I'm generally cool on cave tours, having taken so many growing up and deciding they're all…read moregenerally the same stalactites, stalagmites, and pretending they have the most unique formations. This one was different. To prove it, you walk uphill into the cave instead of downhill. (Those crazy upside-down Australians. Just kidding.) The unique feature of this cave, and I hope this isn't a spoiler, is the glow worm room. To avoid further spoilage I won't tell you more, but it's definitely a must-see and unforgettable.

My partner and I enjoyed taking part in the four-day guided walk to the Bay of Fires Lodge. This…read morewas a unique experience to get away from it all in Tasmania. We were picked-up at our hotel in Launceston, and taken to the tour headquarters for introductions to our two lovely Aussie guides, and a gear check. Then, we hit the road to Mt. William National Park, taking a scenic route that lasted a couple hours at the most. The driver dropped us, and we started walking, stopped for a picnic lunch on the beach, and onwards to the Forester Beach Camp, where we enjoyed a B.B.Q. dinner, before calling it a night. The next day, after breakfast, we started the major walk of this tour (with another lovely picnic lunch on a beach), an all-day journey that eventually took us to the Bay of Fires Lodge, arriving there around 5:00 p.m. At that point, I was tired, so, I needed a glass of white wine, pronto! The modernist architecture of the lodge was appreciated, with breathtaking views of the Tasman Sea from high on a hill top. Day three was ours to rest and relax at the lodge. We enjoyed breakfast overlooking the Tasman Sea, and then decided to go kayaking down the Ansons River, where we eventually entered Ansons Bay, filled with many birds, especially, hundreds of black swans, a truly magical sight to behold. Back at the lodge for dinner, we enjoyed our last night sipping Tasmanian Pinot Noir, gazing up at the stars. The following day, we enjoyed another nice breakfast, before we were eventually driven back to Launceston to end of the fantastic tour. I totally recommend this hiking experience. And I look forward to joining their other Tasmanian hiking tour in future, the Cradle Mountain Huts Walk, exploring Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, and the Overland Track.

Yesterday 4 of us visiting from NSW caught the 331 bus at 10.30am for a tour of the city. All I can…read moresay is that it was an absolute nightmare.. The driver Rodney, sped around despite the fact that it was raining, leaving his braking to the very last minute and then forced to brake hard which caused the passengers great discomfort and despair. He drove through 3 red lights, and over numerous curbs as he was going too fast to take the corners correctly. He appeared to be in an angry mood when we got on the bus, but by the time we had returned his mood seemed to have improved dramatically. My husband is a retired member of the New South Wales Police Force and considered his driving to be in a manner dangerous to the public given the prevailing weather conditions. We departed this bus at the end of the run and waited for another Tiger Bus to continue our touring. This trip was a pleasure, the driver was polite and friendly and drove at a pleasant pace and we were able to observe the building as we drove past them.

My friends and I went on the half day tour with cheese and had an absolutely amazing experience. We…read morewent to 4 different wineries throughout the day, all with stunning views and great wine and cider. The cheese platter with homemade relish was delicious. Jeremy went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our tour, from explaining the history of the different vineyards in the Tamar Valley to giving us recommendations in Launceston and dropping us directly off at the pub after our tour was over! Would highly recommend going on a tour of the Tamar Valley with Valleybrook Wine on Wheels.