Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll arrive in Hobart and have time to settle into your accommodation. This evening brings a welcome gathering with other travelers, followed by a two-course dinner to kick things off and get to know your group.
- Start point
- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (hotel pickup )
- Meals
- Dinner (Two-course dinner)
- Day 2
Bruny Island
An early 7:30 AM pickup gets you to the ferry heading out to Bruny Island. The wilderness cruise takes you along rugged coastlines with towering sea cliffs, caves, and chances to spot local wildlife. After lunch at the restaurant and a stop at the Neck lookout, you'll sample local produce before heading back to Hobart by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Bruny Island Cruises Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Bruny Island
- Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise with interpretive guides
- Search for seals, dolphins, whales and sea birds
- Exploration of deep sea caves and Breathing Rock
- Neck lookout with 360-degree views
- Sampling of local honey, cheese, beverages and oysters
Optional Activities
- Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
Landmarks Bruny Island Adventure Bay The Neck Lookout D'Entrecasteaux Channel - Day 3
Hobart
Start with a guided tour through Hobart's CBD, then ride up Mt Wellington for sweeping city views. From there, check out Salamanca Markets to browse fresh produce and local crafts. Later you'll explore Richmond's colonial buildings, do a cheese tasting, and catch the MONA museum via ferry. Dinner at a waterfront restaurant is yours to choose.
Included Activities
- Guided commentary tour of Hobart CBD and landmarks
- Ascent to summit of Kunanyi (Mt Wellington)
- Exploration of Salamanca Markets (300+ stalls of local produce and crafts)
- Guided tour of Richmond township with historic colonial buildings
- Cheese tasting at Wicked Cheese Company
- Visit to MONA museum with MONA ROMA ferry return
- Free exploration of Hobart waterfront
Optional Activities
- MONA Museum and Ferry (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
- Lunch at one of Richmond's cafes and shops
Landmarks Kunanyi (Mt Wellington) Salamanca Markets Richmond Australia's Oldest Bridge MONA Museum Moorilla Winery Hobart Waterfront 
- Day 4
Port Arthur
A 90-minute drive east takes you through farmlands and vineyards toward Port Arthur. Stop at Pirate's Bay lookout for views, visit the Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry, and check out a lavender farm. You'll spend three hours exploring the Port Arthur Historic Site with a harbour cruise included. An optional visit to Remarkable Caves is available if you want more, then dinner at your waterfront accommodation.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at the Lodges restaurant, On the Bay)
Included Activities
- Pirate's Bay lookout stop
- Tasmanian Chocolate Foundry tasting
- Port Arthur Lavender farm exploration
- Port Arthur Historic Site exploration (3 hours)
- Harbour cruise at Port Arthur
Optional Activities
- Port Arthur Historic Site and Harbour Cruise (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
- Remarkable Caves visit with 115-step descent to cave view
- Lunch at Port Arthur cafe and eateries
- Extended visit to historic site (4 hours total) in place of Remarkable Caves
Landmarks Pirate's Bay Port Arthur Historic Site Remarkable Caves Maingon Bay Lookout Penguin Rocks 
- Day 5
Freycinet National Park
Early 7:30 AM departure from Port Arthur with morning tea at Kate's Berry Farm. Lunch and wine tasting happen at Devil's Corner Vineyard. At Freycinet you'll pick between two walks: either the Grade 3 Wineglass Bay lookout (1.5 hours, 2.6 km) or the Grade 1 Cape Tourville lighthouse walk with whale spotting chances.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch and award-winning wine tasting at Devil's Corner Vineyard)
Included Activities
- Morning tea stop at Kate's Berry Farm
- Lunch and wine tasting at Devil's Corner Vineyard
- Access to Freycinet National Park
- Choice of guided walks with options
Optional Activities
- National Park Passes for Freycinet (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
- Wineglass Bay lookout walk (Grade 3, 1.5hr/2.6km return, steep hills, rough surface, many steps)
- Cape Tourville lighthouse walk (Grade 1, shorter walk with whale spotting opportunities)
- Relaxing beach walks at Honeymoon Bay
Landmarks Freycinet National Park Wineglass Bay The Hazards Great Oyster Bay Cape Tourville Lighthouse Honeymoon Bay Swansea - Day 6
Bay of Fires to Launceston
The day starts with an optional swim at Binalong Bay, then moves to cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy Farmgate. A short forest walk leads to St Columba Falls, Tasmania's highest waterfall. Lunch and drinks happen at Pub In The Paddock where Priscilla, the beer-loving pig, may make an appearance. You'll visit Bridestowe Estate lavender farm before arriving in Launceston for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty country pub meal at Pub In The Paddock), Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant)
Included Activities
- Binalong Bay visit and swimming opportunity
- Cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy Farmgate
- St Columba Falls State Reserve walk (Grade 1, 20 min/1 km return)
- Pub In The Paddock lunch and beers with Priscilla the pig
- Bridestowe Lavender Estate visit and lavender ice cream tasting
Optional Activities
- East Coast Nature World (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
Landmarks Binalong Bay Bay of Fires Pyengana St Columba Falls Pub In The Paddock Bridestowe Lavender Estate - Day 7
Bay of Fires to Launceston
The day starts with an optional swim at Binalong Bay, then moves to cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy Farmgate. A short forest walk leads to St Columba Falls, Tasmania's highest waterfall. Lunch and drinks happen at Pub In The Paddock where Priscilla, the beer-loving pig, may make an appearance. You'll visit Bridestowe Estate lavender farm before arriving in Launceston for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty country pub meal at Pub In The Paddock), Dinner (Dinner at hotel restaurant)
Included Activities
- Binalong Bay visit and swimming opportunity
- Cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy Farmgate
- St Columba Falls State Reserve walk (Grade 1, 20 min/1 km return)
- Pub In The Paddock lunch and beers with Priscilla the pig
- Bridestowe Lavender Estate visit and lavender ice cream tasting
Landmarks Binalong Bay Bay of Fires Pyengana St Columba Falls Pub In The Paddock Bridestowe Lavender Estate - Day 8
Launceston
This recovery day focuses on local produce and fine wine in a UNESCO gastronomy region. Visit Cataract Gorge with your choice of a chairlift ride or nature walks. Pick between Seahorse World or Platypus House for a wildlife encounter. After traveling through the gold mining town Beaconsfield, you'll have lunch and wine tasting in Tamar Valley. Your afternoon is free to explore Launceston before choosing your own dinner spot.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch and tasting of world-class cool climate wines in Tamar Valley wine region)
Included Activities
- Cataract Gorge visit with choice of chairlift ride or strolls with peacocks and wildlife
- Morning tea at Cataract Gorge cafe
- Visit to Seahorse World or Platypus House
- Tour of Beaconsfield gold mining town and historic gold mine
- Lunch and tasting of world-class cool climate wines in Tamar Valley wine region
Optional Activities
- Seahorse World OR Platypus House (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
- Single-span chairlift ride across Cataract Gorge
- Free exploration of Launceston city centre and local city park
Landmarks Cataract Gorge Seahorse World Platypus House Batman Bridge Beauty Point Beaconsfield Tamar Valley - Day 9
Cradle Mountain
An 8 AM start takes you to Sheffield, known for its 150-plus murals. Then it's into Cradle Mountain National Park with lunch at Dove Lake. You'll explore Waldheim Chalet and walk through the rainforest on Weindorfers Forest Walk. Optional walks include Enchanted Forest, Pencil Pine Falls, or King Billy track if you want more hiking. By evening you'll settle at Tullah Lakeside Lodge on Lake Rosebery.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light pre-packed lunch on shores of Dove Lake), Dinner (Dinner at Tullah Lakeside Lodge Lakeside Bar & Grill)
Included Activities
- Sheffield mural town tour with coffee and morning tea stop
- Visitor centre check-in at Cradle Mountain National Park
- Dove Lake exploration with light pre-packed lunch
- Waldheim Chalet and Weindorfers Forest Walk (Grade 2, 750m/20 min loop)
Optional Activities
- National Park Passes for Cradle Mountain (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
- Enchanted Forest Walk (Grade 2, 20min/1.1km circuit)
- Pencil Pine Falls Rainforest walk (Grade 2)
- King Billy track (Grade 2, 40 min/2 km circuit) through old temperate rainforest with 4000-year-old King Billy pines
Landmarks Sheffield Mt Roland Cradle Mountain National Park Dove Lake Waldheim Chalet Weindorfers Forest Enchanted Forest Pencil Pine Falls Lake Rosebery 
- Day 10
Gordon River or West Coast Wilderness Railway
Your final full day offers a choice: take the Gordon River Cruise with hybrid system, interpretive guides, buffet lunch and two walking tours, or ride the West Coast Wilderness Railway with its restored steam engine through rainforest, including gold panning, steep climbs, King River Gorge views, and a rainforest walk. The 10-day tour wraps up with a group celebration dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Chef-prepared buffet lunch on Gordon River Cruise OR light meals throughout West Coast Wilderness Railway journey), Dinner (Group celebration dinner to mark end of 10-day tour)
Included Activities
- Choice of Gordon River Cruise OR West Coast Wilderness Railway
Optional Activities
- Gordon River Cruise OR West Coast Wilderness Railway (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
- Premium upper deck upgrade on Gordon River Cruise with complimentary Tasmanian wines, beers, juices, tea and espresso coffee, premium leather recliners, private viewing deck and canapes (additional $151 per person)
- Gold panning at Lynchford Station on West Coast Wilderness Railway
- Rainforest walk at Dubbil Barrel on West Coast Wilderness Railway
Landmarks Strahan Macquarie Harbour Gordon River Hells Gates Heritage Landing Sarah Island Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area Queenstown Lynchford Station Rinadeena Saddle King River Gorge Dubbil Barrel - Day 11
Departure from Hobart
Checkout and drive along Lyell Highway through the central highlands. You'll stop at The Wall in the Wilderness, a wooden sculpture carved over 15 years depicting local history. After a lunch break at Derwent Bridge, the route descends through Derwent Valley, returning you to Hobart for drop-off at the airport or your preferred hotel.
Included Activities
- The Wall in the Wilderness visit - wooden sculpture by Greg Duncan featuring 100 metres of carved Huon Pine
Optional Activities
- The Wall in the Wilderness (listed as optional in whats_included_data)
- Lunch at Derwent Bridge
Landmarks The Wall in the Wilderness Derwent Bridge Lyell Highway Central Highlands Derwent Valley
