Walk a fern-fringed trail to Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park, where tiered cascades spill through temperate rainforest. The easy path winds beneath towering eucalypts and tree ferns, the air cool with spray and birdsong.

Learn how these forests shelter some of the world’s tallest flowering plants and trace the geology that shaped this lush gorge. It’s an accessible wilderness moment that captures Tasmania’s ancient, moss-softened beauty.

Pause at Lake St Clair, the island’s deepest natural freshwater lake in Australia, carved by Ice Age glaciers. On calm days the water mirrors dark forests and distant peaks, creating contemplative, cinematic vistas.

Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the lake’s shores reveal stories of geology, First Nations presence and early explorers. It’s a moment to breathe alpine air and pause for photos and reflection amid grand, glacial landscapes.

Cruise the Gordon River across tea-coloured waters famed for mirror-like reflections, gliding past rainforest and ancient Huon pines. The stillness here is profound, revealing a wilderness shaped by time and tide.

Ashore on Sarah Island, explore ruins of Tasmania’s earliest penal settlement, where harsh conditions and bold escape tales echo across Macquarie Harbour. Guided commentary brings convict industry, shipbuilding and resilience vividly to life.

Experience Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, where glacial tarns and alpine heath meet stark dolerite peaks. Stroll a lakeshore track at Dove Lake to frame the mountain in classic postcards of rock, water and sky.

At Waldheim Chalet, step into the Weindorfers’ story — the couple whose advocacy helped protect this landscape. Interpretive displays reveal early alpine tourism and the enduring value of conservation.

Savour a paddock-to-plate lunch at Mount Gnomon Farm, where rich volcanic soils nurture orchards and heritage breeds. Meet the producer and learn how traditional techniques and low-intervention farming shape the menu.

Pair dishes with craft cider pressed from farm-grown fruit. The setting — rolling hills, timber barns and orchard rows — underlines a deep connection between landscape, seasonality and flavour.

Explore the Sheffield Murals, an open-air gallery where vivid artworks transform streets and laneways. Local and international artists depict pioneers, wildlife and mountain backdrops in bold, story-rich scenes.

Learn how public art revitalised this rural town and capture a colourful photo stop beneath the shadow of Mount Roland. It’s a charming blend of community pride and creative expression.

Sample regional condiments at the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company, where cool-climate fruit becomes vibrant sauces, mustards and relishes. Taste your way through recipes that champion local growers.

Hear how small-batch methods preserve freshness, then stroll kitchen gardens that inspire seasonal flavours. This delicious interlude captures northern Tasmania’s craft ethos and orchard-ripe abundance.

Discover Cataract Gorge, a dramatic chasm carved by the South Esk River just minutes from Launceston’s centre. Trails and lookouts reveal basalt cliffs, rustling eucalypts and the span of a graceful suspension bridge.

Across the First Basin, manicured Victorian gardens contrast with bushland — a rare city-edge wilderness that locals treasure for picnics, peacocks and panoramic views.

Breathe in the aroma at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, where rows of fragrant fields sweep toward low hills. Learn about cultivation and distillation, and browse lavender-inspired gifts crafted on site.

Treat yourself to creamy lavender ice cream and discover how seasonal blooms colour the farm’s rhythms. Even outside peak flowering, the estate’s heritage, landscapes and scents offer a gentle sensory escape.

Pay respects at the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, where an avenue of World War I plantings has been transformed into carved sculptures honouring local soldiers. Each figure tells a personal story etched into timber.

Hear how a small community’s act of World War I remembrance evolved into a moving outdoor gallery. It’s a quiet, powerful stop that connects landscape, craft and memory.

Set sail along the Freycinet Peninsula to admire pink-granite The Hazards, sea cliffs and hidden coves. From the water, the perfect arc of Wineglass Bay reveals its famed white sand and sapphire tones.

On board, a hearty ploughman’s lunch showcases regional produce while commentary highlights ecology and conservation efforts that protect seabirds, seals and fragile coastal heath.

Connect with First Nations heritage as you receive a Welcome to Country and hear stories of palawa culture by the Derwent River. Guides share perspectives on language, kinship and Country.

Taste native bush tucker and learn how seasonal foods and careful land stewardship underpin thousands of years of continuity. This is a respectful, enriching cultural exchange rooted in place.

Wander stone-paved streets to the arched Richmond Bridge and Tasmania’s oldest convict-built gaol. Sandstone cottages, tea rooms and galleries evoke the island’s early colonial chapter.

Browse boutiques and bakeries, admire cottage gardens and discover how the Coal River Valley’s fertile soils shaped settlement, vineyards and village life.

Unwind at Iron Creek Bay Estate, a coastal farm stay framed by orchards and paddocks. Meet friendly animals, stroll fruit rows and feel the sea breeze roll over 70 hectares of countryside.

A Stays with Stories highlight, the evening features an orchard-to-table dinner that showcases seasonal produce from the property and surrounds, paired with Tasmanian wines in a warm, rural setting.

Step into the layered past of the Port Arthur Historic Site, part of the UNESCO-listed Australian Convict Sites. A guided walk reveals the Penitentiary, Separate Prison and waterfront workshops set amid rolling lawns.

Board a harbour cruise to the Isle of the Dead, where stories etched on headstones illuminate life and loss at the edge of empire. Scenic headlands contrast poignantly with human history.

Marvel at the sea’s artistry at Tasman Arch, the chasm of Devil’s Kitchen and the thundering Blowhole. These dolerite wonders reveal powerful forces that have carved sheer cliffs and sea caves.

From Pirate’s Bay Lookout, gaze over sweeping beaches and forested headlands, a wild stage where Southern Ocean swells meet ancient stone.

Celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner on Hobart’s waterfront, where fishing boats bob beside stylish kitchens. Menus spotlight Tasmanian seafood and cool-climate wines, the flavours crisp and clean.

Raise a glass as twilight settles over the harbour and the silhouette of kunanyi/Mount Wellington frames the city — a final taste of Tasmania’s easygoing coastal rhythm.

Encounter Australia’s iconic marsupial at a conservation-led sanctuary near Cradle Mountain. Join a keeper for a meet a Tasmanian devil moment and hear about breeding, feeding and efforts to combat facial tumour disease.

This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. A behind-the-scenes keeper presentation deepens understanding of these powerful, nocturnal carnivores and the science protecting them.

Watch little penguins waddle ashore under expert guidance on Bicheno’s coast. Small groups and red-light viewing protect sensitive eyes as you observe nesting behaviours and hear seabird stories.

This wildlife encounter is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Coastal breezes, soft surf and careful guiding make for a gentle, memorable night by the sea.

Glide along the Tamar River toward the mouth of Cataract Gorge cliffs, passing riverfront estates, wetlands and vineyard-dotted hills. Live commentary reveals local ecology and the region’s maritime past.

This scenic cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a relaxed perspective on Launceston’s waterways and cool-climate wine country.

Discover the drama of gold mining at Beaconsfield Mine, where interactive exhibits and preserved machinery chart booms, busts and remarkable rescues. Hands-on displays bring engineering and geology to life.

This museum visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering rich insight into the Tamar Valley’s industrial heritage and community resilience.

Go behind the scenes at a specialist seahorse aquarium to learn about delicate habitats and captive breeding. See tiny fry, adults and pipefish up close, guided by marine experts.

This educational experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, with a focus on conservation, research and the wonder of these charismatic creatures within a working breeding program.

Race beneath towering sea cliffs, peer into blowholes and sea caves, and watch for seals and seabirds as fast, stable boats trace Bruny’s raw coastline. Guides weave geology, wildlife and oceanography into the ride.

This wilderness cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour, delivering spray-kissed thrills and close encounters with one of Tasmania’s richest marine environments, including resident seal colonies.

Take to the sky over Southwest National Park for horizons of jagged ranges, tannin-stained inlets and remote coastline. From above, buttongrass moorlands and glacial valleys knit into a grand, trackless tapestry.

This flight is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Pilots narrate ecology and history as you sweep across wild button-grass plains and storm-carved capes at the very edge of Tasmania.

Step into Old Hobart Town, a meticulous colonial streets in miniature recreation based on 1820s records. Tiny trades, convicts and sailors animate the daily life of Van Diemen’s Land.

This museum visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering playful detail and historical texture during your Richmond time.

Join a guided panoramic tour to see Hobart from above at Mt Nelson Lookout, with sweeping views over the Derwent. Pass Australia’s oldest operating Cascade Brewery and trace maritime streets to Battery Point, where sandstone cottages and leafy lanes reveal the city’s colonial heart.

Visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens to encounter rare and native collections, from cool-climate beds to the famed Subantarctic display. Curated plantings and heritage glasshouses showcase Tasmania’s biodiversity and conservation ethos in a serene, riverside setting.

Immerse yourself in the energy of Salamanca Market, where over 300 stalls assemble beneath the Georgian warehouses of Salamanca Place. Browse woodwork, woollens, ceramics and farm-fresh produce while buskers add a lively soundtrack to the cobbles.

Meet local makers and growers and taste the island’s craft spirit, from small-batch honey to artisan cheeses. This is Hobart’s creative heart on display — colourful, convivial and distinctly Tasmanian.

Taste the island from the outset at a hosted welcome dinner celebrating Tasmanian produce — think pristine seafood, grass-fed meats and cool-climate wines that thrive in southern latitudes. Seasonal menus highlight growers and fishers whose livelihoods are shaped by clean seas and fertile soils.

Settle into the convivial mood as your group toasts the journey ahead. Expect a relaxed, contemporary setting and dishes that let ingredients speak, offering a delicious primer to Tasmania’s distinct regional flavors and craft-driven food culture.

AAT Kings

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