Itinerary
- Day 1
Launceston
You'll arrive in Launceston, Tasmania's second-largest city in the Tamar Valley. If your flight gets in early, there's time to explore on your own—you could take a boat cruise, visit some wineries, or check out Cataract Gorge with its chairlift if you're up for it. Spend the afternoon getting familiar with the city before meeting the group for a welcome drink and toast later.
Optional Activities
- Boat cruise into the Tamar Valley
- Wine country visit
- Cataract Gorge walk along the cliffs
- Scenic chairlift ride over Cataract Gorge (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Cataract Gorge Tamar Valley - Day 2
Bicheno
Start at Bridestowe Estate, a famous lavender farm where you'll try lavender ice cream and local honey. From there, head to the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, an intricate WWI tribute with sculptures honoring fallen soldiers. By evening you'll drive to Bicheno to watch little penguins come ashore in their natural habitat at dusk.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bridestowe Estate lavender farm visit
- Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees visit
- Little penguins evening viewing in Bicheno
Landmarks/POIs Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees Bicheno - Day 3
Freycinet Peninsula
You'll take a boat cruise along Tasmania's east coast through Freycinet Peninsula, passing granite peaks and the pink-hued Hazards range. The cruise passes secluded beaches and Wineglass Bay, one of the region's most iconic spots. Lunch is served on board with a Ploughman's spread and water views, so you'll get to relax while taking in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Ploughman's lunch on board during Wineglass Bay boat cruise), Dinner
Included Activities
- Freycinet Peninsula boat cruise (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Wineglass Bay viewing
- Ploughman's lunch on board
Landmarks/POIs Freycinet Peninsula Wineglass Bay The Hazards Cape Tourville - Day 4
Iron Creek Bay Estate
This morning starts with a Welcome to Country ceremony on the Derwent River, followed by a bush tucker walk led by local palawa community members. Later you'll explore historic Richmond, including Australia's oldest convict-built gaol and historic bridge, with time for boutique shops or Old Hobart Town if you'd like. You'll have a famous Tasmanian scallop pie for lunch, then head to Iron Creek Bay Estate for a guided farm tour, fruit picking, and a locally inspired dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Locally inspired feast at Iron Creek Bay Estate restaurant)
Included Activities
- Welcome to Country smoking ceremony and bush tucker walk
- Richmond historic town exploration
- Iron Creek Bay Estate guided farm tour
- Dinner at Iron Creek Bay Estate restaurant
Optional Activities
- Old Hobart Town multi-award-winning model village visit (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Derwent River Richmond Australia's Oldest Convict-Built Gaol Richmond Historic Bridge Old Hobart Town Iron Creek Bay Estate - Day 5
Port Arthur
You'll visit Port Arthur Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage location with expert-led tours covering its convict history. A cruise takes you past the Isle of the Dead, and you'll see rugged sea cliffs from Pirate's Bay Lookout plus geological formations like Tasman's Arch and Devil's Kitchen. Evening is free to explore Hobart on your own, with options from fine dining to casual wine bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Port Arthur Historic Site guided tour (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Isle of the Dead cruise
- Pirate's Bay Lookout viewing
- Tasman's Arch, Devil's Kitchen, and Blowhole viewing
Optional Activities
- Fine dining in Hobart
- Wine bar visit in Hobart
Landmarks/POIs Port Arthur Historic Site Isle of the Dead Pirate's Bay Lookout Tasman's Arch Devil's Kitchen The Blowhole - Day 6
Hobart
You have the day to explore Hobart at your pace. Check out the waterfront and art-filled streets, or pick an activity like a guided walking tour, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, a Bruny Island cruise to see fur seals and sea cliffs, or a scenic flight over the Southwest. Later, you'll meet the group for a celebratory dinner at a waterfront restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Celebratory dinner at iconic waterfront restaurant)
Included Activities
- Celebratory dinner at iconic Hobart waterfront restaurant
Optional Activities
- Bruny Island Cruise to spot fur seals and sea cliffs (own expense)
- Scenic flight over Southwest Tasmania (own expense)
- Guided walking tour through historic streets (own expense)
- Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery visit (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Hobart Waterfront Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery Bruny Island Mount Wellington - Day 7
Departure from Hobart
Your week in Tasmania wraps up today. You'll depart from Hobart Airport, heading home with memories and stories from the past week to share with friends and family.
