PRE & POST TOUR STAYS
Maybe you’d like to arrive the day prior and add an another night of stay in Launceston and/or extend your stay at the end of the tour in Hobart to include our extension package with a Bruny Island visit.
DAY 01
Launceston - St Helens
We depart Launceston this morning, travelling via Tasmania’s scenic north-east. Our first stop is a classic country experience with a pub lunch at the iconic Pub in the Paddock, a character-filled local favourite.
From here, we continue toward the coast and into the stunning Bay of Fires region, one of Tasmania’s most photographed landscapes. We explore the area with stops including Binalong Bay and The Gardens, where white sands, turquoise waters and striking orange lichen-covered rocks create a truly memorable setting.
There is time to wander at an easy pace, take in the scenery, and enjoy the natural beauty without any pressure to walk far.
By late afternoon, we arrive into St Helens for our overnight stay. This evening is at leisure, with the option to enjoy dinner at the hotel or nearby.
Meals: Lunch
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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Travel Launceston to St Helens
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Pub lunch experience at Pub in the Paddock
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Bay of Fires touring including Binalong Bay and The Gardens
DAY 02
St Helens to Freycinet
After a relaxed morning, we travel south along the east coast, making our way toward Freycinet.
Our journey includes a stop in Bicheno, a charming coastal town. Here we visit Waubs Harbour Whisky for a tasting experience, offering a unique glimpse into Tasmania’s growing reputation for premium whisky.
Continuing south, we arrive at one of the highlights of the tour, a coastal oyster experience at Freycinet Marine Farm. Enjoy fresh local oysters and seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting, a true taste of Tasmania’s east coast.
We then continue the short distance to Freycinet and check in to our beautifully located lodge for a two-night stay.
This evening, we come together for a relaxed group dinner at the lodge, enjoying the surroundings and the end of a scenic day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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Travel St Helens to Freycinet
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Visit Bicheno
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Whisky tasting at Waubs Harbour Whisky
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Oyster and seafood lunch experience
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2-night stay at Freycinet Lodge
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Group dinner at the lodge
DAY 03
Freycinet National Park
Today we experience the beauty of Freycinet from the water with a Wineglass Bay Cruise with Pennicott Wilderness Journeys.
This spectacular cruise showcases the coastline of Freycinet National Park, including the famous Wineglass Bay, with opportunities to view wildlife and take in the dramatic scenery.
The afternoon is at leisure. You may choose to relax at the lodge, take in the views, or enjoy one of the easy walking options nearby.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
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DAY 04
Freycinet - Hobart
After breakfast, we depart Freycinet and continue our journey south along Tasmania’s east coast.
Along the way, we pause for scenic stops and a relaxed lunch, enjoying more of the coastal landscapes before arriving into Hobart in the afternoon.
This evening is at leisure to enjoy Hobart at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
DAY 05
Hobart
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Your tour concludes today.
Meals: Breakfast
SPECIAL NOTES:
There’s the option to extend your visit with a very worthwhile 1 night/1 day extension in Hobart including a Bruny Island tour.
Meals: Breakfast
BRUNY ISLAND TOUR EXTENSION
DAY 05
Hobart – Bruny Island – Hobart
Extend your visit with another night’s stay in Hobart and join the Bruny Island Traveller tour. See Bruny Island with a local guide who will show you the very best of what the island has to offer including visits to cellar doors and local providores.
This is a full day tour of Bruny Island, exploring spectacular landscapes and gourmet local produce. This is a delicious day out where every course on the menu is a stop on your journey. You'll visit the home of Bruny Island's cheese, oysters, fudge, honey, wine and whisky to savour their produce and hear the stories behind the harvest. At every stop, sit back, relax and enjoy a fully inclusive experience.
See incredible scenery; take a stroll and leave your footprints in the sand of a deserted beach and see the light bush of the northern island give way to the dense rainforest of the south - this pristine wilderness is home to diverse wildlife including rare white wallabies.
This is a full day; depart Hobart approximately 7:30AM and return around 5:30PM. The evening is at your leisure.
Meals: Lunch
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Full day, locally guided Bruny Island Tour
- Gourmet food tastings
- Morning tea
- Winery Lunch and Whisky Distillery visit
SPECIAL NOTES:
Have warm and comfortable clothing including a jacket.
DAY 06
Hobart
After breakfast, your visit comes to an end and you check out of your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Itineraries may be subject to change, due to circumstances outside of our control. If there is any itinerary change prior to departure of significance we aim to inform you prior to travel. Itinerary changes while on tour will be informed by your tour leader/guide while on tour.
