Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll arrive in Hobart and check into your hotel near Constitution Dock right in the city centre. The rest of the day is yours to explore at whatever pace feels right. Take a walk along the Derwent River, wander down to the dock to see the yachts and fishing boats, or just relax if you've had a long travel day. Your Travel Director and the group will meet up for dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chancellor)
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the Derwent River
- Explore Constitution Dock and its yachts, boats, and fishing trawlers
Landmarks/POIs Constitution Dock Derwent River - Day 2
Hobart
You'll start with a guided tour of Hobart beginning at Mt. Nelson Lookout for those views across the city. From there you'll head to Battery Point, the historic maritime village with character and charm. Stop by the Cascade Brewery before wandering through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. Later in the afternoon you'll hit up Salamanca Market where you can graze through local cheeses, pickles, crepes, oysters, truffles, and cider. Browse the galleries and arts and crafts shops, grab a coffee between browsing, and finish with dinner at a restaurant your Travel Director recommends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Hobart
- Mt. Nelson Lookout views
- Battery Point visit
- Cascade Brewery
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Salamanca Market exploration
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Nelson Lookout Battery Point Cascade Brewery Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Salamanca Market 
- Day 3
Hobart to Strahan
You'll leave Hobart today heading toward the wild landscapes and natural wonders of Tasmania's interior. First stop is Russell Falls in Mt. Field National Park, then you'll continue to Lake St. Clair, which drops to 160 metres and holds the title of Australia's deepest lake. After that you'll drive through the scenic rainforest road in the World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. By evening you'll arrive in Strahan, the seaside township where you'll have dinner at your hotel with views overlooking Macquarie Harbour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Strahan Village's View 42 Restaurant and Bar)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strahan Village)
Included Activities
- Russell Falls visit
- Lake St. Clair viewing
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park scenic drive
Landmarks/POIs Russell Falls Lake St. Clair Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park Macquarie Harbour - Day 4
Strahan to Cradle Mountain
You'll start the day on a guided cruise down the Gordon River with a local specialist, taking in the dark amber-stained waters and untouched wilderness around you. You'll stop at Sarah Island to explore the ruins of an isolated penal colony and learn about Tasmania's convict history. Next you'll see Hells Gates, the notoriously treacherous harbour entrance. Then it's into the alpine forest of Cradle Mountain National Park and your Stays With Stories accommodation. You can celebrate with local beer and wine, explore the wilderness boardwalk, or check out the hotel's art gallery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cradle Mountain)
Included Activities
- Guided Gordon River cruise
- Sarah Island exploration and convict history experience
Landmarks/POIs Gordon River Sarah Island Hells Gates Cradle Mountain National Park - Day 5
Cradle Mountain
You'll wake up in Cradle Mountain National Park and start at Waldheim Chalet learning about its history. Then you'll take a short boardwalk walk with your Travel Director along Dove Lake, looking up at Cradle Mountain's towering peaks. Keep an eye out for Bennetts wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons as you go. You can opt into learning about Tasmanian Devils or join an evening wildlife spotting experience to see nocturnal mammals and marsupials if you're interested in either.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cradle Mountain)
Included Activities
- Waldheim Chalet visit
- Dove Lake boardwalk stroll
Optional Activities
- Tasmanian Devil experience
- Evening animal spotting experience
Landmarks/POIs Waldheim Chalet Dove Lake Cradle Mountain - Day 6
Cradle Mountain to Launceston
You'll visit a seaside tap house in Penguin where you'll try a tasting paddle of local brews with views out over Bass Strait. Next you'll head to Mount Gnomon Farm in the hills to meet fifth-generation farmer Guy Robertson, tour his apple orchard, and have a paddock-to-plate lunch in his barn. After that you'll stop in Sheffield, known as the 'Town of Murals,' before heading through Meander Valley to Launceston for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Paddock-to-plate lunch at Mount Gnomon Farm barn)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Local brewery tasting paddle
- Mount Gnomon Farm tour and paddock-to-plate lunch
Landmarks/POIs Mount Gnomon Farm Sheffield Meander Valley Penguin - Day 7
Launceston
You'll explore Launceston's Cataract Gorge, a rare natural spot mixing bushland with Victorian gardens. You can take an easy walk around the Basin and check out the historic suspension bridge, or ride the world's longest single span chairlift for panoramic views from above. You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Brickendon Estate for a guided tour of the convict farm village with the Archer family leading the way. After a light lunch and a cup of tea you'll finish at Josef Chromy Wines, sampling their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Then you'll head to Launceston Airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at Brickendon Estate)
Included Activities
- Cataract Gorge visit
- Suspension bridge walk or chairlift ride
- Brickendon Estate guided tour and light lunch
Landmarks/POIs Cataract Gorge Brickendon Estate Josef Chromy Wines
