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13 Day Complete Tasmania Small Group Tour

This 13-Day Complete Tasmania Tour package is the best on offer. This premium Tasmania Tour explores the best of Tasmania in the comfort of a small group.

6 Day Coast & Cradle Mt

Our 6 Day Coast & Cradle Mt Tour gives you a fantastic taste of what Tassie has to offer, highlighting a Cradle Mountain experience. All the top locations.

8 Day Tasmania in Circle Small Group Tour

Our 8 Day Tasmania in Circle Small Group Tour is the most popular tour offered. Sampling Tasmania in its entirety, designed to fit neatly into a calendar week.

12 Day Tasmania Complete Coach Tour

Discover World Heritage wilderness on this 12 Day Tasmania Complete Tour which includes the “must see” places of Tasmania. Book now!

5 Day Western Tasmania Wilderness Tour

The Western Tasmania Wilderness Tour covers approximately 750km, exploring many of Tassie’s premier central highlands & Tasmanian west coast attractions.

5 Day East Coast Highlights Coach Tour

Experience the best coach tour of Tasmania along the east coast on a 5 Day East Coast Highlights Tour via Freycinet National Park and Port Arthur. Book now!

Tasmania Tours

A holiday to Tasmania will give you an unforgettable experience. Tasmania is a spectacular part of the world. Most Tasmania Tours include dramatic coastlines, convict-built heritage, magnificent food and wine, plus quaint villages. By taking a Tasmania Tour, you see the best Tasmania Tours on offer with all the expert knowledge. Enjoy local Tasmanian produce and meet new people. We specialise in Tasmanian Tour Packages and Small Group Tours.

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Here you will see a list of all our 3 to 13 day Tasmania Tours that are on offer for you each year. Select the range in group size and style of tour to suite you.

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If you are doing your first trip or you have been to Tasmania before, we have made it easy for you to select your next tour. East coast, west coast or a complete tour of Tasmania.

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Our past holiday makers have voted these tours the most popular tours of Tasmania based on tour length, quality accommodation and value for money. What a great way to select your trip.

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Even Greater Reasons To Take A Tasmania Tour

Tasmania was recently rated as one of the top destinations visited by Lonely Planet. So make sure you allow enough time on your holiday to take in places like Hobart, Salamanca Place, Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Cradle Mountain, Wine Glass Bay, The Gordon Franklin River system, Port Arthur and of course, a friendly Tasmanian Devil.

Many Tasmanian tours operate on an “all-inclusive” basis that will see you touring in a luxury 20-45 seat coach, dining at lovely restaurants and sleeping in superb accommodation. In addition, there are some small group tours with groups of up to 15 ; these are very popular and book out regularly.

Our friendly Tasmania Tours reservations staff can assist you with transport arrangements, pre or post-tour accommodatio n or additional day trips to extend your visit and make the most of your time in Tasmania. If you wish to start your Tasmania tour from Sydney or Melbourne, we can help you with flights and the Spirit Of Tasmania ship.

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Many people will select one of our  Most Popular Tours  or if you wish to see all extended Tasmania Tours on-off, check out our Compare Tours Page, where you will find tour lengths, costs, and departure dates. Then, view the Tasmania Tours for you to choose from, and you can “Search” for a specific departure date that suits your travel plans.

You can also contact our experienced team to assist you in selecting the best tour option.

Tours depart weekly throughout the main tourism season from September to May each year and are conducted by an experienced Tour Director and a Professional Coach Driver.

You have several choices when it comes to a holiday in Tasmania over the yearly September to May season, with Tasmania tours running from 1 day through to 13 days complete Tasmania experience tours. Some tours run over the winter in Tasmania, just not as many. It is still a great time to visit and enjoy the brisk conditions during the day and relaxed evening by a warm fire.

Extended Tasmania Tours includes all accommodation in comfortable accommodation to impressive Lodges & Hotels. Meals as listed, sightseeing, and travel in a Luxury Coach or Small Group Tours depending on the tour selected.

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Amazing Tasmania with a Touch of Melbourne

Revel in Australia's Wildlife, Ancient Forests, and Beaches

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Custom Travel | 14 Days

• A private Tasmania & Melbourne tour tailored to you
• Dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, and sparkling highland lakes
• Explore Cradle Mountain’s dolerite columns and Freycinet’s beaches
• Watch for Bruny Island’s wallabies, quolls, and Tasmanian devils
• Excellent food and wine in Yarra Valley, Australia’s best-known wine region

Separated from Australia by the Bass Strait, Tasmania long ago seceded—not politically, but geologically—from the island continent. More than a third of Tasmania is a savage, beautiful network of national parks and Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, a refuge and habitat for rare plants and animals. Its European heritage dates to the early 1800s, while Tasmanian Aborigines first arrived 40,000 years ago. On this two-week completely customizable Tasmania tour, experienced guides share passionate stories about the island and its sometimes tumultuous history, both natural and human.

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Trip Overview

1 – 3.

After alighting in Launceston, spend time in Trowunna Wildlife Park and Cradle Mountain for rare wildlife, walks among ancient rain-forest species, and possible sightings of wombats and the endemic black currawong.

4 – 5

Travel to Freycinet Peninsula, a mosaic of human history, abundant fauna, and rambunctious geology   Stroll Wineglass Bay and the sandy beaches of Cape Tourville.

6 – 7

Excursions in Tasmania Wilderness West World Heritage Area reveal some of the world's largest trees  Watch for nocturnal animals in Mount Field National Park.

8 – 9

Ferry to Bruny Island for a wildlife cruise and nature walks, where deserted beaches and a temperate rain forest are home to short-tailed shearwaters, penguins, wallabies, and little carnivorous marsupials.

10 – 11

Visits to Hobart’s waterfront and museums provide insight into the island’s history and contemporary culture   Meet art and produce vendors at Salamanca Market.

12 – 14

Taste wine in the acclaimed Yarra Valley after flying to Melbourne   Spend a full day getting acquainted with this artsy city before returning home.

MARIA ISLAND WALK

An optional 4-day extension.

For a little more active exploring, tie your Australia trip in with one of the world's great walks on Maria Island, a national park located off Tasmania's eastern coast. Enjoy gentle, guided ambles amid wonderful wildlife, beautiful beaches, and fascinating history.

Dates & Prices

Custom Trips offered year-round  (best time to visit: September–April)

From $16,425 per person (Custom Trip) (above price based on two travelers sharing a room)

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Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.

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Tasmania Tours - Fun Tassie Tours

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• 6 Day - Scenic Tasmania Tour
• 5 Day - East Coast
• 5 Day - West Coast
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• Port Arthur & The Tasman Peninsula
• Bay of Fires & Freycinet National Park
• Cradle Mountain
• Western Wilderness & the Central Highlands
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Tasmania Tours

Travel with Tasmania's leading small group tour specialists - Fun Tassie Tours. Our itinerary packages are designed to ensure a relaxed & comfortable small group environment. Move fast enough to visit many of Tasmania's most iconic locations yet slow enough to enjoy the scenery. Our typical guest ages on tour range between 35-70yrs although we often have guests either side. With a maximum of 15 guests our tours are suitable for couples, families, friends and YES we also cater for Single travellers!

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Testimonials.

This was a great tour and made exceptional by our guide/driver Morgan who has a vast knowledge of Tasmania & it's history & was engaged and caring with our group. I would highly recommend Fun Tassie Tours to anyone. We met 2 other Fun Tassie coaches & their guide/drivers who were friendly, particularly 'Santa Claus' I think his name is Dean. Thanks Morgan for an unforgettable tour & sharing Tasmania's history as I am a lover of history.

Well where do you start, this tour is the best thing we could have done to see as much as possible in a short time frame. Everything was very well organised, meals, accommodation, walks, pit stops and free time in each location. Big thank you to Dean and the occasional meet ups with Morgan. Both full of knowledge off Tasmania, history, fauna and to present day. We learnt so much. Totally enjoyed every moment off this tour. Big 👍 for Dean who made this tour so memorable and special. Thank you

Tripadvisor Reviews

Why book with fun tassie tours.

Pick up & drop off from CBD hotel.

Small group tours with a maximum of 15 passengers.

Expert tour guides with a life-long knowledge of Tasmania.

Enjoy visiting more places across the whole of Tasmania.

Frequent stops for Australian flora, fauna, meals and photographs.

Inclusive meals (breakfast & lunches), hotels, admission and park fees.

Our vehicles & coaches go to places large bus companies can't.

Majority 5 star reviews on both Trip Advisor and Google.

Tasmania Touring Packages

Hobart All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive Hobart touring at its best, featuring Bruny Island Wilderness with eco cruise, Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula, MONA, special Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise, more magnificent cruises and more meals. 6 days in Hobart with flights, Tasmania luxury touring, 3 cruises, accommodation, breakfast daily and personalised transfers. Explore Tasmania’s capital in this 6 day luxury coach touring package. Enjoy breakfast daily and luxury coach tours of Port Arthur, MONA and Hobart. Experience a famous wildlife eco-cruise around Bruny Island’s rugged coast, a cruise along the Derwent River and a luxury small-group cruise along the Derwent River and Hobart’s Coast.  Full Details

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Tasmania All-Inclusive

Enjoy comprehensive all-inclusive Tasmania touring at its best featuring Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, the Huon Valley, Russell Falls, Port Arthur, Bruny Island, Mt Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and much more.  Spend 10 days in Hobart and 5 days in Launceston to experience some of the best that Tasmania has to offer.  Includes flights, luxury coach touring, cruises, hotels, breakfast daily, more meals and personalised transfers. Enjoy 5 cruises including spectacular Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise and Batman Bridge and cruises to Bruny Island, Carnarvon Bay and the Derwent River.  Experience a gourmet food tour, abalone, chocolate, wine, cheese and fruit tastings.  Take in the spectacular views of the azure waters at Wineglass Bay and get up close to Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Experience truly remarkable Tasmania touring in this 15 day luxury coach touring package. Full Details

Launceston All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive Launceston touring at its best, featuring Cradle Mountain, Tamar Valley, Cataract Gorge, wine, cheese & fruit tastings, Special Cruise Lunch and more meals. 6 days in Launceston with flights, southern Tasmania luxury touring, cruise, accommodation, daily breakfast, more meals and transfers. Explore the second largest city in Tasmania, Launceston in this luxury coach touring package. Enjoy breakfast daily and a tour of the city also known as “The Garden City” as well as luxury coach tours to Cradle Mountain and the Bay of Fires and experience a special luncheon cruise at Batmans Bridge. Full Details

Hobart & Launceston All-Inclusive

Enjoy all-inclusive touring in both Hobart & Launceston, featuring Cradle Mountain, Bruny Island Wilderness Coast, Port Arthur, Bay of Fires, cruises and more meals. Explore the best of Tasmania in this package which includes 5 nights in Hobart and 4 nights in Launceston. Enjoy a luxury small-group cruise along the Derwent River and Hobart’s Coast as well as a lunch cruise in Launceston and visit the famous MONA, the largest privately funded museum in Australia.  Full Details

Tasmania's East Coast Icons Luxury Coach Touring

Combine our 5 day luxury overnight coach touring through Tasmania's east coast to discover Wineglass Bay, Launceston, Bicheno and Port Arthur plus a stay in Hobart with a spectacular Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise. Take in views of Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay, Tasman's Arch, Devil's Kitchen and the Blowhole. Enjoy lavender and cheese tastings as well as optional tours to see the returning penguins at Bicheno. Full Details

Tasmania's Western Wilderness Luxury Coach Touring

Combine our 6 day luxury overnight coach tour through Tasmania's western wilderness taking in Strahan, Cradle Mountain and Smithton and Launceston along with a Hobart stay and spectacular Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise. Enjoy a lunch cruise along the dark waters of the Gordon River and walk to spectacular Dove Lake. See the famous murals of Sheffield depicting the town's history and visit the rolling hills of the Tamar Valley. Your luxury small-group cruise is along the Derwent River and Hobart’s Coast and with a focus on fresh produce from local producers, the food is as stunning as the views. Full Details

Tasmania's Western Wilderness & East Coast Icons Luxury Coach Touring

Combine our Tasmania's Western Wilderness & Tasmania's East Coast Icons overnight luxury coach touring into a 12 day comprehensive Tasmania tour featuring Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Smithton, Gordon River, Launceston, Bicheno, Hobart, Port Arthur, Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise and much more.  Visit Mt. Field National Park, home of the spectacular 3 tiered Russell Falls, Sarah Island, Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, Sheffield; the town of murals, and enjoy lavender and cheese tastings. You also have the choice of optional tours to see the wild penguins return home at night in Bicheno or a tour to see Tasmanian Devils. Full Details

Hobart Essentials

Experience the essential sights of Hobart and surrounds, including historic Port Arthur, MONA, Mt Wellington and 2 cruises, with this exclusive 5 day luxury touring package.  Everything is included all flights, tours, hotel, cruises and personalised transfers.  Enjoy a full day at Port Arthur including a cruise around Carnarvon Bay and sightseeing through the Tasman Peninsula.  Visit Mt Wellington and take in the majestic panoramas of Hobart before continuing to the world famous MONA, home to over 400 artefacts and collectors items. This package is sure to be a great way to acquaint yourself with this beautiful city. Full Details

Hobart All-Inclusive with Wineglass Bay

Enjoy all-inclusive Hobart touring at its best, featuring our special Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park tour, plus Port Arthur, Bruny Island, Mt Wellington and Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise. 8 days in Hobart with flights, southern Tasmania luxury coach touring, cruises, accommodation, meals and transfers. Enjoy a full day to Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park, luxury coach touring to MONA, see the oldest village in Australia, Richmond, a luxury small-group cruise along the Derwent River and Hobart’s Coast, as well as cruises to Bruny Island, Carnarvon Bay and the Derwent River. Full Details

Hobart All-Inclusive with Wineglass Bay & Tassie Delights

Enjoy all-inclusive Hobart touring at its best, featuring our special Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park tour, the Huon Valley, Russell Falls, Bonorong Wildlife Park, chocolate, fruit and cheese tastings, a special cruise lunch and more meals. Spend 11 days in Hobart with flights, luxury coach touring, cruises, accommodation, meals and transfers. Explore the temperate rainforests of the Huon Valley, the spectacular three tiered Russell falls, the pristine Wineglass Bay, a gourmet food tour, get up close to Tasmanian Devils at Bonorong Wildlife Park, see breathtaking views from Mt Wellington, as well as full day tours to Port Arthur, Bruny Island and a full day cruise to Peppermint Bay with a special lunch.  Full Details

Hobart & Launceston All-Inclusive with Wineglass Bay

Enjoy all-inclusive touring in both Hobart & Launceston, featuring our special Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park tour, plus Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Bay of Fires, Mt Wellington, Cataract Gorge, wine, cheese and fruit tastings, special cruise lunches, breakfast daily and more meals. Spend 7 days in Hobart and 5 days in Launceston with flights, luxury coach touring, cruises, accommodation, meals and transfers. Explore the sights and surrounds of Tasmania’s two largest cities with breakfast daily, luxury coach tours to Cradle Mountain, the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay, Mt Wellington, Port Arthur and MONA as well as cruises to Peppermint Bay, Cataract Gorge, Bruny Island, Carnarvon Bay and the Derwent River.  Full Details

Tasmania’s East Coast Premium Coach Touring

Combine our 6 day premium overnight coach touring of Tasmania's east coast including Launceston, Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park and Port Arthur along with a Hobart stay and a spectacular Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise. Visit lavender farms where you can enjoy tastings of different lavender products, a lunch cruise in Wineglass Bay and visit MONA, Australia's largest privately funded museum. Sail a luxury small-group cruise along the Derwent River and Hobart’s Coast and enjoy the amazing local produce of the region. This is the perfect introduction to Tasmania's pristine east coast. Full Details

Tasmania's Natural Wonders Premium Coach Touring

Enjoy 7 days of premium coach touring of Tasmania's west coast focusing on Tasmania's natural wonders Cradle Mountain, Russell Falls, Gordon River and Lake St. Clair plus a Hobart stay with touring, Salamanca Markets and a sspectacular Hobart & Coast Small-Group cruise. Visit the spectacular Russell Falls in Mt. Field National Park, the world famous Salamanca Markets, Lake St. Clair and Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy gourmet salmon and ginseng tastings, special winery and cruise lunches as well as visit to a world famous single malt distillery in this 9 day package. Full Details

Tasmania's East Coast & Natural Wonders Premium Coach Touring

Combine our Tasmania's East Coast & Tasmania's Natural Wonders overnight premium coach touring into a 14 day comprehensive Tasmania premium tour featuring Hobart, the Salamanca Markets, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Launceston, Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Russell Falls, Gordon River, Port Arthur and lavender farms. Enjoy extra premium touches. Visit a winery, single malt distillery, lavender farms, salmon farms, cheese factories and enjoy tastings of Tasmania's amazing local produce. This is the perfect way to experience the best that Tasmania has to offer. Full Details

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Tasmanian Wonders

10 day guided holiday | hobart return, travel period.

• 01 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2025

From the  Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area to Port Arthur Historic Site, World Heritage-listed attractions steal the scene on this Tasmania tour encircling the state. In between are atmospheric towns and innovative producers, plus Cradle Mountain tours and Freycinet adventures. Steel yourself for 10 days of wonderment.

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10 Day Guided Holiday | Hobart Return | Travel Period: 1 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2025

Trip Details

Accommodation, optional experiences, what's included.

• • 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Tasmanian Wilderness and Port Arthur Convict Site • Comfortable accommodation with easy access to city centres National Park entrance fees
• • 5 Dinners
• • 9 Full Breakfasts
• • 2 Lunches
• • 1 Farewell Dinner

Flight Information

• Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart Airport Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport Flights are not included in the holiday price

What to Bring

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

Fitness Requirements

Low level of fitness required

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Tasmanian Wonders (Travel Period: 01 Apr 2024 – 31 Mar 2025)

Day 1 Welcome to Hobart

The Tasmanian capital of Hobart may be small in size, but it’s big in attractions, as you’ll discover this afternoon. Put your destination into perspective from the summit of Mt. Nelson, offering endless vistas over Australia’s southernmost city. View the charming Georgian cottages of Battery Point and convict built warehouses along Salamanca Place, the backdrop of epic Saturday markets. Gaze over boats at Constitution Dock - this is where yachts finish when competing in the annual Sydney to Hobart race, and take a stroll in the second oldest Botanical Gardens in Australia with its amazing collection of plants from around the world. Tonight, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner.

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Day 2 Hobart - Strahan

Western Tasmania is like nature amplified, a place where the wilderness rules and people are few and far between. Visiting Mount Field National Park is a humbling experience, not only for the fact it’s part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, but also because it’s home to some of the tallest eucalypts and flowering plants on Earth. Wander amid these giants to reach Russell Falls – take a deep breath; you’re officially on holiday. Records continue to be broken at Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater Lake in Australia, before you arrive in Strahan, gateway to World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

Day 3 Strahan

The inky waters of the Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour – given their colour by amber button-grass tannins – are as eery as they are beautiful, the mirror-like surface only broken by your Gordon River chariot as you cruise through Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the harbour before returning to Sarah Island. It’s hard to reconcile the beauty of this part of the state with its grim history as a penal colony; a place where convicts would fell Huon pines for boat building. Disembark at Heritage Landing to view one of these 500-year-old majestic trees. Safely back on dry land, it's soon time to discover 'The Ship That Never Was', the dramatic and hilarious true story of the Great Escape from Sarah Island! You'll see it performed live by a group of theatre professionals.

Day 4 Strahan - Cradle Mountain - Burnie

Today your journey reaches new heights – quite literally with a visit to the 1,545-metre Cradle Mountain, your backdrop as you explore Dove Lake on your Cradle Mountain tour, the wild alpine moorlands here a natural magnet for lovers of the wilderness. The spectacular and pristine wilderness of Cradle Mountain is home to the mysterious and secretive Tasmanian Devil. You’ll love the next adventure today, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. A Day Keeper at Devils @ Cradle will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a thorough insight into its operation. When joining this tour you will be directly supporting these animals and threatened species conservation. Leave the Central Highlands after an uplifting day and head towards the scenic north-west coast for your overnight stay.

Day 5 Burnie - Launceston

Table Cape is by far Wynyard's most remarkable natural wonder, at 180 metres high, 'The Cape' - as locals refer to it - offers spectacular views of Tasmania's coastline. As you drive to the top of the remains of a 12-million-year-old volcano you'll reach Table Cape lookout where, on a clear day, you can see mountain ranges over 175 kilometres away. If there’s a town with a cuter name than Penguin, we’re yet to find it. Locals embrace its appeal – there are penguin sculptures at every turn, including one measuring over 3 metres tall. Your journey along the northwest coast also passes through Ulverstone and Sheffield, The Town of Murals, boasting over 100 large paintings depicting the area’s rich history and local characters. All this exploring builds an appetite. Refuel at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, where happy cows contribute to award-winning cheeses – everything from cheddar and red Leicester to creamy Tasmanian blue. For lovers of sweeter delights, why not treat yourself to a delicious locally made ice cream?

Day 6 Launceston

There are few places in the world where you can leave the city behind and within minutes be surrounded by nature. Launceston is one. Blink and you’re at Cataract Gorge, a yawning chasm carved by ancient rivers. This rare natural phenomenon unites bushland with neat Victorian gardens, replete with ferns and exotic plants. Get a different perspective of the green cavern on the optional scenic chairlift, zipping you over the water to a lofty lookout. We wouldn’t blame you for lingering here, or perhaps taking a cruise along the river. The choice is yours.

Day 7 Launceston - Bicheno

You’ll smell Bridestowe before you see it, this enormous lavender farm perfuming the Tasmanian countryside. The flowers grown here aren’t just used in fragrances – they’re also infused into ice-cream, teas and jams. It’s a tasty entrée to the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, sculpted into World War One soldiers. Little penguins come out to play in Bicheno; sign up to spot them after dark as they waddle to shore from the water.

Day 8 Bicheno - Hobart

The colours at Freycinet National Park are so vivid you’ll think someone has taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time: The patchwork of ocean blues that lap Coles Bay. The dramatic pink granite cliffs. There’s a reason why the peninsula stars on postcards. The other place on postcards is Richmond, its grand 1820s Georgian buildings today home to bijou boutiques, galleries and cafés that appear to be lost in time. Your last stop for the day is to the shores of the Derwent River where local palawa will welcome you to country and show off some local bush tucker.

Day 9 Port Arthur Historic Site

The Isle of the Dead, Devil’s Kitchen, Blowhole… the attractions at and around Port Arthur nod to the region’s notoriously grim history. This is the best-preserved convict site in Australia, and among the most significant convict-era destinations worldwide. The stories these walls could tell.

Day 10 Farewell from Hobart

It took early explorers months to circumnavigate Tasmania. You’ve done it in 10 days. What a wild ride.

Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.

10 Day Guided Holiday

Hobart Return

Flexible Holidays

Discover Tasmania’s wild side spotting devils, wombats and little penguins. Or just chill out with a glass of wine in Hobart and Launceston’s forward-thinking restaurants.

Iconic Sites

From untamed wilderness areas like Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Park to the World Heritage listed Port Arthur, Tassie is not short on attractions.

Sustainable Travel

Your entry fees into the state’s national parks assist with the conservation of these pristine natural environments.

Natural Wonders

Cruise the Gordon River amid World Heritage listed wilderness, the banks clad with ancient forest, including a 2,000-year-old pine.

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:

Day 1 - Best Western Hobart

156 Bathurst St, TAS 7000

• WiFi / Internet Access
• Gym facilities
• Restaurant and In Room Dining

Day 2 - Strahan Village

41 Esplanade, Strahan, TAS 7468

Strahan Village is an ideal base for exploring Tasmania's stunning wilderness. Journey into the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park with Gordon River Cruises, encounter west coast wildlife and history on the Bonnet Island Experience and discover Strahan’s culture and heritage as you explore the museums, galleries and attractions of this historic fishing port.

• Tea & Coffee Facilities
• Mini-bar (surcharge)
• Refrigerator
• Alarm Clock
• Iron / Ironing Board
• 220/240 V AC

Day 4 - Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn

9, North Terrace, Burnie TAS 7320

Located opposite West Beach, Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn offers Free Parking, rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests enjoy a bar and a steak and seafood restaurant. All suites offer a flat-screen TV and some rooms feature a balcony. Each of the air-conditioned suites at Beachfront Motor Inn Burnie offer a minibar, ironing facilities and tea/coffee making supplies. All include a bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Some rooms boast sea and beach views. Raindrops Restaurant specialises in Cape Grim prime rib beef and fresh seafood. The bar is open Monday to Saturday and offers a selection of beer, local wines and cocktails. Closed Public Holidays. The reception desk can provide a copy of the Burnie Wildlife Guide which outlines 11 different walks throughout the surrounding creek and beach side tracks.

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Day 5 - Best Western Plus Launceston

3 Earl Street, Launceston, TAS 7250

With its distinct style and personalised guest services – all features of the BEST WESTERN PLUS brand, whether your travel needs are for leisure or work, the Best Western Plus Launceston hotel caters for all guest needs with comfort and ease. Staying at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Launceston locates you close to several Launceston attractions, and a short walk from the main shopping area.

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Day 7 - Beachfront at Bicheno

232 Tasman Hwy, Bicheno, TAS 7215

Stay at this centrally located Bicheno resort, situated directly opposite the beach and minutes from scuba diving, fishing spots and penguin tours. The Beachfront at Bicheno is the most ideally located accommodation in Bicheno. Located opposite the beach, Beachfront at Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s stunningly beautiful east coast.

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Day 8 - Best Western Hobart

Please note, prices for Optional Experiences are subject to change.

To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Experiences for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday. The experiences can be booked on tour through your Travel Director.

Bicheno Penguins Tour (Bicheno)

Adult Price: AUD 55.00     Child Price: AUD 29.50

A penguin tour is the best way to see penguins up close and in their own natural habitat. The penguins are accustomed to our tour however our friendly, knowledgeable guides take extreme care not to disturb them from our multiple viewing areas.

Tamar River Cataract Gorge Cruise - 50 min (Launceston)

Adult Price: AUD 40.00   Child Price: AUD 20.00

Explore the Old Launceston Seaport before cruising to Kings Wharf viewing historic vessels and Launceston’s delightful riverfront precinct. The highlight of the experience is then cruising into the spectacular Cataract Gorge as we engage the Lady Launceston’s unique and silent electric drive. View the sheer cliffs and cascades from your comfortable seat with unobstructed views on our multi award winning 1890’s style vessel. Enjoy the skippers captivating commentary on the history of this fascinating area.

Above & Beyond 30 min City Scenic Flight (Hobart)

Adult: $275.00 AUD Child: $ 248.00 AUD

After taking off from the heart of Hobart’s waterfront, this flight will give you a bird’s eye view over our beautiful city, before heading south to follow the River Derwent’s western shore as far as North Bruny Island. After flying past the Iron Pot lighthouse we then head back up the river’s eastern shore, reaching the famous Tasman Bridge and experiencing views of the majestic kunanyi/Mt Wellington. We finish with a river landing and return to dock at Franklin Wharf.

Bruny Island Cruise (Hobart)

Adult Price: AUD 245.00   Child Price: AUD 175.00

Cruise alongside some of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock’. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument’ and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean. Join in the search for the abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do. *Please Note: This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.

Bruny Island Traveller (Hobart)

Adult Price: AUD 235.00  Child Price: AUD 200.00

Savour a delicious al fresco morning tea and a cellar door lunch of specialty local produce including Bruny Island Cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, bread and berries - all grown, made or harvested on Bruny. At The Neck, see the narrow isthmus stretch away south in graceful curves. Enjoy short walks in the South Bruny National Park and see white wallabies, native wildlife and birds in their natural habitat. Hear the stories of the people who have shaped Bruny Island, from the whalers who used to camp at Adventure Bay, to the lighthouse keepers and their families who braved difficult conditions to keep the light burning at Cape Bruny. *Please Note: This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.

Entry to the Cascade Female Factory Historic Site (Hobart)

Adult: $25.00 Child: $10.00

The World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory tells the story of the displacement, mistreatment and forced migration of convict women and girls, and their contribution to colonisation throughout the history of colonial Australia to the present day. Immerse yourself with an engaging guided tour to hear more of the stories of the women who have shaped the foundation of modern Australia.

Hobart Walking Tours - History People & Places (Hobart)

Adult Price: AUD 38.00   Child Price: AUD 25.00

Hobart's waterfront was where it all started for Europeans in Tasmania. This 2 hour walking tour follows the waterfront from the historic Henry Jones IXL jam factory to Australia's only Georgian corner, and on to beautiful Salamanca, taking in the wonders of a convict-built city, with well-preserved Georgian and Victorian architecture. You’ll cover the story of the birth of a new British colony, and the growth of a lovely city, recalling the good, the bad and the scandalous characters that set the tone for the early days of Hobart. See and hear about stories of endurance, business empires, tycoons, adventurers, convicts, women, mothers, villains and heroes. Discover the marvellous legacy left by the resilience of our convict and free-settler ancestors.

Iron Pot & Derwent River 2.5hr Cruise (Hobart)

Adult: $135.00 AUD Child: $110.00 AUD

Iron Pot Cruises is a 2½ hour cruise exploring the renowned waterways that influence Hobart's lifestyle. Visit Australia's oldest lighthouse, circumnavigate Betsey Island and discover the city's rich maritime past and fascinating history.

South West Heritage Tour and Scenic Flight (Hobart)

Adult Price: AUD 699.00   Child Price: AUD 649.00

Take a spectacular scenic flight over one of the World's last wilderness frontiers, South West Tasmania. This World Heritage listed National Park has international significance, comprising of over 4500 sq kms of pristine wilderness, no roads, no civilisation, just pure wilderness. Tour includes a landing at Melaleuca and a visit to the bird hide to see the rare Orange Bellied Parrots. *Please note: This tour is 8hrs in duration. In order to partake in this experience on the last day of your tour, you will need to have a flight departing after 7.30pm, or post tour accommodation booked.

Tamar River Cruise Afternoon Discovery Cruise - 2.5 Hours (Launceston)

Adult:  AUD 110.00 Child: $45.00 

Enjoy an afternoon on the water and explore the magical Tamar River and Cataract Gorge on-board the Tamar Odyssey. Departing from Home Point, enjoy a 40km round trip down the river, see Tamar Island, various wildlife sanctuaries, historical properties, notable vineyards, St. Matthias Church and of course the spectacular Cataract Gorge. During the 2.5 hour experience enjoy live historical commentary, afternoon tea, freshly brewed tea and coffee, local beer and wine tasting complimented with a delicious fresh fruit basket selection. The Tamar Odyssey also has a licensed bar on-board for those who’d like a top shelf tipple, glass of local wine or a cool refreshing beer – relax and explore the Tamar Valley from the water!

Wineglass and Wildlife - Scenic Flight with Maria Island Stopover & Lunch (Hobart)

Adult: $499.00 AUD Child $449.00 AUD

Soar high over Freycinet National Park, home to dramatic pink granite mountains, secluded bays, crystal clear waters and pristine white beaches. Tasmania’s most iconic white sand beach – Wineglass Bay –  is the highlight of this scenic tour. The aerial view is truly spectacular and an unforgettable experience. Flying south, touch down at stunning Maria Island. Famous for its abundance of wildlife, Maria Island is home to rare and endangered species like the swift parrot and Cape Barron goose, wombats, kangaroos and of course, the Tasmanian Devil. We enjoy an hour-and-a-half on the island, including time for a sumptuous gourmet lunch with local Tasmanian seafood and wine, before returning to Hobart by air.

Mt Wellington Tour (Hobart)

Adult Price: AUD $60.00 Child Price: AUD $30.00

On this half day tour, pass through various eco systems as we ascend the spectacular kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Look out for the massive rock formation known as the Organ Pipes Crowned by alpine vegetation, and dusted by snow in winter. Visitors will be mesmerized by the dramatic setting and breathtaking views of Hobart from the summit. On descent, visit the remains of the Female Factory - a one time female prison. *Please note:  In order to partake in this experience you will need to ensure your flight departs after 2:00pm on the final day of tour or have post accommodation booked. 

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1 Welcome to Hobart

The Tasmanian capital of Hobart may be small in size, but it’s big in attractions, as you’ll discover this afternoon. Put your destination into perspective from the summit of Mt. Nelson, offering endless vistas over Australia’s southernmost city. View the charming Georgian cottages of Battery Point and convict built warehouses along Salamanca Place, the backdrop of epic Saturday markets. Gaze over boats at Constitution Dock - this is where yachts finish when competing in the annual Sydney to Hobart race, and take a stroll in the second oldest Botanical Gardens in Australia with its amazing collection of plants from around the world. Tonight, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner. Hotel: Best Western Hobart. D

2 Hobart - Strahan

Western Tasmania is like nature amplified, a place where the wilderness rules and people are few and far between. Visiting Mount Field National Park is a humbling experience, not only for the fact it’s part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, but also because it’s home to some of the tallest eucalypts and flowering plants on Earth. Wander amid these giants to reach Russell Falls – take a deep breath; you’re officially on holiday. Records continue to be broken at Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater Lake in Australia, before you arrive in Strahan, gateway to World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Hotel: Strahan Village. B D

The inky waters of the Gordon River and Macquarie Harbour – given their colour by amber button-grass tannins – are as eery as they are beautiful, the mirror-like surface only broken by your Gordon River chariot as you cruise through Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the harbour before returning to Sarah Island. It’s hard to reconcile the beauty of this part of the state with its grim history as a penal colony; a place where convicts would fell Huon pines for boat building. Disembark at Heritage Landing to view one of these 500-year-old majestic trees. Safely back on dry land, it's soon time to discover 'The Ship That Never Was', the dramatic and hilarious true story of the Great Escape from Sarah Island! You'll see it performed live by a group of theatre professionals. Hotel: Strahan Village. B L D

4 Strahan - Cradle Mountain - Burnie

Today your journey reaches new heights – quite literally with a visit to the 1,545-metre Cradle Mountain, your backdrop as you explore Dove Lake on your Cradle Mountain tour, the wild alpine moorlands here a natural magnet for lovers of the wilderness. The spectacular and pristine wilderness of Cradle Mountain is home to the mysterious and secretive Tasmanian Devil. You’ll love the next adventure today, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. A Day Keeper at Devils @ Cradle will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with a thorough insight into its operation. When joining this tour you will be directly supporting these animals and threatened species conservation. Leave the Central Highlands after an uplifting day and head towards the scenic north-west coast for your overnight stay. Hotel: Beachfront Voyager Motor Inn. B L D

5 Burnie - Launceston

Table Cape is by far Wynyard's most remarkable natural wonder, at 180 metres high, 'The Cape' - as locals refer to it - offers spectacular views of Tasmania's coastline. As you drive to the top of the remains of a 12-million-year-old volcano you'll reach Table Cape lookout where, on a clear day, you can see mountain ranges over 175 kilometres away. If there’s a town with a cuter name than Penguin, we’re yet to find it. Locals embrace its appeal – there are penguin sculptures at every turn, including one measuring over 3 metres tall. Your journey along the northwest coast also passes through Ulverstone and Sheffield, The Town of Murals, boasting over 100 large paintings depicting the area’s rich history and local characters. All this exploring builds an appetite. Refuel at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm, where happy cows contribute to award-winning cheeses – everything from cheddar and red Leicester to creamy Tasmanian blue. For lovers of sweeter delights, why not treat yourself to a delicious locally made ice cream? Hotel: Best Western Plus Launceston. B

6 Launceston

There are few places in the world where you can leave the city behind and within minutes be surrounded by nature. Launceston is one. Blink and you’re at Cataract Gorge, a yawning chasm carved by ancient rivers. This rare natural phenomenon unites bushland with neat Victorian gardens, replete with ferns and exotic plants. Get a different perspective of the green cavern on the optional scenic chairlift, zipping you over the water to a lofty lookout. We wouldn’t blame you for lingering here, or perhaps taking a cruise along the river. The choice is yours. Hotel: Best Western Plus Launceston. B

7 Launceston - Bicheno

You’ll smell Bridestowe before you see it, this enormous lavender farm perfuming the Tasmanian countryside. The flowers grown here aren’t just used in fragrances – they’re also infused into ice-cream, teas and jams. It’s a tasty entrée to the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, sculpted into World War One soldiers. Little penguins come out to play in Bicheno; sign up to spot them after dark as they waddle to shore from the water. Hotel: Beachfront at Bicheno. B D

8 Bicheno - Hobart

The colours at Freycinet National Park are so vivid you’ll think someone has taken the glasses off your nose and cleaned them for the first time: The patchwork of ocean blues that lap Coles Bay. The dramatic pink granite cliffs. There’s a reason why the peninsula stars on postcards. The other place on postcards is Richmond, its grand 1820s Georgian buildings today home to bijou boutiques, galleries and cafés that appear to be lost in time. Your last stop for the day is to the shores of the Derwent River where local palawa will welcome you to country and show off some local bush tucker. Hotel: Best Western Hobart. B

9 Port Arthur Historic Site

The Isle of the Dead, Devil’s Kitchen, Blowhole… the attractions at and around Port Arthur nod to the region’s notoriously grim history. This is the best-preserved convict site in Australia, and among the most significant convict-era destinations worldwide. The stories these walls could tell. Hotel: Best Western Hobart. B FD

10 Farewell from Hobart

It took early explorers months to circumnavigate Tasmania. You’ve done it in 10 days. What a wild ride. B

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Tasmania Travel - Our Tasmania Tour from Melbourne

I’ve got to make a special mention of Tasmania travel, as this is one of our favourite tours from Melbourne – and seems a somewhat forgotten on many itineraries.

Tasmania is a place so different – you can experience real tranquillity, nature, friendly people and adventure…

Tasmania, formerly called Van Diemens Land, is intimately connected with Melbourne. John Batman, a Tasmanian farmer, sailed across the Bass Straight in 1835 and started the settlement of Melbourne.

You can spend as little as a weekend, or as much as a few weeks there. Tasmania is deceiving. It is small but because of its mountains, wilderness and winding roads, it appears much bigger – and it takes quite some time to cross from one end to the other.

Around Hobart

There are two ways to cross the 250 or so kilometres from Melbourne to Tasmania. One is across the ocean with the Spirit of Tasmania; the other is by plane. You can also do both, fly to Hobart, rent a car and take it back to Melbourne on the boat. This is what we did on our latest Tasmania trip.

We arrived at Hobart International airport, which really feels like a backward stop at the end of the world. There is nothing else between you and Antarctica.

Hobart itself is quiet. It was established as a penal colony in 1803, which makes it one of Australia’s oldest cities. You find stately buildings, an attractive harbour, but also all the shops and businesses of a modern city.

It is watched over by Mount Wellington, which gives you fantastic views of the area on a clear day.

Just over an hour’s drive from Hobart you can visit Port Arthur, the convict settlement and penal colony for the hardest criminals at that time. It has been turned into a tourist facility where you can experience what it was like.

On the way north out of Hobart we could not get our kids past the Chocolate Factory which you can tour and where you can buy chocolate at bargain prices to last you the rest of your Tasmania travel.

The Top Half of Tasmania

We stayed a night in Launceston, another ‘old’ Australian town set inland in the picturesque Tamar valley.

The Cataract Gorge, one of the natural wonders of Tasmania, is right on its doorstep. It has the longest single span chairlift in the world – and a suspension bridge - crossing the stunning river cut deep into the mountain. You can easily spend a few hours there.

On your Tasmania travel you’ll notice that time to Tasmanians does not seem the same as in the rest of the modern world. People have time, are friendly and care, - and even a short visit feels like a long time in this totally different world.

It’s a great place to see a whole bunch of Tasmanian Devils, found exclusively in Tasmania, or another carnivorous marsupial, the endangered Spotted Quoll. You can pat wallabies that run freely through the park, and admire just about any other Tasmanian wild life.

Cradle Mountain

From there we climbed the winding narrow roads up to Cradle Mountain, where we spent another night.

Cradle Mountain is one of the famous Tasmanian tourist sites. It rises 1,545 metres above sea level. The climate is unpredictable – you are in real wilderness up there, with anything from ice, fog and rain to the most stunning clear days (which we were lucky to catch).

We went on a half day bushwalk around the lake, which was worth it with its changing scenery and view of Cradle Mountain. For something more strenuous you can climb the mountain itself or start on the overland track that takes you 65km through the Tasmanian wilderness to Lake St Clair in the Central Highlands.

Towards Devonport

From there our Tasmania travel took us towards Devonport to catch the Ferry to Melbourne. We stopped over in Tasmazia (www.tasmazia.com.au) , the home to the World's largest maze & the Village of Lower Crackpot. It is located in Promised Land on one of the winding rural roads between the mountains and the coast.

It is as whimsical and eccentric as it sounds. Their manifesto starts, “Here at Tasmazia we do things the Crackpot way…”

It has been created by a dairy farmer with a vision more than 20 years ago and is a place of intricacy and creativity, not one of those manicured tourist attraction.

We spend hours running through the mazes, finding hidden areas and locations. It has 8 mazes. One of them, the Great Maze, is the largest in the world; another one is the exact replica of the famous maze at Hampton Court Palace in England, which we were not able to crack it by closing time… - a lot of fun.

Back to Melbourne

From there it’s just an hour or so to Devonport. There you get to board the Spirit of Tasmania, a large passenger boat that takes you to Melbourne and is an opportunity for sea travel.

It is an enjoyable overnight trip (during the summer month you can also travel during the day, which we would have preferred). A great way to return from the Tasmanian pace to the city pace of Melbourne!

For the above trip you need a minimum of four days, a few more is better. It is only one snapshot of the many Tasmania travel tours you can take. There are at least 3-4 more waiting for us, before doubling up on any areas.

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Australia: Melbourne and Tasmania

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An insider's tour of melbourne and tasmania.

On the southern coast of Australia, far away from the well-worn tourist circuit of Sydney and its surroundings, is the city of Melbourne. Stately and modern, beachy and urban, bohemian and businesslike, it captures many contrasts. There’s oh so much to do both in town and nearby.

Melbourne is also the gateway to Tasmania, the heart-shaped island just off the southern coast. Out here in the outback, vast wilderness areas preside and ruggedness is the order of the day. Be surprised by the chic luxury of a sanctuary resort in this unlikely and remote setting, and be prepared for rare wildlife appearances!

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"Our trip program had wonderful highlights which we all loved. For me the bird life was a huge highlight. It was lovely to listen to them and see their charming faces. The fantails were among my favorites. The wine tasting in Wanaka was wonderful. Such delicious wines! It was surprising to learn how different sauvignon blanc tastes when it is not from Picton Bay or Marlborough."

• Take an insider’s tour of Melbourne, through the eyes of an art curator.
• Shear sheep and have a picnic lunch at a family’s organic farm in Victoria.
• Cruise the cliff-hugging Great Ocean Road between Lorne and Apollo Bay.
• Dine on Tasmanian campfire cuisine and watch a nocturnal wildlife spectacle.
• Snorkel and forage for food at a luxury coastal sanctuary resort.
• Take in the subversive, dark art of a museum’s David Walsh collection.
• Board a luxurious catamaran for a journey to Peppermint Bay.

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Arrive melbourne.

On arrival into Melbourne, meet your representative in the arrivals hall and transfer to your hotel, the Park Hyatt Melbourne. Conveniently situated in one of Melbourne’s most historic areas, Park Hyatt is at the top of Collins Street, opposite St Patrick’s Cathedral and bordered by the delightful Fitzroy Gardens.

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and commence your private Arcades & Alleyways walking tour through the heart of ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. This insiders look at Melbourne has been created by Kenneth Park, a museum and art curator by profession, who is a widely travelled and sought-after speaker and lecturer. This tour will be conducted by either Kenneth himself or a very knowledgeable historian recommended by Kenneth.

Your journey starts with a ride on one of Melbourne’s iconic and much-loved trams (trolley cars). Your guide will lead you through the city’s fascinating labyrinth of atmospheric arcades and alleyways. You will discover lanes filled with trendy cafes and eclectic boutiques, not to mention some ‘out there’ graffiti street art! Of course you will have plenty of time along on the way to admire landmark buildings like the Block Arcade with its dazzlingly high Victorian interior decoration or some truly grand 19th century commercial buildings like the Gothic Bank. You will see the hand of progress as you encounter buildings that have been renewed and transformed like old General Post Office. The Arcades and Alleyways tour is a wonderful way to discover Melbourne’s architectural and cultural heritage.

Overnight Park Hyatt

MELBOURNE – KEEYUGA FARM TOUR

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and commence your full-day private tour to Keeyuga Farm. Travel by private vehicle an hour and a half out of the city to rural Victoria, where you will be welcomed into the home of the Thomson family. Learn a little of what it is like to be an Aussie family ‘living off the land’ on Keeyuga Farm.

Keeyuga is the Aboriginal word for “High Places”. It is in these Glenaroua Hills of Victoria that the Thomson family runs a sustainable farm producing fine Merino wool, Angus beef and high quality olive oil. They are committed to improving the environment, and over the years have planted over 250,000 native trees, fenced off vulnerable areas to rehabilitate them and created wildlife corridors where native flora and fauna can thrive.

On arrival, you will be met by your host, and visit the wool sheds and stock yards for a shearing demonstration. Leaving the shearing sheds you will travel to a secret charming location to enjoy a lunch featuring local organic farm produce and local wines. Depending on the weather, lunch might be in an historical cattleman’s hut or under a shady tree near the river. Following lunch there will be an opportunity to further explore the property, taking in the native flora and fauna and perhaps catching sight of a mob of kangaroos.

GREAT OCEAN ROAD AND SCENIC FLIGHT

Meet your driver/guide and commence your full day private tour of the greater Melbourne area. Get an insight into Australian surfing culture at Bells Beach, with rugged cliffs and big waves – a relaxing one and a half hour drive from Melbourne.

Visit and learn about the historic Split Point Lighthouse, located in the town of Aireys Inlet. This beacon of light is credited with saving hundreds of ships and thousands of lives along Australia’s treacherous ‘shipwreck coast’. Soak up the atmosphere of Victoria’s premier holiday town, Lorne, with freshly roasted coffee, delectable pastries and spectacular beach views. Visit the wild Koalas of Kennett River and get acquainted with some of Australia’s most colorful birds.

Marvel at the cliff-hugging road between Lorne and Apollo Bay. It’s one of the most spectacular in the world. This magnificent stretch of road is home to monstrous cliffs, roaring seas, tranquil coves, fern gullies and secluded beaches.

Climb aboard your light aircraft and take one of the world’s truly great scenic flights. For the rest of the road you’ll be flying high. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the 12 Apostles, Moonlight Head, The Cape Otway Light station, Gibson’s Steps and Loch Ard Gorge before a gentle touch down back in Apollo Bay. Your journey back to Melbourne is a relaxing drive that will take you through the majestic Otway Ranges.

MELBOURNE TO TASMANIA

Transfer to the airport for your ongoing flight to Tasmania.

On arrival at Hobart meet your chauffeur at the luggage carousel and transfer to Peppers Seaport Hotel. Located where the North and South Esk Rivers meet to become the Tamar River, the hotel takes its character from the thriving waterfront location. Built in the shape of a ship on the site of an old dry dock, Peppers Seaport Hotel’s stylish, contemporary design has a distinctly nautical feel, accentuated by the extensive use of natural timbers and muted ocean tones. Most of the hotel’s 60 deluxe rooms and suites have views overlooking the Seaport marina or the historic town, with views to the mountains beyond. All suites have balconies.

Overnight Peppers Seaport Hotel

TASMANIA UNCOVERED

Meet your driver/guide in the hotel lobby and depart on your private afternoon/evening tour. Discover the wilderness, wildlife and tastes of Tasmania.

Visit Ben Lomond, a spectacular mountain of dolerite columns and scree slopes and home to eight of the twenty highest peaks in Tasmania. Awesome views and a magnificent array of alpine vegetation are on offer. The park plays an invaluable role in regional wildlife conservation. Ben Lomond is the highest drivable point in Tasmania.

Dinner is a four-course campfire Tasmanian bush tucker affair consisting of Tasmanian cheese platter with Tasmanian smoked chicken, salmon and wallaby mountain burgers. Settle back and relax with a Tassie beer or wine, and watch the sun set to experience one of the best after dark shows on offer.

Be amazed by a nocturnal encounter with some of Tasmania’s unique and endearing wildlife species: Eastern quolls, pademelons and Bennett’s wallabies, wombats and brush tail possums all within reach. Owls, bandicoots, & tawny frogmouths are some of the other local residents.

TASMANIA’S EAST COAST

Saffire is a luxury coastal sanctuary on Tasmania’s East Coast, capturing the essence of this unique region and connecting with its environment to generate an authentic, enriching, rejuvenating and uplifting experience. Distinct in its design, exclusive in its features and set apart by its approach to tailored, one-on-one experiences and service, Saffire’s approach is not constrained by traditional five-star ratings and standards, but instead sets a bold new direction for holidays and accommodation in Australia.

Enjoy days at your leisure to participate in Lodge activities, or to simply relax and enjoy your spectacular surrounds.

Saffire experiences may include:

• A 1.5-hour quad bike interpretive adventure tour guided through the Freycinet National Park to the crystal white sands of southern Friendly Beaches.
• Snorkeling over hundreds of Freycinet sea rays.
• Join the culinary team for a morning foraging experience from native forest foraging to our dealings with local suppliers.
• Get in touch with your inner child! Experience the fun and freedom of learning the art of flying a stunt kite.
• Join a world-class chef to learn the methods behind some innovative and award-winning culinary delights.
• Venture out on mountain bikes to the site of the original tin mines and the location of the odd precious stone.
• Explore the Coles Bay waterfront or walk over the saddle to Wineglass Bay, with experienced and knowledgeable guides who will lead you on an historic and interpretive experience.
• Comb Muir’s Beach on an educational journey to the unique sea life of the Freycinet National Park.
• Learn to sail a dinghy and fish for local flathead using a handline, or even try your hand at beach sailing.
• A gourmet picnic hamper for two can be enjoyed as you absorb the atmosphere of a quiet, relatively untouched paradise.
• Take some time out and relax in the comfort of our hammocks with a good book.
• Star gazing and campfire story-telling.

Rates include all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, Complimentary mini bar and selected deluxe beverages, Saffire activities and a complimentary 60 minute spa treatment per suite.

Overnight Saffire Lodge

TASMANIA – ART INSIDE AND OUT

Enjoy a ferry ride to the Museum of Old and New Art.

The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) is an art museum located within the Moorilla winery on the Berriedale peninsula in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is the largest privately funded museum in Australia. The museum presents antiquities, modern and contemporary art from the David Walsh collection. Walsh has described the museum as a “subversive adult Disneyland.”

After your visit, transfer to the Henry Jones Art Hotel, Australia’s first and only dedicated Art Hotel. Standing on Hobart’s waterfront where Europeans first stepped ashore 200 years age, a row of historic warehouses dating from the 1820’s and a former Jam factory have been transformed into an enthralling first-class hotel showcasing the work of Tasmanian’s finest visual and performing artists. The hotel is located in the perfect position to explore Hobart and sample the island’s fine cuisine and world-class wines in this unique temperate climate.

Overnight Henry Jones Art Hotel

PRIVATE HUON EXPLORER AND PEPPERMINT CRUISE

Meet your driver/guide in the hotel lobby and depart on your full day private Huon Valley tour. We drive the short distance to Sullivans Cove in Hobart to meet your luxurious 23-meter catamaran for your journey to Peppermint Bay. Traveling along the stunning d’Entrecasteaux Channel and Derwent River, keep on the lookout for dolphins and seals. The area is teaming with birdlife as well. Sit back and enjoy as you travel the pristine and calm waters.

On arrival at Peppermint Bay you will be treated to a magnificent lunch of local produce. Afterwards your private guide will meet you for the picturesque drive through the Huon Valley towards Tahune. Arriving at the spectacular Tahune Forest Airwalk, walk high above and through the treetops some 20 meters above the forest floor.

Afterwards rejoin your vehicle for the drive back to Hobart along the banks of the Huon River. Time permitting you may like to stop at one of the local villages. You will arrive back in Hobart at around 6pm.

Meet your chauffeur in the hotel lobby and transfer by private vehicle to Hobart Airport for your onward flight.

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Some fans have taken to social media to claim they have been kicked off the site with “Access Denied” messages.

Many have lashed out at Ticketek over their struggles, however, the company has insisted to news.com.au that there were absoutely zero issues with their platform.

Instead, numerous fans had taken to using multiple browsers in a bid to get tickets, a method that Ticketek has revealed can sadly impact customer experience when attempting to buy tickets.

“Your online ticketing platform is a technical and user experience abomination,” ranted one fan of Rodrigo. “I’ve been hit with Access Denied errors on three different devices each using two different browsers.”

“I’m still getting ‘access denied’, across multiple devices,” complained another, with a third tweeting a screenshot of the same error message.

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Former AFL footballer Cam McCarthy, who played for both the Fremantle Dockers and Greater Western Sydney, has died at 29.

McCarthy was found unresponsive at a home in Perth's south late on Thursday afternoon.

His death is not being treated as suspicious.

The Dockers have paid tribute to McCarthy, who played 49 games and kicked 63 goals over four seasons with the club.

"His death is tragic, and to all of his family, friends and teammates, we extend our deepest condolences," Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick said in a statement.

"Cam was a kind and easygoing person at the club, and he was someone who had a habit of making people smile and laugh. His talent was undeniable and he loved his footy.

"Our thoughts are with Cam's family and his loved ones during this time."

Garlick said the club would pay tribute to McCarthy ahead of tonight's clash with Sydney at Perth Stadium.

"Before the bounce, as the teams gather to have their final huddle, the teams will pause for a moment's silence to recognise Cam," he said.

"We felt this was both an appropriate and fitting recognition of what was an incredibly significant contribution to our club from Cam, and the broader footballing community."

Greater Western Sydney also released a statement, saying the news has had a "profound effect" on the club.

"We are saddened to learn of Cam's passing," the club's CEO David Matthews said.

"Cam had great energy and was a much-loved member of our club for the seasons he was here. He was very popular and a bright footballing talent.

"On behalf of the Giants, we extend our deepest sympathies to the entire McCarthy family and his many friends."

AFL career ends

McCarthy's most recent club, South Fremantle Football Club, also released a statement saying it was deeply saddened by his passing.

"Cam is remembered not just as a prodigious football talent, but as a popular, compassionate and caring person who had time for everyone at our club," the club said.

"He will be dearly missed.

"The entire South Fremantle Football Club community offers condolences to the McCarthy family at this difficult time."

McCarthy joined the Dockers ahead of the 2017 season after leaving the Greater Western Sydney Giants, where he played 21 AFL games.

He sat out the 2016 season in WA after the Giants refused his request to be traded to Fremantle.

The clubs reached an agreement on a deal a year later.

McCarthy was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020 after collapsing during training, and after being told his contract would not be renewed he and the Dockers parted ways.

It marked the end of his AFL career after a total of 70 games and 99 goals.

He returned to South Fremantle in the WAFL for two seasons, but walked away from the sport after managing just 10 games in that time.

In July 2023 McCarthy was stopped by police near the south-west town of Harvey.

He recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.414, more than eight times the legal limit.

The offence saw him suspended from driving for 10 months.

Tributes flow

WA Premier Roger Cook described McCarthy as "a great sportsperson, a terrific member of our community".

"This is unbelievably sad," he said.

"Our heart goes out to that family and friends who must be really hurting today.

"Every elite sportsperson has a range of pressures in their lives and when they move on from their sporting careers those pressures remain."

Fourth death among former Dockers

McCarthy's death continues a run of tragedy for former Dockers players.

Shane Yarran took his own life in April 2018, while just six months later Colin Sylvia died in a car crash in Melbourne.

And in January of 2022 Harley Balic died just days after his 25th birthday after battling drug addiction and mental health issues.

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Martians and dinosaurs headline National Science Week 2024, Australia’s biggest annual national celebration of science.

The celebration is now a step closer, with the Australian Government awarding $500,000 in grants to support 32 public science projects right across the country.

The National Science Week Grants provide funding of between $2,000 and $20,000 to support individuals and organisations to deliver community science events.

Many of the projects funded this year will support diversity and inclusion in science, with several grants supporting events featuring First Nations science and scientists.

• This year’s supported projects include: Melbourne’s La Trobe University will present The Martian Garden , giving participants the opportunity to learn about how humans might survive in new and extreme environments by tending to a Space Garden and exploring the plant and microbial species needed to make new future foods. Participants will also learn about the importance of STEM in industries such as agriculture, space and food. 
• Centennial Park will host Science in the Swamp – Dinosaurs & Superpowers , an engaging and educational initiative for families and communities to showcase Sydney’s biggest science institutions and grassroots community science organisations.
• Vision Australia will present Welcome to the World of Dinosaurs , an inclusive online and in person program designed to make the fascinating world of palaeontology accessible to individuals of primary and high school age who are blind or have low vision.
• University of Tasmania presents the Young Tassie Scientists , a group of early-career researchers who volunteer their time to share their passion for science with audiences across Tasmania, particularly in rural and regional communities. They focus on raising public awareness of local Tasmanian science research and highlighting local career opportunities through engaging interactive presentations and hands-on activities on a range of topics.
• Sea Country Stories is a showcase of the extraordinary contributions that Indigenous science provides to oceans and coastlines. This project brings together Indigenous scientists, fishers, and Sea Country rangers with educators, museums and cultural institutions around Australia. Through slow film and hands-on experiences, participants will learn how to make a kaiki (fishing spear), experience wild seaweed foraging and learn how to find a stingray in the stars.
• The Telethon Kids Institute will present its second annual Broome STEM Festival , celebrating all things science with students and community members in the Kimberley region of WA, highlighting scientists from the local region and promoting science as a potential career opportunity.

The 2024 school theme for National Science Week is Species Survival - More than just sustainability . The theme aims to highlight the importance of science and innovation in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species in an ever-changing world.

National Science Week 2024 will include in-person and online events, virtual tours and DIY science right across the country from 10 – 18 August.

More information on all the National Science Week events and a full list of grant recipients is available at https://www.scienceweek.net.au/national-grant-round-recipients-for-2024/

Quotes attributable to the Hon. Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science:

“Ask any scientist about what ignited their passion – and I’ll bet you hear about gazing through a telescope or a microscope, pops and sparks in the school lab, or even their first visit to Questacon. Something hands-on and memorable.  

“That’s why National Science Week is so important. It can spark a lifelong curiosity and passion in science and inspire the next generation of Australian scientists.

“National Science Week is one of my favourite annual events, showcasing excellence in Australian science and inspiring young Australians to see themselves in the STEM careers of the future.”

“We’re aiming to make STEM more diverse and inclusive - I’m so pleased to see our emerging First Nations scientists in regional and remote communities getting involved.”