Want to experience our pristine wilderness, our unique wildlife and the beautiful beaches? Join us on this 4 day Icons of Tasmania small group tour. Be invited to get a sense of Tasmania’s history and the best of our renowed local hospitality. This four day tour highlights the magic of Australia’s only island state in a short amount of time. The tour has been designed by our dedicated team who knows and loves Tasmania. Take home memories of the island’s icons such as the stunning Wineglass Bay and the convict ruins of Port Arthur. Meet our icon animal the Tasmanian devil and visit the colourful Salamanca Markets as part of the program.
Tour starts from Hobart ends in Launceston
Arrive in Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart and transfer to your accommodation. Enjoy a day at leisure in Hobart. You might like to allow time to stroll through Hobart’s legendary Salamanca Markets and visit one of Tasmania’s many attractions, MONA.
Accommodation: Hotel Crowne Plaza, Hobart, Double room (or similar)
Meals: —-
Peninsula and Port Arthur Historic Site are some of Tasmania’s most visited destinations. Set in tranquil gardens, Tasmania’s famous convict settlement site harbours a dark history which our experienced guide will bring to life. As you stroll amongst the now peaceful buildings, envisage the harsh life that was endured by the hapless convicts. View the famous geological features of the peninsula as you explore the rugged coastline. In the afternoon, travel to the historic village of Richmond, nestled in the Coal River Valley. Experience the nostalgia of colonial times as you stroll and admire the well-preserved colonial architecture before returning to Hobart.
Accommodation: Hotel Crowne Plaza Hobart, Double room (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy a drive along Tasmania’s East Coast to the Freycinet Peninsula, with its exceptional beauty, pristine white sandy beaches and granite coastline. Explore the scenic grandeur of the Freycinet National Park. Walk the track up to the world-famous Wineglass Bay lookout for some stunning photo opportunities, with views across the Freycinet Peninsula. A shorter cliff top walk around the lighthouse at Cape Tourville is also on offer.
Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge, One-room cabin
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
This morning depart the beautiful East Coast and continue your journey to Launceston, for an introductory tour of Tasmania’s largest northern city. Explore the scenic Cataract Gorge where the South Esk River forces its way through sheer rocky cliffs. Evoke memories of the genteel Victorian era as you stroll in the landscaped gardens. After lunch, your guide will bid you farewell.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
NOTE:
This tour ends in Launceston today after lunch at approximately 1:30 pm. Guests
have the option to fly out of Launceston from 3:30 pm onwards.
