Tassie Quick Bite (3376)

7 Days from Hobart to Launceston

2024 Tour Details

Consider yourself a bit of a foodie? This escorted tour is the one for you! Embark on the adventure of a lifetime during this 7-day culinary-focused Tasmania tour from Hobart to Launceston.

Starting in Hobart, your holiday will begin with a full-day Bruny Island tour, where you’ll enjoy some of the island’s best local produce, which may include oysters, cheese, berries, wine and spirits. From there, you’ll enjoy participating in a masterclass at Federation Artisan Chocolate, where you’ll learn all about the chocolate-making process and enjoy some tastings.

Travel through the central highlands of Tasmania, as you make your way to Scamander, stopping at a whiskey distillery along the way. Start the morning with a walk along the famous Bay of Fires, before a local jam making demonstration at Eureka Farm. As you journey towards Launceston, visit Pyengana Dairy for a cheese tasting, followed by a visit to the beautiful Bridestowe Lavender farm and a final pit stop at a local winery where you’ll get to sample their best offerings.

If you’re itching to experience something new and take your taste buds on a tantalizing adventure of their own, this guided Tassie holiday is sure to be a trip like no other.

Small-Group Discovery Dates Available

Cosmos offers Small-Group Discoveries on select South Pacific tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

Adventure is knocking with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

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 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

6 Breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN HOBART

Welcome to Tasmania! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Please schedule flights to arrive by 4pm in time for a welcome meeting and drink featuring local wines and spirits.

Day 2 HOBART. EXCURSION TO BRUNY ISLAND

This morning, visit the famous Salamanca Market with a chance to meet artisans and taste fresh local produce. After time to explore the market on your own, travel to Bruny Island and enjoy a tasting tour of this rugged island that may include local specialties such as fresh oysters, cheeses, berries, and more. Return to Hobart where your evening is at leisure.

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Day 3 HOBART. EXCURSION TO HAMILTON & NEW NORFOLK

This morning, participate in a master class at Federation Artisan Chocolate. Learn the process of making chocolate from bean to bar and enjoy some tastings. Next, visit a working sheep and cropping farm where you will see a sheep shearing demonstration, working dogs rounding up the sheep, and learn about the extensive conservation program on the farm, before sitting down for a freshly prepared lunch. Continue to New Norfolk for an orientation tour. Return to Hobart where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

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Day 4 HOBART–BOTHWELL–SCAMANDER

Travel into the scenic central highlands of Tasmania and visit the Australasian Golf Museum, which tells the story of how golf evolved from a crude game into one of Australia's most popular participation sports. Next, visit Old Kempton Distillery, a whiskey distillery located in a beautifully restored 1840's colonial inn. Later, see Oatlands & Callington Flour Mill, the only working example of its type in the southern hemisphere. Before arriving at your hotel, enjoy a leisurely walk on the Grey Mare's Waterfall Trail. Tonight, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner at a local restaurant.

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Day 5 SCAMANDER. EXCURSION TO BAY OF FIRES

This morning, stretch your legs on the legendary Bay of Fires Walk and enjoy spectacular views of the sandy white beaches, colorful orange granite boulders, and emerald-blue waters. Next, watch a jam making demonstration at Eureka Farm, growers of fruits and berries. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to explore more on your own. You may wish to try your hand at fishing, shop for a favorite souvenir, visit the art galleries, or relax and just enjoy this amazing setting.

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Day 6 SCAMANDER–NABOWLA–LAUNCESTON

Start the day with a visit to Pyengana Dairy where you'll join in a cheese making discussion and enjoy a tasting of Australia's heritage farmhouse cheese. Next, visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate for a tour and a lunch of local produce. Then, make a stop at a local winery and find out why Tasmanian wine is among the best in the world. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner featuring local Tassie produce and wine.

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Day 7 LAUNCESTON

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Launceston and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.

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 Tour Director

With COSMOS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

DARRIN FORD

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“I was born and educated in Sydney. I love travelling, and have visited over 115 countries, having lived in London, New York, Cape Town and rural France. One of my favourite aspects of guiding is to share my love of travel with like minded travellers. I love being a guide for the adventure, the people, and to share amazing experiences. When not travelling I'm out on my bike around the harbourside parks of Sydney, bushwalking and reading. I look forward to meeting the Globus guests on tour and travelling through some beautiful and fascinating parts of Australia.”

Tour Director - DARRIN FORD

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyCosmos site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

No Excursions are available at this time.



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