Perfect Tasmania

Perfect Tasmania

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Perfect Tasmania

13 Days Starting and ending in Hobart, Australia

Visiting: Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain, Launceston, Bicheno, Triabunna, Port Arthur

Tour operator:

AAT Kings

Tour code:

THLH24

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low level of fitness required.

Age range:

0-

Tour operated in:

English
From: $6190 $5262 Operator discount: -$928 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 22-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Perfect Tasmania" tour, a cultural journey through Australia's stunning island state. This immersive experience takes you from the vibrant city of Hobart to the serene landscapes of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Cruise the tranquil waters of Gordon River and Wineglass Bay, and delve into the rich history of the Port Arthur penal settlement. Enjoy a unique Kipli Takara Bush Tucker tour, learning about sustainable practices from local guides. With premium accommodations and expert guides, you'll explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, indulge in local cuisine, and discover Tasmania's natural beauty. From the bustling Salamanca Market to the peaceful wilderness of Freycinet National Park, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural enrichment. Whether you're savoring local wines or spotting wildlife, Tasmania's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture promise an unforgettable experience.

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Day 1: Welcome To Hobart

Location: Hobart

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Meals Included: Dinner

You don’t have to venture far from your hotel to find inspiration in Hobart, Tasmania’s cool little capital. Whether you’re exploring the harbour precinct with its oh-so-tasty seafood restaurants, browsing one of the city’s applauded galleries, or easing into your Tasmania tour by kicking back in a hidden wine bar, there city doesn’t disappoint. Save room for your Welcome Dinner hero-ing local produce, enjoyed in the company of your fellow adventure-seekers and soon-to-be best friends.

Day 2: City Sights And Salamanca Market

Location: Hobart

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Your morning excursions delve deep into many of the things that make Hobart great: from the Mt. Nelson Lookout, offering dizzying views over the city and Derwent River; to historic Battery Point and the Cascade Brewery. End the tour at the leafy Botanical Gardens spotlighting endemic plants, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. From alpaca throws to woodwork, gin to garden-fresh vegetables, Salamanca Market is like creative Tasmania in a bustling snapshot. Grab yourself a coffee before navigating more than 300 stalls, wedged alongside the Salamanca precinct’s historic sandstone warehouses.

Day 3: Hobart - Strahan

Location: Strahan

Accommodation Name: Strahan Village

From waterfalls to lakes to ancient moonscapes, today is a journey of contrasts. Not to mention blissful moments of soul revival. Exhale amid the tangle of forest that drapes Mt. Field National Park, where tiered Russell Falls casts a veil of mist over the flora. Forget your worries at mirror-like Lake St. Clair, the deepest natural lake in Australia. Sigh as you skirt the World Heritage-protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Then revel in the serenity of Strahan on the wild West Coast of the island. Did you know you’re overlooking Macquarie Harbour, which is a whopping seven times the size of Sydney Harbour?

Day 4: Strahan - Cradle Mountain

Location: Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park

Accommodation Name: Cradle Mountain Hotel

No day that involves a cruise is a bad day. Even better if it’s the deep, dark waters of the far-flung Tassie’s Gordon River. Soak up the silence of this untouched wilderness area on your Gordon River cruise en route to Sarah Island, the state’s oldest convict settlement. Today, the island’s haunting ruins have been reclaimed by nature, enveloped by forest and twisting vines. Your commute toward immense Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park sees you travel through tiny mining towns scattered amongst the mountainous wild terrain. Rest up – Cradle Mountain awaits.

Day 5: Cradle Mountain Sightseeing

Location: Cradle Mountain

Accommodation Name: Cradle Mountain Hotel

Spend the day in Cradle Mountain. At the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, Cradle Mountain is all moss-covered ancient rainforest and deep river gorges, snow-tipped peaks, wild alpine moorlands and glacial lakes – case in point Dove Lake, where you may spot Bennetts wallabies, echidnas and pademelons grazing. Pause at Waldheim Chalet, once the home of Gustav and Kate Weindorfer, a passionate husband-and-wife team who played a pivotal role in the park’s formation and protection. Being here, you can understand their vision: this pocket of paradise is like a salve for the soul, at once humbling and inspiring.

Day 6: Cradle Mountain - Launceston

Location: Launceston

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Meals Included: Lunch

Tasmania has its fair share of award-winning gin and whisky distilleries, as well as small boutique breweries. Among them is a seaside tap house found in the petite town of Penguin. If there’s a place with a cuter name, we’re yet to locate it on a map. Sit back and enjoy a tasting paddle of local brew while taking in the views overlooking glorious Bass Strait. Continue your palate expansion at Mount Gnomon Farm. Farmer Guy Robertson is as passionate about his orchard as he is the cider he makes. Sip your way through a paddock-to-plate lunch. Continue to quirky Sheffield, the ‘Town of Murals’ and through the Meander Valley to Launceston.

Day 7: Launceston Sightseeing

Location: Launceston

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston

Meals Included: Lunch

Prepare for goosebumps – Cataract Gorge is humbling. How many cities can claim they have such a lush expanse of bushland and Victorian gardens within walking distance of the CBD? Explore at your leisure. By the time you reach Josef Chromy Wines, you’ll have worked up a thirst. We’ve got you covered, with a tasting of some of the state’s finest cool-climate wines paired with lunch. Don’t miss a stroll around the verdant grounds. This afternoon and evening are yours: an optional cruise along the Tamar River, perhaps?

Day 8: Launceston - Bicheno

Location: Bicheno

Accommodation Name: Diamond Island Beach Resort

You’ll smell Bridestowe Estate well before you arrive – this lavender farm welcomes with soothing aromas (did you know that lavender is a soporific?) and addictive flavours in the form of lavender ice-cream or perhaps a spoon of honey from the half-a-million bees that graze the floral fields. Moving moments await at Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, a series of  trees carved with sculptures as a homage to fallen WWI soldiers. It’s a poignant reminder just how lucky we are today, to have Tasmania’s scene-stealing landscapes to gaze over. Be sure to head out tonight to catch a glimpse of the little penguins that call Bicheno home.

Day 9: Freycinet National Park & Wineglass Bay

Location: Triabunna

Accommodation Name: Eastcoaster Tasmania

Meals Included: Lunch

There’s a reason this part of Tasmania takes home top honours for its beaches – they were made for postcards. The brilliant blue ocean follows you through Cape Tourville’s virgin eucalypt forests, with dramatic coastline as far as the eye can see. Soak in the beauty of the breathtaking Freycinet Peninsula on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience that contributes to the preservation of its wildlife. Your boat will cruise past granite mountains, towering pink cliffs of the Hazards range, beaches fringed by dense bush, as you graze on a tasty Ploughman's lunch while taking in the serenity of stunning Wineglass Bay.

Day 10: Triabunna - Hobart

Location: Hobart

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

This morning, the GPS is set for the historic township of Richmond; explore the convict-built gaol and bridge or browse the quaint boutique shops in town. Next, join us for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Risdon Cove. Kipli Takara (meaning food walk) is an immersive experience where you are invited to walk the culturally rich landscape with palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) guides across this abundant natural pantry that was returned to Tasmanian Aboriginal ownership in 1995. You will be treated to a guided walk of this unique property, hearing about the history and current story of the area. Along the way you  are able to taste the seasonal native bush tucker and get a first-hand glimpse into how palawa continue to enjoy cultural foods and undertake culturally-centred land management across lutruwita/Tasmania. This experience includes a unique tasting of local, native flavours. This evening is at your leisure in Hobart.

Day 11: Port Arthur Historic Site

Location: Port Arthur

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

While the World Heritage listed Port Arthur Historic Site has a grim convict history, you wouldn’t know it today – the countryside is all rolling green fields and ocean views, best glimpsed on a Port Arthur guided tour with an in-the-know historian. The secrets they can tell… Today you will cruise around the Isle of the Dead, glimpse rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout, and marvel at Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Tonight is at your leisure in Hobart – we can recommend any number of stellar restaurants and wine bars. There’s no shortage in Tasmania’s cool little capital.

Day 12: Hobart Free Time

Location: Hobart

Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Meals Included: Dinner

There’s something about Tasmania’s capital that encourages life in the slow lane. Perhaps it’s the calming watery outlook. Maybe the art-filled streets. Definitely the forest-clad mountain backdrop. You’ll quickly fall into step, on this day to spend as you will. Perhaps add on a Bruny Island Cruise to spot playful fur seals and ogle Australia’s highest sea cliffs? Or enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the Apple Isle on a scenic flight down to the great Southwest? (Both own expense). Or get your cultural fix with a visit to the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery. Celebrate Tasmania with your Travel mates at  dinner at a popular Hobart restaurant.

Day 13: Farewell From Hobart

Location: Hobart

If you can still count all the delicious things you have eaten and drunk, and all the epic things you have seen and done, two weeks down the track, we commend you. Now’s the time to re-live them with friends and family back at home.

What's Included

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price.

  • Personal items

    Personal items such as sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, warm layers in cooler months, camera, and comfortable walking shoes are not included.

Dining Summary

  • 6 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 12 Full Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Cultural Immersion

  • Step back in time and delve into the history of the Port Arthur penal settlement and historic site on a private, interpretive guided tour.

Flight information

  • Flights to and from the start/end of your trip are not included in the trip price. Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm into Hobart AirportDay 13 – flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport Return arrival and departure airport to hotel transfers are included.

Local Connection

  • Whether you’re cruising the Gordon River and Wineglass Bay or going behind the scenes for lunch at Mt. Gnomon Farm, in-the-know locals will keep you company.

What to Bring

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

World Class Nature

  • Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is the kind of place that makes you put life into perspective. How can nature be this humbling?

Fitness Requirement

  • Low level of fitness required. Walk around Dove Lake is considered a Moderate 6km loop. Not all guests will be able to complete the walk. Alternate short walks are available which the TD will advise.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of fitness level is required for the tour?

    A low level of fitness is required for the tour. The walk around Dove Lake is considered a moderate 6km loop, and not all guests may be able to complete it. Alternate short walks are available, which the Travel Director will advise.

  • Are flights included in the tour package?

    Flights to and from the start and end of the trip are not included in the trip price. However, return airport to hotel transfers are included.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort, such as Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Strahan Village, Cradle Mountain Hotel, Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, Diamond Island Beach Resort, and Eastcoaster Tasmania.

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes unique experiences such as a private, interpretive guided tour of the Port Arthur penal settlement, a Kipli Takara Bush Tucker tour to learn about sustainable environments, and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Freycinet Peninsula contributing to wildlife preservation.

  • What is the starting and ending point of the tour?

    The tour starts and ends in Hobart, Tasmania.

  • What kind of wildlife might I see during the tour?

    During the tour, you may spot wildlife such as Bennetts wallabies, echidnas, and pademelons, especially around Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 100 years

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.

Reviews of this operator

Ann Purcell  

Well worth the money

24-Feb-2023

Absolutely wonderful trip. Tastes of southern Australia. Hotels were good quality. Sightseeing was amazing. Manuela our travel director was lovely. A great trip all round

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Lynda Whittingham  

Particularly loved QUEENSTOWN (jet boat) and plane ride over Mt Cook

18-Feb-2023

Great guide “Dexter” who was pleasant and knowledgeable, skilled and pleasant driver, Aaron, interesting activities, and comfortable hotels in good locations. I have been on organized bus trips in different countries and this company stands out. I would travel with them again. Read less

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Trusted Customer  

Milford Sound , West Coast , Queenstown, Christchurch

22-Feb-2023

The most professional tour group i have ever travelled with. Both tour director (Hope) & driver (Dave) had extensive knowledge of NZ. Highly recommended.

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Keith Jones  

Christchurch, Milford Sound and the Franz Joseph Railway journey

02-Mar-2023

Very professional service throughout. Friendly experienced tour guide imparting excellent knowledge and local anecdotes. Friendly professional driver enhanced the overall pleasure. Excellent hotels throughout the holiday.

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Allison Cooper  

Wonderful experience, highlight had to be Uluru so spiritual and beautiful

22-Feb-2023

Very professional. Excellent travel director very knowledgeable and a lovely guy. Amazing experience seeing do many great places.

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    AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

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