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EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE

The best part of any journey is the experiences you have along the way, leaving
you with memories to relive long after the holiday is over.

Tasmania has countless amazing things to see and do. Here are 10 of our
favourites to inspire your wanderlust.

Supplied Courtesy of RACT Destinations

Gordon River Port Arthur Historic Site

GORDON RIVER PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE
Depart Macquarie Harbour in Strahan, cruise This UNESCO Heritage Listed Site is one of
along the majestic Gordon River and delve the most popular attractions in Tasmania and
deep into the Tasmanian Wilderness World was once home to one of the most brutal penal
Heritage Area. Often shrouded in fog and mist, colonies in Australia. The immaculately maintained
the shoreline casts a perfect reflection on the site is best visited with a guide who will explain
river on still days. See Huon Pines at Heritage its fascinating history. Take the short cruise for
Landing, some over several thousand years panoramic views of the site and for the complete
old. The river is also home to the notorious experience, join the Isle of the Dead Cemetery
Sarah Island, once a 19th century penal colony tour. Join a guided tour of Port Arthur’s island
and now full of stories of the convicts who burial ground and learn about the lives of the
called it home. people who were part of the penal settlement.

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Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, Elizabeth Town

TAMAR TASTING TRAIL
Widely considered to be one of the top 10 wine
routes in the world, this 170 kilometre trail takes
you to 30 cellar doors through the Tamar Valley
and along the Tamar River. Launceston Airport
or city is the most popular starting point and the
route is clearly marked with yellow and blue signs.
It can be done as quickly, or as leisurely, as you
like. Visit wineries such as Josef Chromy, Pipers
Brook, Jansz and Dalrymple. All offer tastings,
some include vineyard tours and of course, all
have tasty produce for sale.

Josef Chromy Winery Andrew Wilson

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