11 Days: Aussie Wildlife, Coasts & Delights [ST-TA121]
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Highlights & Inclusions
  • Accommodation - Adelaide (2 Nights), Kangaroo Island (1), Melbourne (3), Hobart (3)
  • US Domestic Flights - are not included (Check quote for inclusion)
  • International Flights - Los Angeles to Sydney, Melbourne to Los Angeles (Check quote for inclusion)
  • Australian Domestic Flights - Sydney to Adelaide, Adelaide to Melbourne, Melbourne to Hobart (Return)
  • Private Transfer - Adelaide Central Bus Station to Airport
  • Shuttle Transfers - Melbourne Airport to Accommodation (Return)
  • Overnight Tour - Adelaide: 1 Day / 1 Night Kangaroo Island Tour
  • Day Tours - Melbourne: Hidden Secrets Tour, Phillip Island & Penguin Parade with Exclusive Viewing Area; Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise
  • All other Day Tours listed are Optional (Not Included)
  • Visa Issuance for entry into Australia (additional US$15.00 per person)
  • F.I.T. (Free & Independent Travel, i.e. this is not an Organized Group Tour)
  • All Taxes and Fuel Levies (Except where noted)
  • Itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs.
Itinerary Details
(Day 1) - US Domestic Flight, Hometown to Los Angeles (Check quote for inclusion)

Your Home City flight to Los Angeles will be selected to suit the International Departure Flight to Australia.

Please allow 3 hours between arrival of your US domestic flight and departure of your International flight.

(Day 1) - International Flight, Los Angeles to Sydney (Check quote for inclusion)

Travel to Australia on your vacation. After departing from Los Angeles you will be provided with an evening meal. You can relax, have a drink, watch a movie, review your itinerary or just rest. You will be given Breakfast before landing in Sydney, Australia. (You lose one day crossing the International Date Line but don’t worry you catch it up again on your return flight to the USA)

Please confirm with the airlines at Check-in that they have all your Frequent Flyer information on record.

(Day 2) - Australian Domestic Flight, Sydney to Adelaide

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Sydney to Adelaide.

(Day 2) - Taxi, Adelaide Airport to Accommodation, pay as you go

Travel by taxi or ride share from the airport to your vacation accommodation (as per your own arrangements, pay as you go). Uber is available in most major cities.
Other Australian ride share options are:
-Ola
-DiDi
-Shebah
-GoCatch
-Bolt

Make your way from the Airport Baggage Claim area to the Taxi Stand. Taxi’s are available on demand. Pay as you go.

(Days 2 to 4) - 2 Nights Accommodation in Adelaide

Travel to your accommodation in Adelaide, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

Located in the heart of Adelaide’s vibrant West End, your accommodation is the perfect base for your stay in the South Australian capital and is also just a short walk from the CBD and Rundle Mall. The West End is a popular entertainment precinct, with a cool emerging arts scene. Enjoy local colourful theatres, a range of restaurants and cafes, and bars playing live music, all within walking distance of the hotel. If you’re keen to venture further afield and discover more of what Adelaide has to offer, public transport links from right outside the hotel can take you wherever you want to go.

Photo Credit: Tourism Australia

(Day 3) - Free Day to Explore Adelaide

Rest, Relax or Explore Adelaide

This elegant city is known for its colonial stone architecture, expansive parklands, lively festivals and incredible sense of space. Explore the museums and libraries of North Terrace, dine on dedicated “eat streets” or picnic in gardens that sprawl over almost half the city. Go bike riding in Botanic Park or row past rose gardens in Rymill Park. Swim with dolphins or fish from the jetty in Henley or take the tram to Glenelg Beach and learn to sail. Glenelg Beach is also a fabulous area to explore and full of terrific restaurants. Just beyond the city centre you’ll find the picturesque Adelaide Hills and the world-class wineries of the Barossa Valley.

Photo Credit: South Australia

Optional Morning Tour (Not Included) - Adelaide City Tour - Half Day

South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, is a cosmopolitan city with a blend of European and modern architecture, offering a wealth of experiences including great food and wine, arts and culture, and world-class sporting events. This tour is an ideal introduction to see the best of Adelaide and learn more about its history on a friendly and relaxed tour.

In the morning, board your coach for your tour. Your guide will introduce you to this delightful city, which is surrounded by parklands with a blend of historic buildings, wide streets, cafés and restaurants. Your morning will include a drive past Adelaide’s cultural precinct – North Terrace, Adelaide Botanic Gardens and the beautiful Botanic Park, home to the Bicentennial Conservatory and the Adelaide Zoo. Drive through the historic North Adelaide, where you’ll see tree-lined streets, mansions and historic buildings. A stop will be made at the National Wine Centre of Australia, located on the edge of Adelaide’s stunning Botanic Gardens where you will have free time to explore the Wine Discovery Journey Museum. Your morning will also include a visit to the iconic St Peters Cathedral (subject to availability) or the newly developed Adelaide Oval precinct.

Operates
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day, Boxing Day, and Christmas)
Departs 9:15am from Adelaide Central Bus Station or selected Adelaide hotels and returns 12:15pm (approx.)

Includes
– Half day tour
– Pick up and drop off
– Expert commentary from local driver/guide

Need to Know
Itinerary subject to change.

Optional Day Tour (Not Included) - Barossa Food & Wine Experience

Enjoy a full day food & wine journey to South Australia’s premium wine region, the Barossa. Take time to sample some of the Barossa’s finest wines and gourmet food that makes this wine region so special. On this tour you will also visit the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company.

Travel through the city of Adelaide northwards to the world-renowned Barossa wine region. Enjoy the change of scenery as you make your way into the vineyards of South Australia’s premium wine region. Your first stop is Pindarie, a multi-tourism award winning cellar door, which feels more like an Australian Homestead than a cellar door. The friendly staff share their stories behind the wines as you sample their famous blends in the heritage stables. Sit back and admire their stunning vineyard views while you enjoy some morning tea. Provenance Barossa was the original home of Penfolds in the Barossa which played a key role in the local wine industry since the early 1900’s. Provenance Barossa is home to an exclusive collection of food and beverage businesses offering unique experiences.

On arrival at Lambert Estate at Angaston, you will enjoy a structured wine tasting whilst sampling local seasonal produce from gourmet platters. Main course follows, and is a feast for the senses, with two signature dishes, salad and vegetables. You may wish to purchase a glass of wine from the impressive wine selection, or enjoy a coffee accompanied with their popular Chocolatier (Chocolate Port). Leaving Lambert Estate, travel to Mengler Hill Lookout for sweeping views over the valley and then onto the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company your final stop for the day. Here you will taste house made chocolates paired with Vineyard Road’s handcrafted wines which will be a great way to finish off your food and wine experience.

Operates
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday (excluding Good Friday, Christmas, & New Year’s Day)
Departs 9:15am from Adelaide Central Bus Station or selected Adelaide hotels and returns 5:15pm (approx.)

Includes
– Full day tour
– Expert commentary by local Driver/Guide
– Morning tea, wine tastings, & chocolate tastings
– Gourmet two-course lunch
– Pick up and drop off

Need to Know
Itinerary is subject to change. Pindarie is unavailable between 23 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 and morning tea and wine tasting will be at Kies Family Wines and Monkey Nut Café, Lyndoch. This experience can be catered to your dietary needs. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when completing your Traveler Information Form.

Insiders Tip: National Aboriginal Cultural Institute

Be sure to see the world’s largest display of Aboriginal culture and artifacts in the South Australian Museum and Tandanya (National Aboriginal Cultural Institute).

As a visitor to Tandanya, you can meet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, walk through diverse and exciting exhibitions in the art galleries, watch a cultural presentation and yidaki (didgeridoo) or dance performance (Tuesday – Sunday at 12pm) and browse in the colourful award winning shop. On Thursdays at 11am join in learning more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history on a free guided cultural tour.

Free Entry (Cultural Performance is an additional cost)
Open Daily: 10am to 5pm & Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Insider's Tip: Adelaide Central Market

Be sure to visit the Adelaide Central Market, the largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Adelaide Central Market is a community of people: traders, artisans and shoppers, who share a passion for food. It buzzes with life and colour all year round.

The range of fresh food is extensive! You can find fruit & vegetables, meat & poultry, seafood, gourmet cheeses, cakes and more all under one roof. People love to return again and again for the delicious aromas, vivid colours and atmosphere of this international and cultural melting pot.


Hours of Operation: Closed Sunday & Monday; Tuesdays – 7:00am to 5:30pm; Wednesdays* – 9:00am to 5:30pm; Thursdays – 9:00am to 5:30pm; Fridays – 7:00am to 9:00pm; Saturdays – 7:00am to 3:00pm

*Be sure to visit their website for their most update to date hours and current events: https://adelaidecentralmarket.com.au/

Photo Credit: Adelaide Central Market

(Days 4 to 5) - 1 Day / 1 Night Kangaroo Island Tour

Experience unique Seal Bay where you’ll get up close to nature as the wild Australian Sea-lions frolic and laze about on this stunning beach. Enjoy lunch in an Australian bush setting followed by a walk around Remarkable Rocks and see Admirals Arch in the Flinders Chase National Park where you will again see more Australian wildlife.

Day 1 – Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Depart Adelaide in the early morning for a scenic coach transfer to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views and rolling hills. Board the SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry for the 45 minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island.

Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you will be taken on a guided beach walk with an experienced guide and be amongst a colony of rare Australian sea lions. Get up close and see these wild creatures frolic and laze about – a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. A delicious two-course lunch will follow your Seal Bay Conservation Park visit.

From here, travel to the western most part of the Island, Flinders Chase National Park. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.

Your last visit of the day is to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to feed some kangaroos and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals. There is also a possibility that you will see more kangaroos and wallabies on your return to Penneshaw where you will check into your accommodation. Enjoy an evening at this delightful seaside town where you can dine at the local hotel or nearby cafes (own expense).

Day 2 – Kangaroo Island to Adelaide

Start your day with a delicious, cooked breakfast before your return ferry and coach transfer back to Adelaide.

Operates Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (excluding December 24th & 25th).

Need to Know

  • Minimum of 2 travelers required for this tour.
  • Maximum of 48 travelers allowed on this tour.
  • Afternoon pick-up is available for Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday Departure.
  • Itinerary is subject to change and some inclusions may be replaced without notice.
  • Please advise of any special dietary information on your traveler form at booking.
  • Times
    Departs 6:45ampm from Adelaide Central Bus Station or select Adelaide and Glenelg hotels times TBD. Return times subject to change with season, between 10:40am and 11:30am to Adelaide Central Bus Station or select Adelaide and Glenelg hotels times TBD.

    Inclusions

    • Coach and Ferry transport from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island (Return).
    • 1 Day of expert commentary by a local driver/guide.
    • Entry fees, One Two-course lunch, One cooked breakfast.
    • Overnight accommodation in standard room, seafront upgrade available and will be reflected on your quote.
(Day 5) - Private Transfer, Adelaide Central Bus Station to Airport

Travel by private luxury sedan from the Central Bus Station in Adelaide, Australia to the Airport.

Need to Know
Up to 3 passengers/2 suitcases/2 small bags.

Upgrades
4 Passengers/5 suitcases/3 small bags
6-7 Passengers/6 suitcases or Trailer
8-14 Passengers/Trailer

(Day 5) - Australian Domestic Flight, Adelaide to Melbourne

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Adelaide to Melbourne.

(Day 5) - Shuttle Transfer, Melbourne Airport to Accommodation,

Travel by shuttle from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Melbourne, Australia.

(Days 5 to 8) - 3 Nights Accommodation in Melbourne

Enjoy 3 nights at your 4-Star Melbourne accommodation.

Stay at this luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of Melbourne’s Central Business District! This hotel is a top-rated choice for travelers seeking a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The modern rooms are tastefully decorated and come with all necessary amenities to make your stay unforgettable.
 
Guests can unwind in the sauna after a day of exploring the city. The fitness center is perfect for fitness enthusiasts looking to maintain their routine while traveling.
 
One of the standout features of this hotel is its dining options. The stylish restaurant offers a mix of international and Australian cuisine, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, or indulge in a delectable dinner after a day of sightseeing.
 
With its prime location, you’ll be within easy reach of Melbourne’s famous landmarks, shopping districts, and entertainment areas. Experience the vibrant energy of the city, and return to the comfort of this fantastic hotel. Don’t just take our word for it, this hotel consistently receives high ratings and positive reviews from our clients. Come and experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience!
 
Hotel Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, High Speed Wi-Fi, Gym, 24-hr Reception, Luggage Storage, Bar, Restaurant, Room Service, Onsite Parking, Laundry Service, Dry Cleaning
 
Preferred Room
Premiere King – 1 King or 2 Singles – Room Features: Mini Fridge, Air Conditioning, Shower Amenities, Hairdryer, Large flat screen smart TV.   
 
Need to know
Hotel subject to availability. If this hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be substituted. Room booked will be preferred unless otherwise listed on your quote.

(Day 6) - Day Tour, Hidden Secrets of Melbourne

Discover the secrets of creative Melbourne with this dynamic half day, small group, guided walking tour!

Join your passionate local guide, who is more of an aficionado, as they take you around the style capital of Australia. Your guide will show you all of Melbourne’s best salons, studios and hidden hotspots tucked away in the European-style lanes in the heart of the city. Discover shops where Melbourne’s celebrated food, coffee and art scene thrive, and are usually missed by tourists. You’ll practically become a local before lunch! On this half day indulgent walking tour, you’ll immerse yourself in the historical, architectural, cultural insights while exploring more than 30 exquisite boutiques. After your casual tour, make it a day by returning to your favorite spots visited in the city of marvelous Melbourne!

Operates
Monday – Saturday
Departs 2:00pm, Returns 5:00pm (approx.)
Tour departs and returns to Time Out Café in Federation Square

Includes
– City map with local offers and tour itinerary
– Trained local city tour guide
– Chocolate tasting
– Seated drink stop and drink choice

Need to Know
– Minimum of 4 guests required with a maximum of 8
– Not ideal for children ages 12 and under, special requests taken case by case
– Please bring with you a water bottle, sunscreen, extra cash for food and drinks, and wear weather appropriate clothing
– Runs in all weather – umbrellas will be on loan if required
– General level of fitness required. There may be stairs along the way
– Mobility accommodations available – please advise prior to booking

Upgrades
– Add lunch to your Lanes and Arcades Tour
– Cafe Culture Walk
– Progressive Degustation Walk

(Day 7) - Day Tour, Phillip Island & Penguin Parade with Exclusive Viewing Area - Full Day

Experience an exciting trip to Phillip Island from Melbourne as you explore one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. Meet & view Australian wildlife at a multi-award-winning conservation park before reaching the highlight of the tour – the nightly Penguin Parade. Your tour on the penguin island is an experience you’ll never forget!

This Phillip Island tours from Melbourne will be sure to get you acquainted with the cutest little penguins in Australia! Today you’ll meet & view Australian wildlife at a multi-award-winning conservation park before reaching the highlight of the tour the nightly Penguin Parade. Your tour on the penguin island is an experience you’ll never forget. If you’re a lover of amazing views and fabulous fauna, then this is definitely the tour for you!

Your Phillip Island day tour includes: Visit the famous Brighton Beach boxes; Guided tour at the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park; Meet a wide range of Australian animals including koalas, wombats, dingoes & many more; View the spectacular Conservation In Action wildlife show at Moonlit Sanctuary; Hand feed kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, emus & more; Visit Point Grant to view the Nobbies and Seal Rocks; Stroll the coastal boardwalks to enjoy amazing panoramic views; The amazing Phillip Island Penguin Parade; Standard Penguin viewing at the Penguin Parade; Time to explore the award-winning visitor centre; Free onboard Wi-Fi service and Complimentary city pickup and drop off from most accommodation providers.

Tour Detail: Depart Melbourne at around midday and journey to the city’s most colorful attraction the iconic Brighton Beach bathing boxes for an opportunity to visit the beach and take some time to admire these historic landmarks. Then travel through Melbourne’s bayside suburbs on the way to the award-winning Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park for a unique Australian wildlife experience. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided wildlife walk where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and hand-feed many species of native Australian animals. Learn about iconic species such as kangaroos, koalas, emus & wallabies, as well as some of our lesser known favorites including quolls, owls, bandicoots & Tasmanian devils. Enjoy the spectacular Conservation in Action Wildlife Show, which showcases a number of lesser-known Australian species in a series of interactive and engaging ranger presentations. Afterwards you will travel on to Phillip Island itself, and visit Point Grant and The Nobbies which give you the opportunity to enjoy views over Westernport Bay, Bass Strait and Seal Rocks which are home to Australia’s largest population of fur seals.

Next you’ll reach what will undoubtedly be the highlight of your Phillip Island tour the main event where just after dark the world’s smallest penguins parade ashore after spending the day fishing out at sea. You’ll be truly enchanted as the stars of the show emerge from the surf and pass right before your eyes on their journey back to their homes. Your tour guide will assist in ensuring you are able to get the best possible vantage point to enjoy the famous Penguin Parade. Around sunset, as some visitors begin to doubt that the birds will arrive, dark patches appear in shallow waters. The penguins’ familiar huk huk call is heard and they magically appear on the water’s edge. The penguins stand in the shallows, sometimes retreat in to the sea if they sense danger, regain confidence and again come to the beach. They usually regroup, sometimes numbering over 100 birds, and make their way up the beach to the dunes.

Your Phillip Island penguin tour provides access to the Penguins Plus boardwalk, where you’ll enjoy unrivalled views of the nightly parade. With visitor numbers limited to 300, and  local rangers on hand to provide interpretation of the world’s smallest penguins and their fascinating lives.

After the parade you’ll have time to explore the Visitor Centre before beginning our own journey back to Melbourne. With free Wi-Fi on board and a convenient drop off right back to your inner city accommodation, you’ll remember this Phillip Island day tour as a true highlight of your Australian holiday!

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade takes place every night of the year as the little fairy penguins surf in on a wave, waddle up the beach and make their way to their burrows in the dunes as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. The number of birds arriving on the beach varies significantly throughout the year due to seasonal factors. The penguin’s year is divided into four different seasons: Moulting: February / March / April; Nest Building: May / June /July; Egg Laying: August / September / October; Chick Feeding; November / December / January

Pickups are between: 11:00am-12:00pm (noon); Return to Melbourne approximately: 9:00pm-Midnight (Seasonal); Operates Daily (except Christmas Day)

Upgrade Option: Guided Ranger Tour (formerly Private Penguin Parade Experience) Where you can join a fully ranger-guided group of no more than ten at the Penguin Parade for an experience you’ll never forget. This option offers priority seating in a separate area from other attendees. Children must be a minimum age of 12 years for this upgrade.
(Note: These packages are subject to availability during December-January period)
Photo Credit: Visit Victoria

(Day 8) - Shuttle Transfer, Melbourne Accommodation to Airport

Travel by shuttle from your vacation accommodation to the Airport in Melbourne, Australia.

(Day 8) - Australian Domestic Flight, Melbourne to Hobart

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Melbourne to Hobart.

(Day 8) - Taxi, Hobart Accommodation to Airport, pay as you go

Travel by taxi or ride share from the airport to your vacation accommodation (as per your own arrangements, pay as you go). Uber is available in most major cities.
Other Australian ride share options are:
-Ola
-DiDi
-Shebah
-GoCatch
-Bolt

Make your way from the Airport Baggage Claim area to the Taxi Stand. Taxi’s are available on demand. Pay as you go.

(Days 8 to 11) - 3 Nights Accommodation in Hobart

Travel to your accommodation in Tasmania, Australia, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 3 nights.

Renowned for spacious rooms and friendly hospitality, this property is centrally located – within a stone’s throw of the city centre and just a block from Hobart’s waterfront. From here it’s just a gentle stroll to Salamanca Place and its legendary market, restaurants, harbour and waterside festivities, such as the annual Taste of Tasmania.

(Day 9) - Day Tour, Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise (Full Day)

Untouched wilderness and ocean coast wildlife. The spectacle of massive stark cliffs shaped by the forces of nature. Have it all on this award-winning tour that will take your breath away!

Embrace the power of the ocean at Bruny Island and experience Tasmanian wilderness at its best. Join in the search for the abundant coastal wildlife such as the beautiful migrating whales and dolphins that usually choose to swim alongside your boat! Stay on the lookout and you will undoubtedly spot seals and birds, for there are over a thousand Australian Fur Seals and sea birds nesting in the area.

You will also see the Monument, Nature’s Cathedral stark 300-meter-high Jurassic dolerite cliffs, Breathing Rock – an explosive blow hole and Triassic sandstone cliffs, and pristine untouched rainforests and beaches.

Come and experience the stunning sea caves and rock formations for this once in a lifetime tour.

Operates:
Daily, except Christmas Day. Departs 7:45am, Returns 5:30pm

Includes:
– Transfer from Hobart Franklin Wharf to Ferry Crossing
– Bruny Island ferry crossing
– Morning tea
– 3 Hour wilderness cruise
– Lunch: premium fish & chips, or delicious homemade pumpkin soup and a gourmet salad roll with your choice of Tasmanian Salmon or local ham
– Sightseeing on Bruny Island by bus
– Hobart Hotel drop-off

Need to Know:
Please wear warm, comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. Please bring a jacket, scarf, gloves and camera. Dietary requirements must be advised at booking.

(Day 10) - Free Day to Explore Hobart

Rest, Relax or Explore Hobart

Hobart is Tasmania’s harbour capital, located in the south-east of the state at the foot of majestic Mount Wellington.

Head down to Salamanca Place where you will find 19th-century waterfront warehouses dating back to the 1830s whaling days. Today, they house cafes, restaurants, galleries and art studios, the ideal place to wander or enjoy alfresco dining.

Polished glass winks in the windows of settlers’ cottages in nearby Battery Point, and brass doorknobs gleam in the lofty porches of colonial edifices. Hobart is a city of warm sandstone, bright spinnakers on the water, fish punts at the docks and coffee under the sun umbrellas of Salamanca where the famous Salamanca Market is held every Saturday.

Square-riggers still put out on the River, tacking among the yachts and fishing boats. Parliament House looks out on its lawns, once the market garden for old Hobart Town and historic Government House sits serenely in its park on the city’s northern fringe, where cows graze as they always have in their city-centre paddock.

Get involved in Hobart’s busy arts scene. You can take in art, craft, music and theatre at Salamanca Arts Centre and the surrounding warehouses. Learn about the Island and the city’s history and contemporary life at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery on Macquarie Street. The already world famous MONA has redefined both art and ‘museuming’, and is just 15mins from downtown. Drive in, or cruise upriver for a unique experience.

You can hang out to the sounds of South American flutes, pub rock, street buskers and string quartets, and theatrical performances both classic and contemporary. In galleries and studios, our artists and craftspeople make bold and beautiful statements in pigments, metal, wood, glass, pottery and fabrics.

Just out of the city you can visit some of Tasmania’s finest wineries, head up the mountain for a walk to the springs or travel down The Channel towards Bruny Island.

Photo Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Peter Baillie

Optional Day Tour (Not Included) - Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Feeding Frenzy

Bonorong is a Sanctuary for wildlife run by a passionate team of like-minded people. They are a social enterprise: a little business with a big heart. The skills and funds generated through the Sanctuary allow them to proactively address problems in our surrounding environment and communities.

The Feeding Frenzy tour is a group feeding tour with your own personal guide. Group sizes are kept small to ensure every participant has plenty of opportunity to interact with the critters.
You’ll get up close to as many different animals as possible in two and a half hours and you’ll be supporting an incredible cause! Learn about the conservation efforts happening at Bonorong to ensure the future of the unique animals of Tasmania! A visit to Bonorong is a chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. You’ll come face to face with animals that became extinct long ago in other parts of Australia — the same animals they are working hard to protect now. By walking through the old wooden gate you’ll become part of something special!

Operates
Daily (except Christmas)
10:00am and 1:30pm tour start times
Sanctuary is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Includes
– Return transfers from hotel
– General admission to sanctuary
– Hand feed kangaroos, echidnas, the tawny frogmouth bird, & Tasmanian devils
– Get up close with other animals (Quoll & sugar gliders)

Need to Know
Lunch is not included. Please bring money for lunch and gift shop. Tour has a pick up and returns to Hobart Hotel at an additional cost.

Upgrades
Private Feeding Frenzy Tour

Insider's Tip: Tasmanian Devils and Wildlife Tour (3 hours)

See Tasmania’s special species, Devils, Quolls, Wombats, Echidna and you can hand feed the Forester Kangaroos. Meet a variety of wildlife at Bonorong Park Wildlife Centre near Brighton.

Adults and children alike will be fascinated by Tasmania’s special species, Devils, Quolls, Wombats, Echidna and you can hand feed the Forester Kangaroos with complimentary food, share unforgettable moments with the Koalas and their dedicated keepers. Enhance your visit with a light lunch or Damper with jam and cream on the verandah of the Bush Shed Cafe and look for interesting wildlife and Australiana souvenirs in the Bush Gift Shop.

Then capture the essence of Richmond, where you can discover local crafts, see St.John’s Church and Richmond Bridge.

(Day 11) - Taxi, Hobart Accommodation to Airport, pay as you go

Travel by taxi or ride share from your vacation accommodation to the airport (as per your own arrangements, pay as you go). Uber is available in most major cities.
Other Australian ride share options are:
-Ola
-DiDi
-Shebah
-GoCatch
-Bolt

(Day 11) - Australian Domestic Flight, Hobart to Melbourne

Travel within Australia by domestic air from Hobart to Melbourne.

(Day 11) - International Flight, Melbourne to Los Angeles

Your International Flight arrives in Los Angeles on the same day of departure from Australia, due to your crossing of the International Dateline.

(Day 11) - US Domestic Flight, Los Angeles to Hometown (Check quote for inclusion)

The connection flight to your Home City from Los Angeles.

Please allow 3 hours between arrival of International flight before departure of your US domestic flight.

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  • a) All prices are USD$/person (including all Taxes). Subject to availability and seasonality. Other Conditions Apply (see Terms and Conditions).
  • b) Land Content Only represents the pricing for the full itinerary as detailed, except the International Flights from the USA (and return) are NOT included.
  • c) An Infant (Lapchild) must be less than 2 years old on the date of departure. Infant must travel with at least one adult. An infant with a seat pays the price of a Child.
  • d) A Child must be aged between 2-11 years on the date of departure. Child must travel with at least one adult.