In Hobart we will be staying at the beautiful Henry Jones Art Hotel, a luxury, five star hotel on the harbour (5 nights). In the Tamar Valley we'll be staying at modern river view apartments overlooking the river (2 nights).

All double rooms have a King bed and twin rooms have 2 x single beds.

During our five nights in Hobart upgrades are available, to a Deluxe Spa Harbour Room, for an additional AUD160 (approximately USD100) per room per night. Single supplements will be adjusted accordingly. While in the Tamar Valley upgrades are not necessary as all rooms have river views and balconies. Upgrades are non-refundable.

No, on average we expect about half the group to be solo travellers.

Yes, there is, it is AUD1150 (approximately USD725) extra for a private room. This is because, unfortunately, our hotels do not offer single rooms so as a single traveller you are paying the full rate for a king room instead of it being divided by two.

We can match guests with potential same-sex roommates. We can connect you by WhatsApp or email so you can see if you are compatible to share a double room.

If you'd like to arrive at your joining point hotel early or stick around post-tour to explore, contact us, and we can book the extra nights of accommodation for you.

If you chose to extend you visit to Australia with a stopover in Sydney after your Tasmanian tour, you can join our Sydney Supplementary Tour (inlcuding the Blue Mountains). Please see the Sydney tour page for more information.

No, this is a land package only.

The February 2026 Tasmania tour group has reached its minimum of 10 guests, so the tour is confirmed. You can go ahead and purchase your flights now!

Make sure that your flight arrives in Hobart no later than the morning of the 18th of February, Hobart time. It is likely that you’ll experience some jetlag so to get the most out of your tour we highly recommend arriving in Hobart on Tuesday the 17th, this will ensure you have time to recover from your journey and acclimatise before you start your tour.

There are no direct flights to Hobart from America or Europe, you must transit through Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Auckland (New Zealand) to get there. Please book your flight to arrive and depart from Hobart airport (HBA). Airport transfers are not included.

Airport pickup (and drop-off) costs around AUD45 by taxi or AUD25 each way by SkyBus. Skybus leaves from Hobart airport every half hour during the day, the Hobart stop is 2 minutes walk from your hotel.

You will be accompanied on your tour by two dedicated tour guides.

We will provide you with a packing list and further information about climate and excursions, 90 days before your departure date.

All visitors to Australia must apply for an Electronic Travel Authority using the Australian ETA App. For more information and instructions on how to apply click here.

The ETA allows you to stay in Australia for up to 3 months and costs AUD20. In most cases you will be notified of the result of your ETA application immediately. We recommend that you apply for your ETA as soon as your tour is confirmed.

You do not need any specific vaccinations to enter Australia; however, if you are coming from a country where yellow fever is present, you will need proof of a yellow fever vaccination to enter the country.

Full cover Travel Insurance is essential and is a condition of participation in this tour. Travel insurance is based on many factors and the price varies from person to person. You can arrange travel insurance through your travel agent, credit card provider, an insurance broker or online. You should purchase travel insurance at the time of booking flights. You will need to provide us with proof of insurance 90 days prior to travel.

There will be a minimum of 10 guests, with a maximum of 18.

This tour is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.

This is up to you. At each excursion we will provide an option for shorter and longer walks and for varying fitness levels. There will also be some walking to and from restaurants each day.

Most days we will be on a bus for around half to three quarters of an hour. The exception is our travel to and from the Tamar Valley which is a two and a half hour bus ride. We will break up these two longer trips with stops along the way so that people can refresh themselves and stretch their legs.

Your deposit is paid when you make your booking through our website. The balance (including any upgrades or single supplements if applicable) will be due 90 days prior to your tour's start date. We will send you a personal payment link for the balance of your tour charges then.

No, we have limited space and we have to pay a deposit to secure your accommodation and some of the events so we need a firm commitment from each guest. Please note that the deposit of AUD1200 (approximately USD760) per guest is NON-REFUNDABLE except in the case that the trip has to be cancelled by us due to not meeting the minimum number of participants (10 guests). The trip's go-status will be confirmed no later than 90 days before departure.

February is summer in Tasmania so on average the temperature will be around 21°C (69.8°F) during the day and 11.5°C (52.7°F) at night. It is also the driest month so rain is unlikely.

Be aware though, that in Tasmania the weather can be quite unpredictable. When we were there in February 2025 we had one day that was 15C followed by another that was 28C!

Yes, there are several companies who hire out high quality Trekking Poles in Hobart. Let us know if you need them and we can help you locate the best place to get them. Prices vary but the average is around AUD$40 a week.

In February the time zone in Tasmania (& Sydney) is AEDT (rather than the usual AEST) due to daylight saving.

Tasmania is approximately 14 hours ahead of the US East coast and approximately 17 hours ahead of the US West coast so be sure to double check your arrival date and time to ensure they allow for the time difference.

Time differences vary depending on where you are in the US so to find out the exact time difference for your location Worldtimebuddy.com is a useful tool for converting time in different countries or cities.

There are no international flights directly into Hobart so you’ll need to book your flight to Hobart via Sydney or Melbourne. The flight from Sydney to Hobart takes 2 hours and the flight from Melbourne to Hobart is 1.5 hours. There are a lot more international flights into Sydney so you’ll usually be able to find a better deal flying into there. There are free airport shuttles that will take you from the international to the domestic terminals in Sydney. In Melbourne it’s just a short walk between terminals.

Australia has some of the safest Tap Water in the world. Which means you can enjoy drinking it without needing to filter or boil it. Many locals carry a water bottle with them when travelling around or going to work, as you can refill it from any water tap for free.