Cruise the Freycinet Peninsula beneath the pink-hued granite mountains of The Hazards, listening for seabirds and watching for dolphins that ride the bow. Land at Hazards Beach, a remote sweep of pale sand edged by turquoise water and wind-gnarled coastal scrub.

Choose to remain aboard for guided commentary on wildlife and geology, or walk the Isthmus Track to Wineglass Bay for a gentle, sand-under-foot ramble between two wild shores. Either way, Freycinet reveals Tasmania’s East Coast at its most elemental.

Walk the Cape Tourville Lookout boardwalk, breathing in salt air as waves hammer far-below cliffs. The easy loop reveals sweeping coastal views across a scatter of rocky islets known as The Nuggets, with sea eagles often riding updrafts above the Tasman Sea.

Interpretive signs outline the headland’s ecology and maritime stories, while the low, even pathway keeps eyes on scenery, not footing. Photographers and casual strollers alike can pause for photos and reflection without breaking a sweat.

Discover Bridestowe Lavender Estate, where neat rows of lavender extend in vivid bands toward distant hills. Breathe the perfumed fields and sample estate specialties such as lavender ice cream, while browsing oils and botanical creations that capture the estate’s signature aroma.

Staff share insights into cultivation, harvesting and distillation that turn blooms into prized products. Outside the summer flowering window, the distillery, gardens and shop still reveal the craft behind this Tasmanian icon.

Visit the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, where sculpted figures emerge from the trunks of the original 1918 memorial avenue. Each carving honours local men lost in World War I, transforming living timber into a poignant open-air gallery.

Walk quietly among these hand-carved tributes to read the stories etched into plaques and woodgrain. The small-town setting amplifies the reverence, offering a powerful moment of remembrance in rural Tasmania.

Taste the Freycinet Coast at Craigie Knowe Vineyard, where cool-climate sun and sea breezes shape elegant varietals. Join a hosted cellar-door tasting to compare Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, noting how soils and seasons leave their mark in the glass.

Set among vines and rural quiet, this is East Coast wine at its most personal—stories from the grower, a relaxed pace, and the chance to sample cool-climate wines where they are grown.

Begin with a traditional Welcome to Country smoking ceremony led by palawa guides, the fragrant smoke cleansing and inviting respect for this place. Stroll the riverbank on a guided bush tucker walk, learning how native plants nourish, heal and flavour food.

Stories of palawa culture connect landscape and language with lived experience. On the Derwent River, the ceremony and walk provide a grounded understanding of Country that enriches the wider journey.

Wander the Georgian streets of Richmond to see the graceful arches of the Richmond Bridge, Australia’s oldest stone span. Nearby, the convict-built gaol and sandstone cottages reveal early colonial craftsmanship set amid leafy riverbanks and cottage gardens.

Browse boutiques and bakeries or simply admire the compact streetscape that survived almost intact from the 1820s. Richmond’s charm lies in its scale—an authentic Georgian village etched into the Tasmanian countryside.

Taste north-west Tasmania at Mount Gnomon Farm, where orchard rows and vegetable plots back a paddock-to-plate lunch. Meet the farmer behind the produce and sample an orchard-to-glass cider tasting that captures the region’s crisp climate and rich soils.

Seasonal dishes spotlight heritage breeds, garden harvests and local cheese. It’s an intimate farm visit that celebrates provenance—the flavour of the hills, the grower’s craft and the rhythm of a working property.

Pause at Pirate’s Bay Lookout for a wide-angle view of sweeping surf and forested headlands. Continue to the sculpted coast to witness Tasman Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole—dramatic reminders of relentless sea and time.

Towering dolerite cliffs, surge channels and echoing chasms set a raw stage for photography. These natural monuments invite you to slow down, feel the spray on the air, and pause for photos and reflection.

Settle into a Stays with Stories experience at Iron Creek Bay Estate, surrounded by orchards, pasture and big Tasmanian skies. Wander orchard rows, greet resident animals and breathe in the quiet rhythm of the countryside.

Evening brings an estate-to-plate dinner that highlights seasonal produce from the farm and nearby growers. It’s rural Tasmanian hospitality distilled—unhurried, produce-led and warmly personal.

Stroll through Sheffield’s striking murals, where entire building walls become canvases. The town doubles as an open-air gallery, celebrating pioneers, landscapes and local tales in richly coloured, larger-than-life scenes.

Artists transform everyday streets into a visual narrative of the region’s heritage and character. Take time to read the plaques, note brushwork details, and appreciate how public art has reshaped this community’s identity.

Venture out after dusk to watch little penguins waddle ashore to their burrows. Join an after-dark guided tour that uses soft red light to minimise disturbance while revealing intimate behaviours on the beach and dunes.

Guides explain breeding cycles, calls and careful conservation that protects these small seabirds. This wildlife experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with departures timed to nightly penguin returns.

Embark on a Bruny Island wilderness cruise skimming beneath towering sea cliffs, ducking into sea caves and feeling the pulse of the Southern Ocean. Keep watch for Australian fur seals, dolphins and pelagic birds that thrive where currents collide.

Skippers share natural history and geology as the boat noses close to blowholes and rock stacks. This optional adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to sea conditions and availability.

Soar by light aircraft on a South West Wilderness scenic flight over the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Trace tannin-dark rivers, remote beaches and button-grass plains framed by glacial-carved peaks and serrated ranges.

Pilot commentary unveils geology, ecology and the human stories of this roadless quarter of the island. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, weather dependent.

Step into Old Hobart Town, a meticulous model village recreating 1820s Hobart in miniature. Peer over streets, docks and vignettes that bring the convict era to life with tiny figures, tools and everyday scenes.

Interpretive panels connect dioramas to historical events and personalities, making this a compact primer on colonial Tasmania. Entry is at additional cost and bookable on tour during your Richmond visit, time permitting.

• 6 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Dinner (D)
• 1 Lunch (L)

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Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site with a specialist guide who helps decode the ruins, gardens and shoreline of this former penal settlement. Walk past the Penitentiary and the Separate Prison, hearing stories of daily life that unfolded between sandstone walls and cold sea mists.

Continue on a short harbour cruise to the Isle of the Dead, where headstones reveal personal tales behind the colony. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Australian Convict Sites, Port Arthur offers a powerful window into the nation’s early chapters.