Tasmania Island Discovery

Delve into the Tasmanian capital’s fascinating past and exciting present on this enjoyable city walk. Join your local guide and watch Hobart come alive through the engaging stories of its transformation into a buzzing waterfront city. Walk past heritage buildings and learn about the iconic characters and the histories associated with the city’s early landmarks. Take a tour of modern Hobart with a visit to Salamanca and Battery Point, before returning to your hotel. (Duration: 3 hrs; Private Activity).

Journey back in time to experience Port Arthur’s tumultuous settler past over the course of two consecutive days. Kickstart your visit with a 40 minute, guided Introductory Walking Tour to the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur Historic site. Check out the many popular landmarks of this former convict colony ranging from the unconsecrated Convict Church to the Cemetery, which marks the final resting place of more than 1000 convicts, soldiers and free settlers. Feel the chill run up your spine at sites like the Penitentiary, originally built as a flour mill and granary in 1843, before it was split into dormitories and cells to house convicts as well as the dreaded Separate Prison, where physical punishment gave way to psychological torture. On the second day, you can start your tour with the Port Arthur Gallery where interesting displays and interactive exhibits narrate the history of Port Arthur and its evolution into a settlement. Use your site tickets to enjoy a 25-minute Harbor Cruise that takes you past Point Puer and Isle of the Dead. After all that sightseeing, it is time to head to 1830 Restaurant & Bar where you can relish delicious Australian food complemented with craft beer or a bottle of fine Tasmanian wine. (Full Day; Group Tour Activity; Site entry ticket for two consecutive days included).

Discover the romance of Wineglass Bay, one of the most exquisite attractions of the Freycinet Peninsula. Sail across the glittering blue waters of the bay to arrive at a crescent-shaped beach. Soak in the magical beauty of the setting where shimmering white sands edge turquoise blue waters. Watch out for wildlife like seabirds, and if lucky, you may even be able to glimpse bottlenose dolphins and Australian Fur seals. Savor a Tasmanian Ploughman’s lunch when anchored, during which freshly shucked oysters vie with nature cooled local wine for appreciation. On your way back, visit the skipper’s cabin after which you can settle down to the gorgeous scenery all around in the comfort of your private deck. (Half Day; Shared Activity; Morning tea, freshly shucked oysters, canapes, ploughman’s lunch, private deck, direct access to skipper’s cabin, drinks at anchor in Wineglass Bay included).

Explore the myriad natural attractions of Freycinet National Park, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun. Embark on your kayak and paddle along striking coastal features like Honeymoon Bay, the Fisheries and the Old Quarry. Discover the mystery of hidden coves and the romance of untouched beaches. Marvel at the last rays of the sun illuminating the pink granite peaks and peer beneath crystal clear waters for glimpses of underwater flora and fauna. Catch sight of sea eagles soaring above mountain tops as well as other wildlife marking the spectacular horizon. Learn all about the precious habitat of the Park as well as the exciting history of early settlers, European explorers and legendary whalers from your knowledgeable local guide. Savor an afternoon tea on the sparkling sands of a beautiful beach before you are ready to head back to your hotel. (Shared Activity; Duration: 3 hrs; Time: 1730 hrs; Please note that all sea kayaking equipment, stable double kayaks, warm jacket, spray jacket, dry-bag for personal items, service of guide, light refreshments are included. Please carry drinking water, hat, sunglasses and wear comfortable clothes as you are likely to get wet).

Head out from your hotel at a convenient time as you embark on this self-guided activity. You could spend the day having fun in the surf and sand. Enjoy swimming in the clear waters off the pristine beaches before lounging in the sun. Or, explore the depths of the underwater caves with some scuba diving and snorkeling. You could also head out on an invigorating hour-long walk to Saint Helens Point, with a stop en route to marvel at the stunning Peron Dunes. If game fishing is your kind of pastime, then do not miss the chance to snare varieties such as albacore tuna and yellowfin tuna while at the game fishing capital of Tasmania. Relish your pick of seafood delicacies at one of the local eateries before you head back to your hotel. (Half Day; No guide; No transfers; Entrance fees and meals are not included).

Discover how Tasmanian grapes make their way from vineyards to wine bottles on a tour of one of the finest wineries in Launceston. Arrive at rolling valleys awash in picture-postcard beauty and then proceed on a guided tour through lush vineyards. See how the grapevines are nurtured and examine luscious bunches in various stages of growth. Next, get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of a winery as you sample wines in different phases of maturing. Head to the Cellar Door for a two-course lunch of fresh local produce paired with the perfect glass of estate wine. Finally, raise a toast to the exquisite beauty of Launceston wine growing region which produces some of the most reputed labels in the world. (Duration: 2.5 hrs; Shared Activity; Lunch and wine tasting included).

Discover how the nocturnal animals of the Cradle Mountain National Park set about the business of hunting and feeding. Head out on the wildlife trails of the Park after darkness has fallen. Using environment-friendly lights, follow the movements of indigenous animals in the sanctuary. Learn all about nocturnal habits of the Tasmanian Devils as you spot them feeding and interacting in groups. Experience the thrill of watching these night-time activities and head back to your hotel, having acquired precious knowledge of the wildlife of the land. (Shared Activity; Duration: 1.25 hrs; No Transfer included.

Experience the magnificence of the Tasmanian outdoors on a Strahan Cruise. Set off in the morning across the Macquarie Harbour, the second largest natural harbor in Australia. Make the thrilling passage through treacherous Hell’s Gate, named so by convicts who used to be taken to their penal settlements via this route. As you sip your morning tea, cruise by ancient rainforests on majestic mountains of the World Heritage-listed South West Wilderness National Park. Arrive at the breathtaking Gordon River whose crystal clear waters mirror the natural magnificence all around. Come ashore to marvel at the grandeur of the 2000-year-old pines and then proceed to Sarah Island. Learn all about the exciting history of the island from your guide and how one of the earliest penal settlements in the country became a symbol of human enterprise over adversity. On your way back to Strahan, enjoy a buffet lunch of hot and cold delicacies followed by your afternoon tea at the stylish upper viewing deck. (Half Day; Time of day: 0830 hrs; Shared Activity; Lunch & refreshments included).