8D Taste of Tasmania

HIGHLIGHTS

3 Cities

Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne

Includes:

Return economy class airfare with airport taxes & fuel charges

Accommodation, meals & transfers as per the itinerary

Licensed tour guide & driver

Sightseeing & admission fees as per itinerary

Complimentary basic travel insurance plan for Singapore citizens / residents / employment pass holders

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - HOBART

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Hobart via Melbourne or Sydney.

DAY 2: HOBART

Highlights:

Barilla Bay oyster farm, Tas Live Abalone, Mt Wellington

Upon arrival, prepare your tummy for a procession of tasty treats, beginning with a visit to Barilla Bay oyster farm where you can learn more about the fascinating production process of oysters. Taste the freshness of the succulent oysters at the end of your guided tour. Next, proceed to Tas Live Abalone for a factory tour to get an insight of the wild abalone industry and enjoy an abalone-tasting session. If time permits, ascend the summit of Mt Wellington for unsurpassed panoramic views of Hobart and its surroundings on a clear day or embark on a brief city tour.

Note:

Mt Wellington ascent is subject to weather conditions and will be replaced with Rosny Hill Lookout if unavailable.

DAY 3: HOBART - PORT ARTHUR - HOBART

Highlights:

Salamanca Market, Port Arthur Historic Site

This morning, visit Salamanca Market to shop for food, souvenirs, clothes and accessories. Thereafter, travel to Tasman Peninsula and head to Port Arthur, widely regarded as Australia’s most intriguing historic site. Take a tour around the sprawling site for insights into the hardships endured by the convicts in the past. This will be followed by a cruise taking you past historic buildings and ruins set amongst beautiful gardens.

Note

Salamanca Market is open on Saturdays only.

DAY 4: HOBART

Today, spend the day at leisure. You may join an optional tour to Bruny Island. Encounter Tasmania's unparalleled natural beauty and embark on a wilderness adventure, featuring world-class beaches, national parks, a rugged coastline, and indigenous wildlife complemented by the finest local produce. For seafood lovers, you may join an optional tour to Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventure tour —an authentic experience showcasing the best of Tasmanian seafood. Indulge in the finest, freshest seafood directly from the ocean while cruising in style and comfort on a premier power catamaran.

DAY 5: HOBART - LAUNCESTON

Highlights:

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Curringa Farm

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary where you will get a chance to come face to face with animals that went extinct long ago. Meet the famous Tasmanian Devil and other native wildlife. Next, head to Curringa Farm where you will go on a farm tour that includes working dog and sheep shearing show.

DAY 6: LAUNCESTON

Highlights:

Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain, Marakoopa Cave

After breakfast, visit Dove Lake and have a short walk to the boat shed for remarkable views of Cradle Mountain. Thereafter head to Marakoopa Cave Tour at Mole Creek, a compact cave featuring lavish colours and formations, with sparkling calcite decorating the chambers.

DAY 7: LAUNCESTON

Highlights:

Cataract Gorge Reserve, Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company, 41° South Tasmania, Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door, The House of Anvers

This morning, visit the tranquil Cataract Gorge Reserve, a beautiful natural amphitheatre located in the heart of Launceston. You may take an optional 308-metre-long chairlift ride at your own expense. Next, proceed to Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company where you may savour some award-winning jams and chutneys. Head to 41° South Tasmania, where you will embark on a guided tour of the freshwater salmon ponds and get to savour smoked salmon. Visit Ashgrove Cheese Dairy Door to view the production of this well–loved dairy product and savour different types of cheese including the delectable chilli cheese. Lastly, visit The House of Anvers for a guided tour of the museum of chocolate.

DAY 8: LAUNCESTON - MELBOURNE - SINGAPORE

Early morning, transfer to the airport for your flight home, flight via Melbourne.

Note

Travellers taking an early morning flight will be provided with a packed breakfast.