Tasmania in Circle - 10 Days - Peregrine Travel Centre

Description

This 10 Day itinerary package offers a truly memorable experience in Tasmania. Designed to include
some of the islands most famous and beautiful attractions with a mix of urban and regional
adventure. Covering approximately 1500km we explore many of Tassie’s premier locations and
move fast enough to provide a fantastic overview of the island, yet slow enough to enjoy the
sights! Suitable for all ages and fitness levels this is truely an amazing, small group travel
experience.

Please note: tour dates listed below are guaranteed departure with a minimum of only two guests.

Trip Name

Tasmania in Circle - 10 Days

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Overview

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See Tasmania with one of the most recommended tour operators. These holidays are designed with you as top priority to ensure you see as much as possible of our beautiful and unique state, in a relaxed, comfortable small group environment. With a maximum of 15 guests our tours are suitable for couples, families, friends and YES we also cater for Single travellers! Experienced, local driver/guide, to ensure you have wonderful lasting memories. Travel hassle free with like minded people, from Australia and around the world (usual ages 30 – 70) who enjoy the great outdoors, seeing amazing sites, getting up close and personal with wildlife, taking stunning photos and visiting historic locations. You don’t have to be young to have fun!
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Vehicles
We recognise that our vehicles are an integral part of our business and as such endeavour to maintain a very high standard of cleanliness and comfort. To ensure this we have invested in 3 brand new vehicles over the past 18 months and are very proud to offer one of the best and newest fleets on the island. Our vehicles meet all necessary requirements and licensing for commercial tour operators in Tasmania. They are serviced and inspected on a regular basis to ensure passenger safety and are in excellent mechanical order.
The vehicle you will travel in depends on passenger bookings. We operate 4 different size vehicles. To ensure plenty of space and passenger comfort on board we never fill any of our vehicles to more than 75% capacity. That is we guarantee to not sell at least 1/4 of our available seats to ensure guests have plenty of space.
This is not a knee jerk response the the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements but has in fact always been our policy. It just happens that at present this is particularly relevant to travellers. Our policy regarding 'Maximum Passengers' is as follows:
Yutong Coach - This is our new half size coach bus. Licensed to carry 23 but in keeping with our small group ethos we guarantee never more than 15 guests in this vehicle.
Iveco MiniBus - Our most recent vehicle investment this is the Executive Model and to our knowledge we are currently the only tourism operators in Tasmania with this vehicle. It has leather seats and overhead storage. Licensed to carry 17 we guarantee never more than 12 guests in this vehicle.
Toyota HiAce - Also a brand new 2019 model. Licensed to carry 14 but we guarantee never more than 10 passengers in this vehicle.
Hyundai iMax - Licensed to carry 8 but we guarantee never for than 5 passengers in this vehicle. Perfect for small groups or private family tours.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Day 1 – Hobart

Arrive in Hobart at your leisure today for 3 nights stay at the lovely 4-star Movenpick Hotel.Located right in the city centre it is walking distance to everything including the Hobart waterfront& Salamanca areas. For those traveling between November - April a great Friday night activityoption is the Franco Eat Street Markets with great food, drink and live music in beautiful FranklinSquare only 2 minutes walk from your city hotel

Day 2 - Day 2 – Salamanca Markets and Mona

No need to hurry or pack your things for checkout this morning as there is another 2 nights stayincluded at these lodgings. After a delicious hot breakfast we have some great activities organisedfor your Saturday... but being self guided you are on your own time schedule and can move at yourown pace!Lets begin with a morning at the famousSalamanca markets only a 5 minute strollfrom your hotel. Wander the rows ofmarket stalls displaying woodwork, arts &craft, fresh produce, coffee, wine, cookedfoods and more. This is Tasmania’s mostfamous market and operates every Saturdayfor the entire year. Salamanca also has afantastic collection of convict builtsandstone buildings connected by narrowlaneways, staircases and interesting littlespaces. In addition to the marketsSalamanca area has fantastic art galleries,cafes and retail stores. You are free towander the markets & surrounds at yourleisure... perhaps a wander across the dock area or up into the quaint suburb of Battery Point?When feels appropriate for you a short wander to Brooke Street Pier will lead to the departureterminal for your choice of 2 afternoon activities

Day 3 - Day 3 – Bruny Island

Today is an adventure to Bruny Island -Hobart’s most famous day trip option.Guests have the choice of 2 differentitineraries depending on howadventurous you feel or if you preferland or water based activities. Both willoffer a memorable excursion to thisstunning little island.The departure point for both options is ashort 5 minute walk from the Movenpickhotel.

Day 4 - Day 4 – Hobart to Port Arthur

Pick up from the Movenpick hotel for the start of your fullyguided tour around the island. Another short stroll aroundthe Hobart waterfront area will highlight several subtleattractions & significant spots you may have missed over theweekend. This is also a great opportunity to meet your tourcompanions for the rest of the week. Soon we head to thesummit of Mt Wellington (1270 m) boasting spectacularpanoramic views in every direction.Further exploration through town sees us take in the historicFemale Factory & Cascade Brewery while viewing many ofAustralia’s oldest convict built structures. Heading east wemeander into the Coal River Valley, one of Tasmania’spremier wine regions. Naturally we will lunch at a lovely,family operated winery, sampling some of Tassie’s best wine & local produce before continuing onto the historic township of Richmond, one of Tasmania’s cleanest settlements. We will see thebeautiful stone arch construction of the Richmond Bridge, built by the convicts in 1823 this isAustralia’s oldest bridge still in operation.family operated winery, sampling some of Tassie’s best wine & local produce before continuing onto the historic township of Richmond, one of Tasmania’s cleanest settlements. We will see thebeautiful stone arch construction of the Richmond Bridge, built by the convicts in 1823 this isAustralia’s oldest bridge still in operation.It’s then on to the Tasman Peninsula for our first taste of the east coast. The Tasman National Parkboasts towering sea cliffs and a wealth of cultural history as we venture south. A beautiful lookoutpoint 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 TasmanPeninsula. We then explore some of nature’s true wonders with short, scenic walks at Tasman’sArch & Devils Kitchen. Continuing on we squeeze in a stop at the colourful Port Arthur LavenderFarm before overnighting right on the cusp of the Port Arthur World Heritage Historic Site.

Day 5 - Day 5 – Port Arthur to Bicheno

Our day begins with a 2.5 hour fullyguided tour around the Port ArthurHistoric Site. Explore many of theoriginal buildings as we learn about theearly convicts and the role they played inTasmania’s history. Learn about PointPuer (the juvenile boys prison), the Isleof the Dead graveyard and the PortArthur timber industry while enjoying ashort, scenic harbour cruise to view thesite as incoming convicts would have.Much to everyone’s delight we stop atthe boutique Federation Chocolatefactory for some sampling of fresh, handmade chocolates. The flavours change depending on the season and the produce available! Next weleave the Tasman Peninsular for our journey up the very east coast of the island. At Raspins Beachwe view the imposing Maria Island off the coast of Orford before stopping to see the unique convictbuilt Spikey Bridge and the captivating coastline at Spikey Beach over tea, coffee & biscuits. Next up is Swansea – a beautiful East Coast town - and the Great Oyster Bay area. Arriving inBicheno for our evening accommodation we will squeeze in one last feel good activity by spottingthe cute little Fairy Penguins arriving ashore right in Bicheno township.

Day 6 - Day 6 – Bicheno and Bay of Fires to Launceston

Start the day at the amazing Blow Hole onthe rocky coastline of Bicheno. Visit themulti-award winning East Coast NatureWorld wildlife park to see many of ournative animals and in particular - thefeeding of the iconic Tasmanian Devil.Learn about this amazing animal and itsrecent struggle for survival. Pat wombatsand hand-feed kangaroos, geese and ducks- this is a wonderful and interactivemorning.Enjoy travelling Tasmania’s most sceniccoastal road with breathtaking views of theeast coast en route to one of Tasmania’spremier attractions - the Bay of Fires. AtBinalong Bay we will stroll along the purewhite sandy beaches and snap photos of possibly the most colourful spot on the island.Visit a working oyster farm, see their farming techniques and enjoy the freshest possible oysters.In the afternoon we proceed towards Launceston stopping at Pyengana, the award winning cheesefactory and dairy. We then twist our way through an ancient Myrtle Rainforest and cross the trail ofthe dragon, an old mining area centred around the town of Derby. The carved memorial trees atLegerwood are one of Australia most unique & tasteful memorial sites, this will be our tea & coffeebreak for today before arriving in Launceston CBD for our evenings lodgings.

Day 7 - Day 7 – Launceston to Cradle Mountain

Today we will spend the morning exploring downtown Launceston - Australia’s 3rd oldest capitalcity behind Sydney & Hobart. We will see the King Bridge, City Park, inside the beautiful oldHeritage listed Post Office and of course take a 40 minute stroll through a jewel in the city -Cataract Gorge Reserve.Soon after we head westward into the Meander Valley which is an absolutely stunning farming andpastural area. Try local made ice-cream and honey tastings of more than 50 flavours at therenowned Melita Honey Farm in Chudleigh before learning about Tasmania’a oldest and biggestLeatherwood Honey producer R. Stephens Honey in Mole Creek.Our lunch stop today is a true gem hidden in the forest at 41º Degrees South Salmon Farm. Afterlunch a truely unique attraction follows with a guided tour of the Marakoopa Caves, exhibitinglimestone & crystal formations millions of years old, along with a completely natural population ofresident glow worms! From here we will snake our way up onto the central highlands plateau toCradle Mountain National Park to partake in some up close Wombat & animal spotting at dusk.Tonight we stay at the acclaimed and beautiful 4-Star Cradle Mountain Hotel where a deliciousbuffet dinner is included in your tour package.

Day 8 - Day 8 – Cradle Mountain to Queenstown

Start the day with a full buffet hot and cold banquet breakfast at Cradle Mountain Hotel. Inside theCradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park - a photographers paradise - drive to the gorgeous DoveLake for breathtaking views of Cradle Mountain. Take a short walk to glacier rock and then on tothe appropriately named Enchanted Walk to see beautiful cascades and the Pencil Pine waterfall.Visit the old “Waldheim Cottage” of pioneer Gustav Weindorfer who made Cradle Mountain worldfamous.En route to Strahan we pass through beautiful Lake Rosebery, old mining towns such as Zeehan andview the Southern Ocean from one of the best lookout points on the west coast - how far can yousee - perhaps Argentina? This is some of the freshest air on Earth. Arriving in the historicsettlement of Strahan we see the historical train station at Regatta Point, visit an old though stilloperational saw mill and the award winning Woodcraft Centre with beautifully designed woodworkson display. Continue on to our evenings lodgings at the infamous west coast township ofQueenstown where an evening meal is included in your tour package.

Day 9 - Day 9 – Queenstown to Hobart

Queenstown is an old mining town reflectingpast glory and surrounded by colourful,mineral rich mountains. Take in panoramicviews over Queenstown from the Iron Blowlookout at the top of Mt Lyell before alovely rainforest drive right through theWorld Heritage Franklin-Gordon NationalPark. Take a stroll into possibly Tasmania’smost photogenic waterfall - Nelson Falls,the 30 minute return walk is one of thewest coasts best. We then travel throughpicturesque valleys and mountains, pristineforests, cross wild rivers before winding ourway up Mt Arrowsmith to the geographicalcentre of Tasmania. Button grass plains,Eucalyptus forests, majesticmountains and spectacular lakes arein every direction here. Turn atDerwent Bridge to see Lake St Clair –Australia’s deepest freshwater lakeand the inception of the mightyDerwent River. Next up at visit toone of the states premier culturalexperiences - The Wall, an amazingongoing work by artist Greg Duncan,depicting stories of Tasmanianhistory hand carved in Huon pine -our most famous timber.Following lunch we have a close-uplook at Tasmania’s Hydro-ElectricPower scheme in the township ofTarraleah, before pushing furthereast into the Derwent Valley. A midafternoon coffee stop is in order atLake Meadowbank before detouring into Mt Field National Park to visit the delightful 3 tier RussellFalls. Our final drive leg wanders along side the Derwent River bringing us back to Hobart for theconclusion of our adventures. Drop off at the luxury Movenpick Hotel in Hobart city for 1 finalnight’s relaxation.

Day 10 - Day 10 – Conclusion and departure

A delicious hot breakfast is included in your hotel package this morning with checkout time by11am. We thank you for joining us on our Tasmanian adventure and hope you leave with lastingmemories and some wonderful stories & photographs.

Day 11 - Please note:

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

Day 12 - Day 12 – Choose from one of the following 3 great options.

•Tahune Airwalk experience•MONA - Museum of Old and New Art•Bruny Island Tour and Wilderness Cruise – additional cost of $150.00 per personTahune Airwalk – Travel down the Huon Valley through amazing farming, forestry and fishing settlements to arrive at the Tahune Airwalk. A 600m tree top walk 30m above the forest floor with a spectacular 50m cantilever section over the Huon River. From here you will have panoramic views to the peaks of the adjacent world heritage area. Enjoy the swinging bridges walk and feel the mighty Huon and Picton Rivers beneath your feet. The first bridge spanning the Huon is over a 100 m long with the second over 60m. This is an amazing forest experience. Spend an additional 20 minutes to discover the ancient and rare Huon pine trees on an easy and tranquil stroll along the pristine river bank. Includes all transport and lunch.MONA – Go with an open mind. This is Australia’s largest private owned gallery of modern and contemporary art, all housed in a stunning building, amazing architecture and views.Enjoy the Derwent River ferry cruise to and from the museum leaving from Constitution Dock in Hobart CBD. Includes entry and lunch allowance.Bruny Island – For the more adventurous a full day tour of Bruny Island includes the amazing 3 hour cruise around rugged Tassie coastline. Experience the awesome power of the mighty Southern Ocean, towering cliffs and deep sea caves. Encounter the regions remarkable wildlife, keeping a close lookout for sea eagles, dolphins, seals and a variety of sea birds. Amazing photographic opportunities abound. Trip includes pickup Hobart 7.45am, scenic guided bus tour and ferry crossing to Bruny Island, morning tea, 3 hour wilderness cruise, lunch and return to Hobart around 5.30pm. This option incurs an additional $150.00 charge per person.

Day 13 - Day 13 – Salamanca Markets

The world-famous Salamanca markets are held every Saturday and we wouldn’t want to miss them. After a full buffet breakfast explore the market at your own leisure and sample some of the abundance of street foods. This officially concludes our most extensive and premium tour of the island. We are sure you will have enjoyed the experience of a lifetime and shaped many new friendships during our travels, taking home great memories, stories and photographs.

Day 14 - Please note:

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

Trip Dates

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Inclusions

4 Nights accommodation and the lovely and very new 4-Star Movenpick Hotel in Hobart CBD.
Friday night Franco markets in Hobart’s beautiful Franklin Square (in Summer season).
Saturday morning spent at the famous Salamanca Markets.
Take the MONA Roma ferry up river to spend your afternoon at the world famous MONA Museum
or explore the Derwent River on a 60min afternoon cruise with Hobart Historic Cruises.
A full day excursion to the stunning Bruny Island with your choice of 2 itinerary options.
The stunning panoramic views from Mt Wellington Summit.
Visit a winery in one of Tasmania’s most famous wine regions the Coal Valley.
Fully guided tour of Australia’s most famous convict historic site – Port Arthur.
25min Harbour Cruise of Port Arthur aboard the spacious catamaran vessel Marana.
Tasmania’s east coast and the incredible Bay of Fires.
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.
Stroll through the lovely grounds of Cataract Gorge in Launceston.
Fully guided tour at the unique Marakoopa show Caves, includes viewing some of the best Glow
Worms in Australia.
Majestic Cradle Mountain and its stunning highland scenery.
An evenings stay at the beautiful 4-Star Cradle Mountain Hotel.
Evening animal spotting adventure in Cradle Mountain including Wallabies, Pademelons and our
favourite the Wombats!
The rugged west coast – where many travellers never venture.
The Wall in the Wilderness art Gallery in Derwent Bridge.
2 of Tasmania’s most photographed waterfalls – Nelson Falls & the 3 tiered Russell Falls.
Fully accredited and experienced local guides.
Travel on any of our brand new and extremely comfortable vehicles with plenty of seats left
empty to ensure you comfort.