Tour · APT · 8 nights

Heritage Gardens, Art & Tastes of Tasmania with Bruny Island

Guided tours of private gardens with owners and heritage properties included
Expert botanical guide Roger Fox leads garden and plant discovery
Accommodation in Hobart and Launceston with all sightseeing arranged

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Heritage Gardens, Art & Tastes of Tasmania with Bruny Island

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Departs 15 November 2026 Returns 22 November 2027

Duration8 nights

OperatorAPT

StyleTour

HighlightExplore Tasmania's heritage gardens in bloom, colonial estates and Bruny Island's gourmet food and wildlife

Private garden visits and heritage colonial estates with expert botanical guide. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and multi-tiered Russell Falls in rainforest. Full day on Bruny Island sampling local produce and spotting wildlife

Discover Tasmania’s remarkable gardens in full bloom; its cooler climate and approach to cultivation bringing to mind the gardens of England. The heritage properties of Brickendon Estate and Woolmers Estate provide insight into Tasmania’s colonial history. Visit The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Australia’s second oldest botanical gardens, then admire the multi-tiered Russell Falls. Spend a full day on Bruny Island, savouring its gourmet food and spotting wildlife.

This journey departs:

15 November 2026
14 November 2027

$7,295

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$9,295

pp solo share

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

15 November 2026

Returns

22 November 2027

Duration

8 nights

From pp twin share

$7,295 pp

From pp solo cabin

$9,295 pp

15 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2026
from $7,295 pp twin share / $9,295 pp solo *
14 Nov 2027 - 22 Nov 2027
from $7,295 pp twin share / $9,295 pp solo *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Launceston City Tour, Cataract Gorge and Winery Visit
Our tour starts in Launceston at 2.00 pm as we depart for a city tour of historic Launceston, also known as Tasmania’s ‘Garden City’ due to its numerous gardens and parks. We will visit beautiful Cataract Gorge, found surprisingly close to the city centre. Afterwards, enjoy fine local produce and a glass of wine at a nearby winery before we reconvene for a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
2
Private Garden and Ashgrove Cheese Factory
Explore a couple of private gardens today and meet their owners. We also make a stop at Ashgrove Cheese Factory to sample their locally made cheeses.
3
Brickendon Estate, Woolmers Estate and National Rose Garden
Today, we explore the heritage gardens of Brickendon Estate, a magnificent family-owned property offering a unique insight into Australia’s colonial history. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the house at Woolmers Estate, which provides a fascinating reflection upon Tasmanian colonial life—it is also one of the most historically significant heritage properties in Australia. We will also have time to explore its National Rose Garden.
4
Historic Villages of Central Tasmania – Oatlands, Richmond and Ross
Discover the delights of central Tasmania as we drive to Hobart. Enjoy a visit to the former house and garden of artist John Glover, before admiring the cottage gardens of the historic towns of Oatlands and Richmond. Arriving in the town of Ross, we pause to view its convict-built bridge and take in its cottage gardens, before making our way to Hobart.
5
Hobart – Earthenry Farm, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Henry Jones Art Hotel Private Art Tour
This morning we are treated to a visit to Earthenry Farm where we participate in a guided tour and flower arranging activity. Later in the day we tour the grounds of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, a cool-climate garden with several unique collections, including Australia’s only subantarctic plant house. The gardens are also Australia’s second-oldest botanic gardens after Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens. Later, take a tour of the Henry Jones Art Hotel’s private art collection. This evening, enjoy free time to explore Hobart.
6
Corinda House Private Garden and Russell Falls
After breakfast, visit the private garden of Corinda House and admire the symmetrical parterres and box hedges. Afterwards, see the spectacular multi-tiered Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park’s cool temperate rainforest, one of Tasmania’s oldest. Enjoy dinner out tonight at a local restaurant.
7
Salamanca Market and Mount Wellington (Kunanyi)
Wander through Salamanca Market and browse the local arts, crafts and produce on sale. This vibrant outdoor market is a firm fixture on Hobart’s weekend calendar. Afterwards, join a local guide for a journey to Mount Wellington (Kunanyi), where sweeping vistas over Hobart meet remarkable ecological richness. With more than 500 native plant species recorded in Wellington Park, the area boasts extraordinary biodiversity thanks to its range of microclimates—from lush rainforest gullies at lower elevations to striking alpine flora near the summit. This evening, enjoy Hobart at leisure and dine at one of its many restaurants.
8
Bruny Island – Jurassic Garden and Gourmet Food Tasting
Spend a full day on Bruny Island, a short ferry ride from Kettering. This gourmet food destination is known for its stunning beauty and abundant wildlife. Sample local produce and take in the island’s spectacular views from ‘The Neck’ lookout. Afterwards, we visit the captivating Jurassic Garden, a 1500-acre nature reserve that serves as a microcosm of the Gondwana supercontinent, before returning to Hobart this afternoon.
9
Hobart
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.