Ultimate Tasmania

Welcome to Hobart and the Apple Isle. Your two-night Scenic Special Stay features splendid harbour views. Once you’ve unpacked, go for a stroll around picturesque Salamanca Wharf before a special Taste of Tasmania welcome dinner.

Delve into Tasmania’s convict past with a visit to World Heritage-listed Port Arthur. Your guided tour includes a cruise past the Isle of the Dead for a fascinating insight into the lives and deaths of Port Arthur’s past residents, both convicts and free settlers.

Today you'll depart Hobart for the breathtaking Freycinet National Park, but along the way you'll stop in Richmond and see the Richmond Bridge. Built by convict labourers in 1825, it's the oldest stone arch bridge in Australia.Scenic EnrichVisit the Tasmanian Wool Centre in the convict town of Ross. Your local guide will share stories of the town’s history and the influence of its first export – wool.Enjoy your two-night Scenic Special Stay at your secluded lodge, overlooking Great Oyster Bay.Scenic Sunset DrinksEnjoy a glass of Tasmanian Sparkling as the sun sets.

Explore the magnificent Freycinet National Park, where you’ll discover incredible natural wonders. Cruise on Wineglass Bay with its white sandy beaches and sparkling turquoise waters and enjoy dramatic coastal views from Cape Tourville.

Scenic EnrichDiscover the award-winning cheeses of Pyengana Dairy Company, reputed to produce Australia’s finest cheddar, and delight your tastebuds with a delicious sampling.Journey from the coast via Legerwood and encounter a unique World War I memorial. Planted in 1918, 25 trees have been carved into sculptures of WWI soldiers. From there, it's only an hour before you arrive in the riverside city of Launceston.Enjoy a two-night stay at your landmark hotel, itself forged from a heritage grain silo building.

Visit Cataract Gorge, an oasis of wilderness on the South Esk River amid the urban sprawl of Launceston. Ride the chairlift to take in its beautiful scenic views and marvel at just how close this slice of rugged nature is to the city centre.Scenic EnrichDiscover the grounds of Josef Chromy winery with a guided walk. This cool climate winery is well known for producing varieties of red, white and sparkling wines. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch with matching wines.

Visit the dairy farming town of Sheffield and learn about its history, geography, wildlife and stories from the popular murals painted all over town. Stop in at the coastal towns of Burnie and Penguin and enjoy the rugged coastline on the way to the romantic village of Stanley. Enjoy award-winning Tasmanian hospitality tonight as you stay at yoour hotel in Smithton, on the edge of the Tarkine.

Visit Hellyers Road Distillery for the Whisky Walk Tour, which takes you behind the scenes to discover how whisky is distilled and matured in Tasmania.Learn all about that most famous Tassie local, the Tasmanian Devil, during a visit to the Devils@Cradle Wildlife Park. Take in the pristine alpine vistas of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, where you’ll enjoy your overnight stay.

Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies to treat you to magnificent views of Cradle Mountain and breathtaking reflections on Dove Lake. History comes to life through stories from your local guide about the intrepid early settlers of this area. Later, travel to Queenstown before arriving in the picturesque town of Strahan for your two-night stay.

Cruise by the mountains, gorges and rainforest of the World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park on board the 'Spirit of the Wild'. From the luxury of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck, enjoy a gourmet lunch of local Tasmanian delicacies. This evening, enjoy a performance of Australia's longest-running play, ‘The Ship That Never Was’, which highlights the history and colourful characters of Western Tasmania's convict era.

Scenic EnrichWitness history in the making with your visit to the ‘Wall in the Wilderness’, a wood-carved history of the Central Tasmanian Highlands. A continuous work in progress, Greg Duncan has hand-carved a series of scenes into panels commemorating those who have shaped the area’s past and present.Visit the lush rainforest of Mt Field National Park and the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls .Complete your journey as you return your hotel in Hobart for a two-night Scenic Special Stay. Wander around Hobart’s harbour, a lively mix of dynamic restaurants, traditional pubs, yachts, fishing boats, commercial vessels and southbound icebreakers.

Scenic Freechoice: The Red Decker Bus Tour: Enjoy expert commentary of all the sights of Hobart with the opportunity to get on and get off the bus to visit various sights.Hobart and the Huon Valley: Take a tour of Hobart, including the harbour, Derwent River and the Channel Heritage Centre. Explore the picturesque Huon Valley and enjoy a gourmet tour showcasing local produce. Includes lunch.MONA: Take the MONA ferry to Australia’s Museum of Old and New Art. Guided by your own audio headset, choose whichever part of the museum interests you most (only available on tours in February and March 2026).Iron Pot Cruise Cruise: the renowned waterways of Hobart arriving at Iron Pot, Australia’s oldest lighthouse. Cruise down the Derwent River to historic Battery Point and hear stories of Hobart’s early settlement.Toast your adventures during tonight’s farewell dinner at the incomparable Drunken Admiral at Hobart's Old Wharf.

It’s time to say farewell to new friends and the wonders of Tasmania as you head home with stories for life.Enhance your journey with a full day award-winning tour and cruise to Bruny Island (at additional cost, please book prior to departure. Available before or after your tour).The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Scenic cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.