Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll meet your Journey Director and the group this morning before heading into Hobart's historic center. After walking through Salamanca Place to check out the galleries, you'll browse the vibrant Salamanca Market. A three-course lunch with views over the Derwent River comes next, then you'll head to Mona museum at Moorilla Winery. The day winds down with a relaxing ferry ride back to Hobart.
- Meals
- Lunch (Three-course lunch on the docks overlooking the Derwent River)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hobart)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Salamanca Place
- Explore Salamanca Market
- Three-course lunch on the docks overlooking Derwent River
- Self-guided tour of Mona (Museum of Old and New Art)
- Ferry ride back to Hobart
Landmarks Salamanca Place Salamanca Market Mona (Museum of Old and New Art) Moorilla Winery Derwent River 
- Day 2
Derwent Valley
Early Sunday morning starts at Farm Gate Market where you'll meet local makers and growers selling their goods. Then it's into the Derwent Valley to see the old asylum's exercise yard vegetable garden. Lunch is a three-course paddock-to-plate meal at Agrarian Kitchen, and after that you'll explore the historic Salmon Ponds. Before heading back to Hobart, there's a cider tasting to round out the afternoon.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious three-course paddock-to-plate dining experience at Agrarian Kitchen)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza Hobart)
Included Activities
- Farm Gate Market exploration
- Visit Derwent Valley veggie garden tour
- Three-course paddock-to-plate lunch at Agrarian Kitchen
- Explore historic Salmon Ponds
- Cider tasting
Landmarks Farm Gate Market Derwent Valley Agrarian Kitchen Salmon Ponds 
- Day 3
Maria Island
You'll travel to Triabunna and catch a ferry out to Maria Island National Park, which has significant Aboriginal and European history plus abundant wildlife. The day lets you explore the convict-built Darlington township and choose between walking to Fossil Cliffs or Painted Cliffs, or relaxing by the water with lunch. Keep an eye out for wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, possums and Tasmanian devils. That evening you'll enjoy wine on your lodge balcony at sunset, then gather for a BBQ dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Packed lunch full of local goodies), Dinner (Scrumptious BBQ dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Freycinet Lodge)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Maria Island
- Explore Darlington township
- Walk to Fossil or Painted Cliffs (optional within day)
- Packed lunch on Maria Island
- Wildlife spotting (wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, possums, Tasmanian devils)
Optional Activities
- Walk to Fossil Cliffs
- Walk to Painted Cliffs
Landmarks Maria Island National Park Darlington Fossil Cliffs Painted Cliffs 
- Day 4
Freycinet National Park
A Pennicott Lunch Cruise departs from Coles Bay heading to Wineglass Bay, where you'll spot seals, sea caves, waterfalls and birdlife along the way. Lunch is a ploughman-style spread with smoked meats, salad, cheeses and local bread, paired with wine and beer. Back on land, Freycinet National Park offers a choice: either hike 90 minutes to the lookout or take a guided walk to Cape Tourville. The day finishes with time to relax on Honeymoon Bay Beach.
- Meals
- Lunch (Ploughman-style lunch of smoked meats, salad, cheeses served alongside locally baked bread, a sweet treat, and all the wine and beer you desire)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Freycinet Lodge)
Included Activities
- Pennicott Lunch Cruise to Wineglass Bay
- Spot seals, sea caves, waterfalls and birdlife
- Ploughman-style lunch with wine and beer included
- Explore Freycinet National Park
Optional Activities
- 90-minute round-trip hike to Wineglass Bay lookout
- Guided walk to Cape Tourville lookout
- Leisurely walk along beach or swim at Honeymoon Bay
Landmarks Wineglass Bay Freycinet National Park Cape Tourville Honeymoon Bay - Day 5
Coles Bay to Launceston
You'll head north through the fishing villages of Bicheno and St. Helens to reach Bay of Fires, known for its clear waters, white sand and orange lichen-covered granite boulders. Time to explore Big Lagoon and Binalong Bay, and you'll try fresh oysters here. From there it's west to Pyengana Dairy Farm for a cheese-making tour and gourmet lunch. After stopping at Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, you'll arrive in Launceston for a city circuit tour.
- Meals
- Lunch (Gourmet lunch platter with cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Verge)
Included Activities
- Explore Bay of Fires and Big Lagoon
- Visit Binalong Bay (the Gulch)
- Fresh oyster tasting at Binalong Bay
- Tour of Pyengana Dairy Farm
- Tasting of local cheese and gourmet lunch platter
- View Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees
- Launceston city circuit tour with Journey Director
Landmarks Bay of Fires Big Lagoon Binalong Bay Pyengana Dairy Farm Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees 
- Day 6
Paddock, Plate & Pantry Tour
This full day focuses on the region's best produce and flavors. First stop is the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company in historic Evandale for sauce tastings and a garden tour. Next you'll visit 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm to taste hot smoked salmon, then walk around Deloraine. Western Tiers Distillery is next, where you'll learn how they produce spirits and taste poitin, vodkas and gins. The day ends with a Celebration Dinner where you and your Journey Director and fellow travellers wrap up together.
- Meals
- Lunch (Bite to eat in Deloraine), Dinner (Celebration Dinner with wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Verge)
Included Activities
- Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company tour with garden and tasting
- 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm tour and hot smoked salmon tasting
- Deloraine wander and bite to eat
- Western Tiers Distillery tour and spirits tasting
- Celebration Dinner with Journey Director and fellow travellers
Landmarks Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company Evandale 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm Deloraine Western Tiers Distillery - Day 7
Launceston Departure
It's your final morning in Tasmania. You'll exchange contact details with your fellow travellers, then enjoy a relaxed breakfast. A private transfer takes you to Launceston Airport for your onward flights. Your Journey Director can help with any optional tours you may have booked before you leave.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Relaxed breakfast
- Private transfer to Launceston Airport
Optional Activities
- Optional tours (to be arranged)
