A WILDERNESS ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

Home to the cleanest air in the world and rich in convict history, fabulous food and wine, rugged coastlines and pristine wilderness areas and the ideal destination for a self driving holiday.

For avid bushwalkers, Tasmania has more than 3000 kilometres of tracks from beaches to alpine treks. Wine and food lovers will relish in the cool-climate wines, hand made cheeses, summer berries and fresh seafood. History buffs will be fascinated by the penal settlements and convict-built towns and nature lovers will be enthralled by the endless amounts of rare birds, abundant ocean life and unique wildlife. Tasmania offers inspirational experiences and you’ll never want to leave.

TOP EXPERIENCES:

» Wander through the cobblestone square of Salamanca Place on Hobart’s waterfront and on Saturday mornings explore the Salamanca Markets

» See Australia’s most intact convict site at Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula

» Get up close and personal to a Tasmanian Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Park

» Discover the pure white beaches and turquoise sea in Freycinet National Park

» Explore the fine Victorian buildings and contemporary architecture in Tasmania’s “northern capital” - Launceston

» Drink and eat your way through the Tamar Valley

» Cruise down the Gordon River on the Lady Jane Franklin II on the rugged West Coast

» Explore the rugged peaks & mirrored lakes of World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park

» Ride the Historic West Coast Wilderness Railway from Queenstown - Strahan

» Cruise Bruny Island’s spectacular coastline past sea stacks, caves and abundant wildlife

Best Of Tasmania

INCLUDES: 9 nights accommodation as shown | Mid-Size Car Rental with Premium Cover & unlimited kms

DAY 1: Arrive Hobart - On arrival at Hobart airport, you will collect your vehicle and make your way into the city. Hobart is Australia’s second oldest city and was originally founded in 1804 as a penal colony. The city enjoys a beautiful harbour setting and is home to a burgeoning arts scene. Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor

DAY 2: Derwent Valley, Strahan (299km) - Today you will drive through to New Norfolk in the picturesque Derwent Valley, home to many small, family-run vineyards. Continue west to Queenstown and on to Strahan, located at the head of the Macquarie Harbour. This attractive town features old timber buildings, a scenic port and a backdrop of thick native bush and mountains. Stay: Risby Cove

DAY 3: Zeehan, Cradle Mountain (160km) - Take an optional scenic flight or morning cruise into the world heritage Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park for awesome views of this mainly impenetrable rainforest. Later, continue north to the small towns of Zeehan & Rosebery before entering Cradle Mountain National Park. Stay: Discovery Holiday Park (2 nights)

DAY 4: Explore Cradle Mountain - Cradle Mountain is one of Tasmania’s most spectacular locations with dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife. There are numerous walks available in the park, including a gentle hike around Dove Lake which sits in the shadows of Cradle Mountain’s jagged contours.

DAY 5: On to Launceston (138km) - Drive northeast to the city of Launceston, perhaps stopping at the Towunna Wildlife Park en-route where you can see koalas, wombats, Tasmanian Devils and other native animals. Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

DAY 6&7: Freycinet National Park (180km) - our next destination is Coles Bay in the spectacular Freycinet National Park. Dominated by the imposing pink granite outcrops of the Hazards Mountain Range, the park is home to a wealth of bird and animal life and walking trails. A highlight of your visit here will be Wineglass Bay, a stunning curved bay of white sand and sparkling blue sea. Stay: Freycinet Resort (2 nights)

DAY 8: Coles Bay, Port Arthur (236km) - Continue your journey south through Dunalley and across the isthmus at Eaglehawk Neck to Port Arthur, one of Australia’s most significant heritage sites. Be sure to visit the historic convict ruins of one of the largest and most brutal convict prisons in Australia.

Stay: Port Arthur Motor Inn

Day 9: Tasman Peninsula, Hobart (95km) - This morning is free to enjoy the scenic Tasman Peninsula before returning to Hobart for some last minute sightseeing and shopping.

Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor

DAY 10: Depart Hobart (B) - Today is at leisure until you need to make your way to Hobart airport where you will drop off your hire car.

Taste Of Tasmania

6 day Self Drive from Launceston to Hobart

INCLUDES: 5 nights accommodation as shown | Mid-Size Car Rental with Premium Cover & unlimited kms | Breakfasts daily

DAY 1: Arrive Launceston - On arrival at Launceston airport, collect your rental car and make your way to your accommodation. Take time to visit Cataract Gorge, just a short distance from the city centre. Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor (2 nights)

DAY 2: Explore Tamar Valley Wine Region (B) - The Tamar Valley Wine Route is the heart of northern Tasmania, home of some of the finest wines in the world. It’s unique cool climate location produces elegant, award winning wines of exceptional quality. From the Valley, to Pipers River in the north and Relbia in the south, there’s over 32 wineries within driving distance of each other. Tamar Valley varieties of note are Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

DAY 3&4: On to Freycinet National Park (180km) (B) - Your next destination is Coles Bay in the spectacular Freycinet National Park. Dominated by the imposing pink granite outcrops of the Hazards Mountain Range, the park is home to a wealth of bird and animal life and walking trails. Enjoy the opportunity to explore this beautiful region by hiking, cruising and kayaking. A highlight of your visit here will be Wineglass Bay, a stunning curved bay of white sand and sparkling blue sea. Stay: Freycinet Resort (2 nights)

DAY 5: Coles Bay, Hobart (195km) (B) - Continue your journey south to Hobart, Australia’s second oldest city. It was originally settled in 1804 as a penal colony and enjoys a beautiful harbour setting and a burgeoning arts scene. There is an excellent choice of restaurants, cafes, pubs and markets, including the colourful Salamanca Market every Saturday. Stay: Lenna of Hobart

DAY 6 Depart Hobart (B) - At leisure until you return you car at Hobart airport in time for your onward flight.

HOBART Henry Jones Art Hotel

Hotel

Hobart’s oldest waterfront warehouses reimagined as Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. Located in picturesque harbor, this sophisticated boutique hotel blends modernity with an industrial past dating back early 1800s. With Tasmanian artworks lining the hotel walls and awardwinning restaurants, The Henry Jones Art Hotel provides a stylish stay in a fantastic location.

Per Room From AprSep 23 Oct 23Mar 24

Standard Room £220 £262

Deluxe Spa £250 £287

HOBART Travelodge Hotel Hobart

Hotel

Travelodge Hobart is as central as it gets with the city at your doorstep and a leisurely stroll to famous Battery Point, Salamanca Place and Hobart’s waterfront. Offering 112 rooms, the property also provides limited complimentary undercover parking, onsite restaurant and 24hr reception.

Per Room From Apr 23 MaySep 23 Oct 23Mar 24

Standard Room £139 £98 £139

Executive Room £167 £117 £167

Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel

Hotel is centrally located within a stone's throw of the city centre and just a block away from Hobarts majestic waterfront. The hotel consists of a unique choice of fully serviced Studio Apartments, One Bedroom Apartments, Two Bedroom Apartments and Executive Spa Apartments. The restaurant and bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Facilities include 24-hour hotel reception, a gymnasium, and business centre. Includes Breakfast Daily.

PORT ARTHUR Port Arthur Villas

Inn

Located next to the Port Arthur Historic Site this is a perfect location from which to explore the historic charm of Port Arthur. Set amongst beautifully managed gardens with the convenience of parking at your door Port Arthur Villas provides a welcoming place to spend a few nights taking in the sights of the Tasman Peninsula region.

Per Room From Apr - 21 Dec 23 22 Dec 23 - Mar 24

Studio Compact £142 £145

Premium Studio £145 £149

Two Bedroom £176 £183

BRUNY ISLAND FULL DAY CRUISE

Take a Full Day Tour from Hobart & spend a day on Bruny Island including a guided return bus tour, three hour cruise, morning tea & lunch. Robert Pennicott’s multi-award winning wilderness cruise takes you along Bruny Island’s rugged coast beneath some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs. You will enter deep sea caves and join in the search for wildlife such as seals, dolphins & sea birds. The custom built boats are ideal for viewing the spectacular coastline & wildlife with covered open-air seating providing an excellent all round view & connection with the environment.

Departs: Daily from Hobart at 8am - 5.30pm.

Operated by Pennicott

Wilderness Journeys

GRAND PORT ARTHUR WITH LUNCH

Rich in visual history, the Port Arthur Historic Site evokes a powerful sense of our past convict era and of early Australian settlement heritage. Sitting tranquilly amidst English oaks and gardens, Port Arthur is a harsh contrast to the beauty of the Tasman Peninsula. On this tour you will be guided through the historic Port Arthur convict site with a guide who has access to over 30 restored buildings and ruins, join a walking tour of the “Isle of the Dead” and take a cruise on Carnarvon Bay. Includes: Coach transport from Hobart, guided tour of Port Arthur, harbour cruise, guided tour of Isle of the Dead, Port Arthur admission, individual audio guide and lunch. Departs: Daily (except Sat) from Hobart at 08:15am (October to April) and 09:15am (May to September) - 5pm.

Adult Child (4-14 yrs)

Bruny Island Full Day Cruise £149 £107

Operated by Grayline Tours Adult Child (4-14 yrs)

Tour 784 £93 £46

A luxurious day of wine and art at Mona. Posh as Mona, the Museum of Old and New Art, is Australia's largest privately-owned gallery and museum. Showcasing the diverse collection of its owner, Tasmanian gambler and maths nerd David Walsh, Mona exhibits everything from ancient Egyptian funerary objects and modernist masterpieces to a word waterfall and a machine that mimics the human digestive system. INCLUDES: Return ferry transfers in the ‘Posh Pit' ex Hobart, MONA entry, 2 course lunch with 2 glasses of wine, private guided vineyard and winery tour, tutored wine tasting, bottle of wine to take home. DEPARTS/RETURNS: Hobart's Brooke Street Pier Operates: Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon at 9:15am

Operated by Moorilla Adult Posh as Day at Mona £293

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FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK Freycinet Lodge

ST HELENS Bayside Hotel

Hotel

Uniquely set within Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge is a superb base for exploring Tasmania’s amazing East Coast. Enjoy wandering pristine beaches, climbing the granite peaks of The Hazards mountains and touring the local area, knowing you are returning to a relaxing waterfront ecolodge at the end of the day, with cabins and pavilions in a quiet bushland setting.

Per Room From AprSep 23 Oct 23Mar 24

One Room Cabin £241 £366

Premier Spa Cabin £435 £566

Mountain Terrace £402 £563

LAUNCESTON Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Hotel

Enjoy the contemporary style of Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston whilst relaxing in beautiful rooms and suites overlooking the city. Surrounded by notable attractions like Launceston’s picturesque public gardens, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Princess Theatre, Boag’s Brewery and UTAS Stadium, our Launceston hotel is the perfect choice for exploring the many splendours of Northern Tasmania.

Per Room From Apr 23 MaySep 23 Oct 23Mar 24

Deluxe Room £114 £96 £114

Superior Room £122 £104 £122

Extra Person £24 £24 £24

Located on a hillside, this property provides most guest rooms with magnificent views over Stanley, the famous Stanley Nut and the surrounding waters of Bass Strait. Guest rooms have flat screen TVs, WiFi. complimentary tea and coffee facilities, electric heating, electric blankets, hair dryer, ironing facilities, refrigerator, mini bar and free off street parking. The property also features two playgrounds and BBQ areas.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24 Standard Room £101 Seaview Room £119

Two Bedroom Seaview Apartments £137

Hotel

Bayside Hotel places you in the heart of St Helens, Situated on the edge of magnificent Georges Bay with glorious views of the bay and the seaport, and is a 15-minute drive from the Bay of Fire’s white sand beaches. Offering 54 guestrooms with Free Wifi, including 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant, and an indoor swimming pool.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24

City View Room £118

Ocean View Room £134

CRADLE MOUNTAIN Cradle Mountain Hotel

Hotel

Cradle Mountain Hotel is situated in an alpine woodland on the edge of the Cradle Mountains – Lake St Clair National Park. We boast three room types, including stylish and comfortable Standard Rooms, Deluxe Spa Rooms and Split Level King rooms., alongside the award winning Altitude Restaurant & lounge bar. Cradle Mountain Hotel is in Tasmanias North West Highlands and you can enjoy exploring the local trails or the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery.

Per Room From Apr 23 - Mar 24

Standard Room £179

Deluxe Spa Room £227

STRAHAN Strahan Village

Set in the heart of Strahan on Tasmania’s west coast, Strahan Village offers the perfect location from which to access activities such as the Gordon River Cruise, Bonnet Island Experience and West Coast Wilderness Railway. Strahan Village is your gateway to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and offers a truly memorable and comfortable home away from home.

Per Room From AprSep 23 Oct 23Mar 24

Hilltop Harbour View Executive £151 £241

Village Spa Terrace £151 £241

Village Cottage £153 £212

West Coast Wilderness Railway Gordon River Cruise

Built in 1896 to transport ore from Queenstown’s mines to the port of Strahan, the West Coast Wilderness Railway today carries visitors through spectacular river gorges and rainforests in comfort.

Step back in history aboard carriages hauled by the line’s original steam locomotives for a journey deep into the rainforests and into the heritage of Tasmania’s rugged west coast, where tales of resilience and triumph over adversity exemplify the region’s spirit.

Departures from either Strahan or Queenstown.

Wilderness Class

Rack & Gorge £121

River & Rainforest £121

Queenstown Explorer £180

Be first on the water and witness the magical reflections as you cruise quietly on the Gordon River aboard the award-winning Spirit of the Wild, a unique custom-built vessel with a hybrid propulsion system, designed to have minimal impact on the environment.

Enjoy dedicated on-board guides and step ashore in the rainforest at Heritage Landing and again at Sarah Island as well as visiting salmon farms and Hells Gates at the mouth of Macquarie Harbour.

For Tasmania’s ultimate wilderness cruise experience, spend your day on the Premier Upper Deck, enjoying an all-inclusive food and beverage package, as well as luxurious angled leather reclining seating and a private viewing deck.

Adult Child (3-14 yrs)

Main Deck Central seating from £104 £49

Premier Upper Deck from £215 £215

Wineglass Bay Cruises

Wineglass Bay, nestled underneath the Hazards Mountain range, is a location of primeval peace and beauty. Experience the tranquility from a truly unique perspective with award winning Wineglass Bay Cruises. Step aboard Schouten Passage II for an unforgettable 4.5 hour cruise. Let the experienced and friendly crew guide you through the sights and history of the Freycinet Peninsula; taking you from the gentle shores of Coles Bay, to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Stop for lunch at Wineglass Bay and enjoy some of Tasmania’s finest fresh produce.

Departs: 10:00am

Operated by Wine Glass Bay Cruises

Adult Child (4-14 yrs)

Vista Lounge £94 £58

Sky Lounge £177 £177