This gorgeous food and wine focused adventure, Tasmania: Divine & Delicious, begins in Hobart, a sublimely beautiful city where heritage charms combine with modern pleasures in a beautiful natural setting.

The harbour front capital of Tasmania, a gorgeous sandstone sideshow,  showcases daring art along with  a dynamic food and wine scene, and is the gateway to the island state’s long list of natural treasures. 

Begin your Tassie adventure with a private guided walking tour of Hobart, featuring the sights and the city’s best local produce along with a delicious welcome dinner. The following day board your own private boat from the centre of Hobart to spectacular Bruny Island which is the ultimate food lovers paradise and indulge in tasting the finest produce while taking in the superb scenery and native wildlife.  Then a full day taking in the beautiful Mt Field National Park with a sensational lunch at Agarian Kitchen.

There is even more to explore on a day at leisure to ensure maximum enjoyment in this gorgeous city – who doesn’t want to explore the dark delights of Mona or just laze away the day exploring the Botanic Gardens or climb Mount Wellington for the best view available?

From Hobart, travel through historic Richmond before lunch at Frogmore Creek Winery, one of the premier wineries in Tasmania.  Along the way, enjoy the stunning scenery and visit local farms and producers arriving into Freycinet late afternoon. A three night stay at Freycinet Lodge, surrounded by the Freycinet National Park in a secluded waterfront location,  enjoy complete immersion in the natural wonders of one of Tasmania’s most spectacular wilderness areas. 

A relaxing coastal walk is the perfect start to the day. Spend an afternoon sipping on some of the region’s finest gins with a tasting organised at the Lodge. A fabulous day including a 2 hour private oyster farm experience along with an afternoon filled with food and wine adventures ranging from a berry farm, dairy or brewery.

Departing Freycinet,  head north to the magnificent Bay of Fires region, Bicheno – famous for its penguins and St Helens for a wonderful gourmet lunch. Continue towards Launceston and partake in a twilight orientation tour of the city. Launceston is a city brimming with history and the outstanding scenery of Cataract Gorge.

A morning walk at Cataract Gorge followed by a visit to Josef Chromy winery is a fantastic way to start the day. In the afternoon, indulge in a Lavender Fragrance Masterclass, which includes a behind the scenes tour and the opportunity to blend your own fragrance to take home with you as a unique reminder of your group’s trip.

A full day in the spectacular Tamar Valley – a haven for food and wine lovers – is also on the menu before finishing with a divine farewell dinner.

Fully escorted by a local guide and a Diva tour leader, you will be cared for from start to finish with maximum care and attention,  ensuring the very best gourmet adventure along with memories to last a lifetime.

Tour Price:  Twin share AUD$7595 per person.  Single supplement AUD$1625

PRICE INCLUDES:

Private transfer on arrival Airport-Hotel

4 nights’ luxury accommodation, Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart

3 nights’ luxury accommodation, Freycinet Lodge, Freycinet National Park

3 nights’ luxury accommodation, Peppers Silo Hotel, Launceston

Private transport throughout

Activities included in the itinerary including entry fees

Meals as detailed in the itinerary including breakfast daily, several lunches & dinners

Fully escorted from Hobart by Donna Hipgrave, Diva tour leader and Escape Artist

Local guide throughout

Australian taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

The price does not include flights, travel insurance,  tips, items of a personal nature, optional tours outside those included in the itinerary, meals and beverages unless specified, visas or passport, telephone and wi-fi costs.  Any incidental expenses incurred that are not included.

MAY 2021

DAY 1 – SUNDAY 02: WELCOME TO YOUR TASMANIAN ADVENTURE…

On arrival at Hobart Airport you will be met by your driver for your private transfer to your home for the net 4 nights.

At the hotel be met by your Donna your Travelling Divas’ tour leader, along with your local guide,  born and raised on the island and with many years’ experience hosting luxury culinary adventures.

Kick-off with a little orientation with a tailored ‘Flavours of Hobart’ walking tour. Hear a few stories, get a lay of the land, walk the wharf, Salamanca and Battery Point, visit markets, delis and urban provedores to chat with locals and sample fresh produce. If the schedule permits, journey up to Kunanyi (Mt. Wellington) for a stroll, truly spectacular views, fresh mountain air and a really cool look out across all of the regions you will be exploring over the next few days.

Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner to get to know your fellow group members.

Overnight Accommodation:  Henry Jones Art Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

DAY 2 – MONDAY 3: TO BRUNY ISLAND FOR A FOODIE DELIGHT…

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your local private host to journey via private boat straight down to Bruny.

There are loads of ways to spend the day on Bruny depending on your interests and the weather. Visit a local dairy or uber-cool island brewery. Sample local delights and indulge in a delicious lunch. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Mavista Nature Walk or a more challenging option like Mars Bluff with a short detour to see the Cape Bruny Lighthouse and the chance to spot a rare, endemic albino wallaby. Finish the day with a visit to a local oyster farm for some of Australia’s best and freshest local oysters and a glass of chardonnay. Once back on the mainland en-route home, choose a short detour to Grandewe to explore the farm and try some unique and truly world-class local sheep’s whey gin and vodka.

You will arrive back to your accommodation by 5:00pm.  Dinner at leisure this evening.

Overnight Accommodation:  Henry Jones Art Hotel

Included Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch & tastings throughout the day

DAY 3 – TUESDAY 04:  EXPLORATION & THE AGRARIAN KITCHEN…

Today you will enjoy a scenic drive out of town along the Derwent River to Mt. Field National Park Stop for a quick morning tea on arrival at the park’s visitor’s centre, and a chat through a few of the walking options for the morning. Mt. Field is Tasmania’s most diverse National Park so options abound from a collection of light strolls to more serious hiking trails. Get up close and personal with one of the planets tallest trees, the Mountain Ash towering at nearly 100 metres. The park has 4 distinct levels of vegetation starting at rain forest to alpine and along the journey, your guide will give you a hands-on introduction to the diverse plant life, like the fagus, Australia’s only cold climate winter deciduous tree. Visit Russell Falls and a few other notable natural attractions, keeping a keen eye out for platypus in mountain streams or a wedge-tailed eagle soaring high on mountain thermals. It is not uncommon to see native wildlife on short walks in the national park including echidnas, wallabies and pademelons.

Depart in the early afternoon back towards Hobart stopping en route in the charming regional town of New Norfolk, home of one of Tasmania’s best farm to plate regional restaurants, the Agrarian Kitchen. Enjoy a delightfully gourmet dining experience in a relaxed environment with time to stroll around the grounds and on-site kitchen garden. You will be transferred to your accommodation by 5:00pm.  Dinner at leisure this evening.

**There is the option to head up Kunanyi (Mt. Wellington) this afternoon/evening as an alternative if there wasn’t time to do this on your arrival day and this will be decided during the tour.

Overnight Accommodation:  Henry Jones Art Hotel

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 4 – WEDNESDAY 05:  THE DAY IS ALL YOURS TO EXPLORE YOUR OWN HOBART…

Today is yours to do as you please!  Take a trip to MONA and enjoy a wine tasting whilst you are there.  Explore the shops, check out the smaller museums or just kick back and indulge  in a long lunch at one of the many fabulous restaurants this sophisticated town has to offer.  The choice is yours and Donna and your local guide will help you out with suggestions.

Enjoy!

Overnight Accommodation:  Henry Jones Art Hotel

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 5 – THURSDAY 06:  TO FREYCINET PENINSULA YOU GO (via some favourite wineries)…

This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, check out and then depart for Freycinet around 11:00am.

Head across the Derwent and out towards the East Coast via the historic town of Richmond to admire Tasmania’s oldest stone bridge, charming boutiques, shops and tea rooms. Make time for a quick stop at one of our favourite local wineries and then enjoy a lunch and tasting at Frogmore Creek Vineyard – they do a fabulous cold climate chardonnay!

Continue up the East Coast through historic townships, past local farms and vineyards with the occasional stop to meet local makers and merchants, to taste farm-fresh oysters or maybe stretch the legs on one of the region stunning, short coastal walks.

Arrive into Freycinet Lodge in the late afternoon. Overlooking the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay and with the rugged Hazards mountain range as the backdrop, Freycinet Lodge offers a captivating escape in an amazing natural environment of Freycinet National Park, just past Coles Bay.

Dinner is at leisure at the lodge this evening.

Overnight Accommodation:  Freycinet Lodge

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6 – FRIDAY 07:  HIKING, WINE TASTING & GIN …

Enjoy a relaxed morning before meeting your private local host to head off on foot to some of the area’s gorgeous and accessible coastal hiking trails. There are plenty of options to suit different levels of fitness and with safe, well-marked trails, walkers can choose to head in different directions at various points.

Stop for a lovely morning tea including fresh healthy snacks, tea and coffee overlooking beautiful Wineglass Bay with the option for a quick dip (for those who are brave enough!)  before heading back to the Lodge.

After a little time to freshen up, head up to Devil’s Corner for a late lunch and wine tasting with spectacular views. Explore Freycinet’s corner of the gin world sampling five of Tasmania’s finest handcrafted gins. Each uses native Tasmanian botanicals and has its own distinctive profile. Each tasting comes with a carafe of water and self-guided tasting notes.

Back to the Lodge and dinner at leisure tonight.  The fireplace beckons for a chat and a lovely wine to round off the day before heading to the land of dreams…

Overnight Accommodation:  Freycinet Lodge

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Morning tea,  Lunch

DAY 7 – SATURDAY 08:  OYSTER SHUCKING & A FOOD AND WINE ADVENTURE…

Today join your local private host for a two-hour private oyster farm experience in Oyster Bay. Pop on some waders and walk out into the crisp waters of Freycinet Marine Farm. Learn from a genuine oyster farmer about how they grow juicy oysters. Taste delicious pacific oysters fresh out of the water. Learn how to shuck an oyster. Enjoy fresh oysters and cooked mussels paired with a glass of Freycinet Vineyard premium wine.

Spend the afternoon on a food and wine adventure in the surrounding area visiting some local favourites like Spring Vale, Gala Estate and Craigie Knowe, a local berry farm, dairy or brewery before returning to your accommodation.

Overnight Accommodation:  Freycinet Lodge

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 8 – SUNDAY 09:  TO LAUNCESTON YOU GO…

This morning after breakfast, checkout and depart Freycinet on the scenic route to Launceston.

This is all about the journey, following the East Coast further north towards the Bay of Fires. Pass through charming Bicheno and up past Douglas-Aspley National Park to beautiful St. Helens for a wonderful gourmet lunch overlooking the water.

Continue up to Binalong Bay at the southern end of the Bay of Fires for a short walk and some spectacular ocean views. Depart the coast towards Launceston passing through native forests, farmland and a handful of regional towns Arrive into Launceston for a twilight orientation tour of the city.

Like Hobart, the city is rich in culture and history and blessed with a fabulous, eclectic food scene that’s a joy to discover. Meet with makers, merchants and local creatives on this engaging two-hour walking tour.

If you’re feeling energetic head out and discover a local place for dinner or dine in and relax – it is up to you!

Overnight Accommodation:  Peppers Silo Hotel

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9 – MONDAY 10:  CATARACT GORGE & A PERFUME MASTERCLASS…

Enjoy a relaxed morning before meeting your private local host for the short trip to Cataract Gorge. Take a lovely 2-hour walk through the city’s most striking natural feature – a river gorge with large basins and its own unique ecosystem. Enjoy morning tea in the gorge in one of the beautifully manicured gardens overlooking Kings Bridge.

Then a visit to Josef Chromy winery for private tastings and lunch.

This afternoon head to Bridestowe Lavender Farm to join a private Lavender Fragrance Masterclass Tour. Go behind the scenes with exclusive access to areas of the Estate which are closed off to the public. Walk through the beautiful fields, learn about the colourful account of the Estate’s unique history since 1922 and its historic processing facilities. Have the opportunity to wander through the lavender gardens while learning about the uses and properties of lavender. With this new found knowledge, it’s time to blend your own fragrance which is unique to you and one to take home to treasure. At the conclusion of the tour you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Overnight Accommodation:  Peppers Silo Hotel

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Morning tea, Lunch

DAY 10 – SUNDAY 11:  CATARACT GORGE & A PERFUME MASTERCLASS…

This morning you will be met at your accommodation by your private local host to spend your last full day in Tassie in the Tamar Valley, just a stone’s throw from the city.

Start the morning with farm fresh berries and cheese with a chance to meet the team and tour a few farms and facilities. Continue on for the day’s first tutored wine tasting. The Tamar is a cool climate region with a range of popular varietals including excellent Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and Rieslings to name a few.

Most of the day will be spent in smaller, boutique wineries with the chance to go behind the cellar door to taste back vintage wines and meet the winemakers. Enjoy a spectacular lunch at a local favourite like Timbre Kitchen with paired wines from their own vines.

Spend the afternoon enjoying more of this exceptional region with a casual walk along the riverbanks and maybe a visit to a local distillery, brewery or honey producer. Your host will ensure you catch all the highlights and plenty of hidden local favourites while helping to choose the perfect stops to suit the group’s unique tastes and schedule.

Return to Launceston in the late afternoon.

Enjoy a Farewell Dinner to celebrate your group’s Tasmanian adventure.

Overnight Accommodation:  Peppers Silo Hotel

Meals Included:  Breakfast, Morning tea, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 11 – MONDAY 12:  TIME TO SAY FAREWELL…

Sadly all good things must come to an end.

Today you will be met at your accommodation by your private driver and vehicle and transferred to Launceston Airport for your onward flight.  Enjoy your flight!

Meals Included:  Breakfast

Henry Jones Art Hotel:

At the Henry Jones Art Hotel history and art collide. Hobart’s oldest waterfront warehouses have been thoughtfully reimagined as Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. Located in the Hunter Street precinct, the hotel blends modernity with an industrial past. Decadent elliptical spas bubble underneath rough-sawn timber trusses. Blackwood-lined boardrooms have been refashioned into stately, indulgent accommodation suites.

Through the rise and fall of industries, including Sir Henry Jones’ IXL jam empire, the harbour side location has been central to Hobart and its people. Today, the precinct hums with galleries, award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes. Hotel views capture the bustling port with kunanyi/Mount Wellington beyond.
Warm and engaging service from our curators of history and art is a hallmark of this sophisticated boutique hotel, from complimentary valet parking through to a warm Tasmanian farewell. Attention to every guest is unique – much like the 500 contemporary Tasmanian artworks lining the hotel walls.

Henry Jones represents a fusion of old and new, art and design, indulgence and discovery.

Freycinet Lodge:

Time stands still and your cares will wash away from the moment you arrive at Freycinet Lodge. Overlooking the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay and with the rugged Hazards mountain range as your backdrop, the location of Freycinet Lodge’s accommodation in Freycinet National Park is second to none.

Located inside the Freycinet National Park, just past Coles Bay, you will fall in love with this captivating escape in Tasmania. Our accommodation is secluded, stylish and so comfortable; our dining options will suit every palate.

Peppers Silo Hotel, Launceston:

Bringing history alive on the banks of the idyllic Tamar River, Peppers Silo Hotel provides a unique place to stay in Launceston. Stylish rooms and suites are housed in historical silos and the latest addition of the North Tower Take in the sweeping views over the Cataract Gorge, North Esk or Tamar River. Services include Grain of the Silos Restaurant or Café and Silo Day Spa. Function and meeting spaces to cater for 20 to 500 attendees, making it the perfect for your next wedding or conference.

Designed within the original silos and the new North tower are beautifully appointed modern hotel rooms with all of the modern amenities. Plush interiors are decorated with earthy tones to compliment the surrounds and offer in-room complimentary WiFi, LCD TV with Chromecast and Foxtel channels, mini bar and guest ensuite.

Tour Terms and conditions

• A non-refundable deposit of AUD$750 per person is required within 5 days of confirmation.
• A $50 administration fee will be applied at the time of booking.
• We are undertaking COVID safe practices including a declaration form pre-travel, hand sanitiser and face mask provision and working with suppliers who have COVID safe plans.
• Final payment is required before 06 February 2021.
• The Tour rate is based on a minimum of 8 guests. If this number is not reached, clients that have booked may be offered the same tour at an adjusted rate. If not accepted, Travelling Divas  reserves the right to cancel the tour due to numbers not reached. If this happens, deposits will be fully refunded.
• Please do not book any airfares for travel until Travelling Divas confirms departure..
• Prices quoted are in AUD and are correct at the time of publication.
• All rates are subject to change until paid in full.  Events beyond our control such as or changes to the cost of services or facilities may result in the prices charged to you being different from those on the website
• The price quoted on the website is for cash sales only.  If you choose a credit card payment we accept Visa, MasterCard (1.7% merchant fee applies) and American Express (1.8% merchant fee applies).
• There maybe interim payments required where certain services have to be secured in advance or further deposits are required.
• We will not be offering a willing to share option on this tour due to Co-vid.  Co-vid requirements will be adhered to and the strictest policies followed.  However at no time is Travelling Divas liable if you contract Co-vid 19 whilst travelling on this journey.
• If for Co-vid reasons we need to postpone the tour and we have received your deposit but not passed on payment to our suppliers, you can choose to postpone with the tour date change, receive a credit note or receive a refund of your deposit paid.
• If we have paid deposits/final payments to suppliers which cannot be refunded to us and we have to postpone due to Co-vid lockdowns, we have agreements in place that ensure we can move to an alternative dates and your funds will be protected.