Search

Placeholder Content Image

Why this is the best time of year to visit Tasmania

<p>Indulge in Tasmania’s rich history, vast wilderness areas, spectacular mountains, dazzling beaches and the freshest food and wine imaginable. Experience the best Tasmania has to offer on an all-inclusive luxury tour with Discover Australia Holidays, and right now you can <strong><u><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.discoveraustralia.com.au/holiday-packages/touring/tasmania.html?utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_source=OverSixty&amp;utm_campaign=Tasmania_Touring_STS_2019" target="_blank">save 21%. </a></u></strong></p> <p>Home to just 500,000 people, the island of Tasmania is as intimate as it is beautiful. Its gorgeous capital city, Hobart, is home to MONA, one of the world's most intriguing art galleries, while northern Launceston is one of the few cities on the planet to be wrapped around a gorge. As you tour the island state you can go from beach-lined coasts to World Heritage-listed mountain areas in just a few hours. Along the way you'll pass welcoming farm-gate producers, cellar doors and restaurants specialising in local produce so fresh it's the envy of the culinary world.</p> <p>Immerse yourself in the natural treasures of Tassie with splendid wilderness cruises, exclusive access tours and more special touches from Discover Australia Holidays.</p> <p>Now is the perfect time to book your summer adventure. Compare 18 amazing <strong><u><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.discoveraustralia.com.au/holiday-packages/touring/tasmania.html?utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_source=OverSixty&amp;utm_campaign=Tasmania_Touring_STS_2019" target="_blank">Tassie touring packages </a></u></strong>such as the three listed here.</p> <p><strong>Hobart All-Inclusive Touring</strong><br />Enjoy all-inclusive Hobart touring at its best, featuring Bruny Island Wilderness with eco cruise, Port Arthur, Tasman Peninsula, MONA, special Peppermint Bay lunch cruise, more magnificent cruises and more meals. Everything is included in this popular 6-day package including flights, Tasmania luxury touring, 3 cruises, accommodation, breakfast daily and personalised transfers. Enjoy breakfast daily and luxury coach tours of Port Arthur, MONA and Hobart. Experience a famous wildlife eco-cruise around Bruny Island’s rugged coast, a cruise along the Derwent River and a special lunch at Peppermint Bay. Check out the <strong><u><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.discoveraustralia.com.au/holiday-packages/hobart-all-inclusive-mp55.html?utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_source=OverSixty&amp;utm_campaign=Tasmania_Touring_STS_2019" target="_blank">6-Day Hobart All-Inclusive Touring</a></u></strong> from just $1,110.</p> <p><strong>Hobart &amp; Launceston All-Inclusive Touring</strong></p> <p>Combine Hobart and Launceston based touring, featuring Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, Cataract Gorge, Bruny Island Wilderness Coast, Port Arthur, amazing cruises and more meals. This incredible 10-day package includes 5 nights in Hobart and 4 nights in Launceston. Find out more about the <strong><u><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.discoveraustralia.com.au/holiday-packages/hobart-launceston-all-inclusive-mp293.html?utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_source=OverSixty&amp;utm_campaign=Tasmania_Touring_STS_2019" target="_blank">10-Day Hobart &amp; Launceston All-Inclusive Touring </a></u></strong>from just $2,060.</p> <p><strong>Tasmania All-Inclusive Touring</strong></p> <p> You just can’t get too much of Tasmania. This comprehensive all-inclusive touring holiday features some of Tasmania’s best features, like Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain, Bay of Fires, the Huon Valley, Russell Falls, Port Arthur, Bruny Island, Mt Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and much more. Enjoy 5 cruises, including a special gourmet lunch cruises to Peppermint Bay and Batman Bridge, and cruises to Bruny Island, Carnarvon Bay and the Derwent River. Experience a gourmet food tour, abalone, chocolate, wine, cheese and fruit tastings. Take in the spectacular views of the azure waters at Wineglass Bay and get up close to Tasmanian Devils. Spend 10 days in Hobart and 5 days in Launceston in the all-inclusive package, including flights, luxury coach touring, cruises, hotels, breakfast daily, more meals and personalised transfers. Experience truly memorable Tasmania touring. Check out the <strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.discoveraustralia.com.au/holiday-packages/tasmania-all-inclusive-mp309.html?utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_source=OverSixty&amp;utm_campaign=Tasmania_Touring_STS_2019" target="_blank">15-Day Tasmania All-Inclusive Touring </a></strong>from just $3,026.</p> <p><strong>Compare Tasmania Touring</strong> </p> <p>Choose between 18 amazing Tasmanian touring holidays from a 5-day essentials escape, through to 2-week overnight premium coach touring. Summer is a great time to visit Tasmania and now is the best time to book to secure the best deal.</p> <p>Right now, you can save up to 21% with the Summer Travel Sale prices across the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.discoveraustralia.com.au/holiday-packages/touring/tasmania.html?utm_medium=referrer&amp;utm_source=OverSixty&amp;utm_campaign=Tasmania_Touring_STS_2019" target="_blank"><strong>full range</strong></a> of Tassie tours – exclusive to Discover Australia Holidays. But hurry, they’re selling out fast.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see beautiful Tasmania. </p>

Domestic Travel

Placeholder Content Image

Virgin Australia slammed after crew takes break on tarmac

<p>Flight delays are an unavoidable part of air travel, and while there’s not much we can do about bad weather and engine issues, passengers on a recent Virgin Australia flight from Launceston to Sydney would’ve found their delay hard to take. </p> <p>Especially when they were greeted with this sight:</p> <p><img width="306" height="387" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7266385/virgin-australia.jpg" alt="Virgin -australia (1)"/></p> <p><em>Image credit: Facebook </em></p> <p>The photographs, which were uploaded on Facebook, were taken by passengers after learning their flight would be delayed by an hour-and-a-half.</p> <p>Irritated passengers waited inside the terminal watching the crew take a smoko, with the captain reportedly saying the delay was due to 'crew needing a break'.</p> <p>One passenger said, “Our Virgin flight from Launceston to Sydney yesterday was running an hour and a half late.</p> <p>“We learned later in the flight, from the captain, that this was to give the crew a break... which they had taken in full view, while we watched from the gate.”</p> <p><img width="500" height="298" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7266386/flight-attendants-virgin_500x298.jpg" alt="Flight -attendants -virgin"/></p> <p><em>Image credit: Facebook</em></p> <p>“Not acceptable. The airline should organise their schedules without disruption to passengers,” another wrote.</p> <p>Virgin Australia responded to the incident in a statement to Daily Mail Australia.</p> <p>“We were required to replace the crew member so the flight could continue to safely operate,” a spokeswoman said.</p> <p>“Virgin Australia always prioritises the safety of our guests and team members and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.”</p> <p>What are your thoughts? Is the delay justified? Or is this not good enough from Virgin Australia?</p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/travel-insurance/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=travel-insurance&amp;utm_medium=in-article-banner&amp;utm_content=travel-insurance" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.oversixty.com.au/images/banners/Travel-Insurance_Website_GIF_468x602.gif" alt="Over60 Travel Insurance"/></a></p>

Domestic Travel

Our Partners

Over 60

© Copyright 2024 OverSixty.All Rights Reserved.