Tasmania's Full-Day Heritage Tour
Discover the stunning scenery, heritage, a local winery, and whimsical wildlife on an immersive day in Tasmania.
Get in a full day of Tasmanian culture beginning with a lovely drive to Mt. Field National Park where you’ll go on a trail through the rainforest and see the famous Russell Falls. You’ll then visit the historic town of Richmond, whose Georgian architecture has been preserved since the mid-1800’s, followed by a drive into an incredible wine region for a tour (plus lunch) at a local vineyard. Next, visit a wildlife sanctuary which features a whimsical mix of wild (and protected) creatures.
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
Mt. Field National Park (home of Russell Falls) was Tasmania's first nature reserve and has been a protected area since 1885
Russell Falls is a two-tiered waterfall — cascading from nearly 200ft/60m above — which can be easily accessed using a boardwalk
Take a tour of a local winery before enjoying a lunch (with wine samples) on the grounds
Richmond was built up during the 1830’s — the town has preserved it’s Georgian architecture and historic buildings
Go on a self-guided tour through Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
See the sanctuary's Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, koalas, plus protected creatures — now extinct in other areas of Australia
Need to know
This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as well as Sailors who can navigate a few steps on their own
Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held until the end of the voyage
Approximately 1.5-hour self guided visit in the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Approximately 1.5-hour drive to Mt. Field National Park
Approximately 45-minutes of free time in Richmond
Approximately 1.5-hour drive between Mt. Field National Park and Richmond
Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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