Day 1: Hobart - Transfer and City tour.
Transfer from Hobart Airport to your hotel, and then we'll take an afternoon tour of Hobart. Our orientation tour takes in Battery Point, Salamanca Place and Constitution Dock. 

Day 2: Huon Valley.

There’s time this morning to visit the iconic Salamanca Area. The diverse range of stores includes original, hand-made Tasmanian pieces, from woodwork to jewellery, fashion to fanciful, glassware and ceramics. Then over the undulating hills of the apple-growing Huon Valley, we make a beeline for the Tahune Forest AirWalk, for a guided walk amongst the towering treetops, out over the Huon and Picton Rivers on a cantilevered, suspended walkway. Later travel to Mt. Nelson from which we’ll see a spectacular view of Hobart and the Derwent River.  

Day 3: Russell Falls.
This morning we head west to New Norfolk and the magnificent Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania’s oldest, and location of the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls. After a morning  tea break we take the winding journey up to Lake St. Clair - amazing vistas await us. Back down to Queenstown, along the rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park to coastal Strahan.

Hotel: The Strahan Village, Strahan, 2 nights. B 

Day 4: Gordon River Cruise.
Start the day your way - simply relax or explore the fishing village of Strahan - enjoy an optional, highly recommended, train ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway from Queenstown to Strahan or maybe visit the Huon Pine Museum. Later we take the Gordon River Cruise, where the wilderness comes to the water’s edge. You’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the dark waters, stained amber by buttongrass tannins, reflecting the untouched wilderness. We stop at Sarah Island and discover the ruins of the brutal penal colony. See Hell’s Gate and Heritage Landing, site of the 2,000 year old Huon Pine.

 Strahan Village.  B.L.

Day 5: Cradle Mountain.
Discover the mining and Hydro Electric towns of Rosebery and Tullah, as we travel to the sensational Cradle Mountain National Park. After lunch we’ll take you up to Waldheim and gorgeous Dove Lake to see spectacular Cradle Mountain. The afternoon is yours. Explore the Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery or just marvel at the view and breathe in the fresh air.

Hotel: Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle Mountain. B

Day 6: Cradle – Launceston.
Wander through the town of Sheffield, the town of murals. We then head to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for some delicious product tasting - Later discover the Tamar Valley and the Swiss village of Grindelwald stopping on the way to sample some of the wines
Hotel:  

Grand Chancellor, Launceston, 2 nights. B.  

 Day 7: Launceston.
Explore Cataract Gorge – wilderness in the city. Just two minutes out of Launceston and you’re surrounded by rivers, a gorge and exotic flora and fauna. Enjoy a walk across the suspension bridge, spot peacocks or take the chairlift for an aerial view of this fascinating urban wilderness. Later explore some the local areas surrounding Launceston with your driver/guide, or you may just decide to put your feet up and have some leisure time.

Day 8: St. Launceston to Freycinet National Park.

En route to Freycinet we’ll see the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees in honour of fallen WWI soldiers, the old tin mining town of Derby and drive through the lush myrtle rainforest at Weldborough Pass. We have a lunchtime stop at St Helens.

Hotel: Freycinet Lodge 2 Nights B

Day 9: Freycinet National Park.
Day leisure to explore this beautiful National Park (your driver/ guide will be on call)

Day 10: Freycinet to Port Arthur

Onward to historic Richmond, site of Australia’s oldest operational road bridge. This afternoon things get spectacular as we cross the 100 year old Denison Canal and make our way along the impressive cliff-lined coast. En route to Port Arthur we cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula and feast our eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Test your nerve on the optional lantern lit Ghost Tour of Port Arthur.

Stewarts Bay Lodge. 1 night B.

Day 11: Port Arthur.
Today, a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur’s infamous convicts prison and Historic Site, and a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. View the ruggedly spectacular sea cliffs from Pirates Bay Lookout. On our way back to Hobart we stop at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for an encounter with a Tassie Devil as well as other native animals.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.  

Day 12: Depart Hobart.
This morning you will be transferred to Hobart Airport if required.

 $3600.00 Net AUD per head. (1ncludes, driver/guide, accommodation, Entry fees and Breakfast as listed).

Min 2 pax.

Max 5 pax.

 Please note that accommodation may be changed if some venues are not available.

Tour runs on demand.