Luxury Tasmania for the Travel Trade

Best of Tasmania

About This Package

Wilderness, Wine & Luxury Lodges Across 7 Nights

  • 7 nights luxury accommodation – MACq 01 Hotel and Saffire Freycinet
  • Gordon Wild Rivers Explorer scenic flight, cruise, and chef-prepared lunch
  • Moorilla Wine Meets MONA Art day tour with lunch and wine tasting
  • Private Port Arthur Historic Site day tour with entry, guided walk, and harbour cruise
  • Bruny Island Traveller full-day gourmet and wilderness tour with lunch
  • 2 nights Saffire Freycinet full board with complimentary experiences
  • Private transfers throughout including Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary visit en route to Freycinet
A stunning aerial view of Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, featuring the iconic crescent-shaped white sand beach and turquoise waters surrounded by granite mountains and eucalyptus forest, photographed from the rocky summit of Mount Amos.
A picturesque waterfront scene of Hobart Harbour at sunset, featuring moored sailing boats and historic buildings reflected in calm golden waters. The image captures the vibrant golden and orange hues of the setting sun illuminating the colonial architecture and modern skyline along Tasmania's waterfront.
A stunning twilight cityscape of Hobart's Victoria Dock waterfront, featuring illuminated sailboats and tour vessels reflected in calm waters, with the heritage Tasmanian Museum and Gallery glowing warmly on the left and modern buildings silhouetted against a moody blue sky.
A stunning aerial drone view of Cloudy Bay Beach on South Bruny Island, Tasmania, showcasing pristine white sand, turquoise waters with rolling surf waves, and forested mountains backing the coastline under clear blue skies.
A stunning aerial drone photograph of The Neck, a narrow isthmus connecting North and South Bruny Island in southern Tasmania, Australia. The image showcases the dramatic contrast between the turquoise ocean waters on the left, the sandy beach, pristine green lagoon on the right, and forested hills beyond, with mountains visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A stunning coastal landscape featuring pristine white sand beach, turquoise waters, and distinctive granite boulders covered in vibrant orange lichen at the Bay of Fires Conservation Area in Tasmania. The rocky foreground contrasts beautifully with the calm, clear waters and blue sky beyond.
An aerial view of Bruny Island Lighthouse perched on a grassy headland overlooking the Southern Ocean. The white cylindrical lighthouse stands prominently on the rugged coastline with dramatic cliffs, rocky outcrops, and dense coastal vegetation, with sparkling blue waters and distant landmasses visible under a partly cloudy sky.
A dramatic aerial view of The Neck, a narrow isthmus on Bruny Island, featuring a wooden boardwalk descending toward pristine white sand beaches flanked by turquoise ocean waters on one side and calm bay waters on the other, with lush green vegetation covering the peninsula and mountains visible across the water under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic wooden boardwalk winds through alpine grassland toward the distinctive peaks of Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. The image captures the mountain's dramatic twin summits framed by native vegetation, a pristine alpine lake, and diverse flora in golden and green tones under clear skies.
A scenic landscape view of dramatic rocky mountain peaks rising above rolling bushland, with delicate white wildflowers and native vegetation in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky. The rugged granite formations and diverse flora showcase Tasmania's natural beauty and wilderness character.
An aerial view of the Gordon Dam, a distinctive double-curvature concrete arch dam spanning the Gordon River in southwestern Tasmania, Australia, surrounded by dense temperate rainforest and rocky outcrops with a second lake visible in the distance.
A clear, rocky river winding through dense temperate forest under a blue sky with scattered clouds
A serene forest pathway winds through a lush, moss-covered woodland in Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Tasmania. Towering trees with moss-draped trunks create a verdant canopy overhead, with dappled sunlight filtering through the dense foliage onto the gravel track below.
A scenic wooden boardwalk with metal railings winds through a lush temperate rainforest, featuring moss-covered trees, ferns, and dense green canopy. An interpretive sign is visible along the pathway, providing information about the natural environment.
A serene forest stream winds through a lush, moss-covered temperate rainforest in Tasmania's Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Towering trees, ferns, and moss-laden rocks create an ancient, primordial atmosphere with the clear water flowing gently over a rocky bed.
A striking suspension bridge spans a crystal-clear river in a lush rainforest setting, with visible river stones beneath the transparent water and dense green vegetation framing both sides. The bridge features a mesh safety net design, connecting hikers through the pristine wilderness of Tasmania's Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park under a clear blue sky.
A picturesque waterfront scene showing colorful fishing boats moored at Victoria Dock along Franklin Wharf in Hobart, with the city skyline and snow-capped Mount Wellington visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A picturesque street view of The Mall in central Launceston, Tasmania, featuring elegant Victorian and heritage architecture with distinctive cream and terracotta facades, ornate details, and ground-floor retail establishments beneath a clear blue sky.
An aerial view of the iconic Alexandra Suspension Bridge spanning across the turquoise waters of Cataract Gorge in Launceston, Tasmania, surrounded by dramatic rocky cliffs and autumn vegetation. The historic footbridge connects the gorge's steep sides and offers stunning views of the natural landscape below.
A picturesque row of heritage sandstone buildings lines a pedestrian plaza at Salamanca Place in Hobart, Tasmania. The formerly utilitarian port warehouses now house restaurants, galleries, craft shops, and offices, with visitors strolling the cobblestone street beneath mountains in the background.
A scenic harbor view of Victoria Dock in Hobart, Tasmania, featuring moored fishing vessels and leisure boats reflected in calm blue waters at sunrise, with the distinctive Mount Wellington rising in the background and historic waterfront buildings lining the dock.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Seven Days from Wharf to Wilderness

Private Transfer & Check In to MACq 01 Hotel

Clients arrive at Hobart Airport and are met by a private transfer to MACq 01 Hotel, situated directly on Hobart’s main wharf. This is one of Tasmania’s premier luxury hotels – each room tells the story of a Tasmanian character, and the Superior Waterfront Rooms look straight out across the harbour. Breakfast is included throughout the 5-night stay.

The rest of the day is at leisure. The hotel’s location makes it easy to wander. Salamanca Place is right there, Battery Point is a short walk through the colonial streets, and Hobart’s restaurant scene is increasingly hard to ignore. For clients arriving on a Saturday, the Salamanca Market is a genuine highlight.

Trade tip: Most clients fly into Hobart from Melbourne or Sydney – roughly 90 minutes. The private airport transfer is about 20 minutes to the wharf. MACq 01’s storytelling concept makes the hotel itself part of the Tasmanian experience, which is worth mentioning when presenting to clients. It’s not just somewhere to sleep.

Gordon Wild Rivers Explorer – Scenic Flight, Cruise & Lunch

This is the kind of day that justifies the whole trip. A private transfer takes clients to Cambridge Airport for a breathtaking scenic flight across Tasmania’s wild west coast to Strahan. The flight alone is extraordinary – the landscape shifts from farmland to dense, untouched wilderness.

On arrival, clients board a luxury catamaran for a cruise through Macquarie Harbour and along the famous Gordon River. There’s a stop at Heritage Landing to walk through pristine rainforest, including ancient Huon Pines that have been growing for thousands of years. A guided tour of Sarah Island – Tasmania’s notorious penal colony, even harsher than Port Arthur – adds a compelling historical layer. A chef-prepared buffet lunch is served onboard.

The Premier Upper Deck upgrade includes complimentary Tasmanian wines, beers, espresso coffee, premium leather recliners with full-length windows, a private viewing deck, and morning and afternoon tea with canapes. Return private transfer to Cambridge Airport is included.

Trade tip: The Premier Upper Deck is well worth recommending for luxury clients. The difference in experience is significant – it’s essentially a private lounge with open bar. The scenic flight component makes this far more compelling than a road transfer to Strahan, which would eat up most of the day. For agents building luxury itineraries, this day is often the one clients talk about most.

Moorilla Wine Meets MONA Art Day Tour Including Lunch

Wine and art. It works better than it should. The day begins with the high-speed Mona Roma ferry from Hobart’s waterfront – the vessel itself is an experience, complete with onboard bars and the kind of design choices you’d expect from David Walsh’s world. Ferry departs Hobart at 9:15am.

MONA – the Museum of Old and New Art – is Australia’s largest privately-owned gallery and museum. It’s housed in a subterranean space carved into the sandstone cliffs on the banks of the Derwent River. The collection ranges from ancient Egyptian funerary objects to a machine that mimics the human digestive system. It’s provocative, surprising, and unlike any museum your clients will have encountered. Entry is included, and clients explore the galleries at their own pace.

After the art, lunch moves to a one-course meal of seasonal local produce matched with a glass of Moorilla Muse or Praxis Series wine. Then it’s into the vineyard for a guided tour with an expert host – covering Moorilla’s backstory, old and new winemaking techniques, and a tasting of Moorilla and Domaine A wines. The 5pm return ferry brings clients back to Hobart.

Trade tip: MONA polarises people, and that’s part of its appeal. Some clients will spend three hours in the galleries. Others will breeze through and linger over the wine. Either way, it’s a conversation starter. The ferry ride is genuinely enjoyable – don’t undersell it. This day works beautifully as a counterpoint to the wilderness of Day 2.

Port Arthur Historic Site – Private Day Tour

A private guided day tour to the Tasman Peninsula. Port Arthur Historic Site is one of 11 places that make up the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Australian Convict Sites, and it remains one of the most compelling heritage experiences in the country.

Entry includes an introductory 40-minute guided walking tour, a 25-minute harbour cruise, the Port Arthur Gallery with interactive exhibits, and access to more than 30 historic buildings, ruins, restored houses, heritage gardens and walking trails. There’s a lot to take in – the scale of the site and the weight of its stories require time, and clients get it.

In the afternoon, the tour continues to the historic village of Richmond in the Coal River Valley. Clients can stroll among the well-preserved colonial architecture and soak up the atmosphere of one of Tasmania’s oldest settlements before returning to Hobart.

Trade tip: The private transfer makes a real difference here compared to coach tours – your clients set the pace. Port Arthur is emotionally affecting as well as historically significant, so the quieter setting of Richmond afterwards provides a nice tonal shift. For clients who visited Sarah Island on Day 2, the contrast between the two convict settlements adds depth to their understanding of Tasmania’s penal history.

Bruny Island Traveller – Full Day Gourmet & Wilderness Tour

A full day from Hobart, departing at 7:45am and returning around 5:30-6:00pm. This is Tasmania’s food story told through the people who make it.

Clients taste their way across Bruny Island, visiting renowned artisan producers on an all-inclusive gourmet wilderness adventure. The day takes in award-winning cheeses and an exclusive cheese and beer experience at Bruny Island Cheese Company, sweet sensations from Bruny Island Chocolate Company and Bruny Island Honey, and freshly shucked oysters from Get Shucked served alongside lunch. The meal itself is at Pennicott’s beachside restaurant with sweeping views of Adventure Bay – we’d recommend the premium Tasmanian fish and chips. Lunch is accompanied by two glasses of Tasmanian wine, beer, cider or juice.

Between the food stops, the scenery does the heavy lifting. Bruny Island’s coastline, bushland, and wildlife corridors make the journey between producers feel like an experience in its own right rather than just a transfer.

Trade tip: This tour appeals to a broad range of clients. Foodies love it obviously, but the combination of producers, scenery, and stories means it works for anyone with curiosity. The pace is relaxed without being slow. For agents building luxury FIT itineraries, the artisan focus and small-group feel align well with the premium positioning of this overall programme.

Bonorong Wildlife, Scenic Transfer & Arrive Saffire Freycinet

After breakfast and hotel checkout, a private transfer takes clients to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s a chance to get close to Tasmanian devils, wombats, quolls, and other native species in a setting that prioritises conservation and education. Lunch is included.

From Bonorong, the drive continues north and east through the Tasmanian midlands to Freycinet National Park and Saffire Freycinet – the highlight of the trip for many clients. Saffire is one of Australia’s most awarded luxury lodges. The architecture frames the Hazards mountain range, and the setting across Coles Bay is the kind of thing that makes people go quiet for a moment.

The Luxury Suite package includes breakfast in Palate restaurant, lunch and dinner with beverages, complimentary minibar and lounge beverages, complimentary experiences, Wi-Fi, and a $100 property credit per suite per stay for spa treatments, signature experiences, or premium beverages. Dinner tonight is included.

Trade tip: Saffire is the culmination of this itinerary and it delivers. The transition from Hobart’s urban energy to Freycinet’s coastal wilderness is dramatic. Bonorong en route breaks up the drive and gives clients a wildlife encounter they’ll remember. Advise clients to arrive with an open afternoon – the complimentary experiences at Saffire start from arrival, and the sunset over the Hazards from the lodge is genuinely special.

Full Day at Saffire Freycinet – Complimentary Experiences

A day with no scheduled transfers and nowhere to be. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included. Saffire’s complimentary range of activities gives clients options for every mood – lasting from one to three hours, they’re designed to connect guests with Freycinet’s natural wonders.

Options range from guided walks through Freycinet National Park to kayaking on the bay, cooking classes, beekeeping experiences, and more. For clients wanting something additional, Saffire offers enhanced signature experiences and spa treatments (using the $100 property credit or at additional cost).

Trade tip: This is the day where the pace of the itinerary really pays off. After six days of touring, a full day at Saffire with no agenda feels earned rather than lazy. The complimentary experiences are genuinely good – they’re not filler. For couples, the romance angle is obvious. For food and wine clients, the culinary programme is a standout. Let clients know about the full range of experiences before they arrive so they can plan their day.

Private Transfer to Hobart Airport

After breakfast at Saffire, a private transfer takes clients back to Hobart Airport for their onward flight. The drive from Freycinet to Hobart takes approximately two and a half hours, passing through the east coast countryside and midlands.

Trade tip: Allow enough time for the transfer – it’s not a quick hop. For agents building broader Australian itineraries, Hobart connects easily to Melbourne and Sydney with multiple daily flights. This 7-night programme works as a standalone luxury Tasmanian holiday or as the premium extension to an east coast itinerary. We can also extend it to include Cradle Mountain or the Tarkine for clients wanting a longer Tasmanian journey. This itinerary and other Tasmanian products can be quoted and booked via our FIT/HELiO booking platform.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Inclusions & Optional Add-Ons

Package Inclusions

  • 5 nights at MACq 01 Hotel – Superior Waterfront Room including breakfast
  • 2 nights at Saffire Freycinet – Luxury Suite, full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner with beverages)
  • Gordon Wild Rivers Explorer – scenic flight, Gordon River cruise, Heritage Landing walk, Sarah Island tour, and chef-prepared lunch
  • Moorilla Wine Meets MONA Art day tour with ferry, gallery entry, lunch, vineyard tour, and wine tasting
  • Private Port Arthur Historic Site day tour with entry, guided walk, harbour cruise, and Richmond village visit
  • Bruny Island Traveller full-day gourmet tour with artisan tastings and lunch
  • Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary visit with lunch en route to Freycinet
  • Private airport transfers and private touring transfers throughout
  • Saffire complimentary experiences and $100 property credit per suite per stay

Optional Add-Ons

The core itinerary is comprehensive, but there are several ways to extend or enhance it depending on your clients’ interests and available time.

  • Premier Upper Deck upgrade on Gordon River cruise – private lounge, open bar, premium recliners
  • Saffire signature experiences and spa treatments beyond complimentary offerings
  • Cradle Mountain extension – 2 or 3 night add-on with wilderness lodge accommodation
  • Helicopter scenic flight over Port Arthur and the Tasman Peninsula coastline
  • kunanyi/Mount Wellington summit tour from Hobart on the arrival day

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tasmania is a year-round destination, but this particular itinerary benefits from the warmer months. Summer (December to February) brings the longest days and most reliable weather for the scenic flight, Gordon River cruise, and Bruny Island touring. Autumn (March to May) is quieter with stunning foliage and crisp conditions. The Gordon River cruise and Bruny Island tours operate year-round, but weather can affect the scenic flight schedule in winter. Saffire Freycinet is beautiful in every season – winter has its own appeal with fewer guests and dramatic skies. For the broadest range of experiences and most predictable conditions, we’d suggest November through April.
The Premier Upper Deck is a significant step up from the standard cruise experience. It includes complimentary Tasmanian red, white, and sparkling wines plus beers, juices, tea, and espresso coffee throughout the voyage. Clients get premium leather recliners with full-length windows, access to a private viewing deck and lounge area, and morning tea, afternoon tea, and canapes. For a luxury itinerary like this one, we’d strongly recommend it. The difference in comfort and experience is substantial, and it aligns with the overall standard of the programme.
Saffire operates on a full-board, all-inclusive basis for this package. The Luxury Suite includes breakfast in Palate restaurant, lunch with beverages, dinner with beverages, complimentary minibar and Saffire lounge beverages, Wi-Fi, and a $100 property credit per suite per stay for spa treatments, signature experiences, or premium beverages. Beyond that, Saffire offers a range of complimentary guided experiences lasting one to three hours – everything from guided walks in Freycinet National Park to kayaking, cooking classes, and beekeeping. Enhanced signature experiences are available at additional cost.
Yes. The Best of Tasmania works well as a foundation for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) programmes or tailor-made group travel. Both MACq 01 and Saffire can accommodate groups, though Saffire’s intimate scale suits smaller, high-end incentive groups particularly well. We can add private dining, exclusive vineyard experiences, bespoke MONA events, and corporate activities. For larger groups, we source alternative luxury accommodation and coordinate all logistics end to end. Contact us at enquiries@aabh.com.au with your group size and requirements for a detailed proposal.
Hobart connects to Melbourne and Sydney with multiple daily flights – roughly 90 minutes each way. This 7-night programme works as a standalone luxury Tasmanian holiday or as a premium extension to east coast itineraries. Clients doing Melbourne, Sydney, or the Great Ocean Road can add Tasmania without any backtracking. For those wanting more of Tasmania, we can extend the programme with Cradle Mountain, the Tarkine wilderness, or additional east coast touring. We build complete Australian itineraries for the travel trade – flights, accommodation, touring, transfers, and campervan hire across the country. This itinerary and other Tasmanian products can also be quoted and booked via our FIT/HELiO booking platform.