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Walking Australia: From Tasmania to the Great Ocean Road

Program No. 20755RJ
Walk through the beautiful and unique landscape of Australia, joining local experts to discover national parks, pristine coastlines, myriad wildlife and colonial history.

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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Oct 31, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 (Launceston to Melbourne)
Oct 04, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025 (Launceston to Melbourne)
Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025 (Launceston to Melbourne)
Feb 07, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026 (Launceston to Melbourne)
Feb 28, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026 (Launceston to Melbourne)
Oct 03, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 (Launceston to Melbourne)
Oct 31, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 (Launceston to Melbourne)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
13 Breakfasts
9 Lunches
10 Dinners
Total: 32 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt, Low Fat
Where You'll Stay
1 NIGHT
Location: Launceston
The Sebel Launceston Hotel offers boutique Launceston accommodation in the city centre, minutes to the vibrant seaport. Perfectly positioned on the corner of St John and Williams Streets, within walking distance of Cataract Gorge, Aurora Stadium, James Boag Brewery and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Located on Cornwall Square, one of Launceston’s most historic sites. The site was originally used as the city’s market garden as well as a lumberyard and a works depot. It was previously known as the Market Square, however, after the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Tasmania in 1901, it was re-named Cornwall Square in their honour. Showcasing natural Tasmanian stone and timbers throughout the interior and locally commissioned art, this Launceston hotel offers charming, contemporary accommodation in one of Australia’s oldest and most picturesque cities.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cradle Mountain, TAS
Cradle Mountain Hotel is situated in an iconic Tasmanian location surrounded by spectacular alpine wilderness.
1 NIGHT
Location: Strahan
Located on the hill overlooking Strahan Harbour waterfront.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hobart
Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD and within walking distance of Salamanca and the waterfront precinct, this National Trust listed hotel was originally built by convict labour in 1834 and is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Australia. An expert advisory panel of historians, architects and designers were consulted with a vision to make Hadley’s one of the best restored heritage hotels in Australia.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bicheno, TAS
Located directly opposite the beach, Beachfront Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast. Positioned for easy access to the Bay of Fires in the North and Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park to the South, Beachfront Bicheno is approximately 2 hours from both Launceston and Hobart.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Apollo Bay
Located opposite the beach and golf course.
1 NIGHT
Location: Melbourne VIC
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and walking distance from the historic Princess Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and Regent Theatre. Marvel Stadium, the Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Park tennis complex are also nearby.
1 NIGHT
Location: Launceston
The Sebel Launceston Hotel offers boutique Launceston accommodation in the city centre, minutes to the vibrant seaport. Perfectly positioned on the corner of St John and Williams Streets, within walking distance of Cataract Gorge, Aurora Stadium, James Boag Brewery and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Located on Cornwall Square, one of Launceston’s most historic sites. The site was originally used as the city’s market garden as well as a lumberyard and a works depot. It was previously known as the Market Square, however, after the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Tasmania in 1901, it was re-named Cornwall Square in their honour. Showcasing natural Tasmanian stone and timbers throughout the interior and locally commissioned art, this Launceston hotel offers charming, contemporary accommodation in one of Australia’s oldest and most picturesque cities.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cradle Mountain, TAS
Cradle Mountain Hotel is situated in an iconic Tasmanian location surrounded by spectacular alpine wilderness.
1 NIGHT
Location: Strahan
Located on the hill overlooking Strahan Harbour waterfront.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hobart
Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD and within walking distance of Salamanca and the waterfront precinct, this National Trust listed hotel was originally built by convict labour in 1834 and is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Australia. An expert advisory panel of historians, architects and designers were consulted with a vision to make Hadley’s one of the best restored heritage hotels in Australia.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bicheno, TAS
Located directly opposite the beach, Beachfront Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast. Positioned for easy access to the Bay of Fires in the North and Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park to the South, Beachfront Bicheno is approximately 2 hours from both Launceston and Hobart.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Apollo Bay
Located opposite the beach and golf course.
1 NIGHT
Location: Melbourne VIC
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and walking distance from the historic Princess Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and Regent Theatre. Marvel Stadium, the Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Park tennis complex are also nearby.
1 NIGHT
Location: Launceston
The Sebel Launceston Hotel offers boutique Launceston accommodation in the city centre, minutes to the vibrant seaport. Perfectly positioned on the corner of St John and Williams Streets, within walking distance of Cataract Gorge, Aurora Stadium, James Boag Brewery and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Located on Cornwall Square, one of Launceston’s most historic sites. The site was originally used as the city’s market garden as well as a lumberyard and a works depot. It was previously known as the Market Square, however, after the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Tasmania in 1901, it was re-named Cornwall Square in their honour. Showcasing natural Tasmanian stone and timbers throughout the interior and locally commissioned art, this Launceston hotel offers charming, contemporary accommodation in one of Australia’s oldest and most picturesque cities.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cradle Mountain
Located on the northern edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park.
1 NIGHT
Location: Strahan
Located on the hill overlooking Strahan Harbour waterfront.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hobart
Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD and within walking distance of Salamanca and the waterfront precinct, this National Trust listed hotel was originally built by convict labour in 1834 and is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Australia. An expert advisory panel of historians, architects and designers were consulted with a vision to make Hadley’s one of the best restored heritage hotels in Australia.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bicheno, TAS
Located directly opposite the beach, Beachfront Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast. Positioned for easy access to the Bay of Fires in the North and Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park to the South, Beachfront Bicheno is approximately 2 hours from both Launceston and Hobart.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Apollo Bay
Located opposite the beach and golf course.
1 NIGHT
Location: Melbourne VIC
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and walking distance from the historic Princess Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and Regent Theatre. Marvel Stadium, the Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Park tennis complex are also nearby.
1 NIGHT
Location: Launceston
The Sebel Launceston Hotel offers boutique Launceston accommodation in the city centre, minutes to the vibrant seaport. Perfectly positioned on the corner of St John and Williams Streets, within walking distance of Cataract Gorge, Aurora Stadium, James Boag Brewery and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Located on Cornwall Square, one of Launceston’s most historic sites. The site was originally used as the city’s market garden as well as a lumberyard and a works depot. It was previously known as the Market Square, however, after the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Tasmania in 1901, it was re-named Cornwall Square in their honour. Showcasing natural Tasmanian stone and timbers throughout the interior and locally commissioned art, this Launceston hotel offers charming, contemporary accommodation in one of Australia’s oldest and most picturesque cities.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cradle Mountain
Located on the northern edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park.
1 NIGHT
Location: Strahan
Located on the hill overlooking Strahan Harbour waterfront.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hobart
Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD and within walking distance of Salamanca and the waterfront precinct, this National Trust listed hotel was originally built by convict labour in 1834 and is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Australia. An expert advisory panel of historians, architects and designers were consulted with a vision to make Hadley’s one of the best restored heritage hotels in Australia.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bicheno, TAS
Located directly opposite the beach, Beachfront Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast. Positioned for easy access to the Bay of Fires in the North and Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park to the South, Beachfront Bicheno is approximately 2 hours from both Launceston and Hobart.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Apollo Bay
Located opposite the beach and golf course.
1 NIGHT
Location: Melbourne VIC
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and walking distance from the historic Princess Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and Regent Theatre. Marvel Stadium, the Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Park tennis complex are also nearby.
1 NIGHT
Location: Launceston
The Sebel Launceston Hotel offers boutique Launceston accommodation in the city centre, minutes to the vibrant seaport. Perfectly positioned on the corner of St John and Williams Streets, within walking distance of Cataract Gorge, Aurora Stadium, James Boag Brewery and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Located on Cornwall Square, one of Launceston’s most historic sites. The site was originally used as the city’s market garden as well as a lumberyard and a works depot. It was previously known as the Market Square, however, after the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Tasmania in 1901, it was re-named Cornwall Square in their honour. Showcasing natural Tasmanian stone and timbers throughout the interior and locally commissioned art, this Launceston hotel offers charming, contemporary accommodation in one of Australia’s oldest and most picturesque cities.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cradle Mountain
Located on the northern edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park.
1 NIGHT
Location: Strahan
Located on the hill overlooking Strahan Harbour waterfront.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hobart
Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD and within walking distance of Salamanca and the waterfront precinct, this National Trust listed hotel was originally built by convict labour in 1834 and is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Australia. An expert advisory panel of historians, architects and designers were consulted with a vision to make Hadley’s one of the best restored heritage hotels in Australia.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bicheno, TAS
Located directly opposite the beach, Beachfront Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast. Positioned for easy access to the Bay of Fires in the North and Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park to the South, Beachfront Bicheno is approximately 2 hours from both Launceston and Hobart.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Apollo Bay
Located opposite the beach and golf course.
1 NIGHT
Location: Melbourne VIC
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and walking distance from the historic Princess Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and Regent Theatre. Marvel Stadium, the Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Park tennis complex are also nearby.
1 NIGHT
Location: Launceston
The Sebel Launceston Hotel offers boutique Launceston accommodation in the city centre, minutes to the vibrant seaport. Perfectly positioned on the corner of St John and Williams Streets, within walking distance of Cataract Gorge, Aurora Stadium, James Boag Brewery and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. Located on Cornwall Square, one of Launceston’s most historic sites. The site was originally used as the city’s market garden as well as a lumberyard and a works depot. It was previously known as the Market Square, however, after the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Tasmania in 1901, it was re-named Cornwall Square in their honour. Showcasing natural Tasmanian stone and timbers throughout the interior and locally commissioned art, this Launceston hotel offers charming, contemporary accommodation in one of Australia’s oldest and most picturesque cities.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Cradle Mountain
Located on the northern edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park.
1 NIGHT
Location: Strahan
Located on the hill overlooking Strahan Harbour waterfront.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Hobart
Located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD and within walking distance of Salamanca and the waterfront precinct, this National Trust listed hotel was originally built by convict labour in 1834 and is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Australia. An expert advisory panel of historians, architects and designers were consulted with a vision to make Hadley’s one of the best restored heritage hotels in Australia.
2 NIGHTS
Location: Bicheno, TAS
Located directly opposite the beach, Beachfront Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s beautiful East Coast. Positioned for easy access to the Bay of Fires in the North and Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park to the South, Beachfront Bicheno is approximately 2 hours from both Launceston and Hobart.
3 NIGHTS
Location: Apollo Bay
Located opposite the beach and golf course.
1 NIGHT
Location: Melbourne VIC
This luxury hotel is located in the central business district and walking distance from the historic Princess Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and Regent Theatre. Marvel Stadium, the Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Melbourne Park tennis complex are also nearby.





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