Itinerary
- Day 1
Launceston
You'll arrive in Tasmania and get transferred to your hotel in Launceston. The drive takes you along the scenic Tamar River, so there's plenty to see from the car. After you settle in, there's time for a local insider experience to get oriented. Later this evening, head to the welcome dinner at your hotel to meet everyone and kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Insider Experiences in Launceston
Landmarks/POIs Tamar River - Day 2
Launceston to Bicheno
This morning you'll drive through northern Tasmania's wine region. There's a stop planned for an insider experience where you can learn more about what makes this area special. Then it's on to Bicheno, a seaside town where you'll spend the night. You should arrive with time to explore the waterfront before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Insider Experience in Tasmania's wine region
Landmarks/POIs Bicheno - Day 3
Bicheno to Port Arthur
Head into Freycinet National Park to see the beaches and granite peaks firsthand. You'll also visit Richmond and check out its historic bridge. After that, the drive continues toward Port Arthur, and along the way you'll see some dramatic rock formations including Tessellated Pavement and Tasman Arch. It's quite a scenic day with different stops throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Freycinet National Park
- Visit Richmond Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Freycinet National Park Richmond Bridge Tessellated Pavement Tasman Arch - Day 4
Port Arthur to Hobart
Start early with a cruise around Isle of the Dead at Port Arthur Historic Site. Your guide will share stories about the convicts buried there, which gives the place real historical context. From there, head to the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo to see the devils up close. Later you'll travel to Hobart, the capital, which has good restaurants, cultural spots, and nature options to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise around Isle of the Dead at Port Arthur Historic Site
- Visit Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Landmarks/POIs Port Arthur Historic Site Isle of the Dead Tasmanian Devil Unzoo - Day 5
Hobart
Spend the day at Salamanca Market, which has over 300 stalls set up. You'll find art, handcrafted items, local food, and unique goods everywhere. Browse through Tasmanian gin, hand-made jewellery, and other local products. It's a good chance to pick up gifts and get a feel for what Tasmania produces and creates locally.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Salamanca Market visit
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca Market - Day 6
Hobart to Strahan
Take a short walk to Russell Falls in Mt Field National Park to see the waterfall. Then you'll head to Lake St Clair to spend time on its pristine shores. After that, the coach takes you to Strahan. By evening, you'll have a buffet dinner at View 42° Restaurant and Bar, which has views over the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner at View 42º Restaurant & Bar)
Included Activities
- Walk to Russell Falls
- View Lake St Clair
Landmarks/POIs Russell Falls Mt Field National Park Lake St Clair - Day 7
Strahan to Cradle Mountain
There's an insider experience planned for the morning to give you some local perspective. Then you'll rejoin the coach for the journey through Tasmania's stirring landscapes heading toward Cradle Mountain. The scenery on this route is quite varied, and you'll see different landscapes as you travel north.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Insider Experience
Landmarks/POIs Cradle Mountain - Day 8
Cradle Mountain to Stanley
Spend the day experiencing Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. You'll visit Waldheim Chalet and get to stand on the shores of Dove Lake, which is really the highlight of this park. Later, travel via Sheffield toward Stanley. Stanley sits below The Nut, which is a distinctive landmark you'll see as you arrive in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner of seasonal produce at Tall Timbers Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
- Visit Waldheim Chalet
- Visit Dove Lake shores
Landmarks/POIs Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Waldheim Chalet Dove Lake The Nut Stanley - Day 8
Cradle Mountain to Stanley
Start your morning at Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park where you'll walk around Waldheim Chalet and take in the area along Dove Lake's shores. The landscape here has that rugged Tasmanian feel to it. After you've had time to explore the walking tracks and get some photos, head through Sheffield on your way to Stanley. Once you arrive in Stanley, you'll see The Nut rising up behind the town, this distinctive peak dominates the area and makes for a great spot to walk up if you have energy left in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course dinner of seasonal produce at Tall Timbers Hotel (if this is a Smithton night))
Included Activities
- Visit Waldheim Chalet
- Stand on the shores of Dove Lake
- Premium air-conditioned coach travel to Stanley via Sheffield
Landmarks/POIs Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park Waldheim Chalet Dove Lake The Nut - Day 9
Stanley to Launceston
The morning includes an insider experience to wrap up your experiences throughout the tour. Then the coach heads to Deloraine before continuing on to Launceston. Tonight is your farewell dinner, and you'll have a chance to celebrate everything you've seen and done over the past week with a drink with everyone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner and drink)
Included Activities
- Insider Experience
Landmarks/POIs Deloraine - Day 10
Launceston
Visit Cataract Gorge, which is a unique natural formation that's not far from Launceston. It's a good final look at Tasmania's natural features. After that, you'll get transferred to the airport to head home, ending your tour of Tasmania.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cataract Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Cataract Gorge
