East Coast Explorer

Delve into Tasmania’s convict past with a visit to World Heritage-listed Port Arthur. Your guided tour includes a cruise past the Isle of the Dead for a fascinating insight into the lives and deaths of Port Arthur’s past residents, both convicts and free settlers.

Today you'll depart Hobart for the breathtaking Freycinet National Park, but along the way you'll stop in Richmond and see the Richmond Bridge. Built by convict labourers in 1825, it's the oldest stone arch bridge in Australia.

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Visit the Tasmanian Wool Centre in the convict town of Ross. Your local guide will share stories of the town’s history and the influence of its first export – wool.

Enjoy your two-night Scenic Special Stay at your secluded lodge, overlooking Great Oyster Bay.

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Enjoy a glass of Tasmanian Sparkling as the sun sets.

Explore the magnificent Freycinet National Park, where you’ll discover incredible natural wonders. Cruise on Wineglass Bay with its white sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise waters and enjoy dramatic coastal views from Cape Tourville.

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Discover the award-winning cheeses of Pyengana Dairy Company, reputed to produce Australia’s finest cheddar, and delight your tastebuds with a delicious sampling.

Journey from the coast via Legerwood and encounter a unique World War I memorial. Planted in 1918, 25 trees have been carved into sculptures of WWI soldiers. From there, it's only an hour before you arrive in the riverside city of Launceston.
Enjoy a two-night stay at your landmark hotel, itself forged from a heritage grain silo building.

Visit Cataract Gorge, an oasis of wilderness on the South Esk River amid the urban sprawl of Launceston. Ride the chairlift to take in its beautiful scenic views and marvel at just how close this slice of rugged nature is to the city centre.

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Discover the grounds of Josef Chromy winery with a guided walk. This cool climate winery is well known for producing varieties of red, white and sparkling wines. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch with matching wines.

It’s time to say farewell to new-found friends and the wonders of Tasmania.

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