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Today we’ll explore the Bay of Fires, a startlingly beautiful and windswept corner of Tasmania. Known for its deep blue waters and orange lichen-covered boulders, the bay was given its name in 1773 by Captain Tobias Furneaux, who saw the fires of Aboriginal people dotting its coastline. We’ll visit Big Lagoon and Cosy Corner, Day 1: Welcome to Hobart, Tasmania before enjoying freshly shucked oysters in Skeleton Bay and exploring the gulches (pools) at Binalong. Our morning of beachcombing at an end, we’ll head inland to Wake to your first morning in Hobart, capital of Australia’s southernmost state, the Pyengana Valley – where Local Specialist Donna Coulson hosts us for a Tasmania. Meet your Journey Director and fellow travel companions after breakfast, delectable lunch at the Pyengana Dairy Farm Gate Café. This afternoon we take a before heading out on a walking tour of the city. Your first stop is Constitution Dock, leisurely drive to the small village of Legerwood, and its incredible memorial of where you’ll see a vast collection of yachts, punts selling fish and chips and fishing carved trees, each honouring a soldier killed in World War I. From there we continue trawlers. The finishing line for the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the marina’s on to Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’ of Launceston. Enjoy an orientation tour of the colourful, friendly and festive atmosphere is the perfect introduction to Tassie. city. Afterwards, the night is yours – ask your Travel Director for suggestions, head Soak up the sounds and sights of Salamanca Market as you wander past hundreds to Charles Street for alfresco dining, or simply return for an early night at your hotel, of stalls overflowing with local produce, crafts, jewellery, freshly baked goods and as a full day of gourmet food and wine tasting awaits! artisanal cider. Enjoy a three-course, paddock-to-plate dining experience at the Agrarian Kitchen or, depending on the day a three-course seafood feast at Barilla Peppers Silo Hotel, Launceston, 2 nights Bay Oyster Farm. This afternoon, visit Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art Breakfast, Lunch (MONA). Immerse yourself in the gallery’s weird and wonderful installations and exhibitions, before hopping on the return ferry to Hobart and taking in the incredible Day 6: Launceston and Surrounds Full Day Tour architecture of MONA from the water. This evening, explore Hobart at your leisure, soaking up the atmosphere of this relaxed, creative, portside city. Today the fresh flavours, scenic delights, local colour and rich heritage of Tasmania really come to life as we embark on a full-day food and wine tour of Launceston and northern Tasmania. Taste award-winning wines in the oldest vineyard in Relbia at Crowne Plaza, Hobart, 2 nights Sharmans Wines and sample the island’s finest sauces and jams at theTasmanian Lunch Gourmet Sauce Company in historic Evandale, on the banks of the South Esk River. Enjoy a coffee at the home of hazelnuts at ‘Hazelbrae’, before moving on to the 41 Day 2: Huon Valley Sightseeing Degrees South Salmon Farm, to taste what is arguably the best hot smoked salmon in Tasmania. We’ll enjoy a two-course lunch and berries galore at the delightful Christmas This morning, head south to discover the rolling hills, lush countryside and apple Hills Raspberry Farm – as well as a cheese tasting at the award-winning Ashgrove orchards of the Huon Valley. Admire the spectacular views of Hobart, the Derwent Farm. There is one last stop on our way back to Launceston, an unforgettable visit to River, Wrest Point Casino and Kingston before your first stop of the day inCygnet. Bell and Gong winery, situated on an 1830s homestead near Longford in northern We then head to the quaint hamlet of Geeveston, Tasmania’s ‘Forest Town’, known midlands of Tasmania. Your epic Tasmanian adventure is nearly over, but there is still for its wooden sculpture trail. The region is one of the world’s most important apple time for a Celebration Dinner and drinks at characterful Launceston’s Peppers Silo. and fruit growing areas and renowned for its fresh fruit, berries and cherries. Later Share a few laughs with your Journey Director and fellow travellers, as you gaze out we’ll pop into Willie Smith’s Cider House for a fun distillery experience – and a at the idyllic Tamar River. Tomorrow you’ll head for home. taste of Tassie’s finest cider or a snifter of apple brandy. Suitably fortified, we’ll head deep into the Australian bush for an afternoon walk under the giant trees Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and fern canopies of Tahune Forest, on the banks of the Huon River. Learn about unique Tasmanian timbers and wild rivers as you experience the Tahune Airwalk, Depart Launceston an elevated walkway high above the forest floor, taking in stunning views of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area beyond. Then it’s onto the Honey Pot This morning after breakfast, you’ll say a final farewell to your newfound friends as in Huonville. Treat yourself to a pot of famous Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, your holiday comes to an end. Take a private transfer to Launceston. fresh honeycomb or a selection of skin care products, beeswax candles and Breakfast honey inspired gifts for the perfect memento of your trip. Tonight is yours - ask your Journey Director for suggestions, or head to Constitution Dock, famous for floating seafood eateries, and just a 10 minute walk from your hotel. Breakfast Mount William National Park 1 Bay of Fires Day 3: Hobart – Pyengana Today we’ll head north to the working port of Triabunna, just in time to catch the Dairy Farm noon ferry to Maria Island. Accessible only by ferry, Maria Island National Park is rich in Indigenous history and is a dramatic sanctuary of wide, unspoilt bays, pristine beaches, rugged cliffs and historic ruins. You’ll be free to enjoy one of the Christmas Hills 2 Launceston island’s walks, including an exploration of the buildings and ruins of Darlington – Raspberry Farm with captivating tales of this one-time penal settlement (1825-1832) and convict probation station (1842-1850). Or consider a nature walk through the island’s open woodlands and eucalypt forest. Keep an eye out for wombats, pademelons, Forester Bicheno kangaroos, Bennett’s wallabies and Tasmanian Devils, as well as seals and whales Blowhole in the bay. In the afternoon we’re heading back to Triabunna and your seaside hotel for dinner on Tasmania’s wildly beautiful east coast. Eastcoaster Tasmanial Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Triabunna – Bay of Fires Start Today we head to Freycinet National Park – and the crystal-clear waters of Finish the . Choose to hike up to the lookout for iconic, postcard- Overnight Triabunna Sightseeing 1 perfect views of Wineglass Bay, stroll along the boardwalk to the Cape Tourville Maria Island Lighthouse, or head into the pretty seaside village of Coles Bay. Lunch is at the Coach Craigie Knowe Vineyard, the oldest vineyard on the east coast of Tasmania. Here Cruise you’ll meet your Local Specialist and sample some of the island’s finest wines. Hobart There’s time to stroll through the vineyard to learn more about the complexities of 2 viticulture and indulge in a lunch of cured meats and cheeses, perfectly paired with award-winning wine. Later we’ll travel to the Bay of Fires, on the northeastern coast Huonville of Tasmania, stopping at the Bicheno Blowhole on the way, to watch this natural Tahune Forest granite ‘geyser’ throw seawater high into the air in a sometimes playful, sometimes Cygnet powerful display of the ocean’s force. Tonight, connect with locals Anna and Tom Geeveston at the intimate family run bush retreat nestled amidst the trees and just minutes

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