7 DAYS IN TASMANIA - SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES OF AUSTRALIA

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Launceston is Tasmania's second major city and a vibrant hub for food and wine, culture, and nature. The whole region is packed with city and country charm, gorgeous old towns, excellent food and wine, and beautiful scenic highlights. Beyond Launceston discover the stunning seaside of Coles Bay and stay at Saffire Freycinet overlooking the mesmerising vista of Great Oyster Bay and the pink granite of the Hazards Mountains. This is a great base to explore Freycinet National Park with its spectacular coastal scenery that includes famous Wineglass Bay, rated as one of the ten best beaches in the world.

At a glance:

• 1 night Barnbougle
• 3 nights Launceston
• 2 nights Freycinet
• Final day either return to Launceston or drive to Hobart

The Journey:

• Nearest Major City: Launceston, TAS
• Duration: 7 Days
• Mode of Transport: Car

DAY 1

Drive to Barnbougle Lost Farm Lodge. On arrival check-in and hit the green for a round of golf.

Tee off at one of the two courses -  either Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links - a traditional links course located on the pristine coastline of north-east Tasmania or Barnbougle Lost Farm, designed and constructed by world-renowned US golf course design company, Coore & Crenshaw.

Highlights:

• Experience one of the world’s top links golf courses located on 200 acres of spectacular undulating coastal dunes at Barnbougle Dunes or play Barnbougle Lost Farm - featuring a quirky 20 holes set against a dramatic backdrop of the Anderson Bay coastline.

DAY 2 

Depart Barnbougle towards Launceston.

Visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate. Sweeping fields of purple are spectacular during December and January. Visit the farm shop and café, enjoy a picnic under century-old oaks or look at the estate’s history and production process.

Next head to Hollybank Wilderness Adventures. Enjoy an exhilarating Segway tour, glide on tracks that have been established on the forest floor; a remarkable place to enjoy the wonders that this unique landscape offers. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, you may choose to zipline or take on the challenging ropes course.

Continue to drive on to Launceston and check in to your accommodation at Stillwater Seven.   

Highlights:

• Meander amongst sweeping fields of purple at Bridestowe Lavender Estate.
• Take a Segway tour, glide on the tracks of the forest floor at Hollybank Wilderness Adventures.
• Enjoy the uniquely indulgent accommodation experience at Stillwater Seven.
• Choose from many exciting dining options such as Stillwater Restaurant, Geronimo and Black Cow Bistro.

DAY 3

This morning, enjoy a self-guided nature walk around the picturesque Cataract Gorge, where the South Esk River carves its way through sold rock and enters the Tamar River Valley. The walk will take about 2 to 3 hours depending on your pace. Then jump on the Basin Chairlift for a birds-eye view. 

Travel to Josef Chromy winery for fly fishing, wine tasting and a lunch experience. Josef Chromy Wines and cellar door is acclaimed as one of Australia’s top 10; the cellar door is housed in the original 1880s homestead. Learn the art of fly casting and gain an introduction to fly-fishing with RiverFly 1864 Tasmania.

Following fishing, enjoy a tasting at the Cellar Door and then retire to the restaurant for a lunch of fine Tasmanian produce matched with wines.

If time allows, visit the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company on the way back to Launceston, it is well worth the stop.

Highlights

• Enjoy a self-guided nature walk at Cataract Gorge. 
• There’s no better way to fully appreciate the majestic beauty of Cataract Gorge than on the Basin Chairlift Experience. It’s the longest single-span chairlift in the world. 
• Learn something new! Have fun learning the basics of casting as you fish for trout with a leading fly fishing guide at Josef Chromy Winery.
• Enjoy the warmth of a log fire and great views while tasting a wide range of award-winning cool-climate wines. 
• Tantalise your taste buds with Raspberry Chilli Sauce when you visit the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company.

DAY 4

Today explore the stunning Tamar Valley countryside. Enjoy the scenery, the farmgate hospitality stops and the gourmet experiences.

Highlights:

• Pick mouth-watering berries or try bowls heaped with strawberries, raspberries, and fresh cream at Hillwood Berries Farm (season permitting).
• Experience the finest chocolate in Australia at House of Anvers Chocolate. This is serious chocolate territory, with a tasting centre, the chance to watch chocolates being made and a museum.
• Indulge in tasting the superb traditional country cheeses from the family farm at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm.
• Experience the mystique of the prized Black Truffle with a stop at Truffles of Tasmania. Gain insight from the most experienced truffle hunters in the country and meet their hunting dogs.
• Last stop of the day, after all that fabulous food, enjoy a gin tasting at the boutique distillery  Turner Stillhouse.

DAY 5 

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Launceston exploring the art and culture scene of this picturesque city.

Depart Launceston and head for Coles Bay, stopping at Devils Corner wine, cellar door and café for a light lunch.

Spend tonight at the globally acclaimed luxury coastal sanctuary at Saffire Freycinet, a Luxury Lodge of Australia.  The views are breathtaking, and the service is world-class, be prepared to be pampered.

Highlights:

• Immerse yourself in the centre of art and design exploring the Design Centre Tasmania.
• Visit Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Australia’s largest regional museum, known for its collections of Australian colonial art, Tasmanian history and natural science.
• Enjoy a casual scenic lunch at Devils Corner wine, cellar door and café. Taste the wines and soak up the views.
• Enjoy fine wine, gourmet cuisine and incredible luxurious accommodation overlooking the mesmerising vista of Great Oyster Bay and the pink granite of the Hazards Mountains at www.saffire-freycinet.com.au.

DAY 6

Spend today enjoying paradise at Saffire Freycinet.

Highlights:

• Relax and unwind in Saffire Freycinet’s onsite Day Spa.
• Engage and connect with Freycinet’s stunning natural wonders and attractions. Choose from many Saffire Freycinet experiences such as a Beekeeping experience to a guided walk to Wineglass lookout or the Freycinet Marine Oyster experience.

DAY 7

Before heading back to Launceston or onwards to Hobart, meet Freycinet Adventures for a three-hour Morning Tour.

Highlights:

• Dip your toes in the crystal waters before you head off on a kayak tour exploring the vibrant marine life, white sandy beaches and taking in the breathtaking scenery with Freycinet Adventures