5-Day Expedition of Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey On-Board MV Odalisque from Hobart

Summary

The Port Davey region of Southwest Tasmania is one of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet, with wild rivers, quartzite peaks and extensive waterways. Only accessible by foot, boat or light aircraft, Bathurst Harbour, a sheltered waterway south of Port Davey, is a Marine Nature Reserve and part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Tour info

Duration
5 days
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Why take this tour?

Embark on a 5-day expedition, on the MV Odalisque, into Bathurst Harbour, Port Davey exploring the untouched and remote region of the Southwest Tasmanian World Heritage Area. Your journey begins in Hobart by boarding a light aircraft or helicopter to Melaleuca. Greeted by your expert guide, you will be transferred by tender along the waterways, to your floating home, Odalisque. An on-board chef cooks your every meal with the finest of Tasmanian produce matched with wine. There are countless activities to engage in including walking, swimming, diving, wildlife encounters and river exploring. This eco-tourism expedition will be an experience of a lifetime, which you will be one of the privileged minority to witness.

What’s included?

  • 4 nights accommodation on the state of the art floating home, Odalisque

  • Beachcombing, swimming and wildlife sightings

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Internationally acclaimed Tasmanian wine and beer

  • Onboard Chef preparing finest Tasmanian produce (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

  • Option of an adventure to Giblin River, Low Rocky Point, The shank and Mainwaring River

  • Option of exploring Maatsuyker Island, the most southerly island of Tasmania

  • Placing of motion detection infrared cameras

  • Professional guide assisting you all the way

  • Return scenic flights from Hobart to Melaleuca

  • Walks to summits with 360 degree views

  • Extra fuel levies (for charters where opportunities arise and the vessel travels a further distance)

  • Specialised activities, such as diving and kayaking

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel at least 31 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Tasmanian Boat Charters

About operator:

Entertain large groups onboard MV Odalisque with a tailored Day Charter cruising the Derwent River or treat yourself to an overnight adventure and explore Tasmania’s breathtaking coastlines. Embark on a 3, 5 or 7 day all-inclusive ecotourism expedition into Bathurst Harbour, Port Davey in Tasmania's Southwest World Heritage Area, travelling by air to your floating comfortable home, Odalisque.

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