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Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4 Star
Max. Group Size
48
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
TXT10
Overview
Read 20 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Travelmarvel's 10 Day Grand Tasman. Explore Tasmania’s natural beauty and history. See Freycinet Peninsula, Port Arthur, Cradle Mountain, cruise the Gordon River, and explore Hobart and Launceston.
Itinerary
Welcome to Tasmania. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Launceston. Enjoy a picturesque journey following the curves of the Tamar River on your way to today's Insider Experiences. Back at your hotel this evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner. Stay: Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor (D)
Insider Experience: Visit the gold mining town of Beaconsfield and take a guided tour of the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. Enjoy canapes and a Welcome Drink at James Boag's Brewery.
Insider Experience: Visit the gold mining town of Beaconsfield and take a guided tour of the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. Enjoy canapes and a Welcome Drink at James Boag's Brewery.
Drive through northern Tasmania's wine-producing region en route to an Insider Experience. Continue on to the seaside town of Bicheno. Stay: Beachfront Bicheno (B/D)
Insider Experience: At Bridestowe Lavender Estate, enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and sample the unique lavender-inspired fare.
Insider Experience: At Bridestowe Lavender Estate, enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and sample the unique lavender-inspired fare.
Home to pristine beaches, rugged landscapes and granite peaks, Freycinet is a place of breathtaking natural beauty. Explore the park and take in the stunning surrounds. Continue south to the seaside town of Orford where you'll enjoy dinner overlooking Spring Bay. Stay: Orford, Eastcoaster Tasmania (B/D)
Insider Experience: Travel into Freycinet National Park to enjoy a walk with a naturalist guide.
Insider Experience: Travel into Freycinet National Park to enjoy a walk with a naturalist guide.
This morning, travel south to Richmond, home to the historic Richmond Bridge. Built by convicts in the 1820s, it is Australia's oldest bridge. On the way to Port Arthur, see how nature and time have created spectacular rock formations such as the Tessellated Pavement and Tasman Arch. At Port Arthur Historic Site, join a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts buried there.
Later, travel to Hobart. This small capital city sure packs a punch with an endless supply of dining, cultural and nature-based experiences available. Stay Two Nights: RACV Hobart Hotel (B)
Insider Experience: Embark on a guided tour of the Port Arthur Historic Site, once Australia's most notorious convict prison.
A fantastic array of art, handicrafts, food and oddities awaits you today at the Salamanca Market. Housing over 300 stalls, the market has plenty of goods on offer, from tantalising Tasmanian gin to hand-crafted jewellery. Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
Russell Falls is a jewel in the crown of Mt Field National Park. After a short walk to see the falls, marvel at the pristine shores of Lake St Clair. Travel by coach to the town of Strahan and enjoy dinner at View 42º Restaurant & Bar this evening. Stay: Strahan Village (B/D)
Begin your day with an Insider Experience. Rejoin your coach and journey through stirring landscapes bound for Cradle Mountain. Stay: Cradle Mountain Hotel (B/L/D)
Insider Experience: Stay amid nature at Cradle Mountain Hotel. Board the environmentally friendly Spirit of the Wild ship for a cruise across the Macquarie Harbour, and enter World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Continue to the former penal colony of Sarah Island for a tour.
Insider Experience: Stay amid nature at Cradle Mountain Hotel. Board the environmentally friendly Spirit of the Wild ship for a cruise across the Macquarie Harbour, and enter World Heritage-listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Continue to the former penal colony of Sarah Island for a tour.
Take in the serenity of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Visit Waldheim Chalet and stand on the shores of Dove Lake. Then travel via Sheffield to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut. Stay: Smithton, Tall Timbers Hotel (B/D)
Insider Experience: Enjoy a three-course dinner at Tall Timbers, featuring seasonal produce.
Insider Experience: Enjoy a three-course dinner at Tall Timbers, featuring seasonal produce.
Following an Insider Experience, journey to Deloraine then continue to Launceston for a Farewell Dinner and drink. Stay: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston (B/D)
Insider Experience: Sample some of Tasmania's finest chocolate delights during a special tour at the House of Anvers.
Insider Experience: Sample some of Tasmania's finest chocolate delights during a special tour at the House of Anvers.
Visit Cataract Gorge, a unique natural formation only a stone's throw from Launceston. Your holiday comes to an end with a transfer to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate and sample the lavender infused fare
- Discover convict history at Port Arthur
- Explore Freycinet National Park
- Stay at the Tall Timbers Hotel in Smithton and indulge in a three-course dinner of seasonal produce
- Nine nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and Driver
- Premium air-conditioned coach travel
- Prices include airport transfers, porterage, sightseeing, cruises, tours and entrance fees as specified
- 17 meals – 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners, including special Welcome and Farewell dinners
- Itinerary, hotels, pricing and inclusions are subject to change
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included (unless specified)
- The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Travelmarvel cannot guarantee the tour will operate unaltered from the itinerary stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Trip Reviews (20) View All Most Recent 'Grand Tasman' Reviews
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Having done a tour of Tasmania 12 months ago with AAT Kings, I enjoyed the island so much that I took a tour there again, but with another company. This time it was Travelmarvel, which is the discount arm of APT. It was noticeable really only in the accommodation sense, but the sights of course do not change. The highlights this time were places ...read more that I had not been to, which included the Tasmanain Devil Unzoo, Bicheno ( Where the driver's family seemed to have owned most of the town at one stage), and the Nut in Stanley. Other highlights which I had been to before were Port Arthur and the Bruny Island cruise, this time in rough weather. One tip is to possibly arrive the day before the tour officially begins. I intended to arrive on the morning of the tour but the flight from Melbourne was cancelled so I had to book another flight for the next day and so missed a full day of touring. Hannah at Global Journeys, as always, was a pleasure to deal with in organising the tour.
Grand Tasmanian Tour 1
Judith, QLD, Australia, Oct 2022
Weather was good in October. Lots of lakes, rivers & babbling brooks similar to Aistria & Switzerland without the longhaul flights and the crowds. A pristine environment. The tour guide Danny and bus driver Gary were a formidable team who delivered on all levels. The accommodation lived up to Travelmarvel's high stanard. The tour group was friendly ...read more and inclusive. We had a great holiday. I would book through Global Journeys again. Jemma was wonderful and the online communication system was efficient and convenient.
Grand Tasman 2
Louise, NSW, Australia, Apr 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. It was a very busy 10 days, and at times I would have liked to get to our hotel a bit earlier in the evening, so we could have a look around, but with time constraints and trying to fit everything in, I fully understand. All the Hotels we stayed at were comfortable, and I didn't have a problem with them. All the staff were ...read more very friendly and very helpful. The food rated very high as well.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Tasmania, and was very efficient and friendly. The coach broke down a couple of times, so maybe an upgrade is needed. Going as a single person, did not prove to be an issue, there were other single people on our trip, and hopefully I have made good friends for life. The mix of ages was quite extensive as well.
As far as booking with Global Journeys again, that is a definite. I did not have any issues at all. I was kept informed every step of the way. Talking to other people, they all had a few problems, but if I could make Georgie my personal travel agent I would. She was excellent. Sorry if that was not allowed, but I had to say something.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Tasmania, and was very efficient and friendly. The coach broke down a couple of times, so maybe an upgrade is needed. Going as a single person, did not prove to be an issue, there were other single people on our trip, and hopefully I have made good friends for life. The mix of ages was quite extensive as well.
As far as booking with Global Journeys again, that is a definite. I did not have any issues at all. I was kept informed every step of the way. Talking to other people, they all had a few problems, but if I could make Georgie my personal travel agent I would. She was excellent. Sorry if that was not allowed, but I had to say something.
Had a wonderful time on our holiday. May weather in Tasmaina was a little cold in the mornings but we had lovely days with only one day of rain - but that was on a day of full travelling, so was ok. All accommodation and food was very good, only one older room which required a little updating but was nice and clean. Had a great bus driver Catch (Gary), ...read more never felt unsafe with his driving and we had many challenging roads very friendly to all passengers and helpful.
Our tour director Daniel was also very good and he mixed well with fellow passengers and did have some lame jokes lol. Got to see some extra beautiful places not on tour which where on the way. Could have spent more time at Port Arthur. Bridestowe lavender estate was a little disappointing as wrong time of year for seeing the fields of lavender. Russell falls is a must see so wonderful. Extra tour at own cost to Bruny Island is well worth the cost $235 great whole day meals included. Franklin Gordon river cruise another great day very relaxing pace up the river some of the most beautiful scenery and great food onboard. Seeing the little penguins was worth the extra cost of $40 very cute. Beaconsfield mine was very interesting tour.
Only disappointment were the bus seats which where not really suited for long touring, not much room for two people so was very uncomfortable for ten days on bus. Would highly recommend TravelMarvel and they have been very helpful in trying times with Covid always keeping us informed. Driver was at airport to pick us up on time. Had a lovely group of fellow travelers would recommend Tasmania as a great destination to go.
Our tour director Daniel was also very good and he mixed well with fellow passengers and did have some lame jokes lol. Got to see some extra beautiful places not on tour which where on the way. Could have spent more time at Port Arthur. Bridestowe lavender estate was a little disappointing as wrong time of year for seeing the fields of lavender. Russell falls is a must see so wonderful. Extra tour at own cost to Bruny Island is well worth the cost $235 great whole day meals included. Franklin Gordon river cruise another great day very relaxing pace up the river some of the most beautiful scenery and great food onboard. Seeing the little penguins was worth the extra cost of $40 very cute. Beaconsfield mine was very interesting tour.
Only disappointment were the bus seats which where not really suited for long touring, not much room for two people so was very uncomfortable for ten days on bus. Would highly recommend TravelMarvel and they have been very helpful in trying times with Covid always keeping us informed. Driver was at airport to pick us up on time. Had a lovely group of fellow travelers would recommend Tasmania as a great destination to go.
Stress free coach tour in Tasmania 1
JP & M, NSW, Australia, May 2021
We’re glad that we joined this tour. The tour director and driver were very nice and funny. The quality of hotels and included meals were excellent. We were fortunate with the weather except in Cradle Mountain. It was cold whole time but bearable. Our highlight of the tour was Port Arthur, Gordon river cruise, Russell falls and also some small towns ...read more where we stopped for a break were nice. In ten days trip we covered most of Tasmania. The fellow travelers were also lovely. We enjoyed very much. Finally thank you so much, Global Journeys, for organizing this wonderful trip.
Grand Tasman 2
Geoffrey , NSW, Australia, Nov 2019
Covered just about all of Tasmania. Well worth the trip it was just a pity that the weather was not kind to us being cold and windy throughout. The hotels, coach, and Travelmarvel staff were all very good. The itinerary was a bit rushed but you kind of expect it on these coach tours. The coach drivers have to have their rests. Yes the trip was well ...read more worth the money paid and I will be looking through the Travelmarvel brochure to book future tours with you.
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