Some landscapes you can’t help falling in love with. The East Coast of Tasmania is one. The air is cleaner, water purer, characters larger, food and wine fresher – discover it all on this Launceston to Hobart tour. Enjoy slurping oysters at Wineglass Bay, sipping pinot fireside in Hobart, and licking lavender ice-cream in Bridestowe. Appreciate some of Australia’s oldest histories here, in convict settlements or at Freycinet’s beachside Aboriginal middens.
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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.
Diamond Island Resort on Tasmania’s East Coast is one of Australia’s truly unique eco-style, oceanside resorts. Located in Bicheno, Diamond Island is home to a native Penguin rookery and each night, guests see the Little Penguins making their way to their nests. You can walk onto Diamond Island at low tide from the private beach and you are a short drive from the world famous natural wonders of the East Coast, including Wineglass Bay, Bay of Firesand the Freycinet and Douglas Apsley National Parks, along with all the attractions in Bicheno.
The self-contained accommodation combined with onsite restaurant, bar and swimming pool makes for the perfect destination to combine relaxed ocean vibes with nature, adventure and the finest of Tasmania’s world famous food and drinks.
A great base to explore Tasmania’s magnificent east coast from. Conveniently located halfway between the iconic attractions of the Freycinet National Park and the convict settlement of Port Arthur on the Tasman Peninsula.
This waterfront property features 48 motel rooms, 11 luxurious Maria Villas and 9 Cabins. For dining there is the Spring Bay Over-water Restaurant and bar, the Terrace Restaurant with sea-view dining decks, an outdoor swimming pool, indoor swimming pool and spa, guest BBQ facilities, children’s playground, a gym, squash and tennis courts, fishing jetty, private beach and guest boat ramp.
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.
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.
Freycinet National Park is home to dramatic pink granite peaks, secluded bays, white sandy beaches and abundant birdlife. Situated on Tasmania’s east coast, the park occupies most of the Freycinet Peninsula and looks out to the Tasman Sea from the eastern side and back towards the Tasmanian coastline from the west. Freycinet National Park is loaded with natural assets, including the pink granite peaks of the Hazards Range that dominate the Peninsula and the iconic Wineglass Bay. The short trek to Wineglass Bay lookout is a bit of a scramble, but it’s well worth it for one of Tasmania’s most photographed views. There are many more short walks across the park that are suitable for all abilities and that lead to secluded bays, clean beaches and bird-filled lagoons.
Port Arthur is a quaint village about a 1-hr drive (93 km) south-east of Hobart in Tasmania. Best known for the well-preserved penal colony buildings of the nearby Port Arthur Historic Site. Set on the tip of the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur is a great base to explore the historic site and the area’s natural attractions including dramatic coastal rock formations and towering cliffs. The Port Arthur Historic Site was established in 1830 as a timber station and was soon built into a small town to house and punish over a thousand of Tasmania’s most notorious convicts. This dark history contrasts with the beauty of the surrounding area. Full of powerful stories of hardship and loss, it’s one of Tasmania’s most rewarding travel experiences.
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.
Bridestowe Lavender Estate is one of Tasmania’s premier tourist destinations, located a 50-minute drive from Launceston in Tasmania’s scenic North East. Bridestowe Estate is the largest lavender farm in the Southern Hemisphere, famous for the spectacular view of the lavender in bloom in December and January. Visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate producer of high-quality lavender since 1922 and treat yourself to its famous lavender ice cream. Visitors are welcomed to the Estate all year round to see the seasons of Tasmania beautifully reflected in the ornamental gardens, manicured fields and native bushland set against the striking backdrop of Mount Arthur. The visitor centre is stocked with unique products containing Bridestowe’s famous lavender oil and dried flowers.
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