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Gourmet
Tasmania
Departs 10th May 2021
Itinerary correct as at Jan 17, 2021, but subject to change. ALL flights to be confirmed. www.bluedottravel.com.au
$5,900 pp
Twin-share, excludes
domestic flights
Single supp $1,050
GOURMET TASMANIA
Our Gourmet Tasmania tour is all about getting to know local producers, in
intimate settings away from the crowds whilst also enjoying the wild and
beautiful landscapes that Tasmania is known for.
Experience Launceston, a hub for food and wine and culture, like a local.
Visit iconic Cradle Mountain National Park and walk amongst ancient
rainforests, glacial lakes and rugged mountains. Visit the rocky granite
peaks, abundant wildlife and pristine waters of Freycinet National Park.
Then eat your way to vibrant Hobart, leading the food scene with its focus
on top-quality local and seasonal produce.
We’ve made this journey special with unique stops around each corner: eat
lunch at a beautiful 1820’s property, enjoy private vineyard tours and learn
about various local producers at the source.
Whether it’s your first time or you have visited Tasmania before, this state
has so much to offer and beautifully showcases some of Australia’s most
remarkable natural landscapes, fascinating heritage and a wonderful slow
paced rural lifestyle.
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Day 1, Monday 10th May walled gardens, topiaries, historic drystone walls and
LAUNCESTON gun-slit barn. After a guided tour of the property we’ll
Welcome to Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest enjoy a “country lunch” that feels a lifetime away from
cities, surrounded by heritage estates, rich farmland, the city. We’ll continue on to a stylish, award-winning
premier cool-climate wines and fresh produce. A vineyard with a lakeside open pavilion. We’ll begin
group arrival transfer is available for those arriving with a private introduction to the pavilion and a glass
prior to 1pm, otherwise it is an easy taxi ride to our of sparkling wine, followed by a private tasting. We
starting hotel, the Grand Chancellor. From the hotel, return to Launceston in the early evening, and the
it’s a leisurely walk along heritage streets to the remainder of your night is free with dinner at your
Queen Victoria Art Gallery and Museum, where we’ll leisure. B/L
enjoy a guided tour of the gallery. We'll return to our
hotel on foot, exploring Launceston’s extensive Day 3, Wednesday 12th May
LAUNCESTON — CRADLE MOUNTAIN
Georgian and Victorian buildings, with time to
freshen up before dinner at one of Launceston’s After breakfast, we’ll drive to Cradle Mountain, by-
leading restaurants, where the fresh local produce passing the busy, well-worn route. Our drive
reflects the excellent local cuisine Tasmania is meanders through farming areas and historic towns,
known for. D before turning inland and climbing onto the Alpine
Plateau to the gates of the Cradle Mountain – Lake
Day 2, Tuesday 11th May St Claire National Park. We’ll stop en route for lunch
LAUNCESTON at a gorgeous property with a stunning large scale
Cataract Gorge is a touch of wilderness just outside garden, nestled below rolling green hills, followed by
the city, and this morning we’ll enjoy a gentle walk a visit to one of Australia's most environmentally
through the area. Our path leads us past towering friendly salmon farms. This is a great opportunity to
rocks and tumbling waters to a morning tea set gain some local insight into the region, and an
amidst centuries-old trees, where friendly peacocks uplifting story of restoring the Tasmanian wetlands
showcase their beautiful tails. We’ll then take a that are home to many species of native flora and
scenic drive through farmlands and valleys for our fauna, including birds, platypus. We’ll arrive at Cradle
exclusive lunch experience. We’ll meet the owner of Mountain in the afternoon, and visit the Tasmanian
an outstanding private 1820’s property, with beautiful devil sanctuary. This is a breeding and conservation
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facility for three of Tasmania's unique threatened leaders in sustainability and this superb quality salt is
carnivorous marsupials; the Tasmanian devil, the created by wind/solar power and converted air-con
Spotted-tailed Quoll, and Eastern Quoll. B/L units - not to mention being set in a pristine location.
We’ll continue on to a beautiful vineyard nearby,
Day 4, Thursday 13th May known for producing Australia’s most awarded
CRADLE MOUNTAIN sparkling, where we’ll meet the owners and enjoy a
Cradle Mountain is a hiker’s paradise, and part of sample. Our lunch today is at a gorgeous historic
the World Heritage-listed Tasmanian Wilderness property with a beautiful coastal outlook and
area. Today we’ll experience the beauty of excellent local produce. We’ll arrive in Hobart in the
Tasmania’s wilderness first hand with a guided hike late afternoon, where there’ll be free time to head out
through the area. With cascading rivers, alpine for a walk or grab a bite to eat at your leisure. B/L
heaths and dense, old-growth rainforest, it’s truly a
pristine place. We’ll enjoy a picnic style lunch at Day 7, Sunday 16th May
nearby historic site where early European settlers HOBART
built their chalets, followed by a short rainforest Hailed as the most important addition to the
walk. The hike will take approx 3 hours and requires Australian cultural landscape since the opening of
an adequate level of fitness; for those who choose the Sydney Opera House, MONA has shaken up the
not to hike, there are many short, accessible walks art world and got everyone talking. We’ll travel to
throughout the park. After immersing ourselves in MONA along the Derwent River onboard their
the raw beauty of the area, we return to the comfort dedicated ferry in the “Posh Pit” section, with a drink
of our lodge with time to relax and enjoy this special in hand. There’ll be plenty of time to explore the
place. B/L museum before meeting for lunch at MONA’s
excellent restaurant, The Source. A true reflection of
Day 5, Friday Tasmania, the daring menu is built around
14th May exceptional fresh local produce and a sense of
CRADLE adventure, with sommeliers on hand to guide you
MOUNTAIN —
FREYCINET NP —
through an extensive wine list. Your afternoon is free
SWANSEA to wander the charming streets of Hobart, or perhaps
stay longer at MONA for a wine tasting at their onsite
We have an early
winery Moorilla (not included). B/L
start today, as we
embark on a scenic Day 8, Monday 17th May
day of travel, taking us from the alpine landscapes HOBART SURROUNDS
to the pristine East Coast. Driving across Tasmania Today will be a treat for your tastebuds as we visit a
feels a world apart from the populous “mainland” range of prime producers, passionate about their
and our first stop enroute is a charming farming products and ready to share their stories with you.
town, where we’ll enjoy morning tea at a local We’ll visit a property to learn all about sheep’s milk;
bakery. We’ll continue on to another award-winning its amazing health benefits; the different breed’s, and
vineyard, set against a backdrop of dramatic its use in delicious lattes and hot chocolates. This
scenery, for a casual lunch featuring local producers property also produces award-winning vodka and gin
and a glass of wine of course! We’ll arrive to Coles using whey, a waste by-product. Next, we’ll take a
Bay in the late afternoon, where pink granite wander amongst 100 acres of native bushland, along
mountains rise straight from the sea to form a a sculpture trail made by local artists. Today’s lunch
magnificent sheltered waterway. Wineglass Bay's is a casual affair at a stylish local pub, overlooking a
iconic shape and breathtakingly blue waters are superb coastal inlet - but this is no pub grub, with
world renowned, and to get the best view of its meals highlighting the quality local produce. In the
white sandy beach, we’ll be walking the Wine Glass afternoon we’ll visit a saffron farm, to learn about the
Bay Lookout track. This is a short walk but does production of the world’s most expensive spice. We’ll
involve some steep sections, so adequate fitness is finish the day with a private tutored tasting at a
required. The views at the top are not to be missed. leading craft cider house. On the apple isle, there is
After our walk we’ll get away from the crowds to so much to discover about heritage apples, cider and
our own special spot for the night: a beautiful calvados. We’ll return, likely with full bellies, for our
beachfront location overlooking the Freycinet final night in Hobart. B/L
peninsula, on the outskirts of Swansea. There are
two excellent local spots for a walk and dinner at Day 9, Tuesday 18th March
your leisure once we arrive. B/L HOBART
Our tour concludes after breakfast today, with a
Day 6, Saturday 15th March group airport transfer scheduled for flights leaving
SWANSEA - HOBART
before midday. If you choose a later flight home, it’s
After breakfast we’ll travel from Swansea towards an easy taxi ride to the airport and gives you an
Hobart, stopping first at a micro-scale ‘green’ salt- afternoon to explore charming Hobart further. B
works. Tasmanian producers are among Australia’s
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