Mountain, late morning, we head north-west to Smithton.
Tall Timbers, Smithton 2 nights
Monday 2nd Smithton
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we explore the North West and tour through historic Woolnorth and Van Deimen's Land Farm (est 1826) - Australia's biggest dairy farm. At the township of Stanley - home of ‘The Nut’, the optional chairlift ride to the summit will give you panoramic views of the Bass Strait and the Tasmanian coastline.
Tuesday 3rd Smithton to Launceston
Breakfast, Dinner
Our journey today takes us through the townships of Burnie, Sheffield – the town of murals and Railton a town made famous for its topiary.
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston 3 nights
Wednesday 4th
Launceston and Tamar Valley
Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, visit Launceston’s Cataract Gorge. Then travel down the Tamar Valley to Beaconsfield and Beauty Point to visit Platypus House and view these unique creatures and get up close to the Echidnea's.
Thursday 5th
Launceston Sightseeing
Breakfast, Dinner
This morning visit Woolmers Estate a UNESCO World Heritage site rich in Tasmanian convict history. Explore the gardens, heritage buildings and join a guided tour of the homestead.
Friday 6th
Launceston to Hobart
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we visit the village of Ross, known for its original sandstone buildings and convict history. We then travel to Richmond, home of the oldest bridge in Australia that’s still in use.
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart 2 nights
Saturday 7th
Hobart
Breakfast, Dinner
Today is free to explore Hobart, visit the famous Salamanca Markets, discover the museums and perharps take the ferry to Mona.
Sunday 8th
Hobart to Auckland
Breakfast
Today we farewell Tasmania and transfer to Hobart Airport for your homeward flights.
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