Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll arrive in Hobart this afternoon and jump right into exploring Tasmania's capital. The city tour takes you up Mt. Nelson for views across the area, then through Battery Point where Georgian cottages line the streets. After that you'll see Constitution Dock where the Sydney to Hobart yacht race finishes each year. There's time to walk through the Botanical Gardens before heading to your Welcome Dinner with your Travel Director.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Hobart)
Included Activities
- City tour of Hobart
- Mt. Nelson summit visit
- Battery Point Georgian cottages tour
- Salamanca Place convict-built warehouses viewing
- Constitution Dock visit
- Botanical Gardens walk
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks Mt. Nelson Battery Point Salamanca Place Constitution Dock Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens - Day 2
Strahan
Today you're heading into western Tasmania to Mount Field National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. You'll walk through tall eucalypts and flowering plants to reach Russell Falls. Later the route continues to Lake St. Clair, which is Australia's deepest freshwater lake. By evening you'll arrive in Strahan, the gateway town to Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strahan Village)
Included Activities
- Mount Field National Park visit
- Russell Falls walk
- Lake St. Clair viewing
Landmarks Mount Field National Park Russell Falls Lake St. Clair Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park - Day 3
Strahan
You'll cruise the Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour, passing through Hells Gates into World Heritage wilderness. The boat stops at Heritage Landing where you can see a 500-year-old Huon pine tree. From there you'll go to Sarah Island to learn about its past as a convict penal colony. The day wraps up with a live performance of 'The Ship That Never Was', a true story about a famous escape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strahan Village)
Included Activities
- Gordon River cruise through Hells Gates
- Heritage Landing visit
- Sarah Island tour
- Live theatre performance of 'The Ship That Never Was'
Landmarks Gordon River Macquarie Harbour Hells Gates Sarah Island - Day 4
Cradle Mountain
This morning takes you to Cradle Mountain at 1,545 metres where you'll explore the wild alpine moorlands around Dove Lake. You'll learn about the Tasmanian Devil and then visit Devils @ Cradle sanctuary on a make travel matter day keeper tour to help support conservation efforts. After that you're heading toward the north-west coast for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn)
Included Activities
- Cradle Mountain visit
- Dove Lake exploration
- Day Keeper tour at Devils @ Cradle sanctuary
Optional Activities
- 2 hour hike around Dove Lake
- Cradle Mountain Hotel art gallery visit
Landmarks Cradle Mountain Dove Lake Devils @ Cradle - Day 5
Penguin - Sheffield - Ashgrove
Your day starts at Table Cape, a 180-metre high volcanic remnant with coastal views that stretch up to 175 kilometres. Next you'll head to Penguin town to see its penguin sculptures. Then it's through Sheffield, known as The Town of Murals with over 100 historic paintings covering the buildings. You'll finish at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm where you can sample award-winning local cheeses and optionally try locally made ice cream.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Launceston)
Included Activities
- Table Cape lookout visit
- Penguin town exploration
- Sheffield Town of Murals drive-through
- Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm cheese tasting
Optional Activities
- Locally made ice cream at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm (own expense)
Landmarks Table Cape Penguin Sheffield Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm - Day 6
Cataract Gorge
You'll travel to Launceston and spend time at Cataract Gorge, a dramatic natural chasm carved by ancient rivers. The site combines bushland with Victorian gardens full of exotic plants and ferns. You can ride the scenic chairlift for a different view over the water. The afternoon is free so you can relax or choose to take one of the available river cruises.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Plus Launceston)
Included Activities
- Cataract Gorge visit
- Scenic chairlift ride
Optional Activities
- River cruises on offer (own expense)
Landmarks Cataract Gorge - Day 7
Bicheno
Today you're visiting Bridestowe, a huge lavender farm that perfumes the Tasmanian countryside from late spring through early summer when it blooms. You'll see how lavender gets used in fragrances, ice cream, teas and jams. Next you'll check out the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, sculpted as World War One soldiers. The day ends in Bicheno where little penguins come back to shore after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Beachfront at Bicheno)
Included Activities
- Bridestowe Lavender Farm visit
- Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees viewing
Optional Activities
- Little penguin spotting in Bicheno after dark (own expense)
Landmarks Bridestowe Lavender Farm Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees Bicheno - Day 8
Richmond - Derwent River
You'll experience Freycinet Peninsula and Freycinet National Park with its vivid ocean blues, pink granite cliffs and wild landscape at Coles Bay. Later you'll visit the historic town of Richmond with Georgian buildings from the 1820s that now house boutiques, galleries and cafes. The day ends at the Derwent River shores where local palawa people welcome you to country and share knowledge about local bush tucker.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Hobart)
Included Activities
- Freycinet National Park visit
- Coles Bay exploration
- Richmond Georgian buildings and historic town visit
- Local palawa welcome and bush tucker experience at Derwent River
Landmarks Freycinet National Park Coles Bay Richmond - Day 9
Port Arthur
You're exploring Port Arthur, the best-preserved convict site in Australia and one of the most significant convict-era destinations in the world. The tour covers notable sites including Isle of the Dead, Devil's Kitchen and Blowhole. You'll learn about the harsh history of this World Heritage location. The day finishes with a Farewell Dinner at a historic waterfront pub.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner at historic waterfront pub)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Hobart)
Included Activities
- Port Arthur historic site visit
- Isle of the Dead visit
- Devil's Kitchen visit
- Blowhole viewing
- Farewell Dinner at historic waterfront pub
Landmarks Port Arthur Historic Site Isle of the Dead Devil's Kitchen Blowhole 
- Day 10
Hobart
Your 10-day Tasmania tour comes to an end as you depart Hobart. Early explorers took months to circumnavigate Tasmania, but you've covered the whole region in just 10 days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
