Tastes of Tasmania

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Start your culinary adventure in Hobart, before travelling north to experience the island's finest local produce, jaw-dropping scenery and spectacular coastline.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • CITY TOUR historic walking tour of Hobart
    • CRUISE to Maria Island
    • ORIENTATION of Launceston
    • VIEW Australian animals in their natural environment, orange lichen-covered boulders in Bay of Fires
    • VISIT MONA, Maria Island, Freycinet National Park and northern Tasmania
    • Connect With Locals
    • Dive Into Culture
    • Local Specialist
    • Stays With Stories

What's this trip about?

    Start your culinary adventure in Hobart, before travelling north to experience the island's finest local produce, jaw-dropping scenery and spectacular coastline.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHobart (TAS)
End CityLaunceston (TAS)

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Australia

Attractions

  • Hobart
  • Tasmania

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hobart (2 Nights)

Welcome to Australia's island state, home to the Tassie Devil and the world's cleanest air! Meet your Travel Director before taking a walking tour of the historic foreshore. Take in the colourful collection of boats and fishing vessels down at Constitution Dock and ex...

Day 2: Huon Valley

Explore the Huon Valley, a region renowned for its fresh produce, wine, seafood and other gourmet delicacies, as well as its natural, beauty with pristine rivers, meandering through valleys bordered by World Heritage listed national parks. Visit the Honey Pot before g...

Day 3: East Coast and Maria Island

After breakfast, you'll journey north to Triabunna where you'll board a ferry across to Maria Island. Rich in indigenous and European history, abundant in wildlife, and boasting spectacular views and remarkable geological features, this entire island is a National Par...

Day 4: Triabunna - Bay of Fires

Today we head to Freycinet National Park - and the crystal-clear waters of the Freycinet Peninsula. Choose to hike up to the lookout for iconic, postcard-perfect views of Wineglass Bay, stroll along the boardwalk to the Cape Tourville Lighthouse, or head into the pret...

Day 5: Bay of Fires - Launceston (2 Nights)

Today we'll explore the Bay of Fires, a startlingly beautiful and windswept corner of Tasmania. Known for its deep blue waters and orange lichen-covered boulders, the bay was given its name in 1773 by Captain Tobias Furneaux, who saw the fires of Aboriginal people dot...

Day 6: Launceston and surrounds Sightseeing

Today the fresh flavours, scenic delights, local colour and rich heritage of Tasmania really come to life as we embark on a full-day food and wine tour of Launceston and Tassie's north. Taste delicious cool-climate wines at Sharmans Wines in Relbia and sample the isla...

Day 7: Depart Launceston

This morning after breakfast, you'll bid farewell to your newfound friends as your holiday comes to an end. Take a private transfer to Launceston Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).

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Price From $3,015
Price per day$431
Last Updated: 11/29/2021

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Meals Included
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 3 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
  • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted
  • Handcrafted Highlights
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • All porterage and local charges included
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver, Driver Guide only on Mini-Stays
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
  • VIP entry to many sights
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