Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel. The morning unfolds with a traditional Aboriginal "Welcome to Country" ceremony, a profoundly moving introduction to the land's heritage. Following this, engage in an Indigenous talk and partake in the Kipli Takawa Aboriginal bush food tour, savouring a vegan meal inspired by local bush flavours—an extraordinary culinary treat. Vital to the culture, "Palawa Kipli" means "Tasmanian indigenous food", and the business proudly celebrates traditional food practices, fostering cultural revival and supporting the Tasmanian Aboriginal community through impactful engagement.

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Returning to Hobart, enjoy a visit to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, home to a fascinating collection of exhibits showcasing Tasmania’s natural and cultural history, including a dedicated Aboriginal gallery that deepens your understanding of the day’s themes.

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In the afternoon, enjoy a Private Premium Tour at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, a working sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating native animals. Begin with a complimentary drink and hear the inspiring story behind Bonorong’s mission before meeting resident quolls, wombats, wallabies, Tasmanian devils, echidnas and more. As day turns to night, watch the sanctuary come alive with nocturnal activity and conclude this special visit with a vegan dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the nocturnal animals going about their business.

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Highlights:

• Indigenous welcome to Country ceremony

• Palawa Kipli Aboriginal bush food tour

• Private wildlife tour at Bonorong Sanctuary

• Dinner under the stars at Bonorong

• Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel

 Meals:

• Breakfast

• Bush food lunch

• Dinner under the stars

After breakfast, we’ll begin the day with a cruise along the Derwent River to Mona , Tasmania’s iconic Museum of Old and New Art. Situated on the Berriedale peninsula, Mona is world-renowned for its daring and thought-provoking exhibitions, all housed in a stunning subterranean labyrinth of tunnels, staircases and dramatic gallery spaces. After exploring, we’ll enjoy a lunch on the lawn with a live music performance.

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In the afternoon, we’ll venture to Tunnel Hill Mushroom Farm for a fascinating guided tour. This unique farm grows rare and gourmet mushrooms inside a historic railway tunnel. Learn how these fungi are cultivated and harvested, and discover why Tasmania’s mushroom scene is gaining such gourmet acclaim.

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As evening falls, we’ll gather under the stars for a special mushroom-themed dinner — a true celebration of Tasmania’s finest fungi. Expect a creative, multi-course feast that transforms humble mushrooms into an unforgettable gourmet experience.

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Highlights:​

• River cruise to Mona

• Mona Gallery visit

• Tunnel Hill Mushroom Farm tour

• Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel

 Meals:

• Breakfast

• Lunch at Mona

• Gourmet mushroom dinner under the stars

Start the day at the vibrant Salamanca Market. Every Saturday, Salamanca Place transforms into a lively hub of creativity and community spirit. With over 300 stallholders, the market brims with locally made treasures, fresh produce, artisanal crafts and delicious bites — an unmissable Tasmanian experience full of colour and charm. We’ll provide you with a guide to the vegan highlights so you can sample your way through the stalls and find your own lunch to enjoy there or on the way to our next adventure.

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Then we’re off to Mount Field National Park, one of Tasmania’s oldest and most beloved national parks. Here, you’ll discover lush temperate rainforest, towering tree ferns, and the stunning, three-tiered Russell Falls — one of Tasmania’s most photographed natural wonders. We’ll explore the renowned Three Falls Walk, a beautiful circuit that takes in Russell Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Lady Barron Falls. There are options for shorter or longer walks, so you can choose the pace and distance that suits you best — all while soaking up the park’s magical forests and cascading streams.

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Back in Hobart, we’ll gather for a delightful dinner at Maria Restaurant, where you’ll enjoy exquisite vegan cuisine in a charming setting on a historic over-water pier — the perfect way to round out a day of natural beauty and local flavour.

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Highlights:

• Salamanca Markets exploration

• Visit to Mount Field National Park

• Dinner at Maria Restaurant

• Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel

 Meals:

• Breakfast

• Dinner at Maria Restaurant

After a satisfying breakfast, we bid farewell to our accommodations and embark on a picturesque journey to the enchanting Tamar Valley. En route, we'll pause to stretch our legs in the historic village of Ross, and explore its historic sandstone buildings and convict built stone bridge before continuing our journey.

Upon arrival in Tamar Valley we'll enjoy a wine-tasting with beautiful vegan lunch platters at a boutique Tamar Valley winery specialising in cool climate grape varieties. 

Thus fortified, immerse yourself in tranquillity by checking into your hotel nestled on the bank of the Tamar River.  Enjoy views of the Tamar River and surrounding countryside from your private balcony and enjoy a bit of quiet time or perhaps indulge in an afternoon nap.

We'll wake you up in time for dinner at a local restaurant.

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Highlights:

• Scenic stop at historic Ross village

• Cold climate wine tastings​

• Accommodation – Rosevears Hotel

 Meals:

• Breakfast at our hotel

• Lunch platters at a winery 

• Dinner

We’ll deliver a local produce breakfast basket to your hotel room so you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast on your private balcony. Then we’re off for a unique outdoor adventure, hop aboard the Gorge Scenic Chairlift for stunning aerial views of Cataract Gorge, a 140-million-year-old natural wonder. With the world’s longest single span at 308 metres, this peaceful ride offers unforgettable scenery and photo opportunities. Enjoy one of the many surrounding bushwalks (with options for all abilities) while spotting local wildlife.

For lunch, we’ll head to the acclaimed Timbre Restaurant, where seasonal Tasmanian ingredients are crafted into dishes that are both elegant and full of local character.

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The day continues with a hands-on experience at the Artisa Vegan Cheese Facility, where you'll take part in a cheese-making masterclass and learn the secrets behind this plant-based artisan cheese. As the evening sets in, enjoy a casual pizza dinner at Du Cane Brewery, topped with your handmade mozzarella and paired with local cold-climate wines, ciders or craft beer, a delicious end to a creative and flavour-filled day in Launceston.

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Highlights:

• Cataract Gorge adventure

• Cheese-making workshop at Artisa

 Meals:

• Breakfast basket

• Lunch at Timbre Restaurant

• Dinner at Du Cane

After breakfast in Launceston, we’ll embark on the scenic drive back to Hobart. Once we arrive, we’ll visit the summit of Mount Kunanyi which majestically crowns the Hobart skyline, offering breathtaking views over the city and beyond. This natural wonder, with its striking rock formations and diverse trails, invites adventurers of all levels.

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Next up we’ll step back into Tasmania’s past with a visit to the Cascade Female Factory, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, you’ll learn about the stories of the women and children once imprisoned within its stone walls — a moving insight into Hobart’s convict history.

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Back at your hotel, there’s time for a rest before we gather for a memorable farewell dinner at Aloft, perched on the top floor of the award-winning Brooke Street Pier. Indulge in a tasting menu that celebrates Tasmania’s finest seasonal produce while soaking up the sparkling views of Hobart’s harbour — the perfect finale to your Tasmanian adventure.

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Highlights:

• Scenic drive to Hobart

• Kunanyi scenic walk

• Tour of the historic Female Factory

• Farewell Dinner at Aloft Restaurant

 Meals:

• Cafe breakfast in Launceston

• Lunch

• Dinner at Aloft

Relish a farewell breakfast before departing, cherishing the enchanting memories crafted in Tasmania, a journey curated especially for vegan travellers.

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Highlights:

• Farewell breakfast

• Check out of hotel

 Meals:

• Breakfast