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  • Explore Salamanca Market in Hobart
  • Visit Bonorong Wildlife Park and meet a Tasmanian Devil
  • Travel on the West Coast Wilderness Railway Adventure
  • Cruise on the mighty Gordon River in guaranteed window seating
  • Overnight stay at Cradle Mountain
  • Guided tour through Woolnorth Wind Farm and Cape Grim
  • Guided tour of Anvers Chocolate Factory

Grand Tasmania Extension

  • Our Grand Tasmania tour is available as an extension to the Grand Australia and all three of our New Zealand tours. Please see the panel on page 83 for the departure dates and combinations available. We offer a 9 and 12 day version to link in with our other tours. The 9 day tour starts on the afternoon of day 4 in Hobart. Please note there maybe some slight amendments to this tour at a later stage due to ongoing developments.  

Scenic Free Choice
Scenic FreeChoice inclusions in the following locations:

  • Hobart – choice of 3 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions
  • Cradle Mountain – choice of 5 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions
  • Launceston – choice of 2 Scenic FreeChoice inclusions

Scenic Dining

  • 14 superb meals including 8 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 highlight dinner and 4 dinners 
  • Scenic FreeChoice dining in Hobart

9 Day
Grand Tasmania

Hobart to Launceston (TWW.1)



Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Hobart
Choose to fly from Sydney or Melbourne on our included flights with QANTAS.   On arrival at Hobart airport, you will be met and transferred* to your hotel.
Two Night Stay: Hobart  

Unique, Boutique & Luxury: Why not upgrade your accommodation to spend two nights at the Islington boutique hotel?  



Day 2: Hobart (B,D)
Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day where you choose your preferred activity from: A cruise to Peppermint Bay; tour the Huon Valley; or a guided Historic Walk followed by a River Derwent cruise.  Tonight is a SCENIC FREECHOICE Dining evening – choose from: Mures Seafood Restaurant; The Restaurant Tasman at the Grand Chancellor; or the Ball and Chain Grill, Tasmania’s only real charcoal grill.  

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 



Day 3: Hobart – Strahan (B,D)
Travel to Mount Field National Park, one of Tasmania’s most popular National Parks. Stroll through lush rainforest to the stunning Russell Falls before continuing to Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest natural freshwater lake. Enjoy a short walk whilst taking in the stunning scenery. Continue to the copper mining town of Queenstown where you will board the famous West Coast Wilderness Railway for your journey through pristine forest to Strahan.
Two Night Stay: Strahan  

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 



Day 4: Strahan (B,L)
Board your luxury cruise vessel and enjoy the view from your window seat as you cruise breathtaking Macquarie Harbour to Hells Gate, where the harbour meets the ocean. Travel along the serene Gordon River and visit Heritage Landing for a guided walk through the rainforest amongst trees thousands of years old. Rejoin your cruise vessel for a sumptuous buffet lunch. Your journey continues with a visit to Sarah Island, where your expert guide will regale you with stories of the convicts’ lives on the island as you walk through the settlement ruins. This evening join the local theatre group as they perform the dramatic and true story of an amazing escape from Sarah Island in the tale of ‘The Ship That Never Was’.  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 



Day 5: Strahan – Cradle Mountain (B,D)
Depart Strahan and journey through rugged wilderness to the stunning alpine scenery of World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain – Lake St Clair National Park. Join your local guide as you travel to beautiful Dove Lake.  Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day where you choose your preferred activity from: a guided walk along King Billy Track; a  pampering at the Waldheim Spa; a local wine and cheese tasting; a guided native night life tour; or a picnic hamper.
Overnight Stay: Cradle Mountain  

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 



Day 6: Cradle Mountain – Smithton (B,D)
Enjoy the scenic drive to Stanley, a quaint English village nestled at the foot of the towering volcanic core, ‘The Nut’. Visit the historic grazing property of Woolnorth and enjoy a guided tour of Tasmania’s largest wind farm. Learn about the project and see the massive windmills used to produce electricity. Stop at Cape Grim, situated on the tip of the rugged west coast, to embrace the world’s cleanest air.
Overnight Stay: Smithton 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 



Day 7: Smithton – Launceston (B)
Tour the charming Allendale Gardens and continue on to Sheffield, where you will have leisure time to explore the spectacular street murals. This afternoon treat your tastebuds with a visit to the delightful Anvers Chocolate Factory to sample and view the chocolate making process. Continue to the Ashgrove Cheese Factory and learn how cheese is traditionally made. Sample some of the varieties of cheeses before returning to Launceston. This evening is yours to explore the many restaurants in Launceston.
Two Night Stay: Launceston 

Meals: Breakfast 



Day 8: Launceston (B,HD)
Today is a SCENIC FREECHOICE day where you choose from: Tamar River cruise and lunch or a Tamar Valley guided tour. This afternoon travel to the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company to sample their delicious range of locally made sauces, jams and conserves. This evening enjoy a relaxing farewell dinner.  

Meals: Breakfast, Highlight Dinner


Day 9: Launceston (B)
This morning visit the popular country market in historic Evandale (time permitting). Travel to Ross, a National Trust classified town and learn more about its turbulent past and view the convict-built bridge. Transfer* to Launceston airport for your included QANTAS flight to either Sydney or Melbourne.

Meals: Breakfast

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary. 



Brochure: IS/AUNZ/GBP1011
Tour code: TWW.1