This journey along Tasmania's east coast introduces students to beautiful Tasmania. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Australia's convict and colonial history whilst learning more about conservation and environment.
This journey along Tasmania's east coast introduces students to beautiful Tasmania. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Australia's convict and colonial history whilst learning more about conservation and environment.
Your tour starts at Geelong's Spirit of Tasmania Quay and check in for your overnight cruise to Devonport.
On arrival enjoy breakfast before travelling to Launceston to visit the beautiful Cataract Gorge, where natural beauty combines with examples of engineering and resourcefulness of community vision. Continue on to Freycinet National Park and Wineglass Bay. This afternoon enjoy self-guided walks, exploring the pristine beauty of the park.
Take a self-guided walk at Freycinet National Park before travelling to Port Arthur via the Blowhole, Tessellated Pavements and Devil’s Kitchen. Check into your accommodation at Port Arthur. Tonight join one of Port Arthur’s famous lantern-lit historical Ghost Tours and hear gripping tales of ghostly apparitions.
Following breakfast return to the Port Arthur Historic Site to meet your guide and learn about the rich history of Tasmania’s convict past. Cruise around the Isle of the Dead (entry onto the island not included), the final resting place for nearly 2,000 people buried here from 1831 to 1877. Allow time to walk around other sections of the convict buildings.
Continue to Hobart and enjoy some free time at Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and Battery Point.
Following breakfast, see the fantastic views of Hobart from Mt Wellington / Mt Nelson (weather permitting) before travelling back to Devonport for the overnight voyage back to the mainland on the Spirit of Tasmania.
Arrive back in Geelong's Spirit of Tasmania Quay.
4 day itinerary with return flights
5 day itinerary with one-way Spirit of Tasmania ship crossing and one-way flight