Day 1: Arrive Launceston (D)
Your tour commences by meeting your Tasmanian Coach Captain in the reception of the Country Club Villas at 10:00am. After introductions are made, board the coach and travel to the famous Cataract Gorge Reserve and explore its beauty and scenery via the many walking tracks. Make your way to the Tamar Valley region to visit the Swiss style Village of Grindelwald and browse through the many novelty shops there. From Brady's Lookout you can see all the way down the valley so have the cameras ready as this is your next stop before crossing over the Batman Bridge, one of the world's first cable-stayed truss bridges before visiting Hillwood Berry Farm. Arriving back in Launceston finish the day strolling through Launceston's picturesque City Park.
Hotel: Country Club Villas, Launceston 1 Night.

Day 2: East Coast (B D)
Leaving Launceston this morning visit the sleepy historic village of Evandale where you can enjoy the tastes of the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company. A guided tour of Woolmer's Estate will give you a glimpse at Tasmania's history before making your way across to the East Coast for a visit to Freycinet National Park. Be informed at the visitor centre before a ranger will take you on a guided walk for spectacular views of the Hazards, Cape Tourville and along the cliff line to the lighthouse. The white sandy beaches and azure waters will take your breath away. As you make your way off the peninsula stop at the Freycinet Marine Farm where you can purchase fresh oysters, mussels and rock lobster. You can sit at a table and enjoy a drink while you overlook the Hazards on the Freycinet Peninsula. After dinner tonight there is the option to enjoy the Bicheno Penguin Tour which is held at dusk.
Hotel: Bicheno Beachfront, Bicheno 1 Night.

Day 3: Port Arthur (B D)
As you make your way down the picturesque east coast this morning stop off at Swansea for a look at this coastal township. As you leave Swansea keep an eye out for the quirky profile of Spiky Bridge. From here travel down to Triabunna and Orford before turning inland and head to the Church of St John the Baptist in Buckland where you will see a stained glassed window depicting the life of John the Baptist and is said to date from the 14th century. From here travel to Port Arthur where you will learn of the atrocities that took place here over 200 years ago. Richly embedded into Australia's history the Port Arthur Historic Site is guaranteed to have an affect on all whom visit. Visit the coastal features that surround Port Arthur that have been formed by thousands of years of pounding by the waves of the Southern Ocean. Make your way to Hobart where you will stay for the next three nights.
Hotel: Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart 3 nights.

Day 4: Hobart (B)
This morning travel to the summit of Mt Wellington for magnificent views of the city and the surrounding areas. Richmond is the next stop on your agenda where you can explore the streets of this quaint historic village. Walking through the town is like entering into a time capsule of yesteryear. You will have time to enjoy lunch in Richmond before making your way to MONA. MONA is a contemporary museum of modern and fine arts. It is also the location of one of Tasmania's premier Vineyards, Morilla Estate. After spending time exploring the museum you will then get a chance to taste some of the Estate's award winning wines before it will be time to travel back to Hobart. Tonight you are free to dine wherever you like. You can choose to stay at Wrest Point or experience one of Hobart's many fine restaurants.

Day 5: Huon Valley (B D)
Travelling south from Hobart today's journey takes you through the rich and fertile Huon Valley. Visit a local Apple Museum to discover the history of apple growing in the region. From here continue via the D'Entrecasteaux Highway to visit the Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin. Wooden Boat building is a large industry in the region, discover the intricacies involved in this fine art before making your way back to Hobart for a visit to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Australia's second oldest Botanical Gardens and home to the largest display of mature conifers in the Southern Hemisphere. After dinner tonight there is the option to join the Penitentiary Chapel Ghost Tour.  

Day 6: West Coast (B D)
Before leaving Hobart take some free time to visit the CBD and Salamanca area to either shop or just sit and relax at one of the many cafes. Make your way to Strahan on Tasmania's rugged west coast, visiting the work in progress of the 'Wall in the Wilderness' and the spectacular Nelson Falls. Before dinner tonight venture down to the esplanade to take in Tasmania's longest running play, 'The Ship that Never Was'. A light heated and entertaining depiction of the failed escape from Sarah Island, but be prepared as audience participation is required!! Dinner tonight will be a seafood buffet fresh from the days catch (other meals available for non seafood eaters).
Hotel: Strahan Village, Strahan 2 Nights.

Day 7: Strahan (B D)
This morning you have free time to explore the village of Strahan. Take this opportunity to visit the Huon Pine Museum to view the many works that have been handcrafted at the sawmill onsite or you can take the option of joining the West Coast Wilderness Railway. After lunch meet for your Gordon River Cruise on a state of the art catamaran that cruises across Macquarie Harbour to the famous Gordon River. Making stops at Sarah Island and Heritage Landing and including a buffet dinner this is a great way to spend your afternoon and evening.  

Day 8: Cradle Mountain (B L D)
Today travel to one of Tasmania's best known icons, Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy a tour to Dove Lake where on a clear day the craggy peak of Cradle Mountain can be seen. Whilst at Cradle Mountain enjoy lunch and visit a local wilderness gallery. You will also have a chance to get up close and personal with a Tasmanian Devil as you visit Devils @ Cradle a Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary. Make your way to Devonport via Sheffield the mural capital of Australia.
Hotel: Quality Inn Gateway, Devonport 2 Nights.

Day 9: North West Day Tour (B D)
Travel to Burnie for a guided tour of the Paper Makers' Workshop. Try your hand at paper making and visit the contemporary museum and arts centre. From here travel onto the seaside township of Stanley made famous by the granite monolith towering over the village below. You can opt to take a chairlift ride to the summit for spectacular views down the coastline and out to Bass Strait or spend time exploring the village. Travel back down the coast to Devonport stopping at some scenic spots along the way including the Table Cape scenic drive.

Day 10: Devonport - Launceston (B)
Last day in Tassie! As you make your way back to Launceston today your stops will include Anvers House of Chocolate to discover the fine art of chocolate making, a Cherry Shed where you can purchase some fresh Tasmanian Cherries, Ashgrove Cheese Farm where you can taste and purchase some of the finest cheese in the world and a Silk Artwork display in Deloraine. From here our coach captain will deliver anybody that is flying out today to Launceston airport by 3:00pm whilst those that are staying on can be delivered to any city hotel.