6-night Tasmania extension from only £2,395pp
Australia’s beautiful island state of Tasmania is also known as the ‘Apple Isle’, named as such because it was one of the world’s biggest producers and exporters of apples. Less visited than the mainland, Tasmania has a captivating remoteness that enthrals and delights, with many unique experiences waiting to be discovered. Guests can expect majestic, rugged wilderness, an interesting history and some of the best food in Australia, all around every corner.
Join Distant Journeys for our six-night Tasmania Holiday Extension and discover why this small island is often referred to as Australia’s ‘best-kept secret’.
This holiday extension is available to add to our Essential Australia, Wonders of Australia and The Very Best of Australia tours.
Please note: Dependant on your choice of tour, additional nights may be required in Sydney. Your itinerary, along with full pricing, will be confirmed at the time of booking.
After breakfast, we leave for Sydney Airport and our flight to Launceston, Tasmania. On arrival, we are met by our local Tour Manager, who will be our driver and guide throughout our time in Tasmania. Our journey west will meander through farmland and historic towns, before turning inland and climbing onto the Alpine Plateau to the gates of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Claire National Park. We arrive the Cradle Mountain Hotel, our home for the next two nights. Before dinner, we highly recommend exploring the hotel’s beautiful grounds in search of wombats, which roam freely.
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner
This morning, we make a short journey to Dove Lake, a glacially-carved tarn in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Enjoy a walk around the lake, which has epic views of Cradle Mountain, taking us through Tasmania’s unique vegetation, including sassafras and buttongrass. Our afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps visit the Wilderness Gallery, in the grounds of the hotel, showcasing the work of Tasmanian artists and craftspeople, and enjoy a free tasting of delicious local honey.
Included meals: Breakfast
We journey west today, stopping at the Vale of Belvoir lookout for a different view of Cradle Mountain, en route to Zeehan, a historic mining town named after explorer Abel Tasman’s sailing brig. Next, we discover the Henty Sand Dunes, a series of giant dunes behind Ocean Beach, formed by the wild winds of the Roaring Forties. Watch the huge breakers crash down onto Ocean Beach. Later, we arrive at the small town of Strahan and the Strahan Village Hotel. After settling in we enjoy dinner together.
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner
Tour Highlight
After breakfast we board the ‘Spirit of the Wild’ for a wonderful cruise along the Gordon River. We cruise through the notorious Hells Gates, where Macquarie Harbour and the Southern Ocean meet, before entering the beautiful Gordon River. Our vessel is purpose-built for cruising in the sensitive environment of the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, and we cruise in ‘whisper mode’, enjoying the serenity. Stopping at Heritage Landing, we walk through the temperate rainforest and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on board. To finish, we explore the ruins of Sarah Island, a former penal colony, where our guide will regale us with chilling tales of its convict history. We return to Strahan mid-afternoon, and this evening we gather again to enjoy dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
This morning, we board the West Coast Wilderness Railway for a trip into cool, remote rainforest, before travelling east to stop and view Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest lake. On arrival in Hobart, we take a short orientation tour of the city. Later, we reach the Crowne Plaza Hobart, where we stay for two nights.
Included meals: Breakfast
Our morning begins with a spectacular drive along the Tasman Peninsula to the Port Arthur Historic site. Port Arthur began life as a penal settlement in 1830 and quickly grew in importance within the colonies. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our visit we explore the grounds to learn about its fascinating history and enjoy a short harbour cruise. After lunch, we return to Hobart where the rest of the day is free to enjoy as we please.
Included meals: Breakfast and lunch
Departure date | Price (pp) | ||
2024 | |||
All Departures | From £2,395 | ||
2025 | |||
All Departures | From £2,395 |
Prices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement:
From £595
Important Information
Our holiday prices are subject to fuel surcharges and the availability of flights in the lowest fare booking class. The correct price will always be confirmed to you before you book, and once you have booked, our Price Promise will guarantee there will be no further increases. Full Booking Conditions are available here.
At Distant Journeys, we offer a leisurely and flexible extension to your tour of Australia, with six nights accommodation, daily breakfast and all transfers included.
At Distant Journeys, we take great care in selecting the accommodation you will be using throughout your holiday. Our travel experts personally visit the destination to search out hotels that have a great location and are of a high quality too – which we believe are two of the most important factors when choosing any touring holiday. These are the hotels we’ve chosen for you in Tasmania.
ALL HOTELSOur Tasmania stay is a new holiday extension, and the first departure will be in late 2024. Once our customers are back home and have been contacted by Feefo, the independent reviews company, we will update this page with their reviews. In the meantime, please take a look at some of the reviews we have received for our other Australia tours – we are sure you will find them encouraging and useful.
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