Salamanca Market

• Courtesy hotel transfer or make your own way to Salamanca Market
• Wander through numerous stalls of arts, crafts, fresh produce and tantalising gourmet foods
• Trendy restaurants, galleries and unique shops
• Perhaps enjoy a morning tea (own expense)

Port Arthur

• Departing Hobart view Government House, home to the governor of Tasmania
• Travel across the Tasman Bridge over the Derwent River
• We continue onto the Tasman Peninsula, an area abound with natural bushland, native wildlife and amazing coastal scenery
• Skirt Norfolk Bay on the Tasman Peninsula
• Eaglehawk Neck- stunning rocky coastline
• Doo Town
• Our stop in the Tasman National Park at Pristine Pirates Bay, will leave you in awe of the wonderful views, rugged coastline and striking rock formations. A great photo opportunity!
• Arriving at Port Arthur we have approximately 5 hours to soak up the atmosphere of this World Heritage Site
• Visit the Interpretation Centre and follow the harrowing life of a convict.
• Join a guided walking tour to learn about the many restored buildings and ruins
• See the Penitentiary – a one time granary and flour mill, separate prison, Commandant’s House, church and more
• Enjoy a cruise on Carnarvon Bay around the Isle of the Dead, then back to the Historic Site for free time to purchase your own lunch and explore at your own pace

Includes

• Introductory walking tour by Port Arthur guide (40mins)
• Harbour cruise
• Port Arthur admission and free WiFi* on coach

• Pass by Anglesea Barracks – Australia’s oldest Army facility
• On a clear day the views from Mt Wellington are stunning
• In the  winter perhaps you will be playing in the snow – whatever the weather – take the opportunity to visit iconic Mt Wellington, the traditional indigenous name in Palawa Kani language is kunanyi
• On this tour we pass through various eco systems and experience the harsh alpine environment of the mountain.
• View the massive rock formation of the Organ Pipes
• kunanyi/Mt Wellington summit – a harsh rocky alpine environment affording unsurpassed views on a clear day
• Enjoy a short guided walk at the summit to the observatory
• The summit of Mt Wellington offers a panoramic spectacle of Hobart town, its surrounding suburbs, vast waterways of the Derwent River
• After our descent from the mountain, visit Cascade Brewery for an opportunity to take photos and walk through the gardens
• We have a brief visit to the Cascades Female Factory – a one time female prison – for an insight into the lives of the women convicts once imprisoned there.

• We begin our journey with a guided bus tour from Hobart waterfront enjoying views of the Derwent River and D’Entrecasteaux Channel to Kettering
• Upon arrival at the charming boating village of Kettering, we drive into the ferry for the crossing to Bruny Island
• Enjoy island scenery as we travel to Adventure Bay to savour a delicious morning tea
• Board a custom-designed yellow boat, ideal for the conditions of the coast of Southern Tasmania
• Embrace the power of the ocean and look up at the awesome dolerite sea cliffs, among the highest in the Southern Hemisphere
• Glide past sea stacks and go into deep sea caves
• Drift up close to the amazing “Breathing Rock”
• Keep  an eye out for wildlife such as dolphins and migrating whales
• See Friar Rocks – home to over a thousand Australian Fur Seals and sea bird nesting areas
• Look for abundant wildlife such as Albatross, Sea Eagles, Shearwaters, Gannets and Cormorants
• After an exhilarating time on the ocean, return to Adventure Bay to enjoy lunch before we journey back to Hobart with memories of a great day in Tasmania’s wilderness.

Includes

• Ferry crossing
• Morning tea
• Bruny Island Cruises 3 hour cruise and lunch

Overnight stay at 4 star Accommodation in Hobart

• Leaving Launceston, enjoy the rolling green hills and fertile farm land of the north eastern countryside, passing through quaint towns including Lilydale
• Bridestowe Lavender Farm (home to Bobbie Bear)
• The commercial lavender is only in full flower December/January, but there is normally different varieties of flowering lavender near the gift shop all year round.
• We have a quick stop in Scottsdale at the award winning Cottage Bakery for lunch supplies to enjoy at the Bay of Fires
• Time permitting, we may be able to visit the tree carvings at the town of Legerwood* before taking a short walk through moss covered trees and ferns in the Myrtle Rainforest Walk on the Welborough Pass.
• Pass through the tin mining towns of Branxholm and Derby
• Cheese Tasting at Pyengana*
• Arriving at one of the prettiest places in Tasmania, view the granite rocky outcrops covered with orange lichen that jut out into the ocean to separate a large collection of hidden beaches – this is the Bay Of Fires
• We will call into Binalong Bay for a beach experience, then Harbour Point for great photo opportunities, and also a beach walk along the remote Taylor’s Beach
• After your beach experience, sample fresh oysters straight from the farm at Lease 65
• View fishing boats in St. Helens
• A chance to purchase seasonal fruit and ice-cream from Eureka’s Fruit Farm
• Head south to St Mary’s Pass where we head inland to pass through the contrasting grazing lands of the Fingal Valley and Northern Midlands
• Coal mining towns of Fingal and Avoca
• Finish your day back in Launceston with memories of this pristine and unique area of Tasmania

Includes

• Coach touring
• Professional commentary
• Oyster tasting

Overnight stay at 4 star accommodation in Launceston

• Our tour starts as we travel south west from Launceston through green pastures, skirting the mountains of the Great Western Tiers towards Cradle Mountain National Park
• We pass quaint and historical towns of Carrick, Hagley and Westbury and the scenic town of Deloraine renowned for their arts and crafts.
• Stop at Sheffield – the town of murals,
• Here you can see the many intricate and life-like murals that adorn the town’s buildings.
• As we traverse through dense forest and mountainous terrain look out for wombats, potaroos and wallabies that inhabit Cradle Mountain National Park.
• Visit the Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre for an insight and appreciation of the area.
• Perhaps take a short stroll along Enchanted Forest Walk viewing pencil pines, lush forest and a spectacular waterfall
• There is an opportunity to take a short stroll around Dove Lake as you take in views of the powerful and majestic Cradle Mountain (weather permitting
• Maybe visit Waldheim Chalet (forest home) of Gustav Weindorfer
• On the return to Launceston, visit Ashgrove Cheese Farm for some famous Tasmanian cheese
• Learn how cheese is made and sample the numerous variety of cheese made on the premises before heading back to Launceston

Includes

• National park entrance fee
• Fresh fruit and bottle of water on departure
• Lunch
• Ashgrove Cheese Farm

Overnight stay at 4 star accommodation in Launceston