Day 1 Thu: Arrive Hobart
 Arrive at Hobart Airport, from there we’ll transfer you to your hotel, the HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR. Check–in and enjoy Hobart at your leisure. Salamanca Place is only walking distance away, take a cruise up the Derwent River or wander through historic Battery Point. In the evening have a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Tour Director.
 
 Day 2 Fri: Huon Valley
 Over the undulating apple–growing hills of the Huon Valley, we travel to the Tahune Forest AirWalk. Once there, we’ll take a guided walk amongst the towering treetops, over the Huon and Picton Rivers on a cantilevered, suspended walkway. Views – in a word – spectacular! We’ll spend lunchtime at Geeveston’s Forest and Heritage Centre and find out about the history of Tasmanian wood, then travel to Mt Nelson, from which we’ll see a spectacular view of Hobart and the Derwent River. Our Hobart orientation tour will take in Battery Point, Salamanca Place and the Botanic Gardens. Then you’re free to dine wherever you like. Overnight at the HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR (Hobart). (B)
 
 Day 3 Sat: Russell Falls
 A wander through the Salamanca Market starts the day then we go west to New Norfolk and the magnificent Mt Field National Park. Tasmania’s oldest National Park is the location of the amazing three-tiered waterfall – Russell Falls. Then we take the winding journey up to Lake St Clair arriving at lunchtime – amazing vistas await us. From Queenstown we travel along the rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park to coastal Strahan – a journey of exploration. Overnight at the STRAHAN VILLAGE HOTEL. (B)
 
 Day 4 Sun: Gordon River Cruise
 The fishing village of Strahan is all yours for the morning. Take a ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway, highly recommended, or visit the Huon Pine Museum, it’s up to you. In the afternoon be awestruck by the beauty of the pristine, crystal clear water reflecting the untouched wilderness on the Gordon River Cruise. You’ll see exactly why this river is heritage–listed. Along the way we stop to explore the ruins of the former penal colony of Sarah Island, and Heritage Landing – site of the 1,000 year old Huon Pine. Dinner will be onboard our cruiser. Overnight at the STRAHAN VILLAGE HOTEL. (B HD)
 
 Day 5 Mon: Cradle Mountain
 We pass through the mining and Hydro Electric towns of Rosebery and Tullah as we chart a course for Cradle Mountain National Park. After lunch, we’ll head up to Waldheim and the gorgeously idyllic Dove Lake, from where you’ll experience the ruggedly spectacular Cradle Mountain, and catch stunning views of the Franklin River. The afternoon is yours to explore the Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery or just relax back, take in the views and breathe the clean fresh air. Overnight at the CRADLE MOUNTAIN CHATEAU. (B)
 
 Day 6 Tue: The Nut, Stanley
 Travelling through the rainforest around Hellyer Gorge State Reserve we make our way to Wynyard on the North Coast, and morning tea. You’ll think you’re in a butter commercial as the rolling green hills and Friesian cows pass us by en route to Table Cape, home of tulips, and picturesque Stanley. Lunch with a view…of ‘The Nut’, an unusual and huge promontory. The hills roll on from Irishtown to the location of our next guided tour – Allendale Gardens. Dinner and our overnight stop are at Smithton. Overnight at the TALL TIMBERS HOTEL. (B)
 
 Day 7 Wed: Sheffield – Launceston
 The Northwest coastal landscape provides a gorgeous scenic backdrop as we travel east through the seaside towns of Penguin, Ulverstone and Devonport en route to Braddon’s Lookout. Soak up the panoramic views over Forth Valley and Bass Strait. Next is Sheffield, the town of murals, for lunch and a wander through town. Then we visit Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for a cheese making presentation and some product tasting – yum! A guided tour and a wander around the beautiful grounds of historic Entally House is our last stop before arriving back in Launceston. Overnight at the HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR (Launceston). (B)
 
 Day 8 Thu: Depart Launceston
 Cataract Gorge, wilderness in the city, is yours to explore today. Just two minutes out of Launceston and you’re surrounded by rivers, a gorge and exotic flora and fauna. Enjoy a walk across the suspension bridge, spot peacocks or take the chairlift for an aerial view of this fascinating urban wilderness. Later we’ll transfer you to Launceston Airport for your onward flight. (B)