Walk on the wild side on this Hobart to Launceston tour, journeying via the western and northern coastlines. It’s nature writ large, a place where World Heritage-listed national parks deliver cascading waterfalls and tranquil rivers, not to mention the state’s loftiest peak: Cradle Mountain. The countryside is among Australia’s most pristine, which means you can eagerly anticipate palate-opening cheeses, whiskeys and wines.
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Set on the waterfront and conveniently located amongst all the action, this family-friendly hotel allows you to sit back and enjoy both harbour and mountain views from one of the best places to stay in Hobart. Just a short walk away from popular attractions such as Salamanca Place and The Markets, Battery Point, the MONA Ferry and the CBD. Work out in the gym, relax in the sauna or enjoy a swim in the heated, indoor pool. The Atrium Lounge is a great place to meet for drinks or afternoon tea. Or reserve a table at the popular Tasman Restaurant for either delicious buffet breakfast or à la carte dinner overlooking the waterfront.
Set on the shores of the historic Macquarie Harbour, Strahan Village offers charming accommodation and delicious local dining. The individual cottages and terraces take you back to a time when Strahan was inhabited by miners, piners, fishermen and their families. Above the harbour, take in sweeping views of Macquarie Harbour from the hilltop rooms. You’ll feel truly immersed in the history of the wild west coast. Take in sweeping views of the harbour at View 42° Restaurant & Bar, enjoy a delicious pub meal and friendly service at Hamer’s Bar & Bistro or grab a coffee from The Kitchen.
Nestled within breathtaking alpine woodland in the north-west highlands of Tasmania. Cradle Mountain Hotel offers a variety of accommodation − including stylish and comfortable Standard Rooms, Deluxe Spa Rooms and Split Level King rooms. Each room is warm and cosy and has comprehensive amenities; you will love coming back to snuggle and relax at the end of your day of exploring the national park. The accommodation gives you room to unwind and is the perfect escape for your holiday in Tasmania.
The contemporary Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston offers rooms and suites overlooking the city. Surrounded by notable attractions like City Park – Launceston’s picturesque public gardens, the Tasmanian Design Centre, the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Princess Theatre, Boag’s Brewery and UTAS Stadium, this Launceston hotel is the perfect choice for exploring the many splendours of Northern Tasmania. The Avenue Restaurant & Lobby Bar is open to the public, hotel guests, and gourmands alike with a Tasmanian-inspired menu you can expect to choose from a wide range of local beers, specialty cocktails, crafted liqueurs as well as Australian/Tasmanian wines, ciders, gin & whisky.
Hobart is the capital of Australia’s island state of Tasmania and is the second oldest capital in Australia after Sydney. Located at the entrance to the Derwent River, its well-preserved surrounding bushland reaches close to the city centre and beaches line the shores of the river and estuary beyond. At its fashionable Salamanca Place, old sandstone warehouses host galleries and cafes. Nearby is Battery Point, a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages. The city’s backdrop is 1,270m-high Mount Wellington, with sweeping views, plus hiking and cycling trails. Award-winning restaurants offer fine dining experiences using the best Tasmanian produce recognised by the world’s best chefs, while on the waterfront punts and fishmongers sell the freshest seafood straight from the Southern Ocean.
Strahan, is a small town and former port on the west coast of Tasmania. It is now a significant locality for tourism in the region. Nestled on the shores of massive Macquarie Harbour, Strahan is the gateway to the World Heritage listed Franklin–Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Strahan is full of stories from the days of convicts and pioneers toughing it out in Tassie’s wild west. These days, Strahan is an iconic travel destination with shops selling artisan wares and eateries serving up delicious local produce. There are long stretches of wild ocean beach to explore, massive sand dunes to conquer and forest adventures to be had. It is also the departure point for the West Coast Wilderness Railway. From Strahan you can take a return half-day journey into the wilderness or a full-day journey to Queenstown and back.
Launceston is Tasmania’s second major city and a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture and nature. In fact, the whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine and beautiful scenic highlights. One of Australia’s oldest cities, Launceston has one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia with its elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture and century-old parks. Just a short walk from the city centre, Cataract Gorge is a slice of wilderness right in the heart of town and Launceston’s star natural attraction. There’s also plenty of culture on offer at art galleries, museums and design studios. The Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery is the largest regional gallery in Australia.
Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, features ancient rainforests and alpine heaths, it is home to the world-famous Overland Track and iconic Cradle Mountain. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the park is one of the state’s most special places, where ancient pines fringe glacial lakes and icy streams cascade down rugged mountains. The vegetation is rich and diverse including grassland, rainforest and many ancient plants such as the long-lived and endemic King Billy pine and the unusual native deciduous beech. The park also provides a rich habitat for wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypus, echidna and several bird species. Dramatic Cradle Mountain is the rugged jewel of the park and can be seen from Dove Lake on a day visit.
Josef Chromy OAM has been instrumental in the development of the Tasmanian food and wine industry, having owned and developed some of Tasmania’s leading wineries including Rochecombe (now Bay of Fires), Jansz, Heemskerk and Tamar Ridge. At 76, when most people would be thinking about easing up, Joe launched Josef Chromy Wines in December 2007. In just over 4 years, Josef Chromy Wines made an impressive impact on the Australian wine industry. In a very short period, Josef Chromy Wines amassed 14 trophies and 170 medals, making it one of the most successful launches in the history of the Tasmanian Wine Industry.
Take a walk with a local expert through the Hellyers Road Whisky Distillery in Burnie. Hellyers Road Distillery is known for continually producing some of Australia’s best single malt whiskies and being a leader in peated whisky expressions. The site of the distillery was once bush that in 1827 was carved out by Henry Hellyer, an explorer and cartographer, who was tasked to chart this rugged and naturally beautiful landscape. A wild landscape that bore an abundance of challenges and set in motion a journey into the unknown. Today, the road (named in Henry’s honour) leads to the distillery and embodies the spirit of the history. The idea of the distillery itself was born in 1997 from a like-minded community of dairy farmers, who knew their environment was perfect for sourcing ingredients of purity and quality. With a reputation for the world’s freshest air, purest water and natural resources, the decision to produce whisky in Tasmania’s northwest was inevitable and Hellyers Road Distillery was established. By 1999 the distillery was producing their signature spirit with great vigour and passion. Like Henry Hellyer, the team were tenacious – persevering – patient – as they began the long wait for their first whiskies to evolve and mature. By 2015, Hellyers Road was Australia’s biggest selling locally crafted artisan whisky producer.
Experience the sights, sounds, flavours, colour and action of Hobart’s Salamanca Market. Explore the market stalls, wander through the historic sandstone warehouses discovering innovative Tasmanian arts and crafts as you delight in the taste and aroma of freshly baked goods and local produce, meeting the friendly people who make or grow what they sell. Take a moment to sit back and relax at one of Salamanca’s cafes and watch the world pass you by with cooling ale or locally produced cider in hand.
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