Some landscapes you can’t help falling in love with. The East Coast of Tasmania is one. The air is cleaner, water purer, characters larger, food and wine fresher – discover it all on this Launceston to Hobart tour. Enjoy slurping oysters at Wineglass Bay, sipping pinot fireside in Hobart, and licking lavender ice-cream in Bridestowe. Appreciate some of Australia’s oldest histories here, in convict settlements or at Freycinet’s beachside Aboriginal middens.
Your holiday package includes:
- Economy class flight to Launceston, return from Hobart
- Private airport transfers in Launceston and Hobart
- 7 day Tassie Getaway Tour, Launceston to Hobart
- Includes 6 nights accommodation in centrally located premium hotels
- 6 full breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners with wine and 1 farewell dinner
- Specialist team of two; a highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
***Rate is based on twin share for travel 26 January to 1 February 2023***
***Alternative dates available, a surcharge may apply***
Day 1: Welcome to Launceston
This evening meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception followed by dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Day 2: Launceston – Freycinet
Visit the beautiful Bridestowe Lavender Estate this morning and treat yourself to its famous lavender ice cream. Later visit the unique Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site. After your lunch at the seaside town of St Helens, follow the picturesque East Coast south to Freycinet National Park for your accommodation for the next two nights.
Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge
Day 3: Wineglass Bay Cruise
Start the day with a short drive through dry eucalypt forests to Cape Tourville for a walk that will allow you stunning views of brilliant blue water and golden beaches as far as the eye can see. Then, experience a four-hour lunch cruise along the coast of the stunning Freycinet Peninsula. This cruise will take you from the gentle shores of Coles Bay past towering pink granite cliffs to the famous Wineglass Bay, a flawless crescent of dazzling white sand.
Accommodation: Freycinet Lodge
Day 4: Freycinet – Hobart
This morning you’ll journey west and down through the Midlands, stopping for morning tea in historic Ross, renowned for being both the finest nineteenth-century village in Australia, and for its Scallop Pies! Heading south, you’ll stop in picturesque Oatlands for a bite to eat before making your way to the shores of the Derwent River in Hobart where you’ll immerse yourself in local Aboriginal traditions including a Welcome to Country ceremony performed by the local palawa people. Later today, check into your hotel and enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, (Harbour View Room)
Day 5: Port Arthur
Explore Port Arthur Historic Site today. Cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula and enjoy a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur's infamous convict prison. See rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout and feast your eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole on the drive back to Hobart. This evening is yours at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, (Harbour View Room)
Day 6: Hobart Free Time
Today is your day! Free to explore all that Australia’s most southern capital has to offer. So why not try one of our many Optional tours or speak to your Tour Director about recommendations. Most importantly, enjoy! This evening celebrate your holiday with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart's popular restaurants.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, (Harbour View Room)
Day 7: Farewell from Hobart
This morning after breakfast, say farewell to your new friends when your indulgent holiday comes to an end.
* Conditions apply. Offer is limited, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotion is correct and valid at the time of publication. Booking and full supplier terms and conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only and not combinable with any other offer (unless stated).
Prices listed are per person in Australian/New Zealand Dollars, based on twin occupancy, including all discounts unless otherwise stated. The offer is subject to availability at time of booking. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. Prices/Offers are correct as at 16 September 2022and can be withdrawn without notice. Hotels may charge resort or parking fees not included in this package, payable direct upon check in. Visas are not included. Airfares are based on economy class flights from Sydney and are subject to the carriers’ flight schedules and conditions, please call us for prices from other cities. Flights into Launceston must arrive prior to 4:30pm for the purpose of your tour. Payments made by credit card will incur a surcharge.