Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to Hobart (D)
We collect you from home and transfer you to the Perth Airport for the flight to Hobart. Overnight: Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart

Day 2. Hobart and Salamanca Market (BD)
This morning, we tour Hobart and visit Mount Wellington (if weather permits), before heading to Salmon Ponds, the oldest trout hatchery in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy browsing stalls of the Salamanca Market with lunch (own expense) on Hobart’s waterfront. This evening, embark on a delightful dinner cruise on the historic Derwent River.
Overnight: Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart

Day 3. Free day in Hobart (BD)
Today is yours at your leisure to explore all Hobart has on offer. You can book a tour to Bruny Island, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) or any other activity that you’ve been excited to experience (own expense). We’ll reunite for dinner together at the hotel for a meal sharing stories and photographs of the days adventures.
Overnight: Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart

Day 4. Wall in the Wilderness (BD)
Today we leave the heart of the city and head into the wilderness of the rugged West Coast. Experience life on the Curringa Farm, a real working sheep and cropping farm home to 750 acres. See a shearing demonstration, wonderous working farm dogs and enjoy morning tea looking across the land. After, we fuel up with lunch (own expense) at Derwet Bridge before we stop to admire the Wall in the Wilderness sculpture, an overwhelming 100-metre-long carving depicting the local pioneering spirit. In the afternoon, arrive in the remote town of Strahan.
Overnight: Strahan Village, Strahan

Day 5. Gordon River cruise (BLD)
Begin your day with an experience like no other, step aboard a cruise on the Gordon River in the Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park and take in the serenity. Glide along scenic waterways, learning of the area’s rich history; see convict ruins, discover high-tech aquaculture and stroll into the rainforest to settle into a sumptuous buffet lunch on board. End on a high tonight with a dramatic and hilariously entertaining story of the Great Escape from Sarah Island in Macquarie Harbour, ‘The Ship That Never Was’ written by Richard Davey and produced by the Round Earth Company – be delighted by this extraordinary live performance.
Overnight: Strahan Village, Strahan

Day 6. Cradle Mountain wilderness (BD)
Today is a day to immerse in nature and admire the wild landscapes, alpine heath lands, glacial lakes and icy streams on a specialised tour of the iconic and truly incredible Cradle Mountain. See Dove Lake and take in all your surroundings in the stunning central highland region of Tasmania.
Overnight: Cradle Mountain Hotel, Cradle Mountain

Day 7. Journey to Launceston (BLD)
Visit Sheffield to view the remarkable murals, taste award-winning cheese at Ashgrove Cheese and delight in the picturesque Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, enjoy lunch here. In the afternoon, stop in at Deloraine to see the YARNS - a unique silk four-panel story of the region.
Overnight: Country Club, Launceston

Day 8. Tamar Valley (BD)
Take the Tamar Valley this morning in the stillness of the morning before you jump on-board a scenic chairlift to experience the Cataract Gorge from above. These views are a once in a lifetime experience, be sure to have your camera secured to you, to capture the extraordinary views. Continue your day, rolling through hills, vineyards, orchards and villages. Get up close to seahorses and platypus at Beauty Point, then, at nearby Beaconsfield, step into the Mine and Heritage Centre, before returning to Launceston in the afternoon.
Overnight: Country Club, Launceston

Day 9. Eastern Tasmania (BD)
Travel east to the Bridestowe Lavender Farm, where picturesque fields set the scene for a calming morning tea filled with exquisite aromas. Then we travel east to the award-winning Pyengana Dairy Company, situated in a lush river valley, taste handcrafting traditional cheeses. You can watch the cheese making process and sample some of Pyengana’s award-winning produce. After lunch (own expense), visit north-eastern Tasmania, where rainforests and rich agricultural regions meet the spectacular coast. Upon arrival in Bicheno, visit the East Coast Nature World a 150-acre wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight: Bicheno Beachfront, Bicheno

Day 10. Historic Midlands (BD)
The tranquil village of Ross offers an amazing opportunity to experience the beauty and drama of Tasmania's colonial history. At your leisure, walk amongst heritage buildings and cross the sandstone bridge built in 1836. Lunch is at your leisure in Richmond. Step into Old Hobart Town, a unique multi-award-winning model village depicting life in Hobart in the 1820s. This authentic model village has been reconstructed from original plans and gives a unique glimpse into Australia’s convict past.
Overnight: Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart

Day 11. Hobart to Perth (BL)
Check-out and board the coach for one last scenic drive to Sandy Bay where we visit the Willie Smith’s Apple Shed. Enjoy a light lunch and arrive to the Botanical Gardens for some free time immersed in native blooms, before your transfer to the Hobart Airport for an evening return flight to Perth. Upon arrival into Perth, we will see you safely home.

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