This adventurous trip is a taste of Tasmania, designed to wet the tastebuds and entice you to consider something more epic in the future. This is the tour for when you are feeling adventurous, but also in need of some regenerative laughs with a good bunch of people and a good nights sleep each night, with no camping included.
The walks on this trip are iconic. Wineglass Bay in Freycinet, Maria Island and Cape Raoul are all distinctly different and feature scenery that will keep your camera hand busy.
Hosted by the usual AW calibre of Tour Leader, you can expect a really enjoyable week in great company!
Note that you should aim to arrive no later than 3pm into Launceston to allow time for delays. It's important that we have the group together for the briefing. Airport pickups are not included in the tour, but taxis are readily available and the drive is 20 minutes or so. Should you wish to arrive into Launceston prior to the start day of the tour, you will find a plenty to see and do. You will be able to book the hotel on the booking sites or make contact directly.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Best Western Hotel, Launceston (or similar)
Around lunchtime, we arrive at one of the oldest wineries in Tasmania, Craigie Knowe, reknown for their Pinot Noir, Cab Sav and others. We will taste some of these wonderful wines and have lunch before we continue onto Swansea and check in to our accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
As we journey back to the motel in Swansea we will make a stop at a small Oyster shack that has been serving fresh oysters straight from the farm for many years in a rustic, authentic setting. We might have squirreled away a decent wine from yesterday to enjoy with our afternoon snack.
Another night in Swansea gives us the luxury of not having to pack and unpack today.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We take a drive, then a boat ride to the island. We spend plenty of time wandering and exploring and then we return to the mainland and travel south to the small town of Orford.
After a ferry ride, spend the day exploring Maria Island’s fascinating geology and history. Visit the Fossil Cliffs and Painted Cliffs, and enjoy encounters with local wildlife, before returning to the mainland and staying overnight in the sleepy town of Orford.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The drive into Hobart should have us arriving late afternoon. Those wanting to depart this evening can book a flight departing from 7pm with confidence. If you haven't been to Hobart before, or even if you have, you should consider a night here. It is a vibrant little city with some excellent food and a famous modern art gallery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This tour by it's very nature is not designed for the 5 Star Traveller. It is for the girl who has an 'adventurous spirit' and is looking for a unique and rewarding 'experience' (Once in a Lifetime)! You should be able to adopt a "Go With The Flow" attitude, after-all we are in a foreign country and things don't always go to plan...this will help you chill out and therefore get the best out of your holiday.
You will also need to be mobile without assistance - some of the sights require you to be on your feet, navigating steps and uneven surfaces at times. We also have a couple of walks as part of this tour - these walks can be achieved by anyone with a general level of fitness, but again mobility is the key, as with all of our tours.
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
- Cancellation more than 75 days prior to departure - Loss of Deposit
- Between74 and 61 days - Loss of 75% of tour cost
- 60 days or less - Loss of 100% of the tour cost
No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.
