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12 Tastes of Tasmania Meet the producers of some of Australia’s best food and wine and delve into the untouched landscapes of Maria Island and the Bay of Fires. Head deep into the Tasmanian wilderness spending a night by the campfire under the stars and soak up panoramic views of one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Bay of Fires Bush Retreat 7 DAYS • Hobart • Triabunna • Maria Island Share a delicious, seasonal meal with Anna and Tom • Freycinet National Park • Bay of Fires at the Bay of Fires Bush Retreat, nestled in the rugged bushland of Tasmania. • Mount William National Park • Launceston Immerse local artists as you explore the many galleries and shops hidden in the old sandstone warehouses. Take in the sights, smells and sounds of Immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful the vibrant Salamanca Market as you wander past hundreds of stalls world of MONA. Meet the stallholders and soak overflowing with local produce, crafts, jewellery, freshly baked goods and up the atmosphere of Salamanca Market. artisanal cider. Working up a hunger, you’ll head to New Norfolk for a Local Dining Experience at the Agrarian Kitchen Eatery, borne from a longing to grow and cook authentic local food where the ingredients speak Indulge for themselves. Afterwards visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). Immerse yourself in the gallery’s weird and wonderful installations and Sample Tasmania’s finest wines at Craigie exhibitions, before hopping on the ferry to Hobart for an evening at leisure. Knowe Vineyard and Sharmans Wines. Indulge Crowne Plaza, 2 nights in a paddock to plate feast of fresh local Local Dining Experience produce at the Agrarian Kitchen. Day 2: Huon Valley & Tahune Airwalk Explore Explore the Huon Valley, a region renowned for its fresh produce, Head deep into the Tasmanian wilderness wine, seafood and other gourmet delicacies, as well as its natural on the Tahune Airwalk experience. Soak up beauty with pristine rivers meandering through valleys bordered by panoramic views of the one of the world’s World Heritage listed national parks. Visit the Honey Pot before going most beautiful beaches, Wineglass Bay. behind the scenes and immersing yourself in traditional wooden boat building, lovingly crafted by hand. Stop by the side of the road to taste fresh apples, pears and berries from the local orchards before heading Relax deep into the Australian bush to experience the Tahune Airwalk, an Unwind at Peppers Silo Hotel on the idyllic elevated walkway 30 metres above the forest floor offering spectacular views of the Huon River and beyond to the peaks of the World Heritage Tamar River, and enjoy a relaxing night spent Area. Working up a thirst, sample some local ciders at Willie Smith's by the campfire at Bay of Fires Bush Retreat. Apple Shed before returning to the city. Indulge in dinner on Hobart’s waterfront, with unsurpassed views of the city and Mt. Wellington. Breakfast, dinner with wine As this journey departs from the Crowne Plaza Hotel Hobart at 8.00am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for Day 3: Hobart – East Coast & Maria Island the previous night. Travel to the working port of Triabunna just in time to catch the ferry to Day 1: Welcome to Hobart Maria Island. Rich in indigenous and European history, abundant in wildlife, and boasting spectacular views and remarkable geological features, Meet your Journey Director and head out on a walking tour this entire island is a National Park. Explore the convict-built Darlington of the historic docks and Salamanca Place. Connect with the township, take a walk to the Fossil or Painted Cliffs, hire a bike, or simply firstlighttravel.com
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Head back to your hotel for Farewell Drinks and Forest Overnight transferred to Launceston Airport for your onward flight. Sightseeing Canapes with your Journey Director and fellow travellers. The Hobart 2 Day evening7: Farewell Breakfastis at leisure. from Launceston Coach Start Cruise Geeveston Huonville Finish ThisBreakfast, lunch morning your Tasmanian journey concludes, and you are Overnight transferred to Launceston Airport for your onward flight. Sightseeing DayBreakfast 7: Farewell from Launceston Coach Start Geeveston Cruise Finish This morning your Tasmanian journey concludes, and you are Overnight transferred to Launceston Airport for your onward flight. Sightseeing Breakfast Coach Cruise firstlighttravel.com
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