Attractive Georgian architecture, the lively Salamanca market, a vibrant maritime lifestyle based around the harbour and thriving restaurant scene make it one of Australia’s most relaxed and enjoyable cities. Further east, the natural penitentiary of the wild, scenic Tasman Peninsula with its spectacular coastal scenery culminates in the infamous penal colony of Port Arthur. Inland, Mount Field National Park is renowned for its ravishing mountain scenery, forests, lakes, waterfalls and abundant wildlife. Bruny Island is thronged with varied wildlife, including Fairy Penguin and fringed with wonderful swimming and surfing beaches that punctuate a superb coastline.
Recommended accommodation
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Henry Jones Art Hotel
Fashioned from the colonial warehouses lining Hobart’s waterfront, the stunning Henry Jones Art Hotel is an icon of modern design and as much a work of art as the ever changing contemporary art it showcases.
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The Islington
The Islington is fabulous, five minutes from Hobart’s centre; this glorious Regency house is surrounded by beautiful gardens designed by wellknown landscape gardener, Andrew Pfeiffer.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 - 4 Hobart & surrounds
Arrive Hobart. Spend time exploring historic Hobart with its rich colonial heritage, take in the views from towering Mount
Wellington.Visit the Devil Conservation Park & the former penal settlement of Port Arthur. Take a day trip to Bruny island, absorb the island's spectacular scenery & abundant wildlife with a private guide
DAY 5 - 8 Strahan & the West Coast
Fly or drive to Strahan on the west coast, the gateway to one of Australia's most spectacular wilderness areas.With the
background of Mount Sorrell & the expanse of Macquarie harbour, board a luxury catamaran for a cruise up the Gordon River. Observe Orange Bellied Parrot in temperate rainforest & take a walk on the notorious penal settlement of Sarah Island
DAY 9 - 12 The High Country & Northern Tasmania
Drive to Cradle Mountain National Park & explore its majesty and beauty. Travel on to Calstock through the rolling scenery of northern Tasmania. Discover the region's spectacular bush walking & trout fishing.Visit the vineyards of the Tamar Valley & sample local produce.Take in old colonial estates & view wildlife in Narawntapu National Park. Depart Tasmania via Launceston
Prices start from £3,150 excluding flights.
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