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Programme Overview

Duration: 1 day

Experience the beauty and flavours of Tasmania and an award-winning winery in the scenic countryside

Highlights: Runnymede Estate, Richmond, Meadowbank Estate

DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Meet your driver and guide at the pier and transfer to one of Tasmania's most renowned historic buildings, Runnymede Estate. This gracious old home, nestled amidst charming grounds, was built in 1840 for Tasmania's first lawyer, Robert Pitcairns. You will enjoy a guided tour through its elegant rooms and learn about the fascinating history of this house and its many residents. 

Reboard your coach for the scenic drive to Richmond. Considered as one of Australia's most important historic towns, Richmond features landmark buildings constructed by convict labor under appallingly harsh conditions, and is home to Australia's oldest bridge. Its well-preserved cottages, homes, shops and pub reflect life in an era long since passed. During your visit, you will have some free time to explore the area.

Leaving Richmond, you will continue on to the Coal Valley for a visit to Meadowbank Estate, one of Tasmania's finest wineries. Upon arrival at Meadowbank Estate, your welcoming hosts will provide you with an informative commentary and wine-tasting.

Your tour will conclude with panoramic sightseeing of historic Hobart before returning to the pier and ship. 

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION 
Experience the beauty and flavors of Tasmania during this half day tour of historic Hobart. Visit one of Tasmania's most renowned historic buildings, Runnymede Estate. Explore the historic town of Richmond at your own pace and continue onto Meadowbank Estate, an award-winning winery in the scenic countryside. 

TIMING BREAKDOWN  
00:00 Depart shipside 
00:15 Guided tour at Runnymede 
01:00 Depart Runnymede 
01:30 Time at leisure in Richmond 
02:15 Depart Richmond 
02:30 Wine tasting at Meadowbank Estate 
03:00 Brief Hobart city sightseeing before returning back to the ship 
04:00 Arrive back at the ship

Approximate duration: 4 hours 

OPERATIONAL NOTES
 - Includes ship pick-up and drop-off, guide and driver, luxury air-conditioned vehicles, guided tour at Runnymede, time in Richmond, wine tasting at 1 winery
 - Wine tasting only available to persons 18 years and over
 - Activity Level is Mild

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