What To Expect

Day 1: Arrive in Hobart
• Hobart

  Arrive today in Hobart City at your leisure. Tonight your accommodation is included at the luxurious and very stylish Movenpick Hotel, check-in is available from 1pm onwards. The Movenpick is centrally located and walking distance to many of the cities great restaurants and night spots.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 2: Hobart - Port Arthur
• Constitution Dock

  Start the day with a stroll around Constitution Dock area. Take in the See the Mawsons Hut replica museum, the statues immortalising the first ever expedition to the south pole, the replica of our famous convict carrying vessel the May Queen and possibly even a hungry fur seal who has made his way into the dock area for breakfast from one of the many floating seafood restaurants. We will also see the stunning backdrop of Mt wellington behind the city.

  Duration: 25 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Salamanca Square

  A Scenic drive through the famous Salamanca & Battery Point areas of Hobart this morning. You host will point out historically significant and beautiful sights within the area and share stories of these suburbs from times past. This is one of the most lovely suburban areas in Tasmania.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Cascades Female Factory Historic Site

  A slow drive by as we explain the significance of our largest female correctional facility. Learn of the struggles our early female convicts faced as we view the imposing external perimeter.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Cascade Brewery

  One of the cities most notable and striking buildings we will stop at the Cascade brewery for some great photos and stories of the brewing industry in Tasmania.

  Duration: 10 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Mount Wellington

  Ascend right to the summit of the imposing Mt Wellington 1275m high. Sweeping, panoramic views are in every direction as we take in what is one of the worlds naturally beautiful cities.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Tasman Bridge

  Cross the Tasman Bridge as we head over to the Eastern Shore on our way to the east coast.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Puddleduck Wines

  Lunch today will be at the Puddleduck vineyard where a platter of gourmet local produce will be served - some of the freshest ingredients in Hobart. Enjoy FREE wine tastings to compliment our meal.

  Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Richmond Bridge

  Australia's oldest bridge still currently in use, built by the convicts in 1823. It is certainly the most lovely bridge on the island of Tasmania.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Denison Canal

  See the Denison Canal built in the very early 1900's as a shortcut for passing merchant & trade vessels en route to Hobart. Another great photo opportunity. Learn about the significance of the Tasman Peninsula in our fight to save the iconic Tasmanian Devil from the spread of a fatal disease.

  Duration: 10 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Pirates Bay/Eaglehawk Neck

  An afternoon tea & coffee break is in order at the stunning lookout above Pirates Bay.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Tessellated Pavement

  Walk onto and explore the worlds best example of a tessellated pavement - a series of cracks in the rock forming unusual patterns on the waters edge.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Tasman National Park

  We see the 90m high, naturally occurring Tasman's Arch and walk over the arch to yet another stunning lookout viewing the coastal cliffs behind. We will explain the formation of these geological features and how they have occurred over millions of years. Devils Kitchen is another stunning lookout taken in as part of our loop walk here on the Peninsula.

  Duration: 25 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

Day 3: Port Arthur - Bicheno
• Port Arthur Historic Site

  Enjoy a personally guided 3hr tour around this lovely site. We will explore many buildings, learn about the history of Port Arthur and convict transportation to Tasmania, and have many scenic vantage points. Also enjoy a 30 minute harbour cruise to view the site as incoming convicts would have.

  Duration: 3 hours

  Admission Included: YES

• Federation Artisan Chocolate - Port Arthur

  A popular stop is next up at Federation Chocolates. These chocolates are all hand made on site and naturally samples are available for tasting.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• See the lovely pink, purple & French lavender at the Port Arthur Lavender Farm. They have an amazing gift shop with many lavender products made onsite along with yummy food, coffee & snacks.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Maria Island National Park

  We will pass by the glorious Maria Island and take in the coastal views from Raspin's Beach in Orford. Learn of the convict settlement here and how the island now has one of the healthiest Devil populations in the state.

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Spiky Bridge

  This is one of Tasmania's most quirky and unusual bridges with its unexplained rows of spiky rocks. Built by the convicts in the 1840's. Next we will head across the HWY to the hidden little Spiky Beach for our afternoon coffee break with a stunning view of Coles Bay and Freycinet Peninsula.

  Duration: 10 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Bicheno Blowhole

  Tonight we go on a fully guided Penguin spotting adventure on the rocks just by the famous Bicheno Blowhole. Watch these little creatures waddle ashore completely in the wild from only meters away.

  Duration: 45 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

Day 4: Bicheno - Launceston
• Bicheno Blowhole

  Start the day with another visit to the local Blowhole to see this great coast feature during the daylight. It might be spurting water 25+ feet into the air.

  Duration: 20 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• East Coast Natureworld

  This morning is a fully guided tour of the acclaimed East Coast Nature World. It is an animal sanctuary housing most Tasmania native animals that have either been rescued from the wild or bred onsite. We will witness the entertaining hand feeding of Tasmanian Devils with one of the handlers.

  Duration: 2 hours

  Admission Included: YES

• Bay of Fires

  After lunch is an exploration of the stunning Bay of Fires with its pure white sand, ice blue water and flaming red & orange rocks that make this stretch of coastline one of the most photogenic areas in Australia. You can dip your feet as we wander along the main beach.

  Duration: 40 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• St Helens

  Stop in St Helens for some fresh oyster tastings from the locally owned & operated Lease 65 Oyster Farm. Pacific oysters as fresh as you will ever taste!

  Duration: 15 minutes

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Pyengana Dairy

  Cheese tasting at the multi award winning Pyengana Dairy is next. We will also see and explain in detail the inner workings of the fully automated robotic dairy out back.

  Duration: 30 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

• Blue Tier Forest Reserve

  A scenic drive through this temperate rainforest area with its giant Myrtle trees and Man Ferns.

  Admission Included: NOT_APPLICABLE

• Legerwood Memorial Tree Carvings

  Our regular afternoon coffee break at on of the most unique war memorials in Australia. Carved using nothing but chainsaws these trees tell stories of the local men who gave their lives in The Great War.

  Duration: 25 minutes

  Admission Included: YES

Day 5: Departure from Launceston