Hobart & Launceston

Luxury accommodation Launceston

Launceston is a great city with plenty of attractions including the Old Launceston Seaport and the delightful Tamar Valley to explore nearby.

On the waterfront

Launceston’s new pride and joy is its new waterfront apartment and lifestyle development, Old Launceston Seaport, on the banks of the North Esk River, just 500m from Launceston CBD. The 60 berth marina caters for vessels up to 20m and the Seaport boardwalk has restaurants, cafes, charter boat operators and more. You can also walk along the waterfront to the Inveresk site of the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery which holds a fine collection of colonial art and incorporates the Launceston Railway Workshops.

Rolling along

Travelling by Rolls Royce is a unique (to mention luxurious) way to see Tasmania and Rushmere Heritage Chauffeur Services offer tailor-made itineraries created around the things you wish to see and do. Tel: (03) 6398 1001.

Fine merino wool

Waverley Woollen Mills, established in 1874 are the oldest in Australia situated on the banks of Distillery Creek just outside Launceston and still producing fabrics from fine Tasmanian merino wool. Take a tour to learn about the weaving techniques and then indulge at the mill shop, selecting from the range of pure wool and mohair blankets, throw rugs, scarves and more. Tel: 03 6339 1106.

Hobart

A great location for an indulgent weekend, Hobart is also close to many Tassie attractions including stunning scenery, wineries and places to indulge in delicious local produce.

Luxury accommodation Hobart

Feast of oysters

Four dozen delicious Barilla Bay Oysters flight-packed for you to take home, are part of Salamanca Inn’s indulgent two-night package which also includes accommodation in a deluxe spa suite, a three course dinner for two at the Inn’s Beef & Seafood Grill, full breakfasts, a Meadowbank lunch platter at the vineyard and a complimentary pass to the Tahune Airforest Walk. From $495 a person. Tel: 03 6223 3300.

Two into three

Why stop at one bedroom? Zero Davey in Hobart has a three-bedroom apartment Penthouse with sweeping views of the Derwent River and the dock area, six-person Jacuzzi, home theatre with surround sound, king-sized beds and even a grand piano! Tel: 03 03 6270 1444.

Heli-wining and dining

Enjoy a helicopter flight in your own personal helicopter over the Hobart City and waterfront and through the enchanting Huon Valley en route to Home Hill Winery, a Tasmanian boutique vineyard,winery and restaurant. Scenic city flights and other options are also available. Rotor-Lift Helicopters, tel: 03 6248 4117.

Savoy Baths Day Spa

Escape from the stresses of everyday life in an atmosphere of relaxation and tranquillity at Savoy Baths, a day spa established in the basement of an historic banking chamber where the from the bullion vaults and strong rooms have been transformed into a therapeutic and recreation oasis conveniently located in Hobart’s city centre, tel: 03 6224 1586.