• 5 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 2 Lunch (L)

• A medium level of fitness required. 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. 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.

• Day 1: Flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart AirportDay 10: 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.

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

Visit the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, where former avenue trees have been sculpted into figures commemorating local men who served in the First World War. Walk among the carvings and examine the individual details of this unusual outdoor memorial.

The sculptures grew from trees originally planted in remembrance, giving their timber a second role in preserving community history. It is a small-town tribute with a personal scale, rooted in the stories of the people Legerwood lost.

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Cruise the Gordon River through the World Heritage-listed wilderness of western Tasmania. Watch tannin-dark water reflect the rainforest, and take in the harbour entrance known as Hells Gates and the convict-era setting of Sarah Island.

The river flows through landscapes associated with ancient Huon pines, myrtle beech and moss-covered forest. Sarah Island’s penal history provides a stark counterpoint to the quiet waterways and protected wilderness visible from the cruiser.

Join a Day Keeper tour at Devils@Cradle, a wildlife sanctuary near Cradle Mountain. Walk through the facility with a keeper and learn about its work with Tasmanian devils and other threatened native animals.

Seeing these elusive marsupials up close brings Tasmania’s conservation challenges into focus. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports the sanctuary’s care and conservation efforts, adding a practical purpose to a memorable wildlife encounter.

Take in coastal views from Table Cape Lookout, high above Wynyard on Tasmania’s north-west shore. The broad, flat-topped headland provides a striking vantage point over the coastline and surrounding countryside.

Table Cape is the remnant of a volcano formed millions of years ago. Rising around 180 metres above sea level, it offers a vivid look at the island’s geological past; on clear days, distant mountain ranges are visible beyond the coast.

Explore Cataract Gorge, a dramatic river chasm just minutes from central Launceston. Take in rugged rock faces, riverside bushland and the landscaped Victorian gardens that make this natural reserve feel remarkably close to the city.

The gorge’s paths reveal a meeting of wild scenery and nineteenth-century garden design, with ferns and exotic plantings along the way. The short circuit has some steps and uneven surfaces; an optional chairlift offers a different view from above.

Visit Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula and explore the remains of one of Australia’s most significant nineteenth-century penal settlements. Walk among former prison buildings and other structures that reveal the scale of the convict system.

Part of the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites, Port Arthur preserves difficult stories of punishment, labour and life under colonial rule. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports engagement with a place where heritage conservation keeps those histories visible.

Glide above Cataract Gorge on the scenic chairlift for an elevated view of the South Esk River, rocky chasm and surrounding gardens. The ride offers a different perspective on Launceston’s signature natural attraction without following its walking paths.

From above, the contrast between rugged bushland and the gorge’s landscaped grounds becomes especially clear. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour for travellers who want to see the gorge from the air.

Choose a visit to Beaconsfield Mine to explore a chapter of northern Tasmania’s mining history. The town is closely associated with gold mining, an industry that shaped local livelihoods and brought lasting change to the Tamar Valley region.

This visit offers an alternative to Launceston’s outdoor attractions for travellers interested in industrial heritage and the people behind it. It is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; your Travel Director can provide details of the visit.

Visit Seahorse World in the Tamar Valley for a closer look at one of the sea’s most distinctive creatures. Observe seahorses and learn more about their delicate forms, unusual swimming style and aquatic habitat.

This wildlife-focused outing provides a change of pace from Tasmania’s mountain and forest scenery, drawing attention to life beneath its coastal waters. It is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; ask your Travel Director for available visit details.

Visit Platypus House in the Tamar Valley to observe platypuses and learn about these elusive Australian mammals. Their duck-like bills and underwater hunting habits make them unlike almost any other animal you may encounter on the journey.

The visit offers an opportunity to focus on native wildlife that can be difficult to spot in the wild. It is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour; your Travel Director can advise on the arrangements.

Discover Hobart from Mount Nelson’s panoramic lookout, with views across the city and River Derwent. See the Georgian cottages of Battery Point, the convict-built warehouses of Salamanca Place and the boats at Constitution Dock, finishing point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Stroll through the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, established in 1818. Its historic grounds and diverse plant collections offer a quieter perspective on Australia’s southernmost capital.

Meet your Travel Director over a welcome dinner in Hobart. It is a chance to get to know your fellow travellers and hear more about the landscapes, wildlife and communities that shape a journey around Tasmania.

Sharing a table makes an easy introduction to the group before exploring the island together. Your Travel Director can also offer local insight into Tasmania’s distinctive food culture and the places featured on the tour.

Walk beneath towering eucalypts in Mount Field National Park to reach Russell Falls, where water descends in delicate tiers through a fern-filled forest. The return walk is approximately 1.4 kilometres along an easy, mostly flat trail.

Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Mount Field protects landscapes ranging from temperate rainforest to alpine country. Its exceptionally tall trees give this accessible forest walk a remarkable sense of scale.

Visit Lake St Clair, a vast freshwater lake set among the forests and mountains of central Tasmania. Take in its still waters and rugged surroundings at the southern end of Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park.

Carved by glaciers, it is Australia’s deepest freshwater lake and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. The setting reveals how ice shaped the island’s highland valleys, leaving a striking contrast between open water and dense forest.

Explore the alpine scenery around Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake, where the mountain’s jagged profile rises above glacial waters. Take in views across moorland, forest and rocky peaks in one of Tasmania’s best-known national parks.

This protected landscape forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Walking options vary: the full Dove Lake circuit is a moderate six kilometres with steps and uneven sections, while shorter walks offer other ways to experience the setting.

Discover two towns with distinctly Tasmanian character: Penguin’s playful public sculptures on the north-west coast and the large-scale outdoor artworks of Sheffield, the Town of Murals.

Penguin’s namesake figures reflect a local embrace of its coastal identity. In Sheffield, more than 100 murals depict regional history, landscapes and characters, turning streets and building walls into an open-air gallery. Together, the towns offer a colourful introduction to local pride and storytelling.

Visit Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door to discover cheeses made from Tasmanian milk. Explore a range that includes cheddar, red Leicester and Tasmanian blue, with an opportunity to appreciate the flavours of this dairy-producing region.

The stop connects the island’s rich farmland with one of its best-known food producers. Locally made ice cream is another tempting option for those who want a sweeter taste of Tasmania; purchases are at your own expense.

Tour Bridestowe Lavender Farm in Tasmania’s north-east and learn how its lavender is grown and used. During the late-spring to early-summer flowering season, rows of purple blooms lend colour and fragrance to the countryside.

Lavender from the farm finds its way into products extending beyond perfume, including teas, jams and ice cream. The guided visit offers a closer look at the cultivation behind these distinctly local flavours and scents, even when the fields are not in bloom.

Experience the coastal scenery of Freycinet National Park, where pink granite headlands frame the blue waters around Coles Bay. From the Cape Tourville Lighthouse area, look out across the peninsula’s rocky shoreline and open sea.

Freycinet’s granite peaks and sheltered bays make it one of eastern Tasmania’s most recognisable landscapes. The lookout gives a broad perspective on the park’s contrasting colours and coastal habitats without requiring a long hike.

Explore Richmond’s historic streets, lined with Georgian-era buildings dating from the early nineteenth century. Browse the village’s galleries, boutiques and cafés while taking in its carefully preserved colonial architecture.

Richmond’s sandstone buildings recall Tasmania’s early European settlement and the convict labour that shaped much of its built heritage. The compact town offers a different perspective from the island’s wild landscapes: one of old shopfronts, village life and visible layers of history.

Join a palawa Welcome to Country beside the River Derwent and walk with a local Aboriginal guide to learn about bush tucker. Discover plants and food knowledge through the perspective of the people whose connection to Tasmania stretches back thousands of years.

This hosted encounter centres living culture rather than treating the landscape as scenery alone. Listening to local knowledge along the river offers a deeper understanding of Country and the enduring presence of Tasmania’s Aboriginal communities.

Dine at a historic waterfront pub during your time in Hobart. Share a meal with fellow travellers in a setting that connects the city’s present-day hospitality with its long relationship to the water.

Hobart’s waterfront has been a working harbour since the city’s early colonial years, with maritime trade shaping its streets and gathering places. The pub setting gives this included dinner a stronger sense of place than an ordinary hotel meal.

Watch for little penguins returning to shore near Bicheno after dark. The small seabirds spend their days feeding at sea and come ashore in the evening, creating a wildlife encounter shaped by the rhythms of Tasmania’s east coast.

Observing them at night calls for patience and respect for their habitat; sightings depend on wildlife conditions. This is an optional experience at additional cost, bookable on tour for travellers keen to discover Bicheno’s coastal wildlife.