11 night Hosted Tasmania Photography tour

Next tour dates TBA: You will see the best Tasmania has to offer on this 12 day hosted Tasmania tour, which has a photography focus, but also suitable for non-photographers, travelling across Australia’s island state: hand created by Bryce, Your Tassie Specialist.

Package features:

Breakfast daily

2 nights RACV Hotel Hobart in a King room
2 nights Coles Bay – Freycinet Lodge in One Room Cabins
2 nights Launceston – Hotel Verge in a Verge King room
2 nights Cradle Mountain – Cradle Mountain Hotel in a Deluxe Spa Room
2 nights Strahan – Strahan Village in a Hilltop Harbour View Executive Room
1 night RACV Hotel Hobart in a King room

From our host, guide and professional photographer Keerti Siag:
Keerti primarily shoots on her Sony mirrorless cameras and lenses but equally enjoys using Nikon and Fujifilm. For her, the quality of the gear certainly matters but not more than how one trains their eye to compose beautiful shots. The right technique is far superior than expensive glass. There has never been a more interesting time to create art through the camera alone, the challenge is how to capture the perfect shot! Photography is one of those hobbies that teaches you how to appreciate your blessings in life, it’s an art that everyone can relate to and create the way they want to enjoy it. For a lifetime of memories.
Look here to read an article on Keerti

Day 1 – Sunday 29 October

• Richmond Historical Village – cafe lunch – Visit this charming town rich in history and architecture, with more than 50 historic buildings.  Picture-perfect town in the heart of the Coal River Valley telling the story of an early Australian colonial village. A wonderful town to explore Tasmania’s past while visiting galleries, museums, cafes and historical landmarks
• MONA – Entry and return ferry – A visit to Hobart is not complete without a visit to this famous museum, showcasing the highlights of David Walsh’s $110m private collection of art and antiquities
• Check in to accommodation for 2 nights
• kunanyi/ Mt Wellington tour for sunset
• Welcome Dinner – a locally curated dinner in one of Hobarts finest restaurants
• Overnight: Hobart

Day 2 – Monday 30 October

• Sunrise Hobart waterfront, take a short 10-minute walk down to Constitution Dock at sunrise to see kunanyi/Mt Wellington light up, the fishing boats bob around and enjoy a quiet moment while the rest of the city sleeps. The soft golden hues light up the heritage buildings and the reflections on a calm morning are breathtaking.
• Bruny Island Cruise from Hobart  –  multi award winning 3 hour wilderness cruise exploring the rugged coastline of Bruny Island, the tour is a full day out with morning tea, lunch and touring around the Island. Your day includes return guided bus tour, SeaLink ferry crossing, 3 Hour Wilderness Cruise, morning tea, lunch and commentary from local guides.
• Overnight: Hobart

Day 3 – Tuesday 31 October

• Optional Sunrise Hobart waterfront excursion
• Drive to Port Arthur Historic Site (1.5 hrs)  –  Located just 90 minutes from Hobart, it’s a place of global significance, one of the 11 places that make up the UNESCO Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property. Hear the stories and feel the sense of isolation experienced by the convicts and discover the history of the early Australian Penal system.
  – entry includes the Convict Walking Tour and Harbour Cruise
• Drive to East Coast (3 hrs) As you depart Port Arthur you will take in the sights of the Tasman Peninsula with stunning scenery such as Devil’s Kitchen, the Tasman Arch, Tessellate Pavement and the Remarkable Caves. Continue your journey up the East Coast and check in to your accommodation for a 2-night stay at Freycinet Lodge, a stunning secluded property in a coastal bush setting.
  View the sunset at Honeymoon Bay, a short 10-minute walk from Freycinet Lodge. This is an incredible place to watch the sunset.
• Overnight: Freycinet Lodge with breakfast daily. Uniquely set within Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge is a superb base for exploring Tasmania’s amazing East Coast. Enjoy wandering pristine beaches, climbing the granite peaks of The Hazards mountains and touring the local area, knowing you are returning to a relaxing waterfront eco-lodge at the end of the day, with cabins in a quiet bushland setting. A National Parks Pass is required to stay at this property – included.

Day 4 – Wednesday 1 November

• For a more relaxed start to the morning, meet your coach and driver at 5:00am to watch the sunrise from the flat boarded walk at Cape Tourville (20-minutes return). View The Hazards mountain range, Wineglass Bay and nearby offshore rocks known as The Nuggets. Keep an eye out for wildlife. Sea birds, sea-eagles, whales, seals and dolphins have all been seen from here.
• Option: For the more adventurous and experienced bushwalkers, meet your coach and driver at 4:00am for a sunrise hike to the summit of Mt Amos (3-hours return). Mount Amos is part of the range of granite mountains, known as the Hazards, which dominate Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park. The track to the summit is steep and strenuous, but walkers are rewarded with panoramic views. This is a challenging track only suitable for physically fit and well-equipped walkers.
• Freycinet National Park – Wineglass Bay – the perfect curve of Wineglass Bay is like a big, brilliant smile on the face of Tasmania.  Pink Granite mountains form Freycinet National Park overlooking this very photographed spectacular bay
• Today you’ll explore the picture-perfect Freycinet National Park at your leisure. You will have the opportunity to walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout (1-1.5 hours, a steep uphill walk) and take in one of Tasmania’s most celebrated views – the crystal-clear waters and curvaceous white beach of Wineglass Bay. The perfect curve of Wineglass Bay is like a big, brilliant smile on the face of Tasmania. The walking track also continues down to Wineglass Bay Beach (2.5-3.5 hours, approximately 1000 stairs). Dip your toes into the turquoise waters and wander the sparkling white sand. An additional 20-minute stroll along the sand to the southern end of the beach will give you magnificent views back towards the Hazards. Whales and dolphins can be spotted in the Bay during the migratory season.
  Overnight: Freycinet Lodge

Day 5 – Thursday 2 November

• Meet your coach and driver at 5:00am to watch the sunrise at Sleepy Bay (20-minutes return). Gently graded steps leading to the rocky shoreline of Sleepy Bay where the golden light reflects in the rock pools. Enjoy the views over the beautiful rocky bay with its turquoise waters and orange lichen-encrusted rocks.
• Drive to Launceston via the North-East Bay of Fires and Pyengana (4 hrs)  – Travel through the North East of Tasmania visiting towns of Pyengana and arrive at St Helens (the largest town on the East Coast). If you are looking for a lifetime experience, look no further than the Bay of Fires, with stunning white sandy beaches, clear azure seas and granite rocks splashed in orange lichen.
  Continue onto Launceston and check in to your accommodation for a 2-night stay at Hotel Verge, superbly located in the the heart of Launceston. Hotel Verge’s contemporary design features spacious, well-appointed hotel rooms with an industrial luxe persona.
• Overnight: Launceston

Day 6 – Friday 3 November

• Tamar River Cruise (9:30am – 10:20am)
  Meet your coach and driver at 8:45am, arriving at Home Point Parade for the 9:30am cruise on the Tamar River and into Cataract Gorge. Embark on a 50-minute round trip and explore the old and new facets of Launceston’s Seaport precinct today.
• Josef Chromy – Let’s Do Lunch (from 11:00am) – A spectacular Restaurant, Vineyard setting and cellar door from Josef Chromy, one of Tasmania’s most popular and exquisite wineries
  Arrive in the beautiful grounds of Josef Chromy Wines and take a stroll through the gardens established in 1888. Enjoy a complimentary tasting at the Cellar Door and then retire to the restaurant for a two-course lunch of fine Tasmanian produce matched with wines.
  
• Return to Launceston mid afternoon. For those wishing to, the coach will take you to Cataract Gorge, Launceston’s own piece of wilderness just minutes from the city, with beautiful walking tracks, a suspension bridge, wildlife and a chairlift.
• Meet your coach and driver at 7:00pm to watch the sunset from The Batman Bridge. Constructed in 1966 this 91m high bridge is an ideal location to watch the sun setting to the North-West down the Tamar River towards George Town.
• Overnight: Launceston

Day 7 – Saturday 4 November

• Drive to Ashgrove Dairy at Elizabeth Town, arriving at 11am – enjoy Cheese & Wine Tastings at the Dairy Door – If you’re simply craving pure Tasmanian air, head outside to meet the happiest cows in the world. Be sure to stock up on gourmet provisions like award-winning speciality cheeses and fancy cheese snacks and tasty Tasmanian produce, or grab a gift for a loved one who enjoys cheese as much as you do.
• Drive to Cradle Mountain (1.5 hrs), via the town of murals “Sheffield” – This is the town where art and history combine in Tasmania’s outdoor gallery.  At the foot of majestic Mount Roland, Sheffield is a gateway to Tasmania’s most famous national park, Cradle Mountain.
• Check into your accommodation for a 2-night stay at Cradle Mountain Hotel, nestled in the Alpine Forest in Cradle Mountain, you will feel like you’re living in luxury in the wilderness.
• Devils @ Cradle 5:30pm After Dark Feeding Tour (1hr 15minutes)  – A peaceful refuge dedicated to Tasmanian devils and quolls, with a visitor centre and tours with expert & passionate guides. Tour includes a short film and a rare up-close opportunity to see a large breeding group of Tasmanian devils in their own habitat. Your guide will feed the animals whilst interpreting their behaviour. The sanctuary comes alive in the evening!
• Overnight: Cradle Mountain Hotel

Day 8 – Sunday 5 November

• Cradle Mountain National Park – Weindorfers Forest Walk (20 mins)  – Tasmania’s most famous peak sets the scene for a range of towering mountain experiences.  The imposing summit stands supreme above Dove Lake, which provides the classic Cradle Mountain view. Today you’ll have the full day to explore Cradle Mountain National Park. Tasmania’s most famous peak sets the scene for a range of towering mountain experiences. The imposing summit stands supreme above Dove Lake, which provides the classic Cradle Mountain view. Access to Cradle Mountain National Park is via shuttle buses from the Visitor Centre (included with your national parks pass). For those keen there is a 6km walk around Dove Lake (2-3 hours, boarded flat walk with spectacular views) one of Australia’s best short walks, with views of Cradle Mountain. While walking through Tasmania’s unique vegetation, including the ancient Ballroom Forest, with luck you might spot an echidna, wombat, or platypus. Otherwise, you can simply sit and admire this famous landmark. There is also the option of visiting the Wilderness Gallery at Cradle Mountain Hotel (small fee applies) if you prefer or visit Cradle Mountain Lodge for a shorter walk and relax with a tea or coffee.
• The Weindorfers Forest Walk (20-minutes) is a lovely stroll that takes you through a beautiful rainforest, where you’ll see ancient King Billy pines, pandani and Tasmania’s renowned deciduous beech ( fagus). The track leaves from Waldheim chalet where you can view the displays to catch a brief look at the life of the Weindorfers, who played a key role in the preservation and history of this area.
• Overnight: Cradle Mountain Hotel

Day 9 – Monday 6 November

• Drive to Strahan (1.75 hrs) ­ – Strahan, a gorgeous small town and former port on the West Coast of Tasmania,  Now a major tourism region, set on the banks of Macquarie Harbour.
• Travel via Tasmania’s wild west coast today via the town of Zeehan, once known as Silver City and Tasmania’s third-largest settlement during its mining heyday. Zeehan features several grand historic buildings clustered on Main Street. Admire the chocolate-box facades of the 1898 Gaiety Theatre, once considered one of Australia’s finest theatres, and the post office. On Zeehan’s outskirts is the Spray Tunnel, a 100m-long abandoned railway tunnel. Walk through the keyhole-shaped tunnel which was used to shift ore from what was the Spray Silver Mine.
• Meet your coach and driver this evening at 7:30pm to watch the sunset at the Ocean Beach Lookout. This is the perfect spot to view the longest beach in Tasmania. Enjoy the expansive views, looking out over some of the most rugged waters on offer.
• Overnight: Strahan Village for a 2-night stay, located at Strahan Esplanade in the beautiful village.

Day 10 – Monday 7 November

• Gordon River Cruise (8:30am – 2:30pm)  –  Gordon River Cruise, this award-winning Cruise takes guests deep into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage area.  A full day tour with a delicious Buffet Lunch, includes stops at Heritage Landing and Sarah Island with local guides interpreting the region’s history
  Be first on the water and witness the magical reflections of the Gordon River when you cruise with Gordon River Cruises and their custom-built vessel, designed to have minimal impact on the environment. Enjoy dedicated on-board guides and step ashore in the rainforest at Heritage Landing and again at Sarah Island as well as visiting salmon farms and Hells Gate at the mouth of Macquarie Harbour.
  Tour Includes:
  First access to the Gordon River each day
  Cruise into Tasmania’s UNESCO World Heritage Area
  Dedicated on-board guides and on-board commentary
  Complimentary audio tours
  Buffet lunch
  Heritage Landing interpretation and Sarah Island guided tour
  Quiet cruising on the Gordon River under electric motors
  Tour Details:
  Departs from the Gordon River Cruises terminal at 8:30am
  Returns to Gordon River Cruises terminal at 2:30pm.
  
• Following the cruise enjoy some free time to explore Strahan with a visit to the Huon Pine Sawmill located on the Strahan Esplanade or a walk to Hogarth Falls from People’s Park in Strahan, a pretty waterfall through a tranquil mixed forest.
• Overnight: Strahan Village

Day 11 – Wednesday 8 November

• Drive to Queenstown (0.75 hrs)
• West Coast Wilderness Railway (10:00am – 2:30pm)  –  The West Coast Wilderness Railway is Tasmania’s rainforest railway, blending history, forest and a deep gorge.
• Meet your coach and driver at 8:30am and travel to Queenstown Station for the West Coast Wilderness Railway Rack & Gorge journey departing at 10:00am. The 4.5 hour heritage steam train journey will travel through remote cool temperate rainforest to the incredible King River Gorge, turning at Dubbil Barril before returning to Queenstown. You’ll climb one of the Southern Hemisphere’s steepest tracks and stop at remote train stations, traverse the deep chasm of the King River Gorge, and see the places where early west coast pioneers lived and worked to create this extraordinary railway. Train returns approx. 2:30pm.
• Drive to Hobart (3.75 hrs)
• Farewell special Dinner – it’s the last night in magical Tasmania!
• Overnight: Hobart

Day 12 – Thursday 9 November

• Free morning in Hobart
• Depart Tasmania

Guided Walk Add-on. Are you a keen walker? Look at our optional add-on, departing 9th of November: 4-day luxury guided Maira Island walk departing from Hobart

From $6,499 per person twinshare
Solo occupancy from $8,049
EARLYBIRD BOOKING OFFER: receive a A2 cotton rag print ready to frame per person – worth $125 each

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