Arrive Hobart

Overnight: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart • Meals: Two Course Dinner

Our Carbon Neutral flights arrive into Hobart where we board our opulent ‘Diamond Class’ coach, ensuring responsible travel with 100% offset flight and coach emissions. This evening, enjoy a seafood dinner at the lively Drunken Admiral for a taste of Tasmania. 4 Night Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart

Russell Falls, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Strahan

Overnight: Strahan Village, Harbour View Room (B,D) • Meals: Two Course Dinner

Discover the magic of Russell Falls in Mt Field National Park today, then continue to the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Visit The Wall in the Wilderness, before travelling via the mining town of Queenstown to Strahan. Tonight, savour dinner at View 42° Restaurant and Bar. Stay: Strahan Village, Harbour View Room (B,D)

Strahan, Gordon River, Cradle Mountain

After a memorable Signature Experience, set off by coach for moss-covered forests and deep gorges of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Stay: Two Nights, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge or similar. Daily: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Signature Experience - Gordon River Cruise Step aboard your vessel for a cruise along the secluded wilderness highway, the Gordon River. From the comfort of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck, glide across Macquarie Harbour and enter the Franklin-Gordon Wild Ri...

Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Today set out to explore Dove Lake with a friendly local guide, admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ Perhaps indulge in a wine and cheese tasting or embark on a guided tour of one of Tasmania’s 60 Great Short Walks, the Enchanted Walk. Alternatively, enjoy a free afternoon then go searching for native animals on a night spotlight tour. After admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, visit Waldheim Chalet, then enjoy your Freedom of Choice Sightseeing inclusion. (B,D)

Stanley, Tarkine, Smithton

Overnight: Smithton, Tall Timbers • Meals: Afternoon Tea, Two Course Dinner

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Journey through the Tarkine region and stop at Sumac Lookout for views of the Arthur River. SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Tonight, enjoy a locally inspired dinner of delicious Tasmanian fare at Tall Timbers Smithton. This morning, depart Cradle Mountain and travel to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut. Journey through the Tarkine region and stop at Sumac Lookout for views of the Arthur River. Continue to the Julius River Forest Reserve for a rainforest walk and afternoon tea, including Tasmanian wine and cake made with locally produced honey. Later, head to Smithton for an exclusive dinner. Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers. (B,D)

Smithton, Launceston

Overnight: Two Nights, Launceston, Peppers Silo Hotel (B,D)

This morning you will travel along the northern coastline before heading inland to the historic town of Sheffield, famous for the striking murals that adorn the town's buildings, among other quaint constructions and artworks. Afterwards, visit Franklin House, an enchanting historic convict–built home surrounded by splendid gardens. The house contains a magnificent collection of regency furniture and fine silver. Wander through the beautiful gardens and admire the flower beds and Victorian kitchen garden. Travel to Cataract Gorge, a unique natural rock formation on the outskirts of Launceston. Follow the path along the river to explore the geological wonders and soak up the fresh Tasmanian air. Stay: Two Nights, Launceston, Peppers Silo Hotel (B,D)

Launceston

Overnight: Best Western Plus Launceston • Meals: Full Breakfast

There are few places in the world where you can leave the city behind and within minutes be surrounded by nature. Launceston is one. Blink and you’re at Cataract Gorge, a yawning chasm carved by ancient rivers. This rare natural phenomenon unites bushland with neat Victorian gardens, replete with ferns and exotic plants. Get a different perspective of the green cavern on the scenic chairlift, zipping you over the water to a lofty lookout. We wouldn't blame you for lingering here, or perhaps this afternoon take one of the river cruises on offer (both own expense). The choice is yours. Hotel: Best Western Plus Launceston. Included Meals: Breakfast

St Helens

Spend your day on a Signature Experience. Afterwards, continue to Tasmania’s spectacular north-east coast, home to the Bay of Fires. This craggy coastline gained its name from the orange lichen-covered rocks that stretch over 50 metres of beach. Arrive in St Helens, the largest town along the coast, and check-in to your hotel where you will enjoy dinner this evening. Stay: St Helens, Panorama Hotel. Daily: Breakfast, Dinner Signature Experience – Bridestowe Lavender Estate Today, you’ll trave...

Freycinet National Park, Bicheno

After breakfast, travel south to Coles Bay where you will board the spacious Schouten Passage II eco-catamaran to cruise the pristine waters of Wineglass Bay and the dramatic coastline of Freycinet National Park. Learn about the geology, ecosystems and heritage of the region throughout the cruise and savour a delicious ploughman’s style lunch of fresh local produce. Following your cruise, visit the Freycinet Visitor Centre before heading to Bicheno. Stay: Beachfront Bicheno Hotel. Daily: Bre...

Bicheno, Ross, Richmond, Hobart

Overnight: Two Nights, Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor (B)

Visit the historic towns of Ross and Richmond on your way to Hobart. After arriving in the Tasmanian capital, embark on a guided discovery of the city, which takes you through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and the heritage district of Battery Point. Stay: Two Nights, Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor (B)

Hobart, Port Arthur

Meals: Two Course Dinner

Today, explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, Australia’s most intact, evocative and notorious convict prison, on a guided tour. See the famous sandstone Penitentiary then visit the Convict Church and Separate Prison. You'll then step aboard a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts who were transported here from across the world and eventually buried at Port Arthur. Afterwards, visit the Tasmanian Devil ‘Unzoo’ and learn about their efforts to preserve the unique wildlife of Tasmania. View the Tessellated Pavement and spectacular Tasmans Arch en route back to Hobart. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at Mures Upper Deck. (B,D)

Depart Hobart

Meals: Full Breakfast, Lunch, Two Course Dinner

This morning, walk the Salamanca Market and peruse the treasures of Tasmania at more than 300 stalls. Wander through the array of goods from hand-crafted jewellery and carved wooden trinkets to tantalising Tasmanian gin. Afterwards, bid a fond farewell to the Apple Isle. We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your flight. (B) B = Breakfast, L = Lunch. D = Dinner