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Discover the best of Tasmania with stays in Hobart, Cradle Mountain, Launceston and Bicheno. Experience the tranquil beauty of Tasmania's pristine Wild Rivers wilderness area on a Gordon River cruise, enjoy a guided walk through the Tarkine rainforest and visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate.
Pricing based on 5 Jan 2027 departure correct as at 6 Oct 2026.
Inclusions
Experiences in 18 destinations
Finest dining – a total of 23meals
11 nights hand-picked accommodation
Services of an APT TourDirectoranddriver
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 JosefChromy
Dedicated solo traveller departures available on 16 February and 27 April 2027
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Hobart
Welcome to Hobart, Tasmania's picturesque capital. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in before enjoying a special welcome dinner and drink this evening.
Freedom of Choice Inclusions:
Historic Hobart Cruise on the Derwent River
Guided Walking Tour of Hobart
Hobart Afternoon Tea Experience
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (or similar)
Day 2 | Hobart – Russell Falls – Cradle Mountain
Travel through beautiful wilderness landscapes to Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park. Enjoy a walk through towering forests to admire one of Tasmania's most photographed waterfalls before continuing through Queenstown to Strahan.
Highlights:
Russell Falls
Mount Field National Park
Queenstown
Strahan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Strahan Village
Day 3 | Gordon River Cruise – Cradle Mountain
Cruise through the pristine waterways of the Gordon River and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Visit Heritage Landing rainforest and historic Sarah Island before travelling to Cradle Mountain for a two-night stay.
Signature Experience
Gordon River Cruise including lunch and guided rainforest walk
Travel north-west through Tasmania's wilderness regions to Stanley, nestled beneath The Nut.
Signature Experience
Guided walk through the Tarkine Rainforest followed by local wine, honey cake and afternoon tea.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious Tasmanian Fare dinner featuring local produce.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Tall Timbers Hotel, Smithton
Day 6 | Smithton – Sheffield – Launceston
Journey to the mural town of Sheffield before continuing to Launceston. Explore Cataract Gorge, one of Tasmania's most remarkable natural attractions.
Highlights:
Sheffield Murals
Launceston City Tour
Cataract Gorge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Peppers Silo Hotel, Launceston
Day 7 | Launceston
Enjoy a leisurely morning with a choice of included experiences before a special winery lunch.
Signature Experience
Lunch and wine tasting at Josef Chromy Wines
Freedom of Choice Inclusions:
Seahorse World
Platypus House
Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Peppers Silo Hotel, Launceston
Day 8 | Launceston – Bay of Fires – St Helens
Travel along Tasmania's north-east coast to the stunning Bay of Fires, famous for its white beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders.
Signature Experience
Visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate (seasonal)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Panorama Hotel, St Helens
Day 9 | Freycinet National Park – Bicheno
Cruise aboard a state-of-the-art eco-catamaran through the turquoise waters of Wineglass Bay and along the spectacular Freycinet coastline.
Highlights:
Wineglass Bay Cruise
Freycinet National Park
Freycinet Visitor Centre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Beachfront Bicheno Hotel
Day 10 | Bicheno – Richmond – Hobart
Travel south through the charming historic towns of Ross and Richmond before arriving in Hobart. Enjoy a guided city tour, including the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Battery Point.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart (or similar)
Day 11 | Port Arthur
Explore one of Australia's most significant convict sites.
Highlights:
Port Arthur Historic Site
Penitentiary and Convict Church
Harbour Cruise around the Isle of the Dead
Farewell Dinner Celebrate your Tasmanian adventure with a farewell dinner at Mures Upper Deck.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 | Hobart Departure
Spend your final morning browsing the famous Salamanca Market (Saturday departures) before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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