Wild Tasmania – Hobart, Currawong Lakes and Freycinet

8 days,

7 nights |

from $1849 per person*

TOUR CODE: SO19043

Experience Australia’s true wilderness while breathing in the world’s cleanest air alongside an abundance of native animals such as wallabies, wombats, little penguins and platypus. Your Tasmanian journey will include the capital Hobart, the breathtaking Currawong Lakes in your Lake House and your own one bedroom cabin at Freycinet Lodge. At Currawong Lakes maybe try your hand at fly fishing or just sit back and enjoy the breathtaking setting.  The expansive deck is perched on your secluded lake, alive with wild trout and bird life. Your Lake House includes a gourmet kitchen, BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven, two generous bathrooms and lake views from every bedroom.

  • 4 nights in Hobart at Rydges Hobart in a Manor King room including full breakfast
  • 2 nights in Lake Leake at Currawong Lakes Tasmania in a three bedroom Lake House
  • 2 nights in Coles Bay at Freycinet Lodge in one room cabin
  • 8 Day Rental Car with Avis Australia (Automatic Sedan)
  • Paddle with the Platypus Kayak Adventure
    • Travel downstream by kayak through active platypus feeding pools along the picturesque River Derwent. Retrace the platypus’s 100 million year evolution, discover why & how they thrive on a ‘hidden’ stretch of the River Derwent and gain many opportunities to observe wild platypus transform from shy to playful in their Tasmanian habitat. Sit back and enjoy the soft currents of the river, passing through private farmlands before pause en route to enjoy a locally chef-prepared tasting platter showcasing award-winning and often hand-picked fresh produce.
  • Full Day Maria Island Tour
    • Just one hour’s drive from Hobart to the Ferry and 45 minutes across the water, brings us to Maria Island – a stunning island National Park. It is rich in local wildlife, amazing scenery and world heritage convict history. Enjoy a series of moderate walks exploring the beautiful Painted Cliffs, the dramatic Fossil Cliffs and the remarkable Darlington World Heritage convict site. With no cars on the island the area is peaceful, beautiful, the pace is slow and relaxed, and the beaches are perfect for summer swimming.
  • Bicheno Penguin Tour
    • A guided walking tour through the natural habitat of the little blue penguin. Tours take place in the evenings after dusk. See the penguins coming home from the sea to their nest sites. The guide will give a commentary which encompasses the life cycle and other interesting facts on the penguins.
  • Wineglass Bay Vista Lounge
    • Experience the exquisite beauty of Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula aboard the Schouten Passage 11, on the 4.5 hour eco-cruise with award-winning Wineglass Bay Cruises. The Vista Lounge boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable indoor and spacious outdoor viewing decks. The journey is spectacular, you will experience stunning scenery, including sheer granite cliffs,abundant wildlife and a rare, intimate perspective of one of Tasmanian’s most extraordinary places. At anchor you will be served a Tasmanian seasonal grazing platter.

 

All trips include 24-hour emergency travel assistance.

Book by:

March 31, 2021

Valid for travel between:

08/01/2020 – 03/31/2021

Additional dates, gateway cities and airlines may be available.

Need some help? Contact us here.

This package is 100% customizable and no set itinerary is available.

Need some help? Contact us here.

Optional Experience – Fly Fishing Tuition at Currawong Lakes from $150 per person Price is for a three hour session of tuition and fishing. Two people maximum per session. All gear supplied including waders and our quality Orvis rods and reels. Please note that fly casting is very different and much more technical than normal fishing.

Additional upgrades and add-ons may be available.

Need some help? Contact us here.

Traveler Information (as per passport)

Please enter traveler’s name as it appears on their passport.
Please provide any additional information for our Reservations team.

Travel Advisor Information

Questions? Contact Us.

*Terms & Conditions: Pricing is per person based on double occupancy. All prices are in US dollars and correct at time of posting for travel during specified travel dates. Single supplements, black-out dates and seasonal supplements may apply. Airfare is not included unless indicated. Prices may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Airline and hotels frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges. Prices may increase before full payment for those and other reasons. Package is not combinable with any other offer or discounted vacation package. After full payment, prices are guaranteed except only due to an increase in government-imposed taxes or fees. By paying your deposit, you affirmatively agree to the possibility of such increases. Package is strictly subject to availability, not retroactive and not combinable with any other special or vacation package offer. Minimum night stays or required room types may apply. All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. CST#2001136-20

We use technologies to enhance your experience on our site.
By using this site, you agree to our updated Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.