Holiday Overview
If Tasmania is on your must-do list, this journey offers the ideal introduction to the island state. Combining spectacular landscapes with exposure to rich convict history and gourmet artisan produce, it takes you to unforgettable locations and ensures memorable encounters. Step back in time at Port Arthur, and visit the wild Gordon River, Cradle Mountain and the pristine Tarkine Wilderness.
Choose this trip if you'd love to: Stay the night of Day 3 overlooking the iconic wilderness. Indulge in artisan produce at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm. Encounter an amazing 2000-year-old Huon Pine. Try famous Tasmanian Salmon on the Gordon River Cruise.
Excludes : International & Domestic flight
Tasmanian Wonders - An AAT Kings Escorted Tour includes:
- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- 9 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
- 5 Dinners
- 1 Farewell Dinner
Day 1 - Welcome to Hobart
Your Tasmanian holiday begins with an afternoon tour of Hobart. You’ll see historic Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the Botanic Gardens, Constitution Dock, the destination of yachts participating in the Sydney to Hobart race each year, and Mt. Nelson, which affords panoramic views over Australia’s southernmost city. Enjoy the company of your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Hotel: Best Western
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Hobart to Strahan
This morning, you’ll head west to New Norfolk and magnificent Mt. Field National Park. Here, you'll take a walk through lush rainforest to the many-tiered cascade of picturesque Russell Falls. Then enjoy the scenic drive to iconic Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater lake in Australia, and continue through the rainforest to the coastal town of Strahan. Nestled on the shores of massive Macquarie Harbour, Strahan is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Franklin- Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Hotel: Strahan Village
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Featured accommodation
Strahan Village Hotel & Cottages
Day 3 - Strahan to Cradle Mountain
Today's highlight experience is a lunch cruise on the Gordon River. You’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the dark waters. Stained amber by buttongrass tannins, they reflect the untouched wilderness that surrounds them. Stop at Sarah Island for an insight into a relic of Tasmania’s lesser-known convict history, the Macquarie Harbour Penal Settlement. See Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the harbour, and Heritage Landing, site of a 2,000-year-old Huon Pine. Travel through the mining towns of Rosebery and Tullah on your way to your hotel.
Hotel: Cradle Mountain Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Featured accommodation
Cradle Mountain Hotel
Day 4 - Cradle Mountain to Smithton
This morning, marvel at the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park. Join your Travel Director for a guided walk by Dove Lake, where you may spot Bennetts wallabies, echidnas and pademelons along the way. Travel on through rolling green hills to Table Cape for spectacular views of Bass Strait. Picturesque Stanley is in your sights as you head west. Enjoy views of the sheer-sided Stanley bluff known as ‘The Nut’ and take some time to explore. Your destination is Smithton.
Hotel: Tall Timbers
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Smithton to Launceston
Travel through the picturesque coastal townships of Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone before heading inland to Sheffield, home to over 60 murals depicting the area’s rich history. You’ll learn about dairy production methods and indulge in a cheese tasting at the award-winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm on your way to Launceston, Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’.
Hotel: Best Western Plus Launceston
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 - Launceston
This morning, visit the unique natural formation of the Cataract Gorge, home to the longest single-span chairlift in the world, followed by an orientation tour of the city. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, exploring all that Launceston has to offer. Consider an optional experience on a Cataract Gorge River Cruise.
Hotel - Best Western Plus, Launcenston
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Launceston to Bicheno
Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high quality lavender since 1922, is your first stop. Later, visit the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site, then follow the picturesque east coast to Bicheno. This evening you might like to take an optional experience tour to see either Bicheno’s wild penguins as they emerge from the ocean (seasonal), or the iconic Tasmanian Devil.
Hotel: Best Western Beachfront at Bicheno
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 - Bicheno to Hobart
Today, experience the grandeur of Freycinet National Park, taking a guided walk to the lookout at Cape Tourville that affords astonishing views across brilliant blue water, verdant forest and golden beaches. On your way to Hobart, you’ll travel through Swansea and Orford and make a lunch stop in historic Richmond. The village is famous for its elegant Georgian architecture, with beautiful heritage buildings dating to the 1820s now housing galleries, tea shops, craft boutiques and museums.
Hotel: Best Western, Hobart
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 - Port Arthur
Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site today, taking a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a fascinating guided walk of the remains of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison. There will be time for you to wander the site at your leisure. On the drive back to Hobart, see the amazing natural rock formations of the craggy Tasman Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. This evening, mingle with your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart’s popular restaurants.
Hotel : Best Western, Hobart
Included Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 10 - Farewell from Hobart
Say farewell to your fellow travellers when your holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Strahan Village Hotel & Cottages
Whether you’re on your honeymoon, attending a conference or embarking on an exciting outdoor or touring adventure, you will be blown away by the natural beauty and charm of the isolated and naturally stunning west coast wilderness of Tasmania.
This is a place where the rivers, mountains and rainforests of Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness meet. Strahan Village provides you access to it all. Explore this wonderful area – The hotel has two styles of accommodation: Make your choice from the cosy cottages or inviting hotel rooms.
Cradle Mountain Hotel
Cradle Mountain Hotel is located in alpine woodland at the northern end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi to all visitors, a renovated restaurant and comfortable lounge areas and complimentary access to the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Gallery.
Image Gallery
Tasmanian Wonders Hobart
Tasmanian Wonders - Cradle Mountain
Tasmanian Wonders - Strahan
Tasmanian Wonders - Launceston Town Hall
Tasmanian Wonders hobart
Tasmanian Wonders - Freycinet National Park
Wallaby
Cradle Mountain
Launceston windmill
Steam train at Strahan
Strahan marina
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