Tasmania - Coral Expeditions

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Our 7-night coastal expedition cruise from Hobart is an adventure showcasing the wild beauty and remarkable heritage of Australia’s island state, from the yacht-like comfort of the Coral Discoverer. Now in our fourth season, this unique voyage combines the laid back pleasures of relaxing on board with daily shore excursions and activities.

Taking advantage of the long summer days in Tasmania, we feature walks in three of Tasmania’s iconic National Parks, and two World Heritage Areas, led by our experience Expedition Team. Enjoy an option hike of the Fluted Cape Track at Bruny Island, and join and early morning walk to a scenic lookout over Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park. Spend a day exploring the untouched Tasmanian wilderness World Heritage Area at Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour. Normally only accessible by boat, seven-day hike or light aircraft, this region is undoubtedly one of the most pristine and beautiful landscapes on earth. absorb the surreal beauty and stories at Port Arthur during our private tour of the historic site.
Enjoy and outstanding menu of Tasmanian produce and local specialties. This is complemented by a specially curated wine list featuring a selection of Tasmania’s finest cool-climate varietals.

This expedition voyage along the Tasmanian coast has been developed with local authorities paying particular attention to preserving the pristine eco-system of the region.
Join us in Hobart this summer, and see Tasmania in a new way.

Scroll down to view Coastal Treks, our hiking themed cruise to Tasmania’s National Parks, and A Yachtsman’s Cruise: Sydney to Hobart Race Special

our tasmanian voyages

Pristine Tasmania (Hobart to Hobart) - 7 Nights

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An immersive voyage into the wilderness, this cruise showcases the rugged coastal beauty and World Heritage Listed National Parks of Australia’s island state, in the intimate comfort of our refurbished flagship, Coral Discoverer.

Become immersed in Tasmania’s breathtaking National Parks; from the perfect circular formation of Wineglass Bay, to the dramatic peaks of pink granite at Freycinet, or the otherworldly remoteness of Maria Island National Park. Sample freahly shucked oysters, and learn of Tasmania’s rich colonial past in Darlington.

> Departs January to March

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Coastal Treks of Tasmania (Hobart to Hobart) - 7 Nights

Cruise and Hike Tasmania’s scenic coast! The imposing cliffs, sandy beaches and sapphire waters of the rugged coast of Tasmania offer an experience of spectacular beauty. These special departure combines an expedition voyage with coastal treks on some of Tasmania’s best walking tracks – a uniquely Australian back-to-nature experience.

> Departs January 8 and January 15, 2019

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A Yachtsman's Cruise: Sydney to Hobart - 6 nights

Experience the nautical tradition that is the 74th Sydney to Hobart international yacht race! Embarking in Broken Bay on December 26th, soak in the excitement at the start of the race from the Coral Discoverer’s vantage point off Sydney Heads. We sail the south coast and Bass Strait and once across the Strait enjoy the scenic rugged Tasmanian coast. Arrive in Hobart on New Year’s Eve and join the festivities of race presentations. Enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations before disembarking on the 1st January.

> Departs December 26, 2018

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UNESCO World Heritage Wilderness

The Tasmanian wilderness is one of the largest conservation reserves in Australia with approximately 1.6 million hectares of temperate wilderness protected. With hundreds of archaeological sites, a vast diversity of flora and home to several animals either extinct or threatened on mainland Australia, it made the World Heritage List 1982.

Included in the Tasmanian World Heritage Area is the iconic Southwest National Park which encapsulates Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour themselves part of the Port Davey Marine Reserve.

At Port Davey, sharp rocky ridges rise up from the southern ocean and present a stark contrast to the bright green ranges whilst the underwater landscape, influenced by tannin-rich freshwater that drain into the harbour from four major rivers, is most unusual.

The insularity of the isle state of Tasmania and of the Tasmanian Wilderness in particular, has contributed to its uniqueness.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Get active: Hiking in Tasmania
The Tasmanian wilderness is recognised by UNESCO for its ancient forests, and the best way to experience it is on foot. Sometimes guests feel daunted by the idea of a hike in Tasmania, but the walks included in this itinerary are very accessible, and often become the highlight of the voyage. At Freycinet National Park, guests can walk to the Wine Glass Bay lookout, one of the world’s most photographed locations. The Fluted Cape Trek, at the southern end of the picturesque Adventure Bay, takes about two hours return, but rewards you with stunning views of Storm Bay. Another beautiful trek is the walk along the Mt Beattie track which rewards walkers with incredible views over Bathurst Harbour, Bathurst Channel and Melaleuca Inlet.

The Australian Fur Seal (Artoccephalus Pusillus Doriferus)
The largest of all fur seals is found on Tasman Island. It has distinctive long, backward sweeping whiskers, and can grow to 227cm in length and up to 360kg in weight. They can also easily walk about over the rocks using all four flippers. These hefty guys love to eat bony fish, squid and octopus.

Ewe-nique Cheese – Woodbridge, Tasmania
Meet “The Girls” at Australia’s only organic sheep cheesery.Taste four different Gold Medal winning cheeses and view the process of cheese making from paddock to palate. Sample Primavera and White Pearl. Bon appetit!