Itinerary – 11 Day Tasmania Tour 2025
B Breakfast Provided
L Lunch Provided
D Dinner Provided
Day:1 Sunday 21st Sept 2025
Sandy Hollow ~ Gundagai ~ Wagga Wagga D
Leaving Sandy Hollow this morning, travel through regional New South Wales enjoying the comfort of Cowans touring coach. Continue past Gundagai, which has been immortalised through poems and songs such as “Where the Dog Sits on the Tuckerbox”, and “Along the Road to Gundagai” on our way to our overnight accommodation at the Mercure, Wagga Wagga.
Day:2 Monday 22nd September 2025
Wagga Wagga – Albury ~ Geelong ~ Spirit of Tasmania BD
This morning, we depart and make our way to Albury. The twin city of Albury Wodonga straddles the Murray River and is home to many heritage buildings, once the customs post between the two colonies of Victoria and New South Wales. Cross the mighty Murray River into the town of Wodonga which is just 300 km from Victoria’s capital. Driving down the Hume Freeway, we pass Glenrowan, site of the final siege and capture of Ned Kelly and his gang in 1880. Travel into Geelong this afternoon where we will board the Spirit of Tasmania for the voyage across the Bass Strait. Settle into your twin berth porthole cabins before exploring the many onboard facilities including bars, a restaurant, and lounges.
Day:3 Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Devonport ~ Beaconsfield ~ Launceston BD
After berthing in the Mersey River at Devonport, reboard the coach and travel to a nearby venue for breakfast. Tour to the northern ex gold-mining town of Beaconsfield to visit the Mine & Heritage Museum, site of the mine disaster and miraculous rescue. Travel to the city of Launceston and the magnificent Cataract Gorge with its cliff-side gardens, peacocks, pools, suspension foot bridge and one of the longest single span chairlifts in the world (ride is optional and own expense). Stroll in City Park and the John Hart Conservatory noted for displays of begonias, cyclamens and other hot house blooms. Tonight’s overnight accommodation in Launceston is at the Country Club Casino.
Day:4 Wednesday 24th September 2025
Campbell Town ~ Ross ~ Wildlife Park ~ Hobart BD
Today, we travel down the Heritage Highway through Tasmania’s midlands. Pause at Campbell Town to view the tree carvings, depicting the history of the town before travelling to nearby Ross. Enjoy a guided tour of this riverside village which was built by convict labour in the early 1800s, with its cobble-style paths, grand old elm trees lining the main street and Australia’s third oldest bridge still standing. Visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you’ll come face to face with animals that went extinct long ago in other parts of Australia including the Tasmanian devil. Continue to Hobart which is nestled amongst the foothills of Mt Wellington/kunanyi, Tasmania’s capital combines heritage charm with a modern lifestyle in a setting of exceptional beauty. Check into our centrally located accommodation at the Old Woolstore.
Day:5 Thursday 25th September 2025
Port Arthur BD
Travel via Sorell Causeway and Midway Point for our full day tour to Tasman Peninsula. Take in magnificent views from the look-out above picturesque Eaglehawk Neck and Pirates Bay before continuing to the Port Arthur Convict Settlement. Within the 40 hectares of landscaped grounds lies a rich history of Australia’s convict past. Included in the entry is a guided walking tour, a short Harbour Cruise, access to the Visitor Centre and Interpretation Gallery as well as more than 30 buildings, ruins and restored gardens and houses; explore as you wish before departing the historic site to tour beside Norfolk and Frederick Henry Bays back to Hobart.
Day 6 Friday 26th September 2025 BLD
Mount Nelson Signal Station ~ Salmon Ponds ~ Richmond
Firstly today, we visit the historical Mount Nelson Signal Station, a site which holds prime position in the hills above Hobart, boasting panoramic views over Hobart city, the River Derwent and, on a clear day, down to Bruny Island and out to Storm Bay. Next, we travel through the delightful Derwent Valley to New Norfolk and then to Plenty Salmon Ponds Heritage Hatchery and Gardens. Circa 1861, this is the oldest trout hatchery in the Southern Hemisphere. It was the birthplace of trout in Australia and the origin of Tasmania’s legendary trout fishery. Enjoy the original 19th century English style public open space of superb trees, hedges and lawns. After a buffet lunch at the salmon ponds, travel to nearby Richmond, where you can view the spire of Australia’s oldest Catholic Church from beneath the arch of Australia’s oldest stone bridge still in use. Wander the streets to discover the antiques,
arts and crafts of this delightful historic Georgian village before returning to our accommodation for free time.
Day:7 Saturday 27th September 2025
Salamanca Market ~ Free Day B
A relaxed day around the city of Hobart includes historic Battery Point, Salamanca Place, Constitution Docks, and the waterfront. As it is Saturday morning, take the opportunity to explore the famous Salamanca open-air Market with its bustle and buskers, colour and excitement. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy all that Hobart has to offer; whether it’s exploring the capital, shopping in the city or maybe just catching up on some rest. Dinner tonight (at your own expense) provides you with a chance to explore the many fine restaurants located in Tasmania’s capital city.
Day:8 Sunday 28th September 2025
West Coast ~ Queenstown BD
Departing Hobart this morning, tour the picturesque Derwent Valley through New Norfolk to climb the Central Plateau. Follow the Wild Way through trout lakes, mountains and gorges and the Wild Rivers National Park. Pass through Tarraleah Gorge, site of early hydro-electric installations and pause at “The Wall in the Wilderness”, to visit a work in progress depicting the history of the region, beautifully carved in Tasmanian timbers. Cross Lake Burbury and descend through the ghost towns of Linda and Gormanston to the copper mining town of Queenstown and your accommodation for the next two nights at the Gold Rush Inn.
Day:9 Monday 29th September 2025
Macquarie Harbour ~ Gordon River Cruise ~ Strahan BLD
Early departure for the port of Strahan this morning to cruise the incomparable Gordon River into the heart of Tasmania’s wilderness and the edge of World Heritage. Cross vast Macquarie Harbour, past Sarah Island, worst convict settlement of all and follow the Gordon through stands of ancient Huon pine, sassafras, and myrtle rainforest to step ashore for a wilderness boardwalk at Heritage Landing. Voyage to Hell’s Gates, the aptly named harbour entrance where many early ships were destroyed by ferocious ocean swells. On return to Strahan, there will be an opportunity to explore the village including the Visitor Centre and Huon pine sawmill. Return to Queenstown for overnight.
Day:10 Tuesday 30th September 2025
Cradle Mountain ~ Dove Lake ~ Scenic Coast BLD
Traverse the Reid volcanic zone for views of the Tyndal range and Lake Plimsoll in the Henty Anthony Valley en route to Tullah. Continue north through rainforest and mineral rich mountains, crossing the Vale of Belvior and alpine cattle country to reach Cradle Mountain National Park. Board the shuttle bus to Dove Lake at the foot of the crags of Cradle Mountain and visit Waldheim, forest home of pioneer Gustav Weindorffer. Enjoy lunch and the visual delights of the Wilderness Gallery at the Cradle Mountain Hotel before following the highway through mountains and button grass plains to the north west coast. Stop at Sheffield, which is dominated by majestic Mt. Roland, to admire the evocative out-door art gallery of impressive murals. Tonight’s accommodation is at Quality Hotel Gateway in Devonport, located on the Mersey River and the Bass Strait coast.
Day:11 Wednesday 1st October 2025
Devonport ~ Launceston Airport ~ Home B
Sadly, today is the last day of your Tasmanian adventure. Travel along northern Tasmania through the farming districts to the Launceston Airport for the flight back to Sydney and the transfer back home.
