Both Qantas and Virgin offer flights to Launceston from most capital cities (Perth & Adelaide may require a connection over Melbourne or Sydney).

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample itinerary only based on previous tours. It is subject to changes, omissions and additions and is being provided as a guide only. Your full itinerary will be confirmed closer to the tour date. 

THURSDAY 22: WELCOME TO THE LAUNCESTON AND THE START OF YOUR SPARKLING DELIGHT

Arrive into Launceston and make your way to Hotel Verge, home for the next three fabulous nights.

Check in, kick back, relax, maybe take a wander around nearby. Then it will be time for your delightful welcome dinner, where you will enjoy a delectable start to your gorgeous Sparkling Getaway and an introduction by Jane to the region’s exquisite offerings…

Dinner this evening is at Stillwater, recognised as one of the premier dining experiences in Tasmania, accompanied by delicious sparkling & local wines.

Overnight accommodation: Verge
Meals: Welcome Dinner

FRIDAY 23: SPARKLING ADVENTURES 
After breakfast this morning, you will join your fellow sparkling lovers and transfer to your first, fabulous wine day in the Tamar region.

First stop is House of Arras, one of the world’s most internationally successful sparkling wine producers! Which happens to be based right here in Tasmania. We will be hosted by their amazing cellar door manager Ebony and senior winemaker Kathryn, and taste some of the best bubbles during this very special visit.

Then to Holm Oak and the fabulous Bec Duffy, winemaker and co-owner at Holm Oak.  Born on King Island, Tasmania where her parents owned a beef and sheep farm, it was her fathers’ decision to plant a trial plot of vines on their property when she was 14 that sewed the seed in her mind that winemaking would be an interesting career option – fortunately this proved correct! Bec returned to Tasmania in 2006 to take on her own venture at Holm Oak, and over the past 18 years, has continually refined her craft to make outstanding Tasmanian wine. Along with your tasting, you will enjoy a lovely light lunch here at Holm Oak to round out an already perfect morning.

It’s then time to head out for a Sparkling class with Jansz and a divine evening of bubbles and private dining.

You’ll be hosted at Jansz by Jen Doyle, Chief Oenologist. As chief viticulturist AND winemaker for the prestigious Jansz Tasmania, Jen ensures only top-quality fruit goes into the winery’s premium sparkling wines. Jansz is one of Australia’s only wineries devoted solely to sparkling, and for Jen it’s been a decade-long devotion to growing grapes and crafting wines that reflect the truth of this unique wine region. Jen was also winner of Viticulturist of the Year at the Australian Women in Wine Awards in London in 2017. This afternoon learn all about this divine drop whilst looking over the Derwent before the next delightful stage of this incredible evening.

Back to the hotel for a great night’s sleep after a gorgeous day and to get ready for tomorrow!!

Overnight accommodation: Verge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (from cooking class) & Wine Tastings

SATURDAY 24: FABULOUS WINES, GORGEOUS DINING AND SO MUCH MORE
Today more sparkling gorgeousness as you spend time in these amazing wineries and indulge in the wine magic they create.

Post breakfast you’ll have time to explore Launceston, head to the weekend markets next door to Hotel Verge or just relax and unwind.

We then head to Josef Chromy, where exquisite sparkling wines are made alongside their famed pinot noir. You’ll be hosted by viticulturist Kellie Graeme, and assistant winemaker Yael Sandler who will guide us through the range before joining us for a divine three course lunch in the restaurant.

This evening we head for a private tasting and light dinner with Bellebonne founder and winemaker Natalie Fryar, who specialises in Tasmanian sparkling and whose wines win international awards with increasing regularity.

Overnight accommodation: Verge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Wine Tastings

SUNDAY 25: A MORNING OF FINAL FABULOUS WINE 
This morning indulge in a light brekky as it is then time to check out, depart and arrive at Delamere Estate for our last fabulous wine experience with Fran Austin, fabulous woman, founder, co-owner and more – she is a dynamo.

Fran is the co-owner and winemaker at Delamere Vineyards, one of the original vineyards planted in the Pipers Brook region which she and her husband acquired in 2007. Fran’s wines have been winning trophies in local and national wine shows for many years. There are currently six sparkling wines in the portfolio, and all are produced from 100% estate grown fruit and are all made on site. Fran’s interest in Champagne style wines trace back to her days studying winemaking at Adelaide University. With many years of winemaking experience in top wine regions around the world, including Burgundy, Oregon, Yarra Valley and the Adelaide Hills, Fran chose to settle in Tasmania due to the unparalleled fruit quality.

A beautiful tasting followed by a lazy brunch creates a perfect end to a great escape.

We will finish here and then transfer directly to Launceston Airport , arriving by 2pm at the latest. So flights are safe from 3pm onwards!

Overnight accommodation: Verge
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch / Lunch & Wine Tastings