Itinerary
- Day 1
Hobart
You'll arrive in Hobart and get settled at your hotel. The harbour precinct is worth a walk through, and there are local galleries to check out if that interests you. A wine bar makes for a nice way to relax before dinner with the group, where you'll find the food features local produce.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner featuring local produce, enjoyed with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart)
Optional Activities
- Explore the harbour precinct and seafood restaurants
- Browse local galleries
- Visit a hidden wine bar
- Day 2
Hobart
This morning includes a trip up Mt. Nelson Lookout to see views over the city and Derwent River, plus a stop at historic Battery Point and Cascade Brewery. The tour wraps up at the Botanical Gardens. After lunch, you'll have the afternoon to explore Salamanca Market with over 300 stalls selling alpaca throws, woodwork, gin, and fresh vegetables.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart)
Included Activities
- Mt. Nelson Lookout viewing
- Visit Battery Point
- Cascade Brewery tour
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Salamanca Market exploration
Landmarks Mt. Nelson Lookout Battery Point Cascade Brewery Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Salamanca Market - Day 3
Hobart to Strahan
You'll travel through different landscapes starting with Mt. Field National Park to see Russell Falls, then continue to Lake St. Clair (Australia's deepest natural lake). From there, you'll pass by the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park before reaching Strahan on the West Coast by evening, overlooking Macquarie Harbour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strahan Village)
Included Activities
- Mt. Field National Park including Russell Falls
- Lake St. Clair visit
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park viewing
Landmarks Russell Falls Lake St. Clair Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park Macquarie Harbour - Day 4
Strahan to Cradle Mountain
A Gordon River cruise takes you through untouched wilderness to Sarah Island, where you'll see the ruins of the state's oldest convict settlement. Later, you'll travel through small mining towns in mountainous terrain on your way to Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cradle Mountain Hotel)
Included Activities
- Gordon River cruise in the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Sarah Island visit
Landmarks Gordon River Sarah Island Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park - Day 5
Cradle Mountain
You'll spend the day in the World Heritage wilderness area walking through moss-covered ancient rainforest, past deep river gorges and snow-tipped peaks. The alpine moorlands and glacial lakes like Dove Lake give good chances to spot Bennetts wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons. You'll visit Waldheim Chalet, home to Gustav and Kate Weindorfer who helped protect this park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cradle Mountain Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dove Lake walk and wildlife viewing
- Waldheim Chalet visit
- Cradle Mountain National Park exploration
Landmarks Dove Lake Waldheim Chalet Cradle Mountain - Day 6
Cradle Mountain to Launceston
Two floral gardens are on the schedule: the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden with over half the world's rhododendron species, and Mount Gnomon Farm where lunch comes straight from the paddock. Sheffield, known as the Town of Murals, is a quirky stop before you head through Meander Valley to Launceston.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Paddock-to-plate lunch at Mt. Gnomon Farm showcasing the region's rich flavours)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston)
Included Activities
- The Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Mount Gnomon Farm visit
- Farm to Fork lunch at Mt. Gnomon Farm
- Sheffield town visit
Landmarks The Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden Mount Gnomon Farm Sheffield Meander Valley 
- Day 7
Launceston
Start at the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company to try sauces, jams, mustards, and relishes. Then head to Josef Chromy Vineyard for a glass of cool-climate wine. Cataract Gorge offers bushland and Victorian gardens within walking distance of town. The afternoon is yours to explore Launceston at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston)
Included Activities
- Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company tasting and tour
- Josef Chromy Vineyard wine tasting
- Cataract Gorge visit
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Launceston
Landmarks Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company Josef Chromy Vineyard Cataract Gorge - Day 8
Launceston to Bicheno
You'll visit Bridestowe Estate lavender farm where you can enjoy lavender ice-cream or honey from their half-a-million bees. Stop at Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, a tribute to fallen WWI soldiers. After arriving in Bicheno, you'll head out this evening to see little penguins that live along this coast (60-70 characters).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diamond Island Beach Resort)
Included Activities
- Bridestowe Estate Lavender Farm guided tour - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees visit
Optional Activities
- Little penguin viewing in Bicheno
Landmarks Bridestowe Estate Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees - Day 9
Freycinet National Park
A cruise through Cape Tourville takes you past virgin eucalypt forests and dramatic coastline with granite mountains and pink cliffs of the Hazards range. You'll have a Ploughman's lunch aboard while viewing the serenity of Wineglass Bay, with proceeds going to wildlife preservation efforts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Ploughman's lunch aboard cruise)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eastcoaster Tasmania)
Included Activities
- Cape Tourville exploration
- Wineglass Bay cruise - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Ploughman's lunch aboard cruise
Landmarks Cape Tourville Wineglass Bay Hazards Freycinet National Park 
- Day 10
Triabunna to Sorell
Head south to the Derwent River where local palawa welcome you and share bush tucker. Historic Richmond has a convict-built gaol and bridge to explore, plus boutique shops to browse. Old Hobart Town shows what Hobart looked like in the 1820s. You'll stay at Iron Creek Bay Farm on 70 hectares where you can pick fruit and meet farm animals, then relax at sunset with dinner at the farm restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine Tasmanian produce at the renowned farm restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Iron Creek Bay Farm)
Included Activities
- Welcome to Country experience on the shores of the Derwent River
- Bush tucker tasting
- Richmond township exploration
- Richmond convict gaol and bridge visit
- Old Hobart Town model village visit
- Iron Creek Bay Farm stay with fruit picking opportunity
Optional Activities
- Guided fruit picking tour at Iron Creek Bay Farm
- Browse Richmond boutique shops
Landmarks Richmond Old Hobart Town Iron Creek Bay Farm - Day 11
Port Arthur
At Port Arthur Historic Site, a historian guides you through stories of this former convict settlement. You'll cruise around the Isle of the Dead and see rugged sea cliffs from Pirate's Bay Lookout, plus Tasman's Arch, Devil's Kitchen, and the Blowhole. The evening is free in Hobart with many restaurant and wine bar options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart)
Included Activities
- Port Arthur Historic Site guided tour - UNESCO World Heritage site - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
- Isle of the Dead cruise
- Pirate's Bay Lookout viewing
- Tasman's Arch viewing
- Devil's Kitchen viewing
- Blowhole viewing
Optional Activities
- Dinner at recommended Hobart restaurants and wine bars
Landmarks Port Arthur Historic Site Isle of the Dead Pirate's Bay Lookout Tasman's Arch Devil's Kitchen Blowhole - Day 12
Hobart
This is a free day in Hobart where you choose what to do. Explore at a relaxed pace or add optional activities like a Bruny Island Cruise for fur seals and high sea cliffs, or a scenic flight over southwest Tasmania. The Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery is worth a visit. Celebrate with your travel mates at dinner at a popular local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart)
Optional Activities
- Bruny Island Cruise to spot fur seals and view Australia's highest sea cliffs
- Scenic flight to the great Southwest
- Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery visit
- Dinner at popular Hobart restaurants
Landmarks Bruny Island Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery - Day 13
Hobart
You'll depart from Hobart today, taking memories of Tasmania's food and drink, landscapes, and experiences shared with fellow travelers.
