Tasmania - Wildlife Encounter

Price

Inclusions

• One-way private arrival transfer from Hobart Airport to Hotel
• 3-nights Hobart, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, Studio Apartment
• 3-hour Grand Hobart Private Walking Tour
• Deep to Dish – Tasmanian Seafood Cruise
• 5-Day Small Group Wildlife Encounter Experience including 4 nights accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and touring to Bonorong Sanctuary, Maria Island, Freycinet National Park and Launceston
• One-way private departure transfer from Launceston City Center to Airport

Exclusions

• International airfare and domestic Australian airfares are not included. This is a land only package. Please call for pricing.
• Australian ETA Visa (AU$20/person) payable on application.

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Itinerary

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  Day 1 - Arrive Hobart

  On arrival in Hobart, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a 4-night stay.

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    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel (Superior)

    Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is your home away from home in Hobart.

    Modern, self-contained accommodation within walking distance of the waterfront and city center, the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel showcases a heritage-listed façade and a story steeped in history, we offer spacious self-contained apartments and contemporary hotel rooms alongside a range of amenities. These include Stockmans Restaurant, the Baaa Bar, gym, Guest Meeting Room, Guest Lounge and bike wash and lock up.

    Onsite car parking and electric vehicle charging are also available*. Reception, room service and security operate 24 hours. Wi-Fi is complimentary and is available in all rooms throughout the property. 

    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel  (Superior)
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  Day 2 - Hobart

  This morning, join privately guided walk is the perfect option for those who like to have exclusive access to their guide and have the flexibility to schedule the tour when it suits you. Combining the Hobart Historic Walk with a tour of Salamanca and Battery Point, this 3-hour experience with your local guide will give you indepth insights into Hobart’s past and present.

   

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    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel (Superior)

    Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is your home away from home in Hobart.

    Modern, self-contained accommodation within walking distance of the waterfront and city center, the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel showcases a heritage-listed façade and a story steeped in history, we offer spacious self-contained apartments and contemporary hotel rooms alongside a range of amenities. These include Stockmans Restaurant, the Baaa Bar, gym, Guest Meeting Room, Guest Lounge and bike wash and lock up.

    Onsite car parking and electric vehicle charging are also available*. Reception, room service and security operate 24 hours. Wi-Fi is complimentary and is available in all rooms throughout the property. 

    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel  (Superior)
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  Day 3 - Hobart

  Embark on a half-day Deep-to-Dish Tasmanian Seafood Cruise from Hobart, where you’ll savor the freshest seafood straight from the ocean aboard a premier power catamaran. Cruise through pristine waterways to Bruny Island’s Bull Bay, taking in towering cliffs, secluded beaches, and spotting local sea life like dolphins, whales, and seals. Begin with a seasonal fruit platter and Tasmanian cheeses, paired with premium local wines, before diving into freshly caught periwinkles, sea urchins, abalone, rock lobster, oysters, mussels, and Atlantic salmon—all expertly prepared on board. This culinary adventure is a must for seafood lovers and anyone keen to experience Tasmania's rich marine bounty.

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    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel (Superior)

    Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is your home away from home in Hobart.

    Modern, self-contained accommodation within walking distance of the waterfront and city center, the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel showcases a heritage-listed façade and a story steeped in history, we offer spacious self-contained apartments and contemporary hotel rooms alongside a range of amenities. These include Stockmans Restaurant, the Baaa Bar, gym, Guest Meeting Room, Guest Lounge and bike wash and lock up.

    Onsite car parking and electric vehicle charging are also available*. Reception, room service and security operate 24 hours. Wi-Fi is complimentary and is available in all rooms throughout the property. 

    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel  (Superior)
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  Day 4 - Hobart

  This morning is free to experience Hobart at your leisure. At 04.30 pm, meet your group in the hotel lobby to depart on an evening experience to Bonorong Sanctuary where for a 2.5 hour behind the scenes night-tour where you can get close to many of Tasmania’s endemic animals and get a lot of information first-hand.

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    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel (Superior)

    Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel is your home away from home in Hobart.

    Modern, self-contained accommodation within walking distance of the waterfront and city center, the Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel showcases a heritage-listed façade and a story steeped in history, we offer spacious self-contained apartments and contemporary hotel rooms alongside a range of amenities. These include Stockmans Restaurant, the Baaa Bar, gym, Guest Meeting Room, Guest Lounge and bike wash and lock up.

    Onsite car parking and electric vehicle charging are also available*. Reception, room service and security operate 24 hours. Wi-Fi is complimentary and is available in all rooms throughout the property. 

    The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel  (Superior)
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  Day 5 - Bicheno (B,L)

  This morning, travel to the seaside village of Triabunna and board a ferry to cross the Mercury Passage to Maria Island. This unique island national park sits just off Tasmania’s east coast. Enjoy a day of peaceful walking amongst historic ruins, across sweeping bays, rugged fossil cliffs and imposing mountains. This island sanctuary provides an opportunity to view its resident wildlife, including Wombats, Cape Barren Geese, Tasmanian Pademelons, Forester Kangaroo’s and even the Tasmanian Devil in their natural environment. Later this afternoon, continue your journey along Tasmania’s sunny east-coast to Bicheno in the Freycinet area.

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    Beachfront at Bicheno Hotel (Standard)

    Beachfront at Bicheno offers amazing views of the bay along with easy access to the beach, this is an ideal place to stay if you want to explore the beautiful east coast of Tasmania.

    Offering fifty motel units, 19 rooms offer a beautiful panoramic view of Waubs Bay. The additional rooms are located poolside are overlook the courtyard. In addition to cable television and wireless internet, all of the rooms are equipped with reverse-cycle air conditioning. Each room has its own balcony, fridge and coffee maker, as well as a minibar. Room service is available to clients, and even free newspapers are thrown in.

    Beachfront at Bicheno has its own restaurant, for casual family dining. The produce is from the Tasmania region, which includes steaks and seafood. It is possible to have your meal indoors or you can go al fresco, which, considering how beautiful the adjacent Waub’s Bay is, is a highly recommended choice.

    It’s only a short walk to Bicheno Penguin Tours, Bicheno’s Motorcycle Museum and Restoration, and Whalers Lookout. If you feel like exploring further afield, both Bicheno Blowhole and East Coast Natureworld are under ten kilometres away.

    Beachfront at Bicheno Hotel  (Standard)
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  Day 6 - Bicheno (B,L)

  After breakfast, travel to Coles Bay and embark on the award-winning 4-hour Wineglass Bay cruise. Cruise the spectacular coastline of Freycinet National Park from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline, including the dramatic pink peaks of the Hazards range. Discover a coast dotted with sparkling white sand beaches, including Cooks and Bryans beaches, only accessible by water or a full day bushwalk. Explore the inner passage of remote Schouten Island, home to little penguins and short tailed shearwaters, before heading into the Tasman Sea towards Wineglass Bay. Look out for various hidden sea caves, blowholes and waterfalls amongst the sheer granite cliffs. Disembark the vessel in the early afternoon and visit the Friendly Beaches before your guide takes you to your accommodation. The rest of this afternoon is at leisure. At dusk you are invited to an informative tour on a private property to get close to the local colony of fairy penguins nesting and breeding in the dunes.

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    Beachfront at Bicheno Hotel (Standard)

    Beachfront at Bicheno offers amazing views of the bay along with easy access to the beach, this is an ideal place to stay if you want to explore the beautiful east coast of Tasmania.

    Offering fifty motel units, 19 rooms offer a beautiful panoramic view of Waubs Bay. The additional rooms are located poolside are overlook the courtyard. In addition to cable television and wireless internet, all of the rooms are equipped with reverse-cycle air conditioning. Each room has its own balcony, fridge and coffee maker, as well as a minibar. Room service is available to clients, and even free newspapers are thrown in.

    Beachfront at Bicheno has its own restaurant, for casual family dining. The produce is from the Tasmania region, which includes steaks and seafood. It is possible to have your meal indoors or you can go al fresco, which, considering how beautiful the adjacent Waub’s Bay is, is a highly recommended choice.

    It’s only a short walk to Bicheno Penguin Tours, Bicheno’s Motorcycle Museum and Restoration, and Whalers Lookout. If you feel like exploring further afield, both Bicheno Blowhole and East Coast Natureworld are under ten kilometres away.

    Beachfront at Bicheno Hotel  (Standard)
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  Day 7 - Launceston (B)

  Continue your journey along the East Coast and visit the stunning orange-lichen covered granite rocks of the Bay of Fires conservation area. Take the opportunity to wander around, explore the whitest sandy beaches and the turquoise waters. Travel on to the St. Columba Falls, the highest waterfalls in Tasmania and through lush and green valleys before we arrive in Launceston, the second biggest city in Tasmania.

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    Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston (Superior)

    Discover a world of modern elegance at Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston, where stylish rooms and suites provide breathtaking city views from the vibrant heart of the CBD. Experience the charm of Launceston with popular attractions like City Park, the Tasmanian Design Centre, and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery just steps away. Our prime location also places you close to the Princess Theatre, Boag’s Brewery, UTAS Stadium, and the stunning Cataract Gorge, making it the perfect gateway for exploring Northern Tasmania’s gems.

    Unwind in the spacious, air-conditioned rooms, each covering 36 square meters and designed to be your personal retreat. 

    Savor the flavors of Tasmania at our Avenue Restaurant, where a regionally inspired menu awaits for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enhance your dining experience with local beers, specialty cocktails, handcrafted liqueurs, and a curated selection of Australian and Tasmanian wines, ciders, gin, and whisky.

    Begin your adventure with a stay that places you in the center of it all. Surrounded by bustling shopping, vibrant nightlife, and the natural beauty of the Tamar Valley wine region, Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston promises a unique 4.5-star experience you’ll remember.

    Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston  (Superior)
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  Day 8 - Depart Launceston (B)

  This morning, enjoy a city introduction of Launceston and visit the stunning Cataract Gorge, where the South Esk river forces its way through sheer granite rocks before the tour ends at midday at the Launceston transit centre.  You will be met and transferred to Launceston Airport, or have the option of extending your stay in Tasmania.