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Tasmanian Circle

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Tasman Bridge Hobart

Day 1 - Welcome to Hobart

Welcome to Tassie! Upon arrival at Hobart airport, pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel. We have nothing planned for you today, so you can get accustomed to your new surroundings. (The Lodge on Elizabeth, Standard Room)

Day 2 - Hobart

Enjoy your day in Hobart. Either visit the famous MONA (the Museum of Old and New Art) to marvel at Australia’s largest privately owned art collection, or stroll among the pretty 19th century sandstone warehouses of Sullivans Cove along the waterfront to Salamanca Place. The Salamanca Markets take place here every Saturday (8.30am-3pm), when more than 300 stallholders sell everything from fresh produce to arts and crafts.

Freycinet Wineglass Bay

Day 3 - Hobart to Freycinet National Park

Drive 120 kilometres north today – the views of Great Oyster Bay and Maria Island along the way are incredible. Once at the National Park, choose whatever walk suits you, ranging from the easy 10 minute walk to Sleepy Bay to the challenging three hour (return) walk to the summit of Mount Amos. Follow the Wineglass Bay lookout walk for spectacular views over the blond sandy arc and ice-blue water of Wineglass Bay. (Freycinet Lodge, One Room Cabin)

Day 4 - Freycinet National Park to Launceston

Drive 90 minutes north to St Helens, where you can swim, surf or eat the freshest seafood. From St Helens it’s a short drive to Binalong Bay, the gateway to the Bay of Fires. This is a beautiful region of sandy beaches flanked by orange lichen-covered granite boulders. Then, head to Launceston, roughly 100 kilometres away. In town you can visit art galleries and museums, while just a short walk from the city centre lies Cataract Gorge. (Peppers Seaport Hotel, River View Studio)

Day 5 - Launceston to Stanley

From Launceston it’s a 30 minute drive west to the historic riverside town of Deloraine. Then drive north for another 45 minutes until you hit Devonport, where you can stroll the waterfront, surf at the Bluff and row or sail the Mersey River. See kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and even a Tasmanian devil at Narawntapu National Park. Head back along the coast for a leisurely hour long drive to Stanley, a fishing village framed by a volcanic outcrop. Ride the Nut Chairlift to explore the plateau – stunning views await. (Stanley Seaview Inn, Seaview Room)

Day 6 - Stanley to Cradle Mountain

From Stanley, travel two hours inland to the World Heritage-listed wilderness of Cradle Mountain – Lake St. Clair National Park. Climb Cradle Mountain or walk around the mirrored waters of Dove Lake. Alternatively, go fly fishing in the clear mountain streams and Dove Lake between September and April, or spot wallabies, wombats and possums on a nocturnal wildlife tour. (Cradle Mountain Hotel, Standard Room)

Cradle Mountain

Day 7 - Cradle Mountain

We have planned a scenic helicoper ride for you today. The Cradle Mountain and Fury Gorge Adventure begins with views of the picturesque Dove- and Crater Lakes, with the splendour of Cradle Mountain behind. The flight then takes you west as the helicopter descends and twists its way through the valleys and rivers to the entrance of Australia’s deepest gorge. From this jaw dropping gorge we climb our way up to the plateau to see the entire southwest mountain range unfold before our eyes.

Day 8 - Cradle Mountain to Strahan

This morning, follow the scenic route south along Anthony Road. This 100 kilometre drive, passing through forests and shimmering lakes, will steer you to Queenstown which once held the world’s richest gold and copper mine. Just 45 minutes drive from Queenstown sits harbour-side Strahan, the gateway to Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed wild west. Spend the afternoon kayaking on Macquarie Harbour or walk along windswept Ocean Beach, the longest beach in Tasmania. (Strahan Village, Hilltop Standard)

Day 9 - Gordon River

This morning, board your cruise along the world famous Gordon River. The ancient, mirror like waters meander down from their source in the Central Highlands, through a breathtaking World Heritage river cape of temperate rainforest and mountain crag, to the mouth of Macquarie Harbour. In the afternoon, travel along the Lyell Highway back to Hobart, back through the heart of Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed wilderness. (Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Harbour View Room)

Hobart

Day 10 - Departure from Hobart

This morning, return your rental car at Hobart airport before boarding your plane back home or to your next destinations.

What's included?

INCLUDED
  • Prices start from £1,330 per person, based on 2 sharing
  • Accommodation as stated in double / twin room
  • Rental car from and to Hobart Airport (tolls and petrol are not included)
  • Scenic helicopter flight over Cradle Mountain
  • Boat ride on Gordon River
  • Local taxes
  • All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
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Circle Tasmania in ten days, starting and ending your journey in the capital city of Hobart. This spectacular trip takes in the untouched beaches along the east coast, the rugged wilderness of the west and must-see attractions including Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain and the Bay of Fires.

Highlights:

  • Visit Hobart, Tasmania’s capital
  • See Wineglass Bay at Freycinet National Park
  • Climb Cradle Mountain and stay at the wonderful Cradle Mountain Hotel
  • Take a scenic helicopter flight over Cradle Mountain and Fury Gorge
  • Take a boat ride on Gordon River
Sydney
The capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Explore the famous coastal beaches like Bondi, Bronte, Coogee and Palm Beach. Explore the jungles of Sydney Harbor National Park, dine in world-class restaurants, visit Blue Mountai
Melbourne
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. Explore the hidden halls and rooftops of Melbourne, Federation Square cultural hubs, bars, boutiques and restaurants, as well as the iconic MCG. Visit St Kilda, Royal Botanic Garden, Brunswick Street bohemian style, and the Spring Horse Carnival.
Cairns
Located in the tropical Far North Queensland, Cairns is considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Stunning beaches, spectacular hinterland, local and organic produce, delightful cafes and bars, a hustle and bustle market and its friendly and relaxed community make Cairns a favorite holiday destination.
Perth
The capital of Western Australia, Perth, is known for its exquisite beaches. However it also has bustling city areas filled with amazing shopping, nightlife and dining. Discover stylish bars in Northbridge or visit theater along streets of Subiaco.
Brisbane
Brisbane is Queensland's vibrant and elegant capital and gateway to major tourist destinations. It's a large city on the Brisbane River and is a blend of cultural institutions and South Bank restaurants with riverside parks and lagoons.
Uluru/ The Red Centre
The Red Centre is an extraordinary landscape of desert plains, weathered mountain ranges, rocky gorges and some of Aboriginal Australia's most sacred sites, including Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa. The only town of sizable population is Alice Springs.
Adelaide
Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums and culture. It's known as the city of the Australian festival. Spacious boulevards and lush gardens in Adelaide are becoming an event of endless excitement.
Great Barrier Reef
Explore the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, stretching over 2,000 kilometers along the Queensland coastline. Snorkel, dive, or cross-reef flight. Sail to Whitsundays, trekking the Daintree Forest or relax on tropical islands like Hayman and Lizard.
Whitsundays
The 74 Whitsunday Islands lie between the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia, and the Great Barrier Reef, a massive stretch of coral teeming with marine life. Most of the islands are uninhabited.
Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a lovely coastal town in the southeastern Australian state of New South Wales. It’s a popular holiday destination, known for its beaches, surfing and scuba diving.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island, off Australia’s eastern Queensland coast, is the world's largest sand island, stretching over 120km. Panoramic viewpoints include Indian Head, a rocky outcrop on the island's easternmost tip, and the Cathedrals, a cliff famous for sculpted ribbons of coloured sand.
Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley is a renowned wine-producing region northeast of Adelaide, in South Australia. The area encompasses towns such as Tanunda, Angaston and Nuriootpa, and an array of high-profile wineries offering tours and cellar-door tastings.
Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island lies off the mainland of South Australia, southwest of Adelaide. Over a third of the island is protected in nature reserves, home to native wildlife like sea lions, koalas and diverse bird species.
Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach, an Australian resort town on Queensland's Whitsunday Coast, is a gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a town on the Coral Sea in the tropical far north of Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beach resorts and as a base for visits to both the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest reef system, and Daintree National Park, home to biodiverse rainforest.
Darwin
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and the gateway to famous Kakadu National Park. Its popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park.
Ningaloo Reef
Ningaloo Reef is a World Heritage Site located in the north west coastal region of Western Australia along the East Indian Ocean. It's Australia's largest fringing coral reef and the only large reef positioned very close to a landmass.
Alice Springs
Alice Springs is a remote town in Australia’s Northern Territory, halfway between Darwin and Adelaide. It’s a popular gateway for exploring the Red Centre, the country's interior desert region.

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