Discover Australian’s island state of Tasmania, rich in stunning natural beauty, history and art. Uncover the secrets of a 19th century penal colony as you explore Port Arthur historic site, UNESCO world heritage listed site, and admire the iconic artworks at the Museum of Old and New Art.
Destination: Hobart
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Please be advised that this is an ‘example’ of a schedule and that the activities may be variable dependent upon dates, weather, special requests and other factors. Itineraries will be confirmed prior to travel.
Day 1
Arrive Hobart
Upon arrival at Hobart Airport, meet your driver for coach transfer to your accommodation.
Check-in at the hotel
Take a leisurely afternoon tour of Hobart’s historic streets and visit famous landmarks, buildings and major attractions of the city. Stop over at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Battery Point, see the remains of a historic female prison, churches, docklands and famous Salamanca Place.
Return to your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight in Hobart.
Day 2
Hobart
Breakfast at your accommodation.
Today visit some of the top attractions outside of Hobart and travel to Mount Wellington, Mount Field National Park and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy fabulous views of Hobart from Mt Wellington summit and see some of the tallest trees in the world at Mt Fields National Park. Take a photo at Russell Falls, Tasmanian most photographed waterfalls. Afterwards, travel to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can see the Tassie Devils, koalas and kangaroos.
Return to Hobart.
Dinner and overnight in Hobart.
Day 3
Hobart
Breakfast at your accommodation.
Enjoy the highlights of the Tasman Peninsula and learn about Tasmanian convict past on a full day private coach tour. Visit Port Arthur, former convict settlement, today’s historic site listed as UNESCO World Heritage site.Learn about the site’s history as a convict colony, visit ruins and restored buildings, and admire the coastal scenery that highlights the natural beauty of the Tasman Peninsula.
Afterwards, travel to Richmond, historical village, famous for its elegant Georgian architecture, with beautiful heritage buildings dating back as early as the 1820’s now housing galleries, tea shops, craft boutiques and museums. Richmond is a home of the Richmond Bridge, the oldest stone span bridge in Australia.
Next stop is Federation Artisan Chocolate, a unique chocolate experience where you can see the rich creamy chocolate being handmade and taste the end result.
Last stop on today’s tour is the Devil Kitchen and Tasman Arch, a cliffside observation platform offering striking views of the ancient, patterned rock face and ocean.
Return to Hobart.
Dinner and overnight in Hobart.
Day 4
Depart Hobart
Breakfast and check-out from your accommodation.
Morning reserved to visit MONA, Museum of Old and New Art, owned by entrepreneur David Walsh. MONA is one of the most fascinating museums in Australia, with largest private collection of art and artefacts, from Neolithic artifacts to controversial art installations.
At the afternoon, take private coach transfer to Hobart airport for your flight back home.
