Tasmania

Itinerary

Cradle Mountain
Photo Credit: Tourism Tasmania & Jason Charles Hill
22 February to 8 March 2026

Day One  
Auckland to Adelaide
Dinner

Collected from your home or hotel in Auckland, transfer to Auckland International Airport for your flight with Air New Zealand directed direct to Adelaide. Arriving in Adelaide you are met and taken on an orientation tour before transferring to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.


Day Two
Adelaide Sightseeing
 
Breakfast, Dinner 

Collected from your home or hotel in Auckland, transfer to Auckland International Airport for your flight with air New Zealand direct to Adelaide. Arriving in Adelaide. we stop at the Adelaide Markets for an opportunity to explore the fresh produce stalls among other delicacies. sample cheeses, pickles, meats before we head off into the Picturesque Hills traveling to the historic village of Hahndorf. Explore the boutique shops and perhaps enjoy a wine or cheese tasting, or pop into the hotel to sample a German Beer.
 
Day Three
Fleurieu Peninsula
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we head south to discover the Fleurieu Peninsula known for its seaside villages and world class wines. On the eastern side we stop at the historic rivier port of Goolwa, Victor Harbour and visit the Whale centre before taking the horse-drawn tram to granite Island. Later we travel through the McLarenvale region famous for its Shiraz and take time to stop at ta cellar door and sample some of the popular wines.

Day four
Murray River Cruise
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we Visit Haigh's Chocolates. Learn about the history of Haigh's, view the factory and chocolate making process and of course sample some of the award winning chocolate . We visit Cleland Wildlife Park, home to kangaroos, koalas, wombats and birds. This afternoon we transfer to Mannum to join the paddle-wheeler-PS Murray Princess for our 4 night cruise on the Murray River. Enjoy a welcome dinner as you cruise upriver to the overnight mooring. Watch for nocturnal wildlife on the banks as you cruise under floodlight.
 
Day five
Murray River
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
for keen photographers daybreak is the time to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, blue wrens and black swans. Cruising upriver to lock on we disembark and join a vineyard tour on the banks of the Murray River.
 
Day Six
Murray River
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast cruise downriver to swan Reach. Join the guided walking tour of the township before visiting the Swan Reach Museum. This afternoon we continue downriver to Sunnydale where it is all ashore for the Woolshed Sound & Light Show - a recreation of typical Australian Woolshed history. Visit the Native wildlife Shelter and the evening enjoy a great Aussie Barbeque - cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. After dinner you may like to join the optional nocturnal eco-tour, travelling by tractor and cart.
 
Day Seven
Murray River

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning the ship Cruises slowly downstream past magnificent cliffs scourched by the river over millions of years. Reaching Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, step back in time for a guided boardwalk to veiw ancient rock carvings and learn about the aboriginal history of the area. This evening the Captain and officers host a spectacular formal farewell-the Captain's buffet.

Day Eight
Mannum Adelaide
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today the PS Murray Princess returns to Mannum. Disembarking, join the coach for your tour of the Barossa Valley. The Barossa Valley is Australia's richest and best known wine making region. The tour includes morning tea at Maggie Beer's, wine tastings, cooperage visit and lunch. Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hindley -2 nights.

Day Nine
Adelaide - at leisure
Breakfast, Dinner

Today is at leisure. Visit the Adelaide Central Market, Browse the shops of Rundle Mall or Harbourtown Outlet complex, or take the tram to Glenelg. Adelaide has great museums, art galleries, restaurants and cafes all within easy walking distance.

Day Ten
Adelaide to Auckland 
Breakfast
This morning farewell Adelaide and transfer to Adelaide International Airport for your flight direct to Auckland with Air New Zealand. On Arrival in Auckland you will be met and transferred to your home or hotel within Auckland. 
 

 

General Information
  • Accommodation selected for its location, quality and facilities.
  • Tasmania has a cool temperate climate with summer averages of between 17-23oC.
  • For your safety and enjoyment you should be in good physical condition to partake in the tour unassisted. Tours and sightseeing may involve walking over uneven ground and steps. This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or walking frames.  
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