Treasures of Tasmania : Tour Highlights

Harbour Highlights Cruise - Sydney

Sydney has one of the world’s most fascinating and lively harbours. Great buildings, beautiful landscapes and stunning houses line its shores. Captain Cook Cruises have over 30 years of cruising knowledge and their harbour vessels introduce Sydney Harbour in relaxed comfort. Departing from Circular Quay, you will cruise past the Opera House to Double Bay, exclusive Point Piper and Bradleys Head, then under the Harbour Bridge to Balmain and Darling Harbour whilst enjoying an informative commentary.

Salamanca Market - Hobart

Colourful characters come out in full force every Saturday morning at Hobart's famous Salamanca Market, where some of the best arts and crafts, food and flowers produced in Tasmania are displayed. The streetscape is famous for its historic Georgian warehouses, dating back to the 1830’s. Many of these warehouses have been converted into galleries, theatres, cafés, craft shops and restaurants. The market highlights the creative skills of the local craftspeople in an atmosphere that is inspiring, innovative and entertaining.

Russell Falls - Mount Field National Park

Mount Field is one of Tasmania's most diverse national parks. From the tall forests at the base of the mountain to the unique alpine plants at its summit, it offers an array of natural wonders. Russell Falls, one of Tasmania's best known scenic attractions, can be reached on a gentle 10 minute walk. The level track, lined with graceful ferns, leads through a forest of giant eucalypts to the beautiful three-tiered waterfall. You can return via the same track, or follow the creek back by crossing the bridge below the falls.

Gordon River Cruise - Strahan

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area protects one of the last true wilderness regions and encompasses a greater range of natural and cultural values than any other region on Earth. This 6 hour cruise, aboard Lady Jane Franklin II, takes you through spectacular landscapes, uncovering a fascinating history that spans thousands of years. Cruise across Macquarie Harbour and up the tranquil Gordon River. Stop at Heritage Landing for a rainforest walk to see ancient Huon pines. Continue on to tour the ruins of Sarah Island, once a brutal penal settlement, and then cruise to Hells Gate, the treacherous entrance to Macquarie Harbour.

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

Forming the northern end of the wild Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the jagged contours of Cradle Mountain epitomise the feel of a wild landscape. Towering forests older than mankind, alpine heathlands, buttongrass and stands of colourful deciduous beech provide a range of environments to explore, whilst pristine glacial lakes and a wealth of wildlife ensure that there is always something to captivate. Around the lodge there are more than 20 self-guided walking trails to suit every fitness level, from 20 minutes to full day duration.

Cataract Gorge - Launceston

An alluring urban reserve where peacocks and wallabies roam freely, Cataract Gorge is a unique natural formation within 2 minutes drive of central Launceston. On the southern side, the First Basin features a popular swimming pool and an open area surrounded by bushland. In contrast, the shady northern side, named the Cliff Grounds, is a Victorian garden where wilderness is created with ferns and exotic plants. A chairlift spans the huge natural basin, offering its passengers spectacular views of the ancient gorge.

Freycinet National Park

The natural jewel of Tasmania’s mild east coast, Freycinet National Park is a wild area, where rugged red and pink granite outcrops and mountain peaks rise dramatically from sparkling white sands and crystal clear water. Home to the perfect half-moon of Wineglass Bay, ranked as one of the world’s best beaches, the national park boasts a wide variety of vegetation and abundant wildlife. The area offers a variety of activities including coastal and mountain walking, sea kayaking, climbing, abseiling and offshore cruising to observe both marine life and sea birds.

Puffing Billy - Dandenong Ranges

Puffing Billy is a historic steam train still running regularly in the mountain district it was built to serve. The railway is the sole survivor of four experimental lines used to develop rural areas in the early 1900's. Puffing Billy is now a major tourist attraction and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world, its operation dependent on hundreds of dedicated volunteers. The railway winds through the thick forests and lush fern-filled gullies of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and provides spectacular panoramic views.

Colonial Tramcar Resturant - Melbourne

Multi winner of the National Tourism Awards, the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant offers a unique dining experience. The famous fleet of burgundy historical trams, elegantly refurbished in Pullman style, travel through the leafy boulevards and best attractions whilst you enjoy fine cuisine and drink the very best of Australian wines or beverages from the fully stocked bar. The atmosphere is cosy, the service friendly and the plush décor as inviting as the colonial period these trams reflect.