Day 1 Sun: Arrive Launceston
Transfer from Launceston Airport to your hotel, the HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR, for check–in, then an afternoon tour of Tamar Valley and the Bay of Fires Winery for a wine tasting, tutorial and tasting plate. We’ll see the Swiss style Village of Grindelwald before returning to the hotel for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow passengers.

Day 2 Mon: St Helens
A guided tour of Bridestowe Lavender Farm (December to February) gets things rolling today. En route to St Helens we’ll see Legerwood’s WW1 memorial carvings, Derby and drive through the lush Myrtle Rainforest at Weldborough Pass. This afternoon we take the short coastal drive to Binnalong Bay Lookout for specactular views over the Bay of Fires. Return to the picturesque seaside town of St Helens for dinner. Overnight at the TIDAL WATERS RESORT. (B)

Day 3 Tue: Freycinet National Park
Prepare yourself for the breathtaking beauty of Freycinet National Park. A guided walk with a National Park Ranger will unveil astonishing views across brilliant blue water, forest and golden beach. Cape Tourville Lookout will astound. You’ll love Bonorong Wildlife Park, the best place to see Tasmanian Devils up close and personal, as well as other native animals. Onward to the historic sandstone village of Richmond, site of Australia’s oldest operational road bridge at lunchtime. This afternoon things get spectacular as we make our way along the impressive cliff–lined coast to Port Arthur. Test your nerve on the optional lantern lit Ghost Tour of Port Arthur. Overnight at the FOX AND HOUNDS INN. (B)

Day 4 Wed: Port Arthur
Today, a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison and Historic Site, and a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. We cross the 100 year old Denison Canal. View the ruggedly spectacular sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout. Cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula and feast our eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Dinner is at our hotel, the FOX AND HOUNDS INN. (B)

Day 5 Thu: Hobart
Today we set a course for Hobart, travelling along the Sorrell Causeway and across Pittwater via Claremont, for a tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory (seasonal). Hobart is all yours for the afternoon, explore it your way – take a Derwent River Cruise or walk through historic, quaint Battery Point exploring its galleries, cafés and convict-built houses. Overnight at the HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR (Hobart). (B)

Day 6 Fri: Depart Hobart
Explore Hobart at your leisure. Perhaps stroll to Salamanca Place and the Botanic Gardens before we transfer you to Hobart Airport for your onward flight. (B)