Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
Your representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is yours to wander around Hobart and get a feel for the city on your own schedule.
- Day 2
Mt. Wellington - Bonorong Wildlife Park
You'll head out toward Mt. Field National Park, which takes about 1.5 hours from Hobart. Start with a walk to Russell Falls, then continue to Horseshoe Falls and the Tall Trees Track where you'll see towering 80-meter Swamp Gums. After grabbing lunch, you're off to Bonorong Wildlife Park to see Tasmanian Devils and wallabies up close. By late afternoon, head to Mt. Wellington's summit for views across Hobart and the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Russell Falls and Tall Trees Track at Mt. Field National Park
- Tasmanian Devils feeding session at Bonorong Wildlife Park
- Summit visit to kunanyi/Mt. Wellington
Optional Activities
- Complete full 6-kilometer Three Falls Circuit including Lady Barron Falls (alternative to shorter return option)
Landmarks/POIs Russell Falls Horseshoe Falls Mt. Field National Park Bonorong Wildlife Park kunanyi/Mt. Wellington - Day 3
Bruny Island
Travel to Kettering and take the ferry to Bruny Island. You'll have morning tea and lunch at the Bruny Island Cruises hub in Adventure Bay. Then board a yellow eco-cruise boat to check out the sea cliffs and sea stacks around the island. Watch for seals, dolphins, and whales during the cruise. Waterproof jackets are provided, so you'll stay dry.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at Bruny Island Cruises hub)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Bruny Island
- Bruny Island Wilderness Coast eco-cruise with wildlife viewing
Landmarks/POIs Bruny Island Adventure Bay - Day 4
MONA
Start with a guided coach tram tour of Hobart where a local guide talks through the city's architecture and landmarks. Later, take a ferry to MONA, which holds Australia's largest private art collection. Spend the rest of your time walking through the galleries at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hobart city sightseeing tour by coach tram with local guide
- Ferry transfer to MONA
- Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) visit
Landmarks/POIs Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) - Day 5
Port Arthur
Begin by wandering through a local market to see fresh Tasmanian produce and try the Scallop Pie if it catches your eye. Late morning, board a coach heading to Port Arthur. Expert guides give informative talks about the site, and you'll have free time afterward to either explore the ruins on your own or grab food at the on-site restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Market exploration and local specialty tasting
- Port Arthur site visit with expert guide talks
- Self-guided exploration of Port Arthur ruins
Optional Activities
- Meals at Port Arthur on-site restaurant/café
Landmarks/POIs Port Arthur Historic Site - Day 6
Hobart to Launceston
Check out of your Hobart hotel and transfer by coach to Launceston. The drive takes you through Tasmania's countryside, and you'll settle into your accommodation in this regional city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Tamar Valley Cruise
Board the Odyssey from Homepoint for a cruise along the Tamar River. You'll sail through the urban and natural sections of Australia's longest navigable estuary, passing heritage homesteads and the Tamar Island nature reserve. Along the way, spot the Batman Bridge and watch for river wildlife. Throughout the day you'll have local wines and beers, morning tea, light lunch, cheese and fruit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Batman Bridge Luncheon Cruise with light lunch and Tasmanian cheese platter)
Included Activities
- Tamar Valley and Cataract Gorge cruise aboard the Odyssey
Landmarks/POIs Tamar Island Windermere church Batman Bridge Cataract Gorge - Day 8
Bay of Fires
Travel from Launceston through North East Tasmania past rolling farmland and forests. You'll pass through Lilydale and Scottsdale, then Weldborough Pass before reaching the Bay of Fires. The white sand beaches and orange lichen-covered rocks create a distinctive coastal landscape. Stop for a picnic lunch here, or grab something to eat at Binalong Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bay of Fires sightseeing and coastal exploration
Optional Activities
- Picnic lunch at Binalong Bay available for purchase en route
Landmarks/POIs Bay of Fires Weldborough Pass Binalong Bay - Day 9
Cradle Mountain - Launceston
Spend the day exploring Cradle Mountain National Park with walks through the Enchanted Forest and around Dove Lake. Stop at Lease 65 to try cheeses and fresh oysters directly from the farm. Later, check out the fishing boats at St. Helens and grab seasonal fruit and ice cream from Eureka's Fruit Farm. Head through St. Mary's Pass toward the charming coal mining towns of Fingal and Avoca in the Fingal Valley. Return to Launceston by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cradle Mountain National Park exploration including Enchanted Forest and Dove Lake views
- Tasmania cheese and oyster tasting experience
Optional Activities
- Seasonal fruit and ice cream purchase at Eureka's Fruit Farm
Landmarks/POIs Cradle Mountain National Park Dove Lake Enchanted Forest Lease 65 St. Helens Eureka's Fruit Farm St. Mary's Pass Fingal Valley Fingal Avoca - Day 10
Launceston
Your driver meets you at your Launceston hotel and transfers you to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
