Tasmania Wildlife and Wine Romantic Escape Itinerary

Welcome to the "Apple Isle"! Tasmania

Welcome to Launceston! Collect your rental vehicle on arrival and explore at your leisure...

One of Australia's oldest cities: charm-filled Launceston is a boutique riverside town with Colonial and Victorian heritage buildings in abundance.

Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, Launceston's beautiful attractions include the spectacular Cataract Gorge Reserve and beautiful parks & gardens.

Settle in with a stroll along the waterfront, perhaps head out to the Tamar Valley region for a taste of Tasmania’s fine wines or take a short walk to the wild and beautiful Cataract Gorge, just 15 minutes from town.

Accommodation: Launceston - 2 Nights

Accommodation:

Stillwater Seven Launceston

The highly coveted Stillwater Seven boutique hotel opened its doors in 2019 and has received high praise ever since. Seven architecturally designed and beautifully appointed rooms nestled in the great bones of one of Tasmania’s heritage icons, an 1830s flour mill on the banks of the Tamar River. Each room has waterfront views and its own unique character.

Let's Do Lunch! - Tasting & lunch at Josef Chromy

Go Behind the Label: tour, taste and dine...

Arrive in the beautiful grounds of Josef Chromy Wines and take a stroll through the gardens established in 1888. Hear Joe's story, visit a working winery, before heading back to cellar door for a seated wine tasting flight and a two-course lunch of fine Tasmanian produce with matched wines in the hatted Josef Chromy Wines Restaurant.

Launceston to Freycinet National Park

This morning make your way to the coast until you get to the magnificent Freycinet National Park.

Freycinet National Park

If you thought Tasmania couldn't get any more beautiful, Freycinet will prove you wrong. Against a backdrop of pink granite mountains, you'll discover secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife, and incredible walking trails.

Wineglass Bay is the jewel in Freycinet's crown. Nestled at the foot of the forest-covered mountains, you'll see a crescent of white sand bordering the emerald waters of the bay. Admire it from the Wineglass Bay lookout point or grab a picnic and hike down to one of the most beautiful beaches you have ever seen (2.5hrs return).

Approximate Distance: 174 km | 108 miles Total Driving Time: 2 hours 11 min

Accommodation: Freycinet National Park - 2 Nights

Accommodation:

Freycinet Lodge

Freycinet Lodge creates a perfect union of luxury accommodation and superb natural setting. The Lodge’s timber eco cabins are sensitively located within Freycinet National Park’s natural environment. Surrounded by native vegetation, the cabins are linked to the Lodge by a series of raised timber boardwalks that weave through the bush, and sit lightly in the landscape.

Wineglass Bay Cruise

Spend today among the pink granite peaks of Freycinet National Park and cruise to idyllic Wineglass Bay, rated as one of the ten best beaches in the world by Outside magazine.

Freycinet National Park

Freycinet National Park, with its stunning pink granite peaks, is located on Tasmania's east coast. At Wineglass Bay the pink granite mountains form the backdrop for secluded bays, pristine waters, white sandy beaches, local wildlife, and walking trails.

Wineglass Bay Cruise

Nestled underneath the Hazards Mountain range, Wineglass Bay is a location of primeval peace and beauty. Experience the tranquility from a truly unique perspective with award-winning Wineglass Bay Cruise. The scenery is stunning, the wildlife abundant, and you will experience a rare, intimate outlook on one of Tasmania’s most extraordinary places.

Expect to see abundant local wildlife including sea birds, penguins, dolphins, seals, and whales as you sail from the gentle shores of Coles Bay to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Stop for lunch at Wineglass Bay and enjoy some of Tasmania’s finest fresh produce.

Approximate Distance: 42 km | 26 miles Total Driving Time: 38 mins

Drive to Hobart, the capital of the Apple Isle!

Nestled amongst the foothills of Mt Wellington, Hobart is a harbour town with heritage charm and a modern lifestyle. From the bustling waterfront of Salamanca Place to the historic houses of quaint Battery Point, Hobart is a gorgeous place to wander and get lost in.

Take a bus to the summit of Mount Wellington for panoramic views over the city, or board a ferry at Brooke Street Pier and sail upstream to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).

You won't be short of delicious dining options this evening: Hobart has fast become one of Australia's top gourmet hotspots, thanks to its amazing local produce.

Accommodation: Hobart - 2 nights

Accommodation:

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

Sitting alongside Hobart's waterfront, the historic Henry Jones Art Hotel offers luxurious rooms offering water or courtyard views. Each of the air-conditioned guest rooms offer a king-size bed, flat-screen TV and a DVD player. They also include a private bathroom featuring European stainless steel fittings and glass and sandstone walls. Some bathrooms also offer a free-standing spa bath.

Half Day Wilderness, Wildlife and Wine Experience

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Just 30 minutes north of Hobart's CBD, Bonorong is home to many animals, including wombats, koalas, Tasmanian devils, birds, quolls and more. They also have free-roaming Forester kangaroos who are always keen for a good scratch on the chest and some gentle hand feeding (roo food included with entry).

Coal Valley Wine Tasting

Final stop at a cellar door in the Coal Valley region for a short wine tasting accompanied by a selection of local cheeses. The actual cellar door we visit may change due to availability. The cellar doors selection will be Puddleduck Vineyard, Pooley Wines or Everyman & His Dog Vineyard.

Return Rental Car and Depart Hobart

Say farewell to Hobart today as you board your onward flight, taking with you the magical memories of a truly exceptional Tasmanian experience. We know you will enjoy your 7 Day Tasmania Wildlife and Wine Romantic Escape.

We hope you will return soon to discover even more highlights of this incredible Island.

What Michelle says about this tour: This is a 'beaut' 7 day trip to the Apple Isle. Sit back and relax at a winery - take the Wineglass Bay Cruise and then hang out in cool Hobart. The best part - we have thought of everything and this trip will be a seamless 7 days of enjoyment.

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