7 Day Tastes of Tasmania KIJTHBL

Best Available Price From
$4,973 Per Person
Deposit From Only
$500 Per Person
Departs Hobart
Returns Launceston
Difficulty Easy
Group Size 16

Hobart (TAS) to Launceston (TAS)

Meet the producers of some of Australia’s best food and wine and delve into the untouched landscapes of Maria Island and the Bay of Fires. Head deep into the Tasmanian wilderness and soak up panoramic views of one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

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Highlights

  • 4 Lunch with Wine (LW)
  • 6 Full Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Celebration Dinner (CD)

Inclusions

  • Small group (16 guests max) 8+ Unforgettable experiences 13 included meals 6 Nights premium accommodation

Tour Pricing

All prices are per person in AUD, per person.

From
Twin Share$ 4,973
Single $ 7,605

Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change. A limited number of single rooms are available as a supplement. Twin Share is 2 people sharing one room. A person 18 years and over of age, travelling alone is a Single Traveller and is required to pay the single supplement. Ask about child prices or triple-share options.  Discount offers are valid for select travel departures where stated on our website. Full payment is due 100 days before departure for land-only bookings, to be eligible for the discount, whichever date comes first stated in your booking conditions. The offer is not combinable with any other discounts. Discounts are subject to availability at the time of booking, with limited seats available. Offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice. For new bookings only. Excludes agent, group, and charter bookings. Other standard booking conditions apply.

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    Itinerary

    Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.

    • 1 Welcome to Hobart

      Welcome to Australia’s island state, home to the Tassie Devil and the world’s cleanest air! This morning you’ll meet your Journey Director and fellow travellers before taking a walking tour of the historic Hobart docks, Salamanca Place. Connect with the local artists as you explore the many galleries and shops hidden in the old sandstone warehouses. Take in the sights, smells and sounds of the vibrant Salamanca Market as you wander past hundreds of stalls overflowing with local produce, crafts, jewellery, freshly baked goods and artisanal cider.  Working up a hunger, our next stop is lunch on the docks overlooking the majestic Derwent River. Enjoy a three-course dining experience which will give you a scrumptious taste of what’s to come and prepare you for your afternoon visit to Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona), located within the grounds of stunning Moorilla Winery.  Take a self-guided tour and immerse yourself in what is described by its owner as a “subversive adult Disneyland” before enjoying a relaxing ferry ride back to Hobart for a free evening at leisure.

    • 2 Derwent Valley

      Every Sunday morning Farm Gate Market transforms an inner-city street into a bustling farmers’ market. Situated just a block from your hotel, you’ll have the chance to meet the makers and growers as you wander through an ever-changing array of fresh, local produce that Tasmania has become renowned for. Later, head up into the Derwent Valley, a major hop growing region where you’ll see Oast Houses used for drying hops for beer making, scattered throughout this picturesque valley. Here you’ll meet owners Rod and Severine who will show you around their veggie garden, housed in an old asylum’s exercise yard, before enjoying a delicious three-course paddock to plate dining experience at their restaurant, the Agrarian Kitchen. Bellies full, take a wander around the historic Salmon Ponds which also once housed the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. Finish off your visit to the Derwent Valley with a cider tasting before returning to Hobart for a free evening to explore at leisure.

    • 3 Hobart - Freycinet National Park

      Travel to the working port of Triabunna just in time to catch the ferry to Maria Island. Rich in Aboriginal and European history, abundant in wildlife, and boasting spectacular views and remarkable geological features, this entire island is a National Park. Explore the convict-built Darlington township, take a walk to the Fossil or Painted Cliffs, or simply relax and recharge by the waterside with your packed lunch full of local goodies. You’ll be in good company with an abundance of wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, possums and even Tasmanian devils who all call the island home. This evening, enjoy a glass of wine on the balcony of your lodge situated on the shores of the national park as you watch the sun set, followed by a scrumptious BBQ dinner.

    • 4 Freycinet National Park

      Today your adventure includes a Pennicott Lunch Cruise from Coles Bay to the picturesque Wineglass Bay. The bay boasts magnificent views of clear emerald waters surrounded by pink granite peaks. Spot friendly seals, hidden sea caves, beautiful waterfalls and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a ploughman-style lunch of smoked meats, salad, a cheeses served alongside locally baked bread, a sweet treat, and all the wine and beer you desire. Back on land explore more of the magnificent Freycinet National Park, where you may choose to hike the 90-minute round-trip up to the lookout to experience a panoramic aerial view of Wineglass Bay. For those seeking a slightly slower pace, take a guided walk to the lookout at Cape Tourville that affords you spectacular views across the ocean and rugged rocky outcrops. Later, you can take a leisurely walk along the beach or a swim at Honeymoon Bay before an evening at leisure at the lodge.

    • 5 Freycinet National Park - Launceston

      This morning after a light breakfast, journey north travelling through the quaint fishing villages of Bicheno and St. Helens before arriving at the glorious Bay of Fires, famous for its crystal-clear waters, secluded, white sandy beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders. Explore the Big Lagoon before heading to the southern end, where you’ll discover the Gulch at picturesque Binalong Bay. Here you can sit on the rocks and watch the world pass you by as you indulge in some of the best freshly shucked oysters that Tassie has to offer. From here you’ll leave the east coast and head west, stopping off at Pyengana Dairy Farm Gate to see the cheese makers at work. Take a tour of the property before enjoying a tasting of the local produce as well as a gourmet lunch platter. En route to Launceston, the capital of the north, you’ll stop at the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, 25 sculpted statues depicting local soldiers who lost their lives in World War One. In Launceston, your Journey Director will take you on a circuit of this vibrant hub, known for its food and wine, culture and nature, before checking into your hotel and enjoying a night at leisure.

    • 6 Launceston & Surrounds

      Today enjoy a full day paddock, plate and pantry tour, where you will be immersed in all the very best produce that this region has to offer. Try some saucy treats and a garden tour at the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company in historic Evandale. It’s then onto 41 Degrees South Salmon Farm where you’ll taste what is arguably the best hot smoked salmon in Tasmania before stopping at Deloraine for a wander and a bite to eat. This afternoon tour the Western Tiers Distillery and learn how the pristine water sourced from the Highland Lakes and botanicals found from the majestic mountain ranges close by, make this the perfect spot to produce spirits. Relax and taste some of their fine poitin (Irish spirit), vodkas and gins. Back at your hotel, you’ll enjoy a Celebration Dinner with your Journey Director and fellow travellers.

    • 7 Farewell from Launceston

      Exchange phone numbers with your new friends as your inspiring Tasmanian journey concludes. After a relaxed breakfast, private transfer vehicles will deliver you to the airport for your onward flights, or your Journey Director will assist you with any Optional Tours you may have booked.

    Additional Information:

    • Flights are not included in holiday price.
    • Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Hobart Airport
    • Day 7 – flights to depart anytime from Launceston Airport
    • Return airport to hotel transfers are included in the holiday price
    • Low level of fitness required
    • Water bottle
    • Warm layers
    • Camera
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

    Additional Information

    COVID Requirements The health and safety of our guests and our team members is our highest priority. From December 1 2021, Australia and New Zealand will require all eligible travellers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

    Guests travelling in Australia and New Zealand will need to provide proof of the following to their Travel Director upon arrival, and before joining their tour: Authentic COVID-19 vaccination certificate* (electronic or paper showing date and time of vaccination(s) with final dose given at least 15 days before departing for this trip

    Travel Documents Travel documents for guided tours are delivered to the hotel or address you are staying at prior to your tour depending on the tour type chosen. We also provide you with a tour itinerary and arrival instructions by email, once we have all your flight information and personal details.

    Group Size There is no set age or type of traveller, you can expect a wide-range of like-minded travellers. Families with children, young couples, baby boomers, solo travellers, small groups and more can be found on guided tours. There is certainly no age limit for touring, with children as young as 6 through to seniors travelling, however, the general demographic tends to be over 40.

    Depending on the tour you choose and the time of year you are travelling our group sizes can vary from 20 people up to 49 people

    Optional Experiences The must-see and must-do experiences in all their tours but also offer you the ability to customise your tour with a selection of Optional Experiences. Details of Optional Experiences available will be sent with your final documents.

    Clothing and What to Bring Clothing and footwear should be casual, comfortable and suited to the cooler climate of Tasmania.
    • Clothing – shorts, trousers, shirts, swimwear, hat, sunglasses, a jacket and a change of warm clothes in case of inclement weather are advisable.
    • Footwear – comfortable walking shoes and some form of fast-drying wet-shoe would prove useful.
    • Personal – sun protection, insect repellent, medications, toiletries, (overseas travellers should bring a suitable adapter). Don’t forget to bring your video or camera along with plenty of film & spare batteries (recharge facilities are available).
    • Money and/or credit card for personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs and optional extras.

    Fitness to Travel A good level of fitness and health is required to participate on holiday packages. In some destinations, there are extensive sightseeing excursions by foot which includes the climbing of stairs and walking on uneven surfaces. Mobility is needed boarding or alighting coaches and trains.

    Fitness Level For example a low level of fitness is required. If your tour includes the walk around Dove Lake is considered a Moderate – Easy 6km loop. Not all guests will be able to complete the walk. Alternate short walks are available.

    Extras Airfares (unless stated), airport taxes, laundry, food not on the regular menu, drinks that may or may not be included as indicated in your itinerary, excess baggage, Wi-Fi (unless stated), fuel surcharges, and optional excursions not specified in the itinerary. Extra overnight accommodation is not included at the start or end of the tour if not specified in the itinerary. Airport Transfers are not included.

    Seat Rotation To enable everyone the opportunity of enjoying window and front seats, clients change seats daily during the course of the tour.

    Luggage Limits One medium-size suitcase (not exceeding 76x46x25 cm) per person plus one piece of hand luggage which may be carried on-board the coach. Please note luggage with adjustable handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead luggage compartments and cannot be accepted as hand luggage. Maximum weight of the suitcase not to exceed 23kg (50lbs). If your luggage exceeds this limit, we ask that you make alternative arrangements for the excess to be forwarded to the termination point of your tour. We suggest that you have wheels on your suitcase, as there are certain places where assistance is not available (e.g. railway stations and cruise terminals).

    Smoking Government regulations prohibit smoking, including e-cigarettes, inside tourist coaches. Please restrict smoking to the ample stops en route.

    Travel Insurance Clients are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances (e.g. cancellation or curtailment expenses, loss of luggage, etc). Disruption to Itinerary Arrangements Itineraries are intended as a guide only and are subject to alteration without notice. Alterations may be necessary for various reasons including, without limitation, road or weather conditions, strikes, or other reasons beyond reasonable control. Occasionally airlines and tour operators are forced to reschedule departure dates. Guided Holidays will not be rescheduled within 45 days of the published departure date.

    Booking Terms and Conditions

    Be aware that some confirmed bookings are not refundable if cancelled, and also may not be transferable to another date or otherwise changed. Alternatively, a change may only be permissible subject to payment of an additional fee or charge. Your entitlement to a refund for cancelled bookings is subject to the relevant Supplier’s terms and conditions. Please note that if we are entitled to a service fee for placing a booking, we will remain entitled to this fee if you cancel the booking or the Supplier fails to provide you with the Product for any reason (other than our default), including in an event of Force Majeure. We will be entitled to deduct our service fee from any refund we receive on your behalf before remitting the balance to you. Suppliers’ fees are outlined in their relevant terms and conditions.

    Please review the full Terms and Conditions and Schedule of Fees prior to making a booking.

    Supplier Terms and Conditions Summary Guided Holidays:

  • 60 days or more prior to departure will incur a loss of deposit.
  • 16-59 days prior to departure will incur a fee of 30% of the holiday package price.
  • 15-8 days prior to departure will incur a fee of 50% of the holiday package price.
  • 7-1 days prior to departure will incur a fee of 50% of the holiday package price.
  • Day or departure will incur a fee of 100% the holiday package price.
  • Tours that include The Ghan & Indian Pacific or Airfares will require higher deposits of up to 25% to 100% and their cancellation is 46 days or more will be the deposit and 45-0 days is a 100% cancellation fee.

    Promotional sales may incur stricter cancellation fees, these will be in terms and conditions of sale price purchases.

    Changes to the Itinerary Not all attractions, excursions, and/or optional tours are provided by the tour operator. Accordingly, tour operators may, where it is required to do so, suspend or cancel any tour inclusion where that tour inclusion is not available or in the opinion of tour operators, unadvisable, unsafe, or unsuitable. During local or national holidays, certain facilities such as museums and restaurants, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited or not available. Tour operators reserve the right to alter or change the accommodation, carriers, or vessels at any time for any reason; and cancel or alter the itinerary and/or tour at any time without notice if the tour operator considers it necessary for any reason whatsoever including road, weather or traffic conditions, non-performance of suppliers, industrial action, operational conditions, and requirements.

    Reviews

    It was fantastic! Carolyn and Tom, we’re so nice. Definitely will recommend it, will definitely travel again.

    All the people were friendly and easy to get along with. The tour guide and driver did their very best to make the journey enjoyable and made sure we got everything that we expected.
    Worry-free holidaying. The service could not have been better or more smooth. All the rooms were lovely and not having to worry about bags was fantastic.
    The itinerary was varied and we got to see everything we wanted to. Excellent Travel Director and driver. Great knowledge of the places we visited.
    The whole trip was amazing, with delicious meals and great accommodation. They were both amazing, Neil was a very safe driver and went out of his way to be helpful. Ivy was also the very best guide, she went out of her way to be helpful and was so caring and funny.

    FAQs

    • Are there concession discounts?
      Pensioners (Australia or New Zealand) and Seniors Card holders (Australia) save with our concession discounts on selected tours. Ask our friendly team which tours you can get a discount on.
    • Are your tours suitable for pensioners aged 76 and 84 ?
      Yes, Tasmania tours passengers range from children to adult who are 90 years of age.
    • Transfer By Public Bus In Tasmania
      There are two Public Bus companies that operate between Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and other places inside Tasmania. You can see these here: Redline Coach and Tassie Link. Redline Coach also does airport to hotel transfers.
    • Do you have any tours on offer during June, July or August ?
      Due to our off season of winter, no Tasmania tours operate during the months of June, July or August. The season starts in September and ends in May each year.
    • Is accommodation the night after the tour ends included in the price ?
      No, this accommodation will cost extra.
    • Is accommodation the night previous to the tour departure included in the price ?
      No, this Tasmania accommodation will be an extra cost.
    • Where is the meeting point for the start of tours ?
      The pick up is at the “before tour accommodation” hotel listed in the TRIP NOTES tabs of the specific tour you are looking at.
    • Do I need to arrive before Day 1 of my tour ?
      Please refer to your specific tour and look in the “Trip Notes” information where it may state this: You need to arrive any time the day prior to Day 1. If this is the case we can organise airport pick up and pre tour accommodation on your behalf, this will be an extra cost.

      Other tours start late in the day on Day 1 so you can arrive that morning which will avoid the extra nights accommodation cost.

      Please refer to the “Trip Notes” information for your specific tour which will explain this further.

    • How do you calculate the number of days for your Tasmania tour ?
      If you are doing a 4 day tour commencing on April 8th, the first day of the tour is and includes the 8th, plus 9th, plus 10th plus 11th and the tour ends on April 11.
    • Do your tours operate over Christmas and New Year?
      Yes – this is one of our most popular and busiest times
    • Are airfares from my home town included in the cost of the tours ?
      Airfares to and from Tasmania at the start and finish of your tours are extra.
    • Do you have short tours that include Bruny Island ?
      No tours include a trip to Bruny Island, however many people add this on as a day trip from Hobart either before or are after their multi day tour.
    • Does the price include The Spirit Of Tasmania ship fares ?
      The 11 Day Tour to Tasmania includes the Ship costs one way.
    • Payment Options

      Credit Card Payments
      Credit Card Customer Payment Link copy and paste this link into your browser: pay.travelpay.com.au/AUSTC

      If paying via the Customer Payment Link, please ensure you complete all fields and ensure you enter the correct Trip Reference Number, so we can identify your payment.

      Credit card surcharges will apply when paying by credit card. We accept all credit cards and relevant credit card fee is applied when the processing: Mastercard – 1.30%, Visa – 1.50%, American Express – 2.20%, Diners Card – 2.75%, International Credit Cards – 3.25%

      Direct Deposit
      Direct Deposit payments take up to 3 business days to process. Please notify your consultant of your payment once it has been processed.

      Commonwealth Bank: Australian Tours and Cruises
      Reference: Your Trip Number
      BSB: 062-504 Account: 1066 1268
      Branch Address: Shop 1/80-84 William St, Bathurst NSW 2795
      In Bank Payment of Cash Or Cheque: Add $5 for bank fees
      International Direct Deposit: Add $25 for bank fees
      SWIFT or BIC CODE: CTBAAU2S

    • Should I buy travel insurance?
      Travel Insurance

      As a valued customer of Tasmania Tours, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to purchase discounted travel insurance. Options include single trip or annual frequent travellers plan on domestic or international travel.

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      SureSave provides world assistance through their Sydney-based support team, including an award-winning customer contact centre, claims team and 24/7 Emergency Assistance team. All their services are in-house, so rest assured that no matter where your travels take you, you’ll have access to expert assistance from home.

      Free travel safety app with every policy When you buy a policy with us, you’ll get instant access to the free SureSave travel safety app.

      The app provides you with access to travel safety information on the go, including policy details, emergency contacts, phrasebooks and guides tailored to your trip. View a video on the SureSave app.

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