Day 1: Arrive Launceston
Your tour commences by meeting your Tasmanian Coach Captain in the reception of the Balmoral on York at 10:00am. After introductions are made, board the coach for a day of touring Launceston's Tamar Valley. Visit the Swiss style Village of Grindelwald before enjoying a wine tasting at a local vineyard. In the afternoon visit Beaconsfield's Mine & Heritage Museum, the site of the 'Great Escape' before returning to Launceston and the Cataract Gorge. Return to your hotel to freshen up before dinner is at one of Launceston's top restaurants 'Fluid', at the Launceston Seaport.
Hotel: Balmoral on York, Launceston. (HD)

Day 2: Bicheno
Before leaving Launceston this morning visit the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery. From here travel out to the sleepy historic village of Evandale where you can enjoy the tastes of the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company. Before lunch visit the ever popular Woolmer's Estate before making your way to tonight's destination, Bicheno via the Fingal Valley. After dinner tonight you have the chance to partake in the Bicheno Penguin Tour (see Optionals for details).
Hotel: Diamond Island Resort, Bicheno. (B D)

Day 3: East Coast
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 famous township of Richmond. Along the way stop off at 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. Your last stop today is Bonorong Wildlife Conservation Centre where you will have the opportunity to see a Tasmanian Devil among many other animals native to Tasmania.
Hotel: Wrest Point Hotel, Hobart 3 nights. (B D)

Day 4: Hobart
This morning explore the famous Salamanca & Battery Point Precinct as you enjoy some free time to shop and explore for yourself what Hobart has to offer. This afternoon visit the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens for a walk around these picturesque and beautifully designed gardens. You will also get a different perspective on Hobart as you make your way to the summit of Mt Wellington to enjoy the views of the city and the surrounding areas. 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.
(B)

Day 5: Port Arthur
Travel to the south east corner of Tasmania 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. On your return to Hobart stop off at the Barilla Bay Oyster Farm for a guided tour before enjoying dinner in their award winning restaurant.
(B HD)

Day 6: Strahan
Say goodbye to Hobart and travel to Strahan on Tasmania's rugged west coast, visiting the work in progress of the 'Wall in the Wilderness' and spectacular waterfalls. For those that wish to take up the optional activity of the West Coast Wilderness Railway (see Optionals) you will be in for the experience of a lifetime as you wind your way from Queenstown to Strahan through this proclaimed World Heritage Area. Dinner tonight will be a seafood buffet fresh from the days catch (other meals available for non seafood eaters).
Hotel: Strahan Village Harbour View, Strahan 2 Nights. (B HD)

Day 7: Gordon River
This morning you can chose to have a lazy start to the day or get out and explore the sights of Strahan at your leisure. This afternoon board your state of the art catamaran as you cruise across Macquarie Harbour and travel up the famous Gordon River. As the cruise does not return until approximately 8:00pm you will enjoy dinner this evening whilst on the Gordon River with the evening sun setting in the distance.
(B HD)

Day 8: Smithton
Today's destination is Smithton on Tasmania's far north west coast. Travel through the mining towns of Tullah & Roseberry as you make your way to Burnie. Here enjoy a visit to the Hellyers Road Distillery produces of fine, single malt whisky. You will also enjoy lunch in their award winning restaurant.
Hotel: Tall Timbers, Smithton. (B L D)

Day 9: North West
Before leaving the Smithton area this morning visit one of Tasmania's premier gardens at Edith Creek. From here travel onto the seaside township of Stanley made famous by the granite monolith towering over the village below. Spend time exploring the village before travelling back down the coast to Devonport stopping at some scenic spots along the way.
Hotel: Quality Inn Gateway, Devonport. (B D)

Day 10: Cradle Mountain
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 at and visit a local wilderness gallery before making your way back to Devonport. Also included today is a visit to the mural capital of Australia, Sheffield.
(B L D)

Day 11: Devonport - Launceston
Last day in Tassie! As you make your way back to Launceston today stop at the township of Latrobe and spend some time here visiting the many antique shops. From here travel to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory where you can taste and purchase some of the finest cheese in the world. Yarns Artwork in Silk in Deloraine will amaze you whilst your final stop, the majestic Entally House makes for a perfect setting for those final photo's of your new found friends. From here our coach captain will deliver anybody that is flying out today to Launceston airport by 3:30pm whilst those that are staying on can be delivered to any city hotel.  
(B)