【Important Note: The itinerary includes a visit to Salamanca Square, not the market! Not the market! Not the market!】
The order of the itinerary may be adjusted based on actual conditions; please refer to the arrangements provided during the trip. Please do not assume the dates of the Salamanca Market yourself, as visits are not guaranteed! Thank you for your understanding.
Airport transfer is available for flights arriving at Hobart Airport before 9:00 on the first day and departing after 20:00 on the last day.
For those not requiring transfers, please choose one of the following three meeting points: BEST WESTERN HOTEL / BLUE HILLS MOTEL / CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL
Reference meeting time: 8:00-9:00. The specific meeting time will be confirmed by the driver-guide the day before departure.
1 Richmond Historic Village - Mount Wellington - Cascade Brewery (exterior) - Oyster Farm
In the morning, we will drive to Richmond, one of Australia's best-preserved historic towns. Here, you will visit the oldest stone arch bridge in Australia, built in 1823, and the Catholic church built in 1836. The old bakeries and dessert shops in the town are also popular spots for visitors. This is also a filming location for the Hong Kong movie 'Heartfall Arises'.
In the afternoon, we will ascend the 1270-meter-high Mount Wellington, an excellent spot for a panoramic view of Hobart and the surrounding waters. Next, we will visit the exterior of Australia's oldest brewery. We will also head to a famous Tasmanian oyster farm, where you can taste fresh Pacific oysters (at your own expense).
2 Bruny Island
Heading south through downtown Hobart, we will arrive at the ferry terminal and take a 20-minute ferry ride to Bruny Island. We will drive along the coastline and through the forests to the famous 'The Neck', a narrow isthmus that connects the northern and southern parts of Bruny Island, with the vast ocean on both sides. This is also a habitat for penguins.
You may also visit an oyster farm on the island to taste Tasmania's most delicious oysters (at your own expense*).
Explore the bustling Adventure Bay on Bruny Island, where you might spot the island's unique white wallabies. There are also small shops hidden in the island's forests where you can enjoy cheese, seafood, or even a glass of whiskey.
3 East Coast - Swansea - Wineglass Bay - Coles Bay
The east coast of Tasmania is a dream world, with blue skies, white clouds, colorful waters, and vibrant reefs adorning the coastline. In 1999, the American travel magazine 'Outside' voted Wineglass Bay as one of the top ten beaches in the world. However, Wineglass Bay is nestled among the mountains, and its beauty is not immediately visible; visitors must climb up and put in some effort to appreciate its splendor. We will stop at the beautiful coastal town of Swansea along the way to enjoy the stunning views of Tasmania's east coast from different angles. (For safety reasons, the tour guide will not accompany you on the hike.)
As Maria Island is on the way to Wineglass Bay, we may arrange for guests to share a vehicle with day-trip visitors to Maria Island on that day. Thank you for your understanding.
4 Port Arthur Historic Site, Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen, Tessellated Pavement, Blowhole
Port Arthur is a former convict settlement from the colonial era, the largest prison in the Southern Hemisphere in the 19th century, and the best-preserved prison site in Australia today. The human history of Port Arthur and the beautiful scenery of the Tasman Peninsula make it one of Tasmania's most famous tourist hotspots. Every visitor to Tasmania makes a special trip to Port Arthur (admission fee at your own expense). On the way to Port Arthur, we will also visit the four natural wonders of the Tasman Peninsula: Tasman Arch, Devil's Kitchen, Tessellated Pavement, and the Blowhole.
**Daily itinerary concludes at the meeting point between 17:00-18:00.
Accommodation Arrangements:
1 night at a farm stay + 2 nights at a 4/4.5-star hotel in Hobart city, or 3 nights at a hotel in Hobart city.
The farm stay is arranged during the southern route in Richmond; availability depends on the specific date.
