Tasmania, AUSTRALIA with Luxury & Style (10 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline
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DAY
1: Devonport to Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
This morning depart Devonport for a scenic drive to Cradle Mountain
National Park, stopping to explore the artist colony of Sheffield, and
its murals depicting Tasmanian life. This afternoon at Cradle Mountain,
a unique natural World Heritage site, take a walk in the forest looking
for wallabies and wombats. ►Suggested hotel:
Cradle
Mountain Lodge
DAY 2: Dove Lake, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
This morning enjoy a 3-hour walk through the Tasmanian rainforest.
Observe the birdlife including the Forest Ravens, Currawongs and
Wedge-tailed Eagles. After a picnic lunch overlooking the Wombat Fields,
visit Waldheim Chalet, home of noted conversationalist Gustav Weindorfer.
This afternoon, visit Devils Cradle Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary for some
up-close animal encounters. ►Suggested hotel:
Cradle
Mountain Lodge
DAY 3: Cradle Mountain to Strahan, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Depart Cradle Mt. this morning, stopping in the old mining town of
Roseberry for an easy 3-hour walk to Montezuma Falls. Next, it’s on to
Zeehan, for lunch and a visit to the Mining Museum, then continue on to
Strahan. This evening take an enlightening twilight cruise to Bonnet
Island, to view the Little Penguins come ashore, and hear the tales of
the lighthouse keepers. ►Suggested hotel: Strahan Village
DAY 4: Gordon River & Strahan, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Today cruise on the Gordon River through Hell’s Gates, and across
Macquarie Harbour to the tranquil reaches of the river’s ancient
pristine wilderness. On board, enjoy a gourmet Tasmanian lunch including
local wines as you relax in the Captain’s Upper Deck seating. Stop at
Heritage Landing for a rainforest walk, and to see the 2,000-year-old
Huon Pine tree. Disembark at Sarah Island for a tour of this notorious
convict settlement. Return to the charming village of Strahan by mid-
afternoon and enjoy some free time or perhaps an optional kayaking
excursion. ►Suggested hotel: Strahan Village
DAY 5: Strahan to Lake St. Clair & Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
This morning drive east towards Hobart; en route stopping to see the
stunning Nelson Waterfalls, Franklin River, and Lake St. Clair,
Australia’s deepest lake. Visit ‘The Wall’, a unique in-progress art
project, creating a 325-foot long wall of wooden relief sculpture
depicting Tasmania’s history. Drive along the steep river gorges, and
past the old village of Tarraleah, before descending into the farmlands
and pastures of the Derwent Valley. End today with wine tasting at
Moorilla Estate. Arrive in Hobart by late afternoon. ►Suggested hotel: Henry Jones
Hotel(V)
DAY 6: Port Arthur & Bonorong Wildlife Park, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
This morning drive to the Tasman Peninsula, and tour the remains of the
old convict settlement at Port Arthur Historic Site. After lunch,
explore the Tasman Peninsula with its interesting geology - the
Tessellated Pavement, Devils Kitchen and Tasman’s Arch. Next, continue
to Richmond, a charming historic village of colonial sandstone
architecture; stroll across the oldest bridge in Australia and enjoy
afternoon tea. This evening enjoy a private tour of Bonorong Wildlife
Park, a Tasmanian park committed to the conservation and care of
threatened species. Meet Tasmania’s animals, including the iconic
Tasmanian Devil, wombats, wallabies and bandicoots, and at dusk,
participate in their evening feeding. Return to Hobart tonight. ►Suggested hotel: Henry Jones
Hotel (V)
DAY 7: Hobart to Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
This morning tour Hobart - Walk through Battery Point, a colonial
maritime village of narrow, winding streets with small wooden cottages,
period large houses, pubs and churches. Drive to the summit of Mt.
Wellington for stunning views of Hobart and southern Tasmania. Depart
Hobart heading east, stopping on the way to taste some of the local
wines. Arrive at the Freycinet Lodge and enjoy the view of sunset across
the Great Oyster Bay. ►Suggested hotel: Freycinet Lodge
DAY 8: Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Today explore the unsurpassed beauty of the Freycinet National Park –
starting with a cruise across Great Oyster Bay and around the Tasmanian
Peninsula to Wineglass Bay. Watch for dolphins and sea eagles as you sip
a glass of local sparkling wine and taste freshly chucked oysters. In
the afternoon, enjoy a scenic tour of the park and the beautiful Coles
Bay coastline. Visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse and stroll the boardwalk
high above the ocean. ►Suggested hotel: Freycinet Lodge
DAY 9: The Midlands & Tamar Valley to Launceston, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Today travel through the agricultural Midlands region; stopping in the
charming historic village of Ross, set along the banks of the Macquarie
River. Continue north through the vineyards of the Tamar Valley and
enjoy a gourmet lunch and wine tasting. Arrive in Launceston, a city
whose history is seen in its magnificent Victorian and Georgian
architecture. Your day ends with a stroll through scenic Cataract Gorge.
►Suggested hotel: Peppers Seaport
DAY 10: Depart Launceston, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
Today you are taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your
next destination.