Compare Hobart Explorer by Senior Coach Tours

Day 1 HOME PORTS, HOBART
Fly from home ports to Hobart where our Seniors Coach awaits our arrival on the Apple Isle. It’s a short journey to Richmond, a “picture perfect” Georgian village. Following afternoon tea here we tour the Hobart Town Historical Model Village, depicting Hobart in the 1820’s. View the oldest bridge in Australia, built of sandstone by convicts also in the 1820’s. We return to Hobart and check into our home for six nights, the centrally located, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink on us, prior to dinner together.

Day 2 FAMOUS NATIONAL PARKS
Much of Tasmania is National Park, and today we visit two of these inspiring locations. From Hobart, we travel to the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers NP to the tiny settlement of Strathgordon and the Gordon River Dam, a spectacular hydro electricity scheme. The massive wall, completed in 1974, is the largest in Tasmania, 140 meters high and almost 200 meters in width, the largest water storage in Australia and holding back more than 30 times the contents of Sydney Harbour. Time to stroll across the wall, enjoy the spectacular views. During the afternoon on the return journey, we visit Mt Field NP and enjoy a gently sloped walk along a fern lined track to Russell Falls, a well-known Tasmanian attraction.

Day 3 SALAMANCA MARKET, HUON VALLEY, TAHUN FOREST AIRWALK, MT NELSON
This morning for the “market lovers” we visit Hobart’s famous Salamanca outdoor market with more than 300 stalls selling fresh and gourmet produce, arts, crafts and handiworks. Mid morning we follow the Huon Trail to the quaint Huon Valley Visitor Centre. Later we arrive at the amazing Tahune Forest Air Walk. Stroll the Huon Pine Walk before enjoying lunch in the Air Walk Café. During the afternoon experience, the spectacular treetop walks, with breathtaking views of the forest canopy, up to 37 meters above the forest floor. On our return, we visit the Geeveston Forest and Heritage Centre.

Day 4 TASMAN PENINSULA, PORT ARTHUR
Today we travel the Tasman Peninsula stopping to view the striking rock formations of the Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen at Eaglehawk Neck, before arriving at the historic site of Port Arthur. Time to purchase lunch here and the afternoon is yours to explore the ruins of this infamous convict prison, stroll the grounds, explore the convict ruins and enjoy a short cruise to Mason Cove. A picturesque setting with a tragic past.

Day 5 HOBART, BONORONG WILDLIFE PARK
A leisurely day with the morning free to explore the city of Hobart, browse in the central shopping area, visit Cat and Fiddle Square, the Tasmanian Museum Art Gallery or stroll along Constitution Dock. Time to purchase lunch in town. This afternoon we follow the Derwent River and the lush forest of the Brighton Valley to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. See many native species, including the famous Tasmanian Devil. Time to stroll in the park and enjoy its many exhibits. Afternoon tea here prior to our return to Hobart.

Day 6 HOBART, MT WELLINGTON
Hobart penal history is an integral part of the earliest days of the settlement, and this morning we explore a small part of this heritage following a visit to Mawson’s Hut, a replica museum depicting the hut which was the base of the 1911–14 Antarctic expedition. Mid morning we visit Mt Wellington to enjoy stunning views from the often snow-capped mountain which forms the
backdrop to the city (weather permitting). Lunch today at Cascade Brewery, operational since 1824, walk the historic gardens. This afternoon enjoys a stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens, view the convict built heating walls and the sub-Antarctic plant house. Alternately you may choose to visit the interesting and somewhat controversial Museum of Old and Modern Art (MONA) which presents antiquities, modern and contemporary art.

Day 7 HOBART, CAMPBELLTOWN, LAUNCESTON, HOME PORTS
Departing Hobart we join the Midland Highway and travel north, morning tea on the route at Campbell Town. We continue to Launceston and the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Co, a beautiful property, home to some of Tasmania’s finest sauces and preserves. A short garden tour of the topiary nursery and Erica le Gardens
before our gourmet BBQ lunch in this delightful setting, a fitting way to end our tour. During the afternoon we transfer to Launceston airport to join homebound flights.