Nestled between the foothills of Mt Wellington and the banks of the Derwent River, Australia’s smallest and second oldest city is an intriguing blend of its maritime heritage with a vibrant modern culture. Salamanca’s Georgian waterfront warehouses are abuzz with some of the city’s finest cafes, restaurants and craft shops, as they look out over the bright spinnakers and fishing boats of Hobart’s busy port.
Follow the trail of explorers, bushmen, farmers and dam builders along the Derwent to the historic town of New Norfolk. A fine collection of heritage buildings house antique shops and country inns; the nearby Salmon Ponds offer some of the finest fly fishing whilst a wilderness walk could bring you face to face with the iconic “Tassie Devil”.
Enjoy world renowned wilderness, wonderful wildlife, mountain vistas, and fine Tasmanian wines from a hill top hot tub! Following the Derwent River from Hobart, beyond the settlements of Hamilton and Ouse, the highway climbs into the sub alpine highlands; crossing rivers, winding through tall forests and passing glacial lakes to unveil the stark beauty of the Central Plateau. The purest rain water on Earth and the melting snow in spring feed crystal clear streams and rivers, replenishing the thousands of lakes and lagoons just teaming with trout. Enjoy fishing, mountain biking, kayaking or golfing; and breathe in the crisp clean air as you walk through the wilderness, looking out for wallabies and wombats, platypus and possums on your search for the elusive Tasmanian Tiger (last officially sighted in 1936 !).
The Freycinet peninsula on Tasmania’s beautiful east coast, is characterised by sheltered white sand beaches, dramatic wilderness and those breathtaking vistas of Wineglass Bay.
Towering walls of pink and grey granite, patched in orange lichen, soar dramatically out of the water, whilst timid wildlife and beautiful orchids grace the lush green forests of this national park. Bushwalkers, kayakers and rock climbers alike can reward themselves with a feast of local oysters, mussels, olives, cool climate wines and creamy berry ice cream!