Tasmania, Australia
A landscape which is spellbinding and refreshing - where beautiful unspoiled beaches, ancient rainforest, and stunning wilderness are living proof that Australia’s spectacular island state has been truly blessed by nature. This is Tasmania - which boasts the cleanest air in the world and the most colourful and friendly characters you could ever wish to meet.
Suggested itineraries for Tasmania
Luxury Australia – Sydney, Outback & Reef
16 nights from £16,495 per person
This Australia itinerary is one of the classics, it's tried and tested and showcases the very best highlights of this…
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Australia's Cities, Coast & Country
16 nights from £6,185 per person
A great combination of time in Sydney exploring the spectacular harbour, adventure in the Blue Mountains, Rugged…
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Australia Family Adventure – Outback to Islands
20 nights from £22,995 per family
A wonderfully stimulating family adventure through the vast wilderness of Australia’s north. Explore Kakadu and…
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Western Australia Wine, Wilderness & Reef
12 nights from £8,195 per person
Combine a few days exploring the cosmopolitan city of Perth, five days of R&R on the beach in Margaret River before…
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South Australia Wine, Wilderness & Lord Howe Island
18 nights from £15,495 per person
Discover the wildlife and unspoilt wilderness of Kangaroo Island, explore the great Australian outback in the…
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The Ultimate Round the World Adventure
30 nights from £15,995 per person
This itinerary brings together some of the world's most iconic destinations into one unforgettable journey, taking you…
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Perfect Pair - Tahiti and New Zealand
12 nights from £8,955 per person
Combine the buzz of the ski season in New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown, with overwater elegance in French…
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New Zealand by Campervan
14 nights from £3,800 per person
Freedom on the Open Road. Campervans not only provide more protection from the elements than camping under canvas,…
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New Zealand and Fiji Ultimate Escape
11 nights from £8,445 per person
Wonderful New Zealand and sublime Fiji are the perfect match for a memorable holiday. Visit Waiheke Island, Queenstown…
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Where to stay in Tasmania
Saffire Freycinet
Saffire is an awe-inspiring coastal sanctuary, stunningly positioned on the Freycinet Peninsula on Tasmania’s East Coast. Inspirational in its design and location, Saffire undoubtedly provides one of Australia’s most spellbinding luxury experiences.
MACq 01 Hobart
Waterfront luxury with a wonderfully Tasmanian personality, MACq 01 pairs spacious rooms and exceptional local dining with the colourful stories of Hobart’s past.
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
This unique wilderness retreat enjoys a superb location on the edge of Tasmania’s World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park.
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