Tasmanian Wilderness Explorer

Your friendly and professional Tour Directors will meet you
this morning. The journey begins as we depart for Port
Arthur and visit the Port Arthur Historical Reserve. Here we
enjoy a fascinating tour and boat cruise before heading to
Port Arthur Motor Inn for our overnight stay. Enjoy a
welcome dinner to mark the beginning of your Tasmanian
Wilderness Adventure. (L,D)

Depart Port Arthur this morning and journey north along
the Tasman Highway. Enjoy a brief detour to explore the
charming village of Richmond, home to Australia’s oldest
bridge (1823). We then continue north and pass through
Orford and Swansea before heading down the Freycinet
Peninsula.
This afternoon we enjoy a walk to the Wineglass Bay
lookout (good level of fitness required). Take in the
stunning views of the pristine bay and beach below, rated
as one of the top ten beaches in the world. We then make
our way to Freycinet Lodge, one of Tasmania’s premier
environmentally friendly resorts located on Great Oyster
Bay. Tonight we dine in the Dove Restaurant. (B,L,D)

This morning we visit the Cape Tourville lighthouse, which
boasts spectacular views of the Tasman sea and beaches.
We then enjoy an exclusive 20-minute scenic flight to take
in the wonders of Freycinet National Park from the air, a
real highlight of the adventure! Fly over Wineglass Bay for
a bird’s eye view of the stunning beach and bay before
marvelling at the park’s towering pink granite cliffs that
plunge into the Tasman Sea. The helicopter, a Bell Jet
Ranger, is chartered exclusively by Outback Spirit from
Rotor-Lift in Hobart.
After our scenic flights we depart for Launceston. We visit
Woolmer’s Estate at Longford before heading in to the city
and checking in to the new Peppers Silo Hotel. Tonight we
enjoy dinner together at Grain of the Silos Restaurant.
(B,L,D)
Please note: Weight limits apply to all scenic flights

After breakfast this morning we depart Launceston along
the Bass Highway, heading for the majestic north-west.
Travel through Ulverstone, Penguin and Burnie before
arriving at Stanley, home to ‘The Nut’. If weather permits,
we’ll take the chairlift to the top of the Nut for stunning
views over Bass Strait.
Stanley was once the administrative centre for the Van
Diemen’s Land Company, a royal charter company formed
in 1824 during the reign of King George IV. This afternoon
we’ll visit Highfield House, the company’s original
headquarters. We then continue on to Smithton where we
spend the night at Tall Timbers Hotel. (B,L,D)

Smithton is home to Tasmania’s most fertile dairy and
vegetable growing area. It’s also home to the historic
Woolnorth Station, which is still owned by the Van
Diemen’s Land Company. This morning we enjoy a fully
guided tour of Woolnorth, including the Roaring 40’s Wind
Farm and rugged Cape Grim.
We then journey south to the World Heritage Listed Cradle
Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, where we spend the
next two nights at the Peppers Cradle Mountain. (B,L,D)

This morning we make our way up to the stunning glacialformed Dove Lake. Enjoy dramatic views of Cradle
Mountain in the distance, the rugged jewel in the crown of
this World Heritage Listed area.
For the energetic, a 5.7 kilometre walk will take you around
the lake and beneath the towering spires of Cradle
TASMANIAN WILDERNESS EXPLORER
Mountain. The track is a boardwalk for much of the way
and is regarded as one of Tasmania’s premier walks. Your
guides will accompany you for the trek, which also passes
through a magnificent cool temperate rainforest known as
the Ballroom Forest.
If you don’t feel up to taking part in the walk, you’ll be
transferred back down to the hotel where you can relax or
enjoy the various short walks around the area.
This afternoon, experience the ‘Enchanted Walk’, a 45-
minute easy stroll amongst the area’s unique alpine flora
and fauna. We then visit Waldheim Chalet, a replica of the
original built by Gustav and Kate Weindorfer in 1912. The
original chalet was still used as a guest lodge up until 1974,
at which point it was deemed structurally unsound. The
replica was built in 1976 using the same local materials.
Finally, we’ll have the chance to sample some of
Tasmania’s finest wines and cheeses at the hotel followed
by dinner. (B,L,D)

After breakfast we depart Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair
National Park and head south. Visit Queenstown and learn
about the area’s mining history with a local guide before
continuing to Strahan.
We spend the next two nights at the Strahan Village Motel.
(B,L,D)

This morning we board the ‘Spirit of the Wild’ for a cruise
up the Gordon River and into the Tasmanian Wilderness
World Heritage Area. We are seated on the upper deck and
enjoy two guided shore excursions, including Heritage
Landing (home to ancient Huon pines over 2,000 years old)
and Sarah Island, once a dreaded penal colony. We also
head out to Hells Gates where the harbour meets the
ocean.
After returning to Strahan mid-afternoon, the rest of the
day can be spent at your leisure. Wander through the
village and perhaps call in to the Huon Pine Sawmill for a
demonstration. (B,L,D)

Departing Strahan early this morning we head through the
scenic Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park to Lake St
Clair, carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. Then,
discover the ‘Wall in the Wilderness’ at Derwent Bridge, an
exquisite work in progress by artist Greg Duncan. The
carved panels stretch down two rows and tell the history of
the Central Highlands region, beginning with the
Indigenous people, then to the pioneering timber
harvesters, pastoralists, miners and Hydro workers. It is
truly one of Tasmania’s best attractions!
After lunch we continue heading south east towards
Hobart, stopping off at the beautiful Russell Falls along the
way. We arrive in Hobart late this afternoon and spend the
next three nights at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, located on
the waterfront overlooking Constitution Dock. Enjoy
premium harbour view rooms. (B,L,D)

For today’s touring, we delve into the natural world with a
combined visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and the
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Brighton is Tasmania’s
largest wildlife rescue service. Come face to face with the
native animals that the passionate Bonorong team are
devoted to returning to the wild, including wombats,
devils, quolls, birds, reptiles and more.
The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are the second
oldest Botanic Gardens in Australia. Spend some time
exploring the collection of cool climate species, historic
plants, and significant trees, many of which date back to
when the gardens were first planted.
Later this afternoon we return to Hobart and embark on an
historical walking tour. Your guide will take you to various
places including the Hobart Docks, Salamanca Place and
the CBD with fascinating commentary and local insights.
This evening we enjoy dinner together at the hotel. (B,L,D)
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer MONA
as it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Today we head to Bruny Island for a sensational three hour
adventure cruise with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, rated
as one of the Top 100 trips in the world! Board your
custom-built adventure craft and travel along Bruny
Island’s rugged southern coastline to spot the island’s
abundant marine and coastal wildlife. Spot Albatross and
other seabirds that sit at the bottom of Bruny Island’s
towering sea cliffs, surrounded by hundreds of seals. Keep
an eye out for dolphins surfing on the bow wave of the
boat!
This afternoon we make our way back to Hobart. Enjoy
dinner at the Old Wharf Restaurant located on the
waterfront and celebrate an unforgettable journey around
Tasmania. (B,L,D)

This morning we enjoy a visit to Mount Wellington, which
rises to 4170 feet above the city below. Admire the
mesmerising views of Hobart and the Derwent River from
several vantage points along the boardwalk, a perfect
ending to your adventure around Tasmania.
You will then be transferred to the airport or
accommodation if staying on. (B)