Visit the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, a series of tree sculptures honouring local servicemen who died in the First World War. Walk among the carvings and take time to look at the individual figures and details.

The memorial transforms trees into a place of remembrance in a small Tasmanian community. Its hand-carved forms make the history personal and visible, inviting reflection on the lives represented rather than on distant wartime statistics.

Browse Salamanca Market, where more than 300 stalls fill Hobart’s historic waterfront precinct. Look for Tasmanian woodwork, textiles, gin and fresh produce as local makers and growers bring their wares together.

The market sits beside rows of nineteenth-century sandstone warehouses, reminders of the waterfront’s trading past. Their warm stone facades and the bustle of the stalls make this a distinctive place to encounter contemporary Tasmanian creativity.

Walk into Mount Field National Park to see Russell Falls descend in tiers through cool, green forest. The return trail is approximately 1.4 kilometres, offering an accessible way to experience the park’s fern-filled landscape.

One of Tasmania’s oldest national parks, Mount Field protects environments ranging from temperate rainforest to alpine country. At the falls, moving water and forest shade create a close-up encounter with the island’s wetter wilderness.

Pause beside Lake St Clair, an ancient glacial lake framed by forest and mountains within Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park. Take in the expansive shoreline and, in still conditions, reflections across the water.

Carved by ice, it is Australia’s deepest natural lake and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Its scale and quiet setting reveal a different side of the protected landscape beyond Tasmania’s more familiar coastal views.

Cruise the Gordon River through the remote waterways of Tasmania’s west, surrounded by forest protected within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The journey includes Sarah Island, where ruins remain from an early and notoriously harsh convict settlement.

Dark water, dense vegetation and long stretches of quiet convey the isolation of this region. On the island, the surviving structures give human history a striking presence amid a landscape steadily reclaimed by nature.

Explore Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park around glacial Dove Lake, where alpine moorland, rainforest and the mountain’s distinctive profile form the setting. Watch for native wildlife such as wallabies, echidnas and pademelons.

Visit Waldheim Chalet, associated with Gustav and Kate Weindorfer, whose advocacy helped secure protection for this landscape. Walking options vary: the full Dove Lake circuit is a moderate six kilometres, with shorter alternatives available.

Stroll through the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden, an 11-hectare woodland garden near Burnie. Paths wind past lakes, ornamental structures and a remarkably varied collection of rhododendrons; keep an eye out for wildlife around the water.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience highlights a garden that cultivates more than half of the world’s rhododendron species. Its changing flowers and sheltered woodland setting show how botanical conservation and a peaceful outdoor visit can sit side by side.

Visit Mount Gnomon Farm for a farm-to-fork lunch rooted in the produce of Tasmania’s north-west. Hear about farmer Guy Robertson’s orchard and cider-making while tasting a meal that reflects the surrounding agricultural region.

The experience connects what is on the plate with where it was grown. Orchard fruit, local ingredients and the farm setting offer a grounded introduction to the small-scale producers behind Tasmania’s food reputation.

Taste sauces, jams, mustards and relishes at the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company and tour its garden to learn about edible plants grown there. Compare flavours and see some of the ingredients behind the finished products.

This small-producer visit brings Tasmania’s fertile growing conditions into focus. Moving between garden and tasting offers a direct connection between plants in the ground and the preserves and condiments made for the table.

Visit Josef Chromy Vineyard near Launceston and enjoy a glass of Tasmanian cool-climate wine. The vineyard setting offers a chance to pause and taste one of the products for which the island has become well known.

Tasmania’s cooler conditions suit varieties such as pinot noir and chardonnay. This stop introduces the character of the region’s wine without requiring a formal tasting session or specialist knowledge.

Discover Cataract Gorge, a dramatic stretch of bushland close to central Launceston. Take in the rocky gorge and river alongside landscaped grounds that include Victorian-era gardens.

The contrast between steep natural scenery and cultivated green space is what makes this city landmark distinctive. A short circuit offers an option for exploring on foot, though visitors should expect some steps and uneven surfaces.

See the Tasman Peninsula’s rugged shore from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and visit the coastal formations of Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Each viewpoint reveals a different effect of the sea on the peninsula’s rock.

Cliffs, openings and churning water make this a striking contrast to Port Arthur’s sheltered historic setting. The stops give you time to appreciate the exposed character of Tasmania’s south-east coast from land.

Take an optional scenic flight over Tasmania’s southwest for a bird’s-eye view of a remote part of the island. From above, appreciate the scale of a landscape difficult to grasp at ground level.

The region is known for its wild terrain and extensive protected wilderness. This aerial experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with operation subject to suitable weather and flight availability.

Choose to visit the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart for a closer look at the island’s art, natural history and cultural collections. Explore exhibitions at your own pace.

The museum adds context to the places encountered across Tasmania, bringing objects and stories together under one roof. This is a suggested optional experience; check any additional costs and booking arrangements on tour before visiting.

Meet your fellow travellers over a welcome dinner in Hobart that puts Tasmanian produce at the centre of the table. It is a chance to share first impressions of the island and settle into the company of your group.

Surrounded by productive seas, farms and cool-climate vineyards, Tasmania has a distinctive food culture. This hosted meal offers an introduction to the ingredients and people that shape it.

Explore Hobart’s landmarks on a city sightseeing tour, taking in the views from Mount Nelson Lookout, historic Battery Point and the Cascade Brewery precinct. The lookout opens a broad perspective across the city and the Derwent River.

Visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience focused on the island’s plant life. Its leafy grounds offer a closer look at Tasmania’s endemic flora within one of Australia’s oldest botanical gardens.

Explore Sheffield, the Town of Murals, where painted walls turn streets and buildings into an open-air gallery. Look for scenes that depict local stories, rural life and the landscapes of Tasmania’s north-west.

The town’s murals give visitors an engaging way to read its identity through public art. Set against the wider mountain country, they make this small community a memorable cultural stop rather than simply a place passed through.

Join a guided tour of Bridestowe Lavender Estate and explore the farm behind one of Tasmania’s best-known crops. Discover how lavender is grown and encounter its distinctive scent across the estate.

Lavender also finds its way into local food products, including honey and ice cream, which may be available to purchase. The visit combines farming know-how with the colours and aromas that have made the estate a recognisable part of north-east Tasmania.

Take in the Freycinet coastline around Cape Tourville, where eucalypt forest meets open sea, and cruise to Wineglass Bay. From the water, see the Hazards’ pink-toned granite, coastal cliffs and beaches edged by bush.

Enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch aboard the cruise while experiencing this protected peninsula from a different perspective. The MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience contributes to wildlife preservation, linking the scenic journey with care for the area’s natural environment.

Join a Welcome to Country with local palawa people on the shores of the Derwent River. Learn about local bush tucker through the knowledge shared during this hosted cultural experience.

The welcome offers an opportunity to listen to Tasmanian Aboriginal perspectives in a place closely tied to the island’s continuing cultural history. It adds meaning to the landscape by connecting its plants and waterways with the people who know them.

Explore Richmond, a historic Tasmanian township known for its convict-built bridge and gaol, and visit Old Hobart Town. This detailed model village depicts Hobart as it appeared in the 1820s.

Together, the surviving streetscape and miniature reconstruction offer two ways to picture colonial-era Tasmania. Richmond’s stone structures speak to the labour behind the settlement, while the model brings the scale and layout of early Hobart into view.

Experience rural Tasmania at Iron Creek Bay Farm, set among orchards growing cherries, apricots, apples and grapes. During your stay, you are invited to pick fruit when available, independently or on a guided tour, and explore the grounds.

Geese, sheep, alpacas and other farm animals add to the working-farm atmosphere. The setting offers a hands-on connection to the island’s produce, with the farm restaurant providing a place to savour Tasmanian ingredients.

Take a guided tour of Port Arthur Historic Site with a knowledgeable historian and cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Explore a former convict settlement where substantial ruins stand amid gardens and coastal scenery.

Part of the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites, Port Arthur preserves evidence of nineteenth-century punishment and daily life. The guide’s stories and the view of the island cemetery give depth to a place whose peaceful appearance belies its difficult past.

Gather with your travel companions for a farewell dinner at a Hobart restaurant. Share favourite moments from Tasmania over a meal in the island’s waterfront capital.

The group celebration provides a fitting setting to reflect on the landscapes, historic places and local flavours encountered across the tour. It is a hosted social experience rather than an evening left to arrange on your own.

Choose an optional Bruny Island cruise to explore the island’s dramatic coast from the water. Look for Australian fur seals and take in towering sea cliffs shaped by the Southern Ocean.

The voyage offers a wildlife-focused perspective on one of Tasmania’s most distinctive coastal landscapes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; wildlife sightings depend on conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

AAT Kings

• 7 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Lunch (L)

• Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Warm layers in cooler months Water bottle Camera

• Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Hobart AirportDay 13 – Flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport Airport to Hotel transfers are available to purchase on request. Flights to and from your tour are not included in the tour price.

• Medium level of fitness required for this Tasmania holiday. Walk around Dove Lake is considered a Moderate 6km loop. Not all guests will be able to complete the walk. Alternate short walks are available which the TD will advise. The Russell Falls Walk is an easy, flat 1.4 km unsealed trail taking approximately 25mins return For those choosing to walk round Dove Lake, this is considered a Moderate 6km loop. Track has short steep hill sections, some rough surface and many steps. Not suitable for all guests. Alternate shorter walks are available which your Tour Director will advise during your Tasmania holiday The Cataract Gorge circuit is a short easy walk however there are some steps and uneven surfaces Port Arthur has steps up to some of the buildings and uneven surfaces however the majority is on a sealed path.