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Chase the race, experience a nautical tradition…
Experience the nautical tradition that is the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with this 7-day cruise that gets you as close to the action as possible aboard the luxurious Coral Discoverer.
While most people wake up early on 26 December for Boxing Day sales, a handful of intrepid sailors wake up earlier for an even more daunting challenge. One of the world’s most difficult and prestigious yacht races, the Sydney to Hobart is an annual event that sees maxi yachts and weekend racers from around the world tackle 628 nautical miles of sea separating Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbour and Hobart’s Battery Point. The race includes the treacherously choppy and windy Bass Strait, the stretch of sea separating Tasmania from the mainland.
Embarking in Broken Bay on 26 December, feel the buzz at the start of the race from Coral Discoverer. Watch the fleet sail past as you listen in to expert commentary from your onboard Special Guest Lecturer Sue Crafter, a veteran of no less than 15 Sydney to Hobart yacht races. You will sail the coast of New South Wales and Victoria and cross Bass Strait with the trailing fleet. Once across the Strait, enjoy the scenic rugged Tasmanian coast, with the opportunity to join the expedition team, on guided shore excursions to the Maria and Bruny Islands, two of Tasmania’s most beautiful National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Arrive into Hobart on New Year’s Eve and enjoy the buzz of the race and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 10-nights aboard Coral Discoverer on a twin share basis. This luxurious 72 passenger vessel is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines, while her tender vessel, Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to rivers and beaches.
All meals are included onboard. The approach to cuisine is about simplicity and generosity, creating dishes bursting with flavour made from fresh ingredients sourced locally and sustainably wherever possible. Activities and experiences are also included as per the itinerary. An expert crew are at your service at all times.
Experience the adventure and excitement that is the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with this unforgettable 7-day package. This is the closest you will get to actually competing in the race!
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Discover the many faces of Tasmania with this 10-day self-drive package that showcases The Heartlands, The Western Wilds, The Northern Forage and the Great Eastern Drive.
Tasmania is a compact island with well-built roads that make it the ideal self-drive holiday destination. This package showcases the best of the Island’s must-see sights: Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Launceston, the Bay of Fires and Freycinet National Park. In between these iconic destinations, you have the freedom to find the things you need – fresh air, fantastic food and wine – and much you never expected.
Departing from Hobart, follow the Lyell Highway inland through lands traditionally owned by Tasmanian Indigenous Peoples, settled by Europeans in the early 1800s, and farmed and loved by generations of Tasmanians ever since. Along the way, pass gorgeous Georgian towns such as New Norfolk and the fabulous Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
In the harbourside town of Strahan, immerse yourself in the Western Wilds. Cruise the Gordon Rivers’ perfect reflections and learn the stories of rogues and rivals fighting for a share of untold mining riches. Then, venture to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, an ancient realm of temperate rainforests and alpine plains, indominable mountains and glacial valleys. Hike the best parts of the world-famous Overland Track and stay in one of the Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Most Extraordinary Places To Stay.
The midpoint of your journey brings you to The Northern Forage. Bordered by the wild coastline of Bass Strait, a journey across this part of Tasmania is a chance to slow down, forage or follow your food from paddock to plate at some of the most fertile farms and pasture in Australia. Stop at farm-gate stalls, distilleries and cellar doors for tastings, and to meet the makers. You’ll spend a night in Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest cities and a vibrant hub for food and wine.
Cap off your adventure on the Great Eastern Drive. From the Bay of Fires to Freycinet National Park, discover long white sand beaches, dramatic coastline, and the time and space to unwind. Cruise crystal clear waters, marvel at orange-lichen coloured boulders, kayak beneath pink granite mountains, and hike to the iconic Wineglass Bay, routinely voted one of the world’s best beaches. You’ll return to Hobart with a greater appreciation of life’s simple luxuries.
This 10-day self-drive package includes 9-nights in handpicked, boutique accommodations in Hobart, Strahan, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Launceston, Bay of Fires, Freycinet National Park and Richmond on a twin share basis. Select meals are included as well as activities and experiences as listed in the itinerary.
Experience Tasmania’s highlights in slow pace – and in style – with this relaxed 10-day self-drive package that takes you full circle around the Island. There is no better way to see Tasmania than on the open road.
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Looking for the ultimate expedition cruise of Tasmania? This is it.
All aboard Coral Discoverer for a 17-day full circumnavigation voyage around Tasmania, showcasing the best of the remote parks, islands and harbours of this pristine island at the edge of the world. This package is perfect for those wanting to see it all in slow pace – and in style.
Tasmania is a place of wild and beautiful landscapes, friendly people with a relaxed island lifestyle, fantastic food and wine, and a haunting history evoked by world-famous convict ruins. It is also Australia’s smallest state and the most geographically diverse with over 40 per cent reserved as national parks and World Heritage Wilderness. Unlike on mainland Australia, in Tasmania, you will often feel like you are the first person to leave a footprint.
Embarking from Hobart’s Princes Wharf, this unforgettable cruise aboard Coral Discoverer takes you full circle around the Island. Marvel at the sheer cliffs and colossal rock formations of Tasman National Park. Uncover a Noah’s Ark for native Tasmanian species on Maria Island. Stroll along the iconic Wineglass Bay, one of the world’s best beaches, in Freycinet National Park. Explore the far-flung Furneaux, Kent and King Islands. Sample Tasmania’s famous wines in Launceston and the Tamar Valley. Journey to the edge of the world in Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour. Cap it all off with a hike along the dramatic coastal cliffs of Fluted Cape, Bruny Island. You will return to Hobart having experienced the very best of what Tasmania has to offer.
Throughout your journey, swim, snorkel, dive and kayak, and choose the shore excursions that suit you from full-day hikes to gentle strolls. Experienced bushwalkers will guide the way and share insights into the region’s unique culture, history and eco-system. Alternatively, if you wish to stay on board during the day and simply enjoy the scenery you are welcome to do so. After the day’s exertions, retire to Coral Discoverer’s panoramic Xplorer bar and recharge with some of Tasmania’s famous food and wine.
This once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise includes 16-nights aboard Coral Discoverer on a twin share basis. This luxurious 72 passenger vessel is purpose-built to take you closer to unspoilt vistas in comfort, style and safety. Her shallow draught and manoeuvrability allow her to reach some of Australia’s most remote and rarely visited coastlines, while her tender vessel, Xplorer, can seat all 72 passengers for excursions to rivers and beaches.
Leave no stone unturned in Tasmania, with this 17-day full circumnavigation cruise that will show you the Island’s best angles and more. The natural beauty, convict heritage and fantastic food and wine will leave an impression that will last a lifetime.
Come down for air.
Slow down, relax and unwind with this 9-day self-drive package through the Tasmanian Heartlands. With no big driving distances and ample time in each location, this package is perfect for those wanting to experience Tasmania’s highlights in slow pace – and in style.
A journey through the Heartlands is as close as you can get to time-travel. Your path winds through lands traditionally owned by Tasmanian Indigenous Peoples, settled by Europeans in the early 1800s, and farmed and loved by generations of Tasmanians ever since.
Departing from Hobart, venture inland to the Central Highlands, a wild landscape of lakes, mountains and moors, with a rich hydro-industrial legacy. Convict-built roads and country lanes then take you to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, where the famous Overland Track carves its way through ancient rainforests and glacial lakes. Journey along the West Coast Wilderness Railway and learn the story of rogues and rivals fighting for a share of untold mining riches. Explore Launceston, one of Australia’s oldest cities, and meander through charming Georgian villages. Along the way, feast on Tasmania’s famous food and wine and taste food as it was meant to taste. You’ll return to Hobart with a greater understanding and appreciation of Tasmania’s fascinating culture and history.
This 9-day self-drive package includes 8-nights in handpicked, boutique accommodations in the Central Highlands, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Launceston, Richmond and Hobart on a twin share basis. Select meals are included as well as activities and experiences as listed in the itinerary.
Experience Tasmania’s highlights in slow pace – and in style – with this relaxed 9-day self-drive package that takes you through the Heartlands. The heart and soul of Tasmania are yours to discover!
Experience one of Australia’s greatest road trips, with this 6-day self-drive package that showcases the best of Tasmania’s East Coast. Perfect for nature lovers, this package takes you from Hobart to Launceston via the Lonely Planet’s hottest travel destinations: Freycinet National Park and the Bay of Fires.
A journey to celebrate simple luxuries – peace and pleasure in equal measure.
Tasmania’s East Coast, with its long white sandy beaches, secluded bays, and pristine national parks, offers a coastal experience like no other. Along the Great Eastern Drive, you’ll experience some of the world’s most inspiring landscapes as well as historic towns and classic seaside villages, fresh seafood and friendly locals – all on one of the best scenic coastal drives in the country.
Heading north from Hobart, you’ll make fantastic use of your National Parks Pass. Discover fascinating human history and striking Painted Cliffs at Maria Island; kayak beneath pink granite mountains and venture to the famous Wineglass Bay at Freycinet National Park; immerse yourself in crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and orange lichen-covered granite boulders at the Bay of Fires; and, as you journey inland towards Launceston, uncover temperate rainforests, fresh grown produce and the rich heritage of the boom days of tin mining. You’ll also traverse the delightful East Coast Wine Trail, showcasing the finest vintages as well as handcrafted beers, spirits and ciders.
This 6-day self-drive package includes 5-nights’ in handpicked, boutique accommodation in Hobart, Orford, Freycinet, Bay of Fires and Launceston on a twin share basis. Select meals are included as well as activities and experiences as per the itinerary.
Discover the natural splendour of Tasmania’s East Coast, with this 6-day self-drive package. Here, you will find a place of encounters, stories and treasures, where small, unexpected moments will become lifelong memories.
Get off the beaten track and discover the wild beauty of southwest Tasmania on this action-packed, 6-day walking and kayaking tour from Hobart to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
With all transport included, start your adventure kayaking along Hobart’s breathtaking cliffs, caves and beaches. Head south to the stunning Tasman Peninsula and marvel at the Southern Hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs, a semi-submerged shipwreck and the heart-stopping Totem Pole, one of the world’s most daring column climbs. Journey inland to Lake Pedder where you will find tranquil waters and secret quartzite beaches. Hike Mt Field and the challenging Eliza Plateau. Or, if you’d prefer to take it easy, take a stroll to the Needles or along Teds Beach Boardwalk. Cap off your adventure with a gin masterclass and gourmet lunch overlooking the stunning South West Wilderness.
At the end of the day, relax and unwind in handpicked, boutique accommodations in some of Tasmania’s most stunning locations. Snuggle up in your comfortable king or queen-size bed, rinse off in your ensuite bathroom and, depending on where you are, enjoy a glass of Tasmania’s famous beer, wine or cider overlooking the Hobart Waterfront or the rugged Tasmanian bush. In the evenings, there will be ample time to venture out to local restaurants to sample seasonal local produce.
This luxury, 6-day walking and kayaking adventure includes 5-nights’ accommodation on a twin share basis. All transport is included along with selected activities and experiences. Meals are included as specified.
Discover the real Tasmania incredible 6-day walking and kayaking adventure of Tasmanian’s stunning South West. This active holiday will get you back to nature and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised.
Bruny Island Gourmet Walk is a luxury short break that captures and epitomizes the Tasmanian experience. Bruny Island has some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments with abundant wildlife and stunning cliff top views. This 3-day walking experience takes you from Hobart, via private boat to Bruny Island. Bruny Island Gourmet Walk takes you through varied terrain including beaches, rocky headlands, bush trails and rainforest.
Bruny Island, located just 40km from Hobart off the south-eastern coast of Tasmania, is the state's fourth largest island. The island is separated from the Tasmanian mainland by the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, and its east coast lies within the Tasman Sea. Known for the incredible quality of its produce and fresh seafood, Bruny Island is also renowned for some of Tasmania's most beautifully preserved natural environments with abundant wildlife and stunning cliff top views. The island is about 50 km long but appears to be two islands with North and South Bruny joined by a narrow strip of land called Bruny Island Neck. Bruny Island Neck is an isthmus of land connecting north and south Bruny Island in southern Tasmania and offers stunning 360 degree views and is an important habitat for native wildlife.
Accommodation each night is included at a secluded luxury camp, on a private 100 acres on the edge of the South Bruny National Park, this little haven represents the perfect place to retreat. Surrounded by towering Eucalypts and blackwood trees, the private reserve supports an abundance of endemic Tasmanian birdlife and marsupials. Here you will enjoy freshly prepared meals made from the exceptional local produce. You return to the same camp at night, so you only need to carry a daypack during your day walk.
A small group of guests (maximum eight) are treated to coastal walks, produce direct from the source, luxury camping and exquisite meals.
Your package includes 2 nights' accommodation in luxury tent with king-size bed, private transfers from Hobart, daily guided walks along Bruny's stunning coastline and all meals (2 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners).
This relaxing itinerary of daily coastal hikes will introduce you to the very best of Bruny Island from its friendly seal colonies, to the striking cliff-top trails and delicious gourmet produce.
At the end of April the tour moves from the summer camp to the winter lodge. The menu changes from bbq’s and fresh salads to heart-warming food.
Please contact us for other departure dates and availability. A date of your choice is available for groups of 6 or more people. Subject to availability. E: travel@onlyluxe.com.au
Journey to the bottom of the world to discover a sea kayaking experience unlike any other.
With return scenic flights included out of Hobart’s Cambridge Airport, this luxury, 4-day sea kayaking expedition takes you through the pristine waterways of Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area, one of the most isolated places on Earth. Launching from Bathurst Harbour, paddle across open stretches of water and along dramatic coastlines and remote rivers. Marvel at sandy beaches, sheer clifftops and the unique Celery Top Islands. Take an easy walk to the summit of Mt Beattie for a breathtaking aerial view of the park below. There is no roads or settlements here – only unspoilt natural beauty that is best observed from the water.
You’ll stay at Forest Lagoon Wilderness Camp, where the beauty of nature is never far away. This eco-friendly camp is designed to sit lightly on the land with spacious platform tents and real beds to ensure you sleep soundly after a day’s paddling. There is no better place in the area to rest your head.
This luxury package includes return transfers from/to Hobart and a scenic flight to the start of your kayaking adventure. Three nights’ accommodation at the Forest Lagoon Wilderness camp on a twin share basis is provided as well as national park entry fees and all meals. Sea kayaks, kayaking equipment and camping equipment are included as listed. Two professional sea kayaking guides will accompany you for the duration of the trip: they will carry a comprehensive first aid kit and emergency safety equipment.
Get off the beaten track and challenge yourself to this one-of-a-kind, 4-day kayaking expedition through Tasmania’s Wilderness Heritage Area. This is your opportunity to see this remote and beautiful part of the world as few will ever see it.
Private group bookings are available. Please contact us.
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Art and history collide at Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. Located in Hobart’s bustling Hunter Street precinct, the city’s oldest waterfront warehouses have been transformed into the sophisticated boutique Henry Jones Art Hotel featuring more than 500 contemporary Tasmanian artworks. Stay in luxury rooms and suites that are as individual as you are. Enjoy Tasmania’s world-class food and wine at the in-house restaurants and bar. Or, explore Hobart’s historic waterfront lined with galleries, award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Explore one of the world’s most breathtaking regions on this incredible 4-day experience. Discover Freycinet Peninsula and Maria Island on foot. To reach each spectacular location, you will sail aboard a 23 metre luxury ketch, Lady Eugenie. Each morning, you'll gain a unique perspective of the coastline from on board, before exploring the area on foot.
You begin your journey in Hobart, here you will be transferred to the fishing port town of Triabunna where you will board a 23 metre luxury yacht, your base for the next 4 days, and set sail across the Mercury Passage for Maria Island, home of the World Heritage-listed convict site of Darlington. Once populated with prisoners, it is now home to an array of architectural relics and abundant wildlife. Take in the sights such as the Bishop & Clerk Peaks, Fossil Bay and admire views toward Schouten Island and Freycinet Peninsula. For those wanting a more relaxed adventure, you can visit the beautiful sandstone patterns and structures of the Painted Cliffs. You will also learn more about the island’s unique Aboriginal, convict and industrial histories whilst exploring the Darlington precinct. During this 4-day adventure you’ll visit Schouten Island, traverse Tasmanian Blue Gum forests, admire native wildflowers in grass fields, marvel at the incredible pink granite Hazards Mountains and take in the striking and iconic splendor of Wineglass Bay. This highly adaptable itinerary has been designed to suit walkers of every ability and level of fitness. You’ll be lulled to sleep by the gentle ocean waves each night on board the Lady Eugenie. Lady Eugenie's spacious decks are the perfect setting for relaxing whilst taking in the stunning scenery of Tasmania's east coast. During the evening, you can dine on delicious meals made from local produce in the comfortable saloon before retiring to your private cabin.
This luxury package includes return transfers from/to Hobart, all nights aboard the 'Lady Eugenie' on a twin share basis and all meals as well as a National Park pass, backpack and weather proof jacket for the duration of the walk and two qualified guides and a skipper for the duration of the walk.
The ideal combination of exertion and relaxation is yours to enjoy on this incredible 4-day escape. Explore the rugged beauty of Tasmania’s East Coast from land and sea and take home lifelong memories of this spellbinding part of Australia.