Australia Itineraries: AU12

Tasmanian delight

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Day 01: Arrive Hobart to Barnbougle

Welcome to Tasmania! Fly into Hobart Airport and you will be greeted by your private transfer who is ready to escort you to Barnbougle Lost Farm where you will begin your golfing adventure. Overnight in Barnbougle. Recommended Accommodation: Barnbougle Dune Cottage.

Day 02: Barnbougle

Your first course rated second best in Australia is The Dunes, an 18-hole course that offers the experience of traditional Links golf. Only a short distance away from The Dunes course you tackled yesterday is the Lost Farm waiting for that lucky hole in one!Spend the day conquering this beautiful, 20 -hole course that weaves through the dunes and down the coast, offering another fine display of picturesque Tasmania. Overnight in Barnbougle.

Day 03: Barnbougle – Launceston 

Your golfing adventure has come to an end, as you wave goodbye to the green, your private transfer will you pick up and drive you back to Launceston. Explore the places like Cataract Gorge Reserve, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston Tramway Museum, Tamar Island, etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Launceston. 

Day 04: Launceston - Cradle Mountain

Meet your guide at Launceston accommodation and journey to UNESCO World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy an introduction to this fascinating alpine environment and then embark on a scenic helicopter flight to see Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake from a unique perspective. Experience breath-taking views of Tasmania’s rare natural treasures and appreciate the stunning beauty of this ancient landscape. Relax and unwind at your premium lodge accommodation. Overnight in Cradle Mountain. Recommended Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Lodge.

Day 05: Cradle Mountain National Park

Today your guide will introduce you to the many endemic fauna and flora species of the region whilst enjoying picturesque views on your walk beneath the spectacular craggy peaks of Cradle Mountain. You may wish to endeavour on a bush walk in the National Park on the Dove Lake Circuit where you can immerse yourself in beauty. Learn about native flora and fauna along the way, with highlights including the ballroom forest and lakeside beaches. Spend time exploring the fascinating Wilderness Gallery with the biggest Thylacine display in Tasmania. Later in the afternoon hear about local produce, with wine and cheese tasting, hosted by Cradle Mountain Lodge. Overnight in Cradle Mountain.

Day 06: Cradle Mountain - Freycinet Peninsula

Leave Cradle Valley for your journey to Launceston. Enjoy lunch at an award-winning vineyard in the Tamar Valley before continuing to Tasmania’s East Coast, with its exceptional beauty, pristine white sandy beaches and granite coastline. Check in to the exclusive and award winning Saffire Luxury Lodge located in the heart of Great Oyster Bay, overlooking the imposing backdrop of the “Hazards” granite mountain range. Overnight in Freycinet Peninsula. Recommended Accommodation: Saffire Freycinet 

Day 07: Freycinet Peninsula - Oyster Tasting

Enjoy the many activities on offer at Saffire, including the Tasmanian Devils experience, local wine tour, sightseeing, guided walks, kayaking and mountain biking, or explore Freycinet National Park with your private guide. Take a walk along Friendly Beaches, where white sand meets the stunning orange rocks of the coast, walk up to famous Wineglass Bay lookout or visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse. Don’t miss out on the guided tour to a local working oyster farm. Put on your waders and taste freshly shucked Freycinet Pacific oysters in a beautiful setting. Overnight in Freycinet Peninsula.

Day 08: Freycinet Peninsula - Hobart

Today enjoy a scenic drive down the East coast, passing the seaside villages of Swansea, Triabunna and Orford to the Coal River Valley, and visit the charming village of Richmond with its well-preserved colonial architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local vineyard before visiting Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can get up close and personal with Tasmanian Devils and other native animals on your private behind the scenes tour. Continue to Hobart and enjoy an introduction to Tasmania’s capital city with its engaging history. Overnight in Hobart. Recommended Accommodation: MACq01 

Day 9: South West Scenic Flight - MONA

This morning’s journey will give you a feel of the extensive wilderness Tasmania has to offer. Board a scenic flight to Tasmania’s spectacular and pristine South West Wilderness. Experience the peace and tranquillity of this majestic setting, where Mountain peaks give way to button grass plains that meet the wild Southern Ocean (weather dependent). Upon return, travel to the Museum of Old &New Art (MONA), one of the world’s most unique and controversial museums. Enjoy lunch at MONA’s flagship restaurant, The Source, before viewing the largest private art collection in Australia with its fascinating blend of ancient and modern art. Overnight in Hobart.

Day 10: Mt Wellington - Hobart (Southern Lights)

Mt. Wellington provides a beautifully imposing backdrop to the city of Hobart. Start your day with a trip up the Mountain in search of stunning views over southern Tasmania. Catch the beautiful sight of the Southern Lights from Mt Wellington. Overnight in Hobart. (Best time to visit: June to August / December to February). Recommended Accommodation :Chapel Lane Hall, Driftwood Cottages, Far South Wilderness Lodge, Peninsula Experience, Etc.

(Optional Tours for Southern Lights: 6/7 days)
Mount Nelson
A southern suburb of Hobart, Mount Nelson offers a great vantage point of the city – and of the southern lights on a night where the aurora is particularly bright and strong. For the best vantage point, head to the top of Mount Nelson to the Signal Station, where you’ll have panoramic views of the city and night sky.

Dodges Ferry & Primrose Sands
Located a 35-minute drive from Hobart, Dodges Ferry and nearby Primrose Sands are small communities that allow visitors to get outside the bustling city. They also have great southern-facing beaches, including Park Beach in Dodges Ferry and the namesake beach of Primrose Sands. Both take advantage of lesser light pollution than Hobart to offer good dark sky viewing opportunities.

South Arm Peninsula
South Arm Peninsula is a 40-minute drive east and south of Hobart, and an astrophotography’s paradise. Both Clifton and Calvert’s beaches offer excellent opportunity to see the aurora in the dark night sky – both offer good south-facing views that are crucial to see the southern lights.

Howden
Howden offers great aurora views due to low light pollution and expansive sky views. It takes only 25 minutes to drive from Hobart to Howden along the highways, and are willing to explore a bit afield, it can be a great viewing spot.

Tinderbox
South of Howden, Tinderbox Nature Reserve is another great option, especially as it has direct over-water southern views. Tinderbox Bay, on the southern-most part of the peninsula is an ideal spot to set up and shoot aurora photos if that is on your list.

Cockle Creek
The most recommended destination to see the southern lights in Tasmania is Cockle Creek, at the southernmost point of Tasmania. A two-hour drive south of Hobart, Cockle Creek is best for travellers and commitment to try and see the aurora first-hand. The nearest accommodation is in nearby Ida Bay; you can find cottage, inn, and bed & breakfast options from reasonable prices if you want to spend a night or two nearer the ideal viewing spot. 
Day 11: Hobart – Bonorong

Today your guide will greet you in the morning at your accommodation. Travel to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to experience Tasmanian Devils, Wombats, Wallabies, Quolls and other Australian animals firsthand. Return to Hobart after a beautiful experience at the Bonorong wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight in Hobart. 

Day 12: Hobart (Whiskey and Beer tour)

Tour has been designed to offer you the best of both worlds when it comes to sampling Tasmanian beverages. Enjoy a Beer and Whisky afternoon with more behind the scenes tours of process, tastings and relaxation at the breweries and distilleries we visit, either way there’s something for everyone on this tour. Overnight in Hobart.

Day 13: Hobart - Hometown

Today, proceed to the airport as the memorable tour comes to an end. Return home with beautiful memories.