5 Day Tasmania Tour | East Coast Tours (ETP5)

5 Day Tasmania Tour

Highlights

• The stunning panoramic views from Tassie's Mt Wellington Summit.
• Visit a winery in one of Tasmania’s most famous wine regions the Coal Valley.
• Fully guided, scenic  tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site.
• 25min Harbour Cruise of Port Arthur aboard the spacious catamaran vessel Marana.
• Tasmania’s east coast and the incredible Bay of Fires.
• Taste fresh oysters straight from the water at Lease 65 Oyster Farm outside St Helens.
• Visit the award winning Nature World for an interactive experience with Tasmania’s native animals including the Tasmanian Devil.
• Sampling some of the best & freshest food and wine in all of Australia.
• Fully accredited and experienced local Tasmanian tour guides.

Inclusions

• 4 nights accommodation provided at 3.5 - 4 star rated lodgings. *(Guests booking the 'Single' option will always have a private hotel room to themselves).
• 4 x breakfasts and 3 x lunches provided
• Bottled water provided on tour.
• FREE wine, cheese, chocolate & oyster tastings.
• Daily afternoon tea, coffee & biscuits stops included FREE.
• Complimentary drop-off at any Launceston CBD Hotel on tour completion.
• All attractions, entry fee’s and National Parks passes provided.
• The only additional expenses incurred are 4 x evening meals & any spending money.

 *We reserve the right to alter our Tassie tour itineraries without notice due to climatic conditions and other circumstances outside our control.

Day 1 – Arrive in Hobart 

Day 2 – Hobart to Port Arthur

Pick up from the Movenpick Hotel to begin the fully guided portion of our 4 day Tasmanian tour package. Explore the Hobart waterfront area before heading to the summit of Mt Wellington (1270m) boasting spectacular panoramic views in every direction. Further exploration through town sees us take in the historic Female Factory & Cascade Brewery while viewing many of Australia’s oldest convict built structures. Heading east we meander into the Coal River Valley, one of Tasmania’s premier wine regions. Naturally we will lunch at a lovely, family operated winery, sampling some of Tassie’s best wine & local produce before continuing on to the historic township of Richmond. We will see the beautiful stone arch construction of the Richmond Bridge, built by the convicts in 1823 this is Australia’s oldest bridge still in operation.

Much to everyone’s delight we stop at the boutique Federation Chocolate factory just outside Richmond for some sampling of fresh, hand made chocolates. The flavours change depending on the season and the produce available! It’s then on to the Tasman Peninsula for our first taste of  the east coast. The Tasman National Park boasts towering sea cliffs and a wealth of cultural history as we venture south. A  beautiful lookout point over Pirates Bay provides the ideal location for a scenic, mid-afternoon tea/coffee break. Learn about Eaglehawk Neck - the site of the infamous Dogline - as we cross onto the Tasman Peninsula.

We then explore some of nature’s true wonders with short, scenic walks at Tasman’s Arch & Devils Kitchen. Continuing on we squeeze in a stop at the colourful Port Arthur Lavender Farm before overnighting right on the cusp of the Port Arthur World Heritage Historic Site.

Day 3 – Port Arthur to Bicheno

*Note for selected departure dates there will be a change of route for 1.5 days of this itinerary (during days 3 & 4). Click on the "Book Now" to see the amended dates listed. Please contact us for a PDF copy of the amended itinerary route.

Our day begins with a 3 hour fully guided and scneic tour around the Port Arthur Historic Site. Explore many of the original buildings as we learn about the early convicts and the role they played in Tasmania’s history. Learn about Point Puer (the juvenile boys prison), the Isle of the Dead graveyard and the Port Arthur timber industry while enjoying a short, scenic harbour cruise to view the site as incoming convicts would have.