Itinerary
- Day 1
Launceston
You'll arrive in Launceston and connect with your guide who handles the transfer to your hotel. After getting settled in, the afternoon includes a guided walk through the city where you'll see the Colonial and Victorian buildings that define the area. Then it's time for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Peppers Silo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Late afternoon guided tour of Launceston
- Day 2
Launceston to Bicheno
Start your morning at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, then head across Weldborough Pass where forested hills and farmland surround you. From there you'll reach Bicheno, a coastal town positioned between two national parks on Tasmania's east coast.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bicheno)
Included Activities
- Visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate with lavender-infused fare sampling
Landmarks Bridestowe Lavender Estate Weldborough Pass - Day 3
Bicheno
After breakfast you're heading south to board the Schouten Passage II eco-catamaran for the Wineglass Bay Cruise. Your local skipper shares information about the region's natural history and geology during the journey. A ploughman's style lunch happens on the water, then you'll visit the Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre and take a guided walk along Cape Tourville before returning to Bicheno by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Ploughman's style lunch with fresh local produce)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bicheno)
Included Activities
- Wineglass Bay Cruise aboard Schouten Passage II eco-catamaran with local skipper
- Ploughman's style lunch with fresh local produce
- Visit Freycinet National Park Visitor Centre
- Guided tour along Cape Tourville
Landmarks Wineglass Bay Freycinet National Park Cape Tourville - Day 4
Bicheno to Hobart
You'll pass through the historic towns of Ross and Richmond on the drive south to Hobart. Once in Tasmania's capital, a guided tour takes you through the Botanical Gardens and Battery Point, the heritage district with character and history.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Chancellor)
Included Activities
- Visit historic town of Ross
- Visit historic town of Richmond
- Guided discovery tour of Hobart's Botanical Gardens
- Guided tour of Battery Point heritage district
Landmarks Ross Richmond Hobart Botanical Gardens Battery Point - Day 5
Hobart
This morning features a walking tour of Hobart covering the city's convict history and stories from explorers and other notable figures. In the afternoon you'll board the Coral Discoverer, get oriented with the ship's layout, and meet the captain and other passengers at the Captain's Welcome Drinks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard Coral Discoverer)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hobart with stories of convict history, explorers, entrepreneurs, villains, and heroes
- Embark on Coral Discoverer cruise ship
- Captain's Welcome Drinks
Landmarks Hobart - Day 6
Tasmanian Cruise Expedition
The Coral Discoverer cruises Tasmania's waters with the captain adjusting your route based on weather and conditions. You'll visit areas including D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Huon River, Port Davey, Bathurst Harbour, Bruny Island, Maria Island, Freycinet National Park, and Tasman National Park. Activities include the Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin, Grandvewe Cheeses, scenic cruises, guided hikes, wildlife spotting, and optional kayaking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Selected wines, beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch), Dinner (Finest dining with selected wines, beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with dinner)
Included Activities
- Cruise D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Huon River
- Visit Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin to view hand-crafted timber boat production
- Visit Grandvewe Cheeses with cheesemaking process and cheese tasting
- Explore Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour
- Scenic cruise along Bruny Island coast with dolerite cliffs viewing
- Moderate nature walk to Fluted Cape track lookout on Bruny Island
- Walk Maria Island National Park's historic ruins, secluded bays, and rugged cliffs
- Walk to Fossil cliffs and Reservoir circuit on Maria Island
- Guided hike along Isthmus Track in Freycinet National Park with Wineglass Bay swim opportunity
- Cruise close to Ile des Phoques and Schouten Island
- Hike sections of Coast Tasman trail in Tasman National Park
- View 300-metre sea cliffs of Tasman National Park
Optional Activities
- Kayaking in Bramble Cove
- Hike along Balmoral Hill Track
- Spot elusive orange-bellied parrot
Landmarks D'Entrecasteaux Channel Huon River Wooden Boat Centre Grandvewe Cheeses Port Davey Bathurst Harbour Tasman Wilderness World Heritage Area The Narrows Bramble Cove Balmoral Hill Track Bruny Island Adventure Bay Fluted Cape Maria Island National Park Fossil Cliffs Reservoir Circuit Freycinet National Park Schouten Island Ile des Phoques Isthmus Track Tasman National Park Fortescue Bay Coast Tasman Trail - Day 15
Hobart
You'll disembark in Hobart as your tour wraps up. A transfer takes you to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your Tasmanian journey to an end.
