Tasmania

5 days | 4 nights

With a remarkable history and natural wonders as far as the eye can see, Tasmania is a destination that invites exploration and discovery. Tasmania’s unique history as the site of Australia’s first penal colony is laid bare across historic locations, including the legendary Port Arthur. Meanwhile, its many national parks with rugged mountains, ancient forests and beach lined coasts ensure adventure is around every corner.

Learning areas

English | Humanities and Social Sciences | Health and Physical Education

B = BREAKFAST INCLUDED L = LUNCH INCLUDED D = DINNER INCLUDED

“This tour was a new destination for our school and every aspect was enjoyable and fitted in with the curriculum and our unit of work.”

Carrie, teacher

Day 1 | Travel to Hobart

Journey to Port Arthur via Devils Kitchen, Tasman Arch, Blow Hole and Tessellated Pavement. Embark on a guided tour of Port Arthur’s historic ruins, including the 1844 penitentiary, the infirmary and Model Prison. Later, cruise around the Isle of the Dead, before learning of ghostly tales on a Port Arthur Ghost Tour.

Day 2 | Port Arthur-Hobart (B,L,D)

Get up close with Tasmania’s wildlife and learn about animal conservation at the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Travel to Hobart and take in the sights of:

– Salamanca Place – Battery Point – Constitution Dock. Explore more than 2000 artworks, antiquities and ethnographic pieces at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA).

Day 3 | Hobart (B,L,D)

Explore Tasmania’s Tahune Forest from 50m above on the Tahune Airwalk. Take in beautiful panoramic views of Hobart from Mt Wellington.

Day 4 | Hobart-Devonport (B,L,D)

Journey to Devonport, taking in the exquisite Ross Bridge enroute. Enjoy a panoramic city sights tour of Launceston. Explore the stunning Cataract Gorge.

Day 5 | Return home.