Best of Tasmania Vacations: Highlights of Tasmania

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Australia! Arrive into Hobart, the capital of Tasmania. Your hotel is located on Hobart’s waterfront and is Australia’s first dedicated art hotel, with over 300 pieces of artwork throughout the property. A former jam factory built in 1804, it has been transformed into an exceptional boutique hotel in the perfect location for exploration. Enjoy a stroll through Hobart’s legendary and colorful Salamanca Market, taking in the fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, preserves, wines, and arts and crafts on offer. For an up-close encounter with Tasmanian Devils, a stop at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a must. (Ask us about the nighttime encounter!)
The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Day 2
Today, enjoy an eco-adventure cruise of Bruny Island. 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 coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales, and sea birds. Enjoy lunch at a beachside cafe before returning to Hobart.
The Henry Jones Art Hotel


Day 3
Pick up your rental car and drive north today to Freycinet. There are several wineries you may like to stop at along the way. This peninsula of granite mountains, dazzlingly white beaches, and turquoise sea forms part of Freycinet National Park. Enjoy a hike to the famous Wineglass Bay with a picnic backpack. Be sure not to miss the penguins at sunset, as they waddle up the beach and onto your hotel property to nest in the shrubs for the evening.
Freycinet Lodge

Day 4
Today, explore the natural beauty of your surroundings on a guided tour of the Freycinet coastline. Glide beneath pink granite mountains, past pristine sandy beaches, and across waters so crystal clear, you’ll feel like you can touch the marine life below. Experience Freycinet’s rich wildlife as you weave along the peninsula’s stunning coastline. Take time out on a secluded beach and discover Freycinet’s rich stories from your guides as you relax with freshly brewed coffee and tasty snacks.
Freycinet Lodge

Day 5
Make your way into Launceston today and explore the Tamar Valley wineries, well known for pinot noir, riesling, chardonnay, and sparkling varieties. If you’re up for an adventure, ask us about driving the back way, which takes you to spectacular waterfalls and the historic Pub in the Paddock.
Peppers Seaport Hotel

Day 6
Today, our mate Craig with Pepper Bush Adventures will collect you from your hotel for an afternoon of 4WD touring through temperate forest and the ruggedly beautiful mountains of Ben Lomond National Park. This evening, you will experience a private, gourmet bushtucker dinner prepared with native Tasmanian ingredients over the campfire. As you sit by the fire and enjoy Australian wines, you will watch the valley come to life with creatures such as wallabies, wombats, possums, and platypus, just to name a few.
Peppers Seaport Hotel


Day 7 – 8
Head into high country today and make your way to your accommodations in Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park, one of Tasmania’s most picturesque nature parks. Take advantage of this pristine environment to take guided walks; ride bikes and horses; go fishing, driving and canoeing; or just relax with wine, cheese, and spectacular views.
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Day 9
After breakfast, make your way to Devonport airport, where you will drop off your rental car and join your connecting flight for your onward journey.