Blue Gum Retreat

Link the leading lights of the east coast - from the World Heritage-listed Port Arthur convict site to the turquoise waters of Wineglass Bay - on this intimate 4-night expedition. Expeditions are based from a ‘floating boutique hotel’, the Odalisque. Guests are entertained by an all-star crew, including a skipper, host, chef & guide. Our specialist chefs (borrowed from Hobart’s top restaurants) provide top-notch Tasmanian fare, all paired with fine Tasmanian wine. Our hand-picked expert guides (with years of experience in the area) will double as your personal walking encyclopaedias. Daily shore excursions, tailored to your interests, will see you totally immersed in all the east coast has to offer. It’s all about “getting your feet wet” (as skipper & owner Pieter van der Woude regularly says). During your unforgettable time with us, experience the tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, cruise past magnificent mountains and call into secluded beaches as we explore national parks, historic sites and peninsulas. The cruise experience is offered either from Hobart - Coles Bay or Coles Bay - Hobart, with land transfers included at either end of the cruise as required.

On the spectacular East Coast, Freycinet Peninsular is home to one of the most popular climbing areas in the State with the cliffs plunging into the sea on the edge of the coast. The rock here is Granite and it offers a wide range of options for all climbers. On this tour, you visit the Iconic White Water Wall area and start with some introductory Climbing and Abseiling at Lassies Wall. After Lunch climbers tackle the spectacular Harlequin abseil, at 50metres this offers a great view at the start point along with an exciting free-hanging section in the middle. There is then the option to climb on the 60-meter-high White Water Wall. Ask about other options if you have had some prior climbing experience, the trip can be tailored to suit your ability.

Wineglass Bay Cruises operates an unforgettable four-and-a-half-hour eco-cruise around the Freycinet National park coastline from Coles Bay to Wineglass Bay. Be enthralled by the stunning granite coastline, including the dramatic pink peaks of the Hazards range. Discover a coast dotted with sparkling white sand beaches, including Cooks and Bryans beaches, only accessible by water or a full-day bushwalk. Explore the inner passage of remote Schouten Island, home to little penguins and short-tailed shearwaters, before heading into the Tasman Sea towards Wineglass Bay. Look out for various hidden sea caves, blowholes and waterfalls amongst the sheer granite cliffs. Take in the sheer beauty of Wineglass Bay from the rarely seen perspective of the water. Keep a lookout for dolphins, seals, albatross and sea eagles and whales are regularly sighted on their annual migration from September to December and May to July. Wineglass Bay Cruises departs daily. Closed Christmas Day.