Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll arrive in Hobart and get settled at your hotel. After dropping off your bags, take some time to walk around Salamanca Wharf, which sits right along the waterfront. This evening, there's a welcome dinner featuring local Tasmanian food and wine to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Taste of Tasmania welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Stroll around Salamanca Wharf
- Taste of Tasmania welcome dinner
Landmarks Salamanca Wharf 
- Day 2
Hobart
Head out on a guided tour of Port Arthur, a World Heritage site with significant convict history. The tour includes a cruise past the Isle of the Dead, where you'll hear about the people who were imprisoned and buried here during Tasmania's colonial past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Port Arthur
- Cruise past Isle of the Dead
Landmarks Port Arthur Historic Site Isle of the Dead - Day 3
Hobart to Freycinet National Park
Leave Hobart this morning and head toward Freycinet National Park. You'll stop in Richmond to see the Richmond Bridge, built by convicts back in 1825 and still one of Australia's oldest stone arch bridges. Later, swing through Ross to visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre and learn about the town's wool industry. By late afternoon you'll reach your lodge overlooking Great Oyster Bay. Settle in with sunset drinks as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- View Richmond Bridge
- Visit Tasmanian Wool Centre with local guide
- Scenic Sunset Drinks with Tasmanian Sparkling
Landmarks Richmond Bridge Tasmanian Wool Centre Great Oyster Bay 
- Day 4
Freycinet National Park
Spend the day exploring Freycinet National Park and its natural attractions. You'll take a cruise on Wineglass Bay, known for its white sand and clear turquoise water. From there, head to Cape Tourville for dramatic coastal views looking out over the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise on Wineglass Bay
- View Cape Tourville
Landmarks Wineglass Bay Cape Tourville Freycinet National Park - Day 5
Freycinet National Park to Launceston
Start your day at Pyengana Dairy Company, where they make some of Australia's best cheddar. You'll get to taste their products and learn how they're made. Travel inland through Legerwood and stop to see 25 hand-carved tree sculptures that form a World War I memorial. By evening you'll arrive in Launceston and check into your hotel, which was converted from a historic grain silo building.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Cheese tasting at Pyengana Dairy Company
- Visit Legerwood World War I memorial
Landmarks Pyengana Dairy Company Legerwood World War I Memorial 
- Day 6
Launceston
This morning, visit Cataract Gorge on the South Esk River right in the middle of Launceston. Ride the chairlift to take in the scenic views from above. After that, head out to Josef Chromy winery for a guided walk through the cool climate vineyard and enjoy lunch with wines paired to match each course.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Sumptuous lunch with matching wines at Josef Chromy winery), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Cataract Gorge
- Chairlift ride at Cataract Gorge
- Guided walk at Josef Chromy winery
- Lunch with matching wines at Josef Chromy winery
Landmarks Cataract Gorge Josef Chromy Winery - Day 7
Launceston to Smithton
Stop in Sheffield, a dairy farming town, to see its famous murals and learn about local history and wildlife. Then drive along the coast through Burnie and Penguin to see the rugged shoreline. Continue to the small village of Stanley, then finish your day in Smithton, where you'll stay near the edge of the Tarkine wilderness area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sheffield
- Stop in Burnie
- Stop in Penguin
- Visit Stanley
Landmarks Sheffield Burnie Penguin Stanley - Day 8
Smithton to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Visit Hellyers Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour to understand how Tasmanian whisky gets made and aged. Stop at Devils@Cradle Wildlife Park to learn about Tasmanian Devils. Then take in the alpine scenery of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Whisky Walk Tour at Hellyers Road Distillery
- Visit Devils@Cradle Wildlife Park
Landmarks Hellyers Road Distillery Devils@Cradle Wildlife Park Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park 
- Day 9
Cradle Mountain to Strahan
If weather cooperates, you'll see views of Cradle Mountain and reflections on Dove Lake. Your local guide will share stories about the early settlers who came to this region. Later, travel through Queenstown and arrive in Strahan for a two-night stay in this quiet village.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic views of Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake
- Local guide commentary on early settlers
Landmarks Cradle Mountain Dove Lake Queenstown - Day 10
Strahan
Board the Spirit of the Wild for a cruise through Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, passing through mountains, gorges, and rainforest. From the upper deck, have a gourmet lunch featuring local Tasmanian ingredients. This evening, catch a performance of The Ship That Never Was, Australia's longest-running play about Tasmania's convict history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Gourmet lunch of local Tasmanian delicacies on Captain's Premier Upper Deck), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park aboard Spirit of the Wild
- Gourmet lunch of local Tasmanian delicacies
- Performance of 'The Ship That Never Was'
Landmarks Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park - Day 11
Strahan to Hobart
Check out Wall in the Wilderness, a continuous wood carving depicting the history of Central Tasmania's Highlands, all hand-carved by one person. Then explore the rainforest at Mt Field National Park and see Russell Falls with its three tiers. Head back to Hobart for a two-night stay and spend time wandering around the harbour area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit 'Wall in the Wilderness'
- Visit Mt Field National Park
- View Russell Falls
Landmarks Wall in the Wilderness Mt Field National Park Russell Falls - Day 12
Hobart
You have four options to choose from for today. Take a Red Decker Bus Tour with expert commentary, visit Hobart and the Huon Valley with a gourmet lunch, go to MONA via ferry, or take an Iron Pot Cruise to see Australia's oldest lighthouse. Tonight, toast to all your experiences at a farewell dinner at the Drunken Admiral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Drunken Admiral at Hobart's Old Wharf)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice activity (one of four options)
- Farewell dinner at Drunken Admiral
Optional Activities
- Red Decker Bus Tour of Hobart
- Hobart and Huon Valley tour with gourmet lunch
- MONA ferry and museum visit
- Iron Pot Cruise to Battery Point
Landmarks MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) Iron Pot Lighthouse Battery Point Huon Valley Drunken Admiral - Day 13
Hobart
Say goodbye to Tasmania and your new travel friends. Head home with plenty of stories from your time in this unique part of Australia.
Optional Activities
- Full day award-winning tour and cruise to Bruny Island (must be booked prior to departure, available before or after main tour)
Landmarks Bruny Island
