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The Apple Isle awaits, with stunning scenery of rolling hills, lavender fields, mountaintops beyond the clouds, and fiery coastal wonders.
Discover all that the beauty of Tasmania on a 12 night once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises with APT.
Inclusions
Experiences in 18 destinations
Finest dining - a total of 23 meals
11 nights' hand-picked accommodation
Services of an APT Tour Director and Driver
Experience the tranquillity of the Gordon River during a Spirit of the Wild cruise
Explore Dove Lake with a local guide, admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Enjoy lunch and sample some of the winery’s finest drops at Josef Chromy
Visit the Bridestowe Lavender Estate and sample unique lavender-infused fare
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Hobart
Freedom Of Choice™
You may choose a relaxing historical harbour cruise on the River Derwent aboard the Spirit of Hobart. Alternatively, enjoy a historical guided walking tour or relax during an afternoon high tea.
Prepare for a journey of discovery, delving into cultural history and awe-inspiring natural wonders. Arrive in the romantic harbour town of Hobart, and be transferred to your hotel. Afterwards, enjoy your selected Freedom of Choice activity. Tonight, delight in a welcome dinner and drink.
Stay: Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor
Daily: Dinner
Day 2 - Russell Falls, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Strahan
Discover the magic of Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park today, then continue to the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Visit The Wall in the Wilderness, before travelling via the mining town of Queenstown to Strahan. Tonight, savour dinner at View 42° Restaurant & Bar.
Stay: Strahan Village
Daily: Breakfast Dinner
Day 3 - Strahan, Gordon River, Cradle Mountain
Signature Experience
Board the luxurious Spirit of the Wild for a cruise along the secluded wilderness highway, the Gordon River.
From the comfort of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck, glide across Macquarie Harbour and enter the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Stop at Heritage Landing, for a guided rainforest walk. Back on board, you’ll be treated to a delicious lunch of fresh Tasmanian produce before arriving at Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Sarah Island. Here you’ll get a chilling insight into the cruelties of convict life as you explore the ruins of what was once a convict settlement. Cruise past Hells Gates then return to Strahan. From here, set off by coach for the secluded Pepper’s Cradle Mountain Lodge, set right on the edge of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Stay: Two Nights, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Gordon River Cruise snaking it's way through the wilderness
Day 4 - Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake
Signature Experience
Explore beautiful Dove Lake and its surrounds with a friendly local guide, admiring the unique wilderness of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
Freedom Of Choice™
Perhaps indulge in a wine and cheese tasting or set out on a guided tour along the Enchanted Walk, one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks, which follows Pencil Pine Creek over buttongrass moorlands into cool temperate rainforest. Alternatively, enjoy a free afternoon then go searching for native animals on a night spotlight tour.
After admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, visit Waldheim Chalet, then enjoy your Freedom of Choice Sightseeing inclusion.
Daily: Breakfast Dinner
Day 5 - Stanley, Tarkine, Smithton
Signature Experience
Journey through the Tarkine region and stop at Sumac Lookout for views of the Arthur River.
Signature Experience
Tonight, enjoy a special Tasmanian Fare dinner featuring local produce.
Today, travel to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut. Continue to the Julius River Forest Reserve for a rainforest walk and afternoon tea, including Tasmanian wine and cake made with locally produced honey. Later, head to Smithton for your special Signature Experience tonight.
Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers Hotel
Daily: Breakfast Dinner
Day 6 - Smithton, Launceston
This morning you will travel to Franklin House, an enchanting historic homestead surrounded by splendid gardens. Built in 1838 for former convict Britton Jones, by then a successful Launceston brewer and publican, the house became one of the Colony's leading private schools between 1842 and 1866. Wander through the elegant 19th-century rooms inside the beautifully restored Georgian style house before exploring the superb gardens. Afterwards, travel to Cataract Gorge, a unique natural rock formation on the outskirts of the city. Follow the path along the river to explore the geological wonders and soak up the fresh Tasmanian air.
Stay: Two Nights, Launceston, Peppers Silo Hotel
Daily: Breakfast Dinner
Day 7 - Launceston
Signature Experience
Visit Josef Chromy Wines, a winery that prides itself on celebrating Tasmanian grapes. Here you’ll be treated to a specially prepared lunch and have the chance to sample some of the winery’s finest drops.
Freedom Of Choice™
Perhaps discover the wonders of Seahorse World or see the elusive inhabitants of Platypus House in a unique indoor setting. Alternatively, embark on a historical journey as you enjoy a guided tour of the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre.
Enjoy your selected sightseeing activity this morning before indulging in a delightful Signature Experience in a beautiful setting at Josef Chromy Wines. The remainder of the afternoon will be enjoyed at your leisure.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch
Day 8 - Launceston, Bridestowe Lavender Estate, Bicheno
Signature Experience
Today you'll travel through the scenic wine-producing areas of northern Tasmania en route to the Bridestowe Lavender Estate. Here, take a tour of the distillery and sample unique lavender-infused fare.
After visiting Bridestowe Lavender Estate, traverse Weldborough Pass and admire the views of forested hills and farmland en route to Bicheno, a beautiful seaside town set between the Douglas-Apsley and Freycinet national parks on Tasmania's stunning east coast. This evening is yours to enjoy at leisure.
Stay: Two Nights, Bicheno, Diamond Beach Resort
Daily: Breakfast Dinner
Day 9 - Bicheno, Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park
After breakfast, travel south to Coles Bay where you will board the spacious Schouten Passage II eco-catamaran to cruise the pristine waters of Wineglass Bay and the dramatic coastline of Freycinet National Park. Learn about the geology, ecosystems and heritage of the region throughout the cruise and savour a delicious ploughman’s style lunch of fresh local produce.
Daily: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 10 - Bicheno, Ross, Richmond, Hobart
Visit the historic towns of Ross and Richmond on your way to Hobart. After arriving in the Tasmanian capital, embark on a guided discovery of the city, which takes you through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and the heritage district of Battery Point.
Stay: Two Nights, Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor
Daily: Breakfast
Day 11 - Hobart, Port Arthur
Today, explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, Australia’s most intact, evocative and notorious convict prison, on a guided tour. See the famous sandstone Penitentiary then visit the Convict Church and Separate Prison. You'll then step aboard a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts who were transported here from across the world and eventually buried at Port Arthur. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at Mures Upper Deck.
Daily: Breakfast Dinner
Day 12 - Depart Hobart
This morning, walk the Salamanca Market and peruse the treasures of Tasmania at more than 300 stalls. Wander through the array of goods from hand-crafted jewellery and carved wooden trinkets to tantalising Tasmanian gin. Afterwards, bid a fond farewell to the Apple Isle. We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your flight.
Daily: Breakfast
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