Itinerary
- Day 1
Launceston
You'll arrive in Tasmania before 4:30pm. If your flight gets in early, there's time to walk through Launceston and see the Victorian architecture scattered throughout the historic center. The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery is worth a visit if you have a couple of hours, or head straight to Cataract Gorge for some hiking or a swim. There's also a chairlift here that's quite long if you want views of the area. Later this evening you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of your group before things kick off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chancellor)
Optional Activities
- Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery - colonial paintings and zoology, botany, and geology collections
- Cataract Gorge - hiking trails, suspension bridge, swimming pool
- World's longest single span chairlift at Cataract Gorge
- Riverside restaurants in Launceston's culinary scene
Landmarks/POIs Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery Cataract Gorge - Day 2
Launceston to Bicheno
Start at Bridestowe Lavender Estate to see how they've been growing and processing lavender since 1922. You can watch the oil extraction happen and try their homemade lavender ice cream if it's in season. After wandering through the lavender fields, you'll head to Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, which honors Tasmanian soldiers from World War I. Grab lunch in St. Helens, then follow the East Coast down to Bicheno. Before bed, take a short walk to see Little Penguins in their natural environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunchtime in St. Helens), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diamond Island Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Bridestowe Lavender Estate tour with Local Specialist - farm history, oil extraction process, vintage memorabilia in Old Tractor Shed
- Homemade lavender ice cream (when in season)
- Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees - tribute to World War I Tasmanian soldiers
- Little Penguins viewing at water's edge, Bicheno
Optional Activities
- Stroll lavender fields at Bridestowe Estate
Landmarks/POIs Bridestowe Lavender Estate Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees 
- Day 3
Bicheno to Maria Island
You'll spend four hours on a cruise around Freycinet Peninsula with a local guide. The boat passes waterfalls, sea caves, and the tall pink granite cliffs as you head toward Schouten Island. You'll anchor in Wineglass Bay where lunch happens right there on the water, and you might spot sea eagles, dolphins, seals, or whales. After the cruise, drive through eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville, pass through Swansea and Triabunna, then arrive at your hotel which overlooks Maria Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Ploughman's lunch at Wineglass Bay), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eastcoaster Tasmania)
Included Activities
- Four-hour cruise around Freycinet Peninsula with Local Specialist
- Wineglass Bay cruise including ploughman's lunch and wildlife watching
- Wildlife preservation education during cruise
- Cape Tourville - stretch legs and enjoy views of blue water and golden beaches
- Scenic drive through dry eucalypt forests
Landmarks/POIs Freycinet Peninsula Wineglass Bay Schouten Island Coles Bay Cape Tourville - Day 4
Maria Island to Sorell
Richmond's historic township has a convict-built goal and bridge if that interests you, plus boutique shops to browse. The main event is a food walk at Risdon Cove led by palawa guides. You'll walk through the landscape learning about Aboriginal history and land management while tasting native bush tucker. Later you head to Iron Creek Bay Farm, a working farm with 70 hectares of orchards where you can pick fruit and enjoy meals made with fresh local produce.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring fresh Tasmanian produce from farm or local seafood)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iron Creek Bay Farm)
Included Activities
- Richmond historic township - convict-built goal and bridge
- Risdon Cove Kipli Takara food walk with palawa guides - guided walk of culturally rich landscape
- Native bush tucker tasting (seasonal)
- Iron Creek Bay Farm - 70 hectares of orchards (cherries, apricots, apples, grapes)
- Fruit picking at Iron Creek Bay Farm (guided or self-guided)
Optional Activities
- Browse boutique shops in Richmond
Landmarks/POIs Richmond Risdon Cove Iron Creek Bay Farm - Day 5
Sorell to Hobart
Travel to Port Arthur Historic Site with a local guide. You'll cross Eaglehawk Neck onto the Tasman Peninsula, then take a cruise around the Isle of the Dead before touring the penal settlement itself. Walk through the ruins, cathedral, and cells while learning about the site's history as both a timber station and convict prison. On the way back to Hobart, stop at Pirate's Bay Lookout to see the dramatic cliffs and unique rock formations like Tasman's Arch and the Blowhole.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Port Arthur Historic Site guided tour with Local Specialist - ruins, cathedral, cells
- Cruise around Isle of the Dead
- Exploration of Port Arthur penal settlement history
- Pirate's Bay Lookout - craggy cliffs
- Tasman's Arch rock formation
- Devil's Kitchen rock formation
- The Blowhole rock formation
Landmarks/POIs Port Arthur Historic Site Isle of the Dead Eaglehawk Neck Pirate's Bay Lookout Tasman's Arch Devil's Kitchen The Blowhole - Day 6
Hobart
You've got your final full day in Hobart to do what you'd like. The Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery has over 800,000 objects if you want to spend a few hours there, so it's worth checking out. If you're in the mood for something different, there are optional activities like taking a cruise around Bruny Island, booking a scenic flight over South West Tasmania, or hiking up Mount Wellington if you have the energy. Later in the evening, head to Mures Upper Deck for seafood dinner with views out over Constitution Dock. It's a nice way to wrap up your time in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood feast at Mures Upper Deck overlooking Constitution Dock)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Discover Hobart
Optional Activities
- Visit Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery
- Bruny Island Traveller - al fresco morning tea, cellar door lunch with local produce, walks in South Bruny National Park to see white wallabies and native wildlife
- Bruny Island Cruise - view Australia's highest sea cliffs, listen to 'Breathing Rock', explore deep sea caves, search for fur seals, dolphins, whales and sea birds
- Par Avion South West Heritage Tour and Scenic Flight - scenic flight over South West Tasmania World Heritage area, landing at Melaleuca with visit to bird hide for rare Orange Bellied Parrots
- Mount Wellington Hobart Tour - ascend through eco systems to view Organ Pipes rock formation, panoramic views from summit, visit remains of Female Factory
- Experience Tasmania Huon Valley - cool temperate rainforests, Tahune Airwalk through pristine forest, Huon River Valley
- Hobart Walking Tours History People and Places - 2 hour waterfront walking tour from Henry Jones IXL factory through Georgian and Victorian architecture, Salamanca
- Hobart Walking Tours Alcohol History of Hobart - walking tour tasting Tasmanian wines, distilled spirits and boutique cider with narrative of alcohol's role in Hobart
- Tasmania Devils and Richmond Wildlife Tour - Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary with close-up experiences of Tasmanian Devils, visit to Richmond Georgian village
- Richmond Half Day Tour - explore Richmond, one of Australia's most original historic villages with colonial charm
- Tamar River Cataract Gorge Cruise - 50 minute cruise exploring Old Launceston Seaport, Kings Wharf, historic vessels, and Cataract Gorge
- Seafood dinner at Mures Upper Deck overlooking Constitution Dock
Landmarks/POIs Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery Bruny Island Constitution Dock Mount Wellington Female Factory Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Richmond Tamar River Cataract Gorge Huon Valley Tahune Airwalk South Bruny National Park Cape Bruny Melaleuca Organ Pipes Henry Jones IXL Factory Salamanca - Day 7
Hobart Departure
After breakfast, you'll head to Hobart Airport for your onward flight. This morning is your chance to reflect on the trip with your group and say goodbye to the people you've met over the past week before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Hobart Airport
Landmarks/POIs Hobart Airport
