7 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS PURELY TASMANIA UNIQUE EXPERIENCE (ZTA)
Hobart / HounVille / Ross / Cradle Mountain / Sheffield / Launceston

 

HOBART & SURROUNDS

 

Sorell Fruit Farm
A wide range of berries from strawberries to raspberries, tayberries, boysenberries, cherries, loganberries, silvanberries and blackcurrants – at least some are in season from late October to May. Pick your own, take a self-guided tour, and then stop at the café for a Devonshire tea or berry ice cream.

 

Salamanca Place (Salamanca Market)
Stroll along the 1830's sandstone warehouse that is home to galleries, studios, restaurants and cafes. Not to be missed is the Salamanca Market, which opens every Saturday from 8.30am to 3 pm.

 

Mt Wellington
Crowned by alpine vegetation and dusted by snow in the winter, Mt Wellington allows visitors to glimpse the unfolding panorama of Hobart’s river, suburbs, towns and vast waterways.

 

Bonorong Wildlife Park
Tasmanian Devils, quolls, wombats and echidnas are popular residents at this wildlife park. Visitors can also hand feed Forester Kangaroos and share unforgettable moments with the koalas and their keepers.

 

HUONVILLE

 

Huon Valley Apple Heritage & Museum
Enjoy a pleasant stroll into the past as you wander through the lush history of Tasmania’s Huon Valley. Learn about Tasmania 's apple industry from its humble beginnings in 1836 include demonstrations on our commercial apple peeling & coring machine (patented 1909) which is capable of peeling and coring up to 30 apples per minute.

 

Tahune Forest Reserve
Take a stroll high above the forest canopy at Tahune AirWalk offering a bird’s eye view of Tasmania’s unique tree species including the leatherwood tree and forest life. Then walk below on a forest circuit with swinging bridges over wild rivers.

 

Huon Jet
Take the ride of a lifetime. 35 minutes of stunning scenery and exhilaration as you alternate between zooming along the river and stopping to see Huon Pine and reflections on the water.

 

NORTH WEST

 

Dove Lake
The awesome beauty of this region is truly inspiring. You will see the faces of all creations around you in the mirror lakes and rugged mountain peaks.

 

Tasmazia and The Village of Lower Crackpot
Tasmazia has eight mazes. The Great Maze might be the world's largest botanical maze. There is also a Hampton Court maze and the Yellow Brick Road maze. Also on site is Lower Crackpot, a fanciful, artistic interpretation of a village. The Honey Boutique offers fruit-flavoured honey. There is also a Pancake Parlour. This eclectic property’s 20,000 lavender shrubs flower in January.

 

Sheffield Mural Town
The town is nestled under Mt Roland, known for a series of colourful murals telling the story of the district's pioneers and wilderness explorers. Vote for the best mural an also look out for the painting by the famous Hong Kong artist Eason Chan.

 

LAUNCESTON & SURROUNDS

 

Seahorse World Pty Ltd
A world first, this is a demonstration working farm and aquarium. Seahorse World provides a fascinating insight into the life of the mythical seahorse, from birth to adulthood.

 

Cataract Gorge
Here you'll find walking and hiking trails, the world's longest single span chairlift, swimming pool, restaurant, kiosk, peacocks and wildlife, gardens, suspension bridge, Interpretation Centre and lookouts with spectacular views.

 

Heritage highway (Hobart-Launceston)
Discover a heritage-filled highway where colonial history is alive in a string of towns, from Pontville, Oatlands, Ross, Campbell t to Evandale.

 

OPPORTUNITY TO TRY TASMANIAN SPECIALITIES

 

Barilla Bay Oysters
One of the largest Tasmanian producers of Pacific oysters located near Hobart Airport makes it a convenient stop-over for picnic packs or an oyster-tasting.

 

Tas Live Abalone
Tas Live Abalone offers all forms of abalone – live, frozen, dried and canned.

 

41 Degrees South Aquaculture
Self guided tour combines viewing salmon farm, flora and fauna plus learning about the ways in which they interact with this unique ecosystem. Key attractions are the fish farm itself, a ginseng plantation, aquaponics facility and walks through a natural and man-made wetland with dragonflies, frogs, birds, fish, platypus and nature trails. Hot smoked salmon are available to taste or purchase.

 

The Honey Farm 
See honeybees up close from behind the safety of glass. You can see how   thousands of bees produce honey, watch the queen lay her eggs, and maybe even  see a baby bee hatch!  Free Tasmania’s leatherwood honey tasting. You don’t want to end a visit to The Honey Farm without trying the delicious honey ice cream.

 

House of Anvers Chocolate Factory
Watch the finest chocolates and truffles being made, a museum that highlights why chocolate has always been so popular and opportunity to taste chocolates.

 

Ashgrove Farm Cheese
Traditional English country cheeses, such as Cheddar and Lancashire are produced here.

 

Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company
Produce 800 bottles a day of 29 different sauces, mustards, relishes, chutneys and jams and use only Tasmanian produce. The tasting centre has a wide range on offer, from the tingle of raspberry chilli sauce to the explosive flavour of tomato kasoundi or the lure of traditional chocolate sauce.

 

Pipers Brook Vineyard
Wine tasting and lunch. The winery is one of Australia's leading producers of cool-climate wines and is the home of Vintage Pirie, described by international food and wine writers on its release in 1996 as Australia's greatest sparkling wine. The winery has interesting architecture, natural cellars for barrel storage, and sparkling wine cellars.