The island of Tasmania is renowned for its pristine wilderness, abundant wildlife, gourmet food and wine, and friendly locals. On this wide-ranging journey, you’ll visit Hobart’s bustling Salamanca Market. Witness the stunning natural beauty of Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Park, and indulge your tastebuds with fresh Tasmanian artisan cheeses and other delicious treats.
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Day 1 - Welcome to Hobart
Begin your exploration of the beautiful island of Tasmania with a city sights tour of its capital. Visit the Botanic Gardens, historic Battery Point, and Constitution Dock, then drive to Mt. Nelson for panoramic views over the city. Join your Travel Director tonight for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart , 2 nights
Included Meals: Dinner with wine
Day 2 - Salamanca Market
A free day to enjoy the sights, sounds, flavours, colour and action of Salamanca Market. Explore the market stalls, wander through the historic sandstone warehouses discovering innovative Tasmanian arts and crafts and delight in the taste and aroma of freshly baked goods and local produce.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Hobart – Strahan
This morning see the tiered cascade of Russell Falls. Then take the winding road to iconic Lake St. Clair and The Wall in the Wilderness, a monumental sculpture hand-carved in rare Huon pine. Passing through the moonscape of the mining town of Queenstown, your final stop today is seaside Strahan.
Hotel: Strahan Village
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 4 - Strahan – Cradle Mountain
A highlight today is your cruise on the Gordon River. Be awestruck by the dark waters, stained amber by button grass tannins, which reflect the untouched wilderness. Stop at Sarah Island for an insight into a relic of Tasmania’s convict history, and see Hells Gates, the notoriously treacherous entrance to the harbour.
Hotel: Cradle Mountain Hotel (2 nights)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine
Day 5 - Cradle Mountain
This morning you’ll marvel at the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park. Join your Travel Director for a visit to the Waldheim Chalet for insight into the early history of the Cradle Mountain area. Later, take a guided walk by Dove Lake. You may spot Bennetts wallabies, echidnas and pademelons grazing along the way.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 6 - Cradle Mountain – Launceston
After breakfast, take a walk with a local expert through the Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery in Burnie. Continue to quirky Sheffield, the ‘Town of Murals’, then call in at the award winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm to try a selection of local cheeses. Travel through the Meander Valley to Launceston.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston (2 nights)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 7 - Launceston
See Launceston’s magnificent Cataract Gorge before taking a scenic drive through rolling hills for lunch and wine-tasting at a Josef Chromy Wines. This afternoon you may like to take an optional experience cruise on the beautiful Tamar River or further explore Launceston and its surrounds.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 - Launceston – Freycinet
Visit the beautiful Bridestowe Lavender Estate this morning and treat yourself to its famous lavender ice cream. Later visit the unique Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site. Then travel south along the picturesque coast to Freycinet National Park.
Hotel: Freycinet Lodge (2 nights)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with wine
Day 9 - Wineglass Bay Cruise, Freycinet National Park
Experience a four-hour lunch cruise along the coast of the stunning Freycinet Peninsula. The cruise will take you from the gentle shores of Coles Bay past towering pink granite cliffs to Wineglass Bay, a flawless crescent of dazzling white sand.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner with wine
Day 10 - Freycinet – Hobart
Journey to historic Ross, renowned as the finest nineteenth-century village in Australia. As you travel towards Hobart, spend time at Shene Estate and enjoy a Be My Guest morning tea. This afternoon, choose an Included Choice sightseeing experience. Visit the iconic Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and return to Hobart on the MONA ferry, or enjoy a walking tour of Hobart with a local guide.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (2 nights)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest morning tea
Day 11 - Port Arthur
Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, taking a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a walk through the infamous convict prison. This evening, join your Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner at one of Hobart’s popular restaurants.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 12 - Farewell from Hobart
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end after breakfast.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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Return airport transfers are included in your package for passengers arriving as per the following times
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Guests receive a 10% discount on a AAT Kings operated First Choice Guided Holidays in Australia and New Zealand when booked and paid in full by 31 January 2020. First Choice from price includes a 10% discount. Discount applicable to tour portion only. Single travellers must pay single supplement fee. Valid for sale from 26 August 2019 till 31 January 2020. Valid for travel from 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021. Blackout departure dates may apply. For new bookings only. Subject to availability and seasonal surcharge. Offer combinable with applicable discounts only - Kings Club Past Guest Discount of up to 5% available for guests who have previously travelled with Inspiring Journeys, AAT Kings or our family of brands. Further conditions apply. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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