Where is Tasmania?
Tasmania, Australia’s island state, lies south of the mainland across the Bass Strait. Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich history, it offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and incredible local produce. Whether you're exploring its rugged wilderness, indulging in world-class vegan cuisine, or immersing yourself in its vibrant culture, Tasmania is a destination like no other.
Tasmanian vegan tour details
Dates:
Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 –
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Arrival location:
Hobart (HBA)
Departure location:
Hobart (HBA)
Number of participants:
Minimum 10 – Maximum 16
Tour status:
Minimum bookings have been reached so
this tour is confirmed to go ahead.
Tour cost:
AUD$7990
Single supplement:
AUD$1150
Tour inclusions
Scroll down for the full detailed itinerary
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Seven gourmet dinners at Tasmania’s top restaurants
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Seven nights luxury hotel accommodation
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Five sumptuous lunches featuring local produce
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Delicious breakfast every day
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Traditional indigenous Welcome to Country
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Indigenous bush food foraging tour
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Mount Field National Park excursion with waterfall walk
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Tour of heritage listed convict Female Factory
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Private tour of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
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Visit to Mona Art Gallery (including river cruise)
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Lunch on the lawn at Mona with live music
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Salamanca Market excursion to meet local producers
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Tasmanian Art Gallery & Museum vist
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Private Tour of Tunnel Hill Mushroom farm with tastings
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Bay of Fires conservation area excursion
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Hands-on vegan cheese making workshop
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Visit to the historic Ross village
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Cataract Gorge chairlift and bush walk
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Walk on kunanyi (Mount Wellington)
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All transport by private coach
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National Park entry fees
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Two expert guides
Itinerary
Wednesday 18.02.2026
Day 1
Begin your Tasmanian adventure by settling into the welcoming embrace of your elegant hotel. Prepare to meet your new friends and guides over welcome drinks followed by a delightful vegan dinner with views over Hobart’s harbour. This evening sets the scene for days filled with natural beauty and unique experiences.
Highlights:
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Check in at the 5-star Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart
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Welcome drinks & dinner
The Henry Jones Art Hotel: At the 5-star Henry Jones Art Hotel history and art collide. Located in the Hunter Street precinct, Hobart’s oldest waterfront warehouses have been thoughtfully reimagined as Australia’s first dedicated art hotel. Through the rise and fall of industries, including Sir Henry Jones’ IXL jam empire, the harbourside location has been central to Hobart and its people. Today, the precinct hums with galleries, award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes.
With over 500 artworks on display throughout the hotel, each turn of a corner is a creative delight. Your stay at The Henry Jones Art Hotel promises to be a memorable one where every detail is carefully curated to delight and inspire.
Meals:
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Welcome drinks & dinner
Thursday 19.02.2026
Day 2
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.
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.
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.
Highlights:
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Indigenous welcome to Country ceremony
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Palawa Kipli Aboriginal bush food tour
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Private wildlife tour at Bonorong Sanctuary
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Dinner under the stars at Bonorong
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Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel
Meals:
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Breakfast
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Bush food lunch
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Dinner under the stars
Friday 20.02.2026
Day 3
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.
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.
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.
Highlights:
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River cruise to Mona
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Mona Gallery visit
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Tunnel Hill Mushroom Farm tour
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Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel
Meals:
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Breakfast
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Lunch at Mona
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Gourmet mushroom dinner under the stars
Saturday 21.02.2026
Day 4
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.
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.
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.
Highlights:
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Salamanca Markets exploration
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Visit to Mount Field National Park
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Dinner at Maria Restaurant
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Accommodation: Henry Jones Art Hotel
Meals:
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Breakfast
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Dinner at Maria Restaurant
Sunday 22.02.2026
Day 5
After a satisfying breakfast, we bid farewell to our accommodations and set off towards the breathtaking Bay of Fires. En route, we’ll pause in the historic village of Ross, where you can wander its charming streets, admire the sandstone architecture, and stroll across the convict-built stone bridge before continuing our journey east.
On arrival at the Bay of Fires, we’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch at a local café before exploring the region’s famed beaches. Take in the brilliant white sands and vivid turquoise waters of Binalong Bay, then stroll along the strikingly beautiful Jeanneret Beach, where orange-lichen boulders meet the sea in a truly iconic Tasmanian landscape.
This evening, check into your hotel and unwind before a memorable dinner overlooking the coast, the perfect way to end a day immersed in Tasmania’s natural beauty.
Highlights:
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Scenic stop at historic Ross village
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Visit to Binalong Bay and Jeanneret Beach
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Bay of Fires Conservation Area
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Luxury waterfront accomodation
Meals:
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Breakfast at our hotel
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Lunch at a local café
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Dinner with a view
Monday 23.02.2026
Day 6
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before we board our coach for a scenic drive through bushland and rural countryside on our way to Launceston. Along the route, we’ll pause at beautiful Lilydale Falls to stretch our legs and breathe in the fresh forest air before continuing our journey.
Our next stop is Launceston’s famous Cataract Gorge. Hop aboard the Gorge Scenic Chairlift for stunning aerial views of this 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. Afterwards, explore one of the many surrounding bushwalks (with options for all abilities) while keeping an eye out for local wildlife.
For lunch, we’ll enjoy an outdoor picnic catered by a local vegan café surrounded by the sights and sounds of this beautiful natural setting.
The afternoon continues with a hands-on experience at the Artisa Vegan Cheese Facility, where you’ll take part in a cheese-making masterclass and discover the secrets behind this delicious plant-based artisan cheese. As evening approaches, we’ll gather at Du Cane Brewery for a casual pizza dinner where your handmade mozzarella will take centre stage.
Highlights:
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Lilydale Falls
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Cataract Gorge exploration
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Cheese-making workshop
Meals:
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Breakfast at our hotel
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Lunch at Cataract Gorge Café
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Pizza dinner at Du Cane
Tuesday 24.02.2026
Day 7
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.
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.
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.
Highlights:
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Scenic drive to Hobart
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Kunanyi scenic walk
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Tour of the historic Female Factory
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Farewell Dinner at Aloft Restaurant
Meals:
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Cafe breakfast in Launceston
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Lunch
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Dinner at Aloft
Wednesday 25.02.2026
Day 8
Relish a farewell breakfast before departing, cherishing the enchanting memories crafted in Tasmania, a journey curated especially for vegan travellers.
Highlights:
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Farewell breakfast
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Check out of hotel
Meals:
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Breakfast
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