Pepper Bush Adventures Brochure 2016-2018

Premium Australian
Nature Tours in
Tasmania
www.pepperbush.com.au
Managers: Craig & Janine Williams
65 King Street, Scottsdale, Tasmania, Australia 7260
Trading since 1997 - A.B.N. 33 110 353 476
Email Craig:
[email protected]
Email Janine:
[email protected]
May 2016
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1.
Quoll Patrol
8 - 10 hours
2
Taste of Tamar Tour
7 - 8 hours
3
Tassie Devils & Tamar Valley
8 hours
4.
Quoll Patrol with Puggles & Bubbles
2 days / 3 nights
5.
Bushies Wine, Dine & Nature Tour
3 days / 2 nights
6.
Bay of Fires to the Tarkine
6 days / 6 nights
OR - We can customise a tour for you
Welcome to Pepper Bush Adventures – an elite Australian tour company
operating in Tasmania and providing all-inclusive fully guided and private
touring options in Australia’s beautiful island state, Tasmania.
Operating since 1997 and specialising in Tasmania's wildlife and
wilderness, Pepper Bush Adventures provide unforgettable luxury private
touring packages. Tours can take you to secluded beaches or mountain
peaks and include unique and
relaxing gourmet campfire dining
experiences along with Tasmania's best accommodation facilities and
dining venues.
Visit icon areas like Cradle Mountain and Freycinet National Parks, travel
country roads, stand amongst Tasmania’s ancient forests and giant trees,
climb dolerite mountain peaks, visit award winning vineyards and
restaurants and be pleasantly surprised of close encounters with
Tasmania's wildlife critters
Pepper Bush Adventures Pty Ltd - Managers Craig & Janine Williams
65 King Street, Scottsdale, Tasmania, Australia 7260
Trading since 1997 - email: [email protected]
A.B.N. 33 110 353 476
May 2016
Quoll Patrol
One of Australia’s Greatest Nature Experiences
Premium Tasmanian Gourmet Wilderness & Wildlife Tour
The Experience - Seasonal Departures 12.00 - 2.00 pm
4 person cost applies for 1-4 person single day tour departures
Reviewed as one of Australia’s best nature experiences discover the wilderness, wildlife and tastes of Tasmania on this
afternoon/evening tour. Enjoy a gourmet campfire dinner with a
wonderful after dark wildlife show which focuses on the antics
of the eastern quoll in its natural habitat.
The Wilderness
Visit Ben Lomond, a spectacular mountain
of dolerite columns and scree slopes and
home to eight of the twenty highest peaks
in Tasmania. Awesome views and a
magnificent array of alpine vegetation are
on offer. The Park plays an invaluable role
in regional wildlife conservation. Ben
Lomond is the highest drivable point in
Tasmania.
The Campfire Dinner
Dinner is a 4 course campfire, somewhat,
Tasmanian bush tucker affair consisting of
Tasmanian cheese platter with Tasmanian
smoked chicken, salmon and wallaby and
followed by wallaby mountain burgers and
native spiced salmon. Settle back and relax
with a Tassie beer or wine and watch the sun
set to experience one of natures best after
dark shows on offer.
The Wildlife Show
Be amazed with a nocturnal
encounter with some of
Tasmania’s
unique
and
endearing wildlife species:
Eastern quolls, pademelons
and Bennett's wallabies,
wombats and brush tail
possums all within reach &
owls, bandicoots, & tawny
frogmouths are some of the
other local residents.
Duration: Private Touring 8 - 10 hours
Departing: Launceston or Scottsdale
Bookable: Please email [email protected] for availability and cost
4 person minimum price; 2 day packages recommended
May 2016
Taste of Tamar Tour
First class wining and dining in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley
The Experience - 7 to 8 hours
Enjoy an intimate day in the heart of the Tamar Valley. With an
impressive 234 vineyards across the state, Tasmania’s
reputation for fine wine is growing with grapes producing the
highest value per tonne in Australia - visit up to six Tamar Valley
vineyard cellar doors offering an outstanding range of
Tasmanian cool climate wines and meet the people passionate
about the wines they produce along with a wonderful lunch.
Jansz Tasmania - A rustic and beautiful old timber winery
where Jansz began is now a stunning state-of-the-art cellar door
and interpretation centre set beside a lake amidst vines and
wandering geese. Jansz is long acclaimed as one of
Australia’s best sparkling wines
Delamere Vineyard - A delightfully rustic cellar door and
one of Tasmania’s longest running family operated wine
estates, focused on producing distinguished sparkling and
still wines from the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties.
Holm Oak Vineyard - has 12 Ha of vineyards and include
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Arneis,
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Rosevears Estate - This cellar
door is now home to Kayena and White Hills vineyard wines. The
Tamar Ridge range of wines from Kayena offers a comprehensive
range or wines for tasting and known for its trophy winning
Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot
Rosevears has the full range of Tamar Ridge wines and Pirie
Sparkling can be tasted at the cellar door as well as a range of
the Devil’s Corner wines. The informative and friendly staff will
guide you through the range of wines
Restaurant Lunch - The Barrel Room is an exciting
new restaurant at Legana’s Velo Vineyard.
Velo.Vineyard
Velo is a small family operated vineyard and winery
and owner Michael Wilson is an ex Tour de France
cyclist. Velo Wines has enjoyed success with an
award winning range of vibrant fine wines: Vintage
Sparkling, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir, cabernet/Merlot and Shiraz.
Duration: Private Touring 7-8 hours
Departure time: 9.30 am
Requirements: Healthy Appetite
Departing: Launceston or Scottsdale - 2 adult tariff minimum
May 2016
Tassie Devils &
Tamar Valley Vineyards
Tasmanian wildlife and cool climate wine
The Experience - 7 to 8 hours
Visit the Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary for a captivating
encounter with Tassie devils, wombats and Forester
kangaroos. Journey to the beautiful Tamar Valley region for
some quality wining and dining and Tamar Valley views
Departing Launceston we travel to
the Meander Valley region to visit the
Trowunna Wildlife Park for a private
tour to meet the unforgettable furry
and feathered inhabitants. You will
have the opportunity to interact with
the Forester kangaroos, cuddle a
wombat and see the Tasmanian
devils being fed. On leaving
Trowunna we then travel to the
beautiful Tamar Valley region.
Rosevears Estate - This cellar door is now
home to Kayena and White Hills vineyard
wines. The Tamar Ridge range of wines from
Kayena offers a comprehensive range of
wines for tasting and known for its trophy
winning Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot
Noir
Rosevears Estate - Rosevears is also home
to the Pirie Estate and South range of wines.
The informative and friendly staff will guide
you through the range of wines.
Velo Vineyard - Velo is a small family
operated vineyard and winery and owner
Michael Wilson is an ex Tour de France
cyclist. Velo Wines has enjoyed success
with an award winning range of vibrant
fine wines
Restaurant Lunch - The Barrel Room is
an exciting new restaurant at Legana’s
Velo Vineyard.
Duration: Private Touring 7 - 8 hours
Departure time: 9.00 am
Departing: Launceston - 2 Adult tariff minimum departure
May 2016
Quoll Patrol with
Puggles & Bubbles
Ben Lomond, wildlife, bush tucker, platypus & Tassie wines
The Experience - 2 days & 2 nights
Day 1 - Ben Lomond National Park, Evercreech Forest Reserve
and the Quoll Patrol - Gourmet wilderness & wildlife tour
Day 2 - Platypus spotting & Tamar Valley vineyards
Day 1 - Ben Lomond & Quoll Patrol
Start the day with a visit to Ben Lomond
National Park, an awesome mountain of
dolerite columns and scree slopes featuring
spectacular views and a magnificent array
of alpine vegetation are on offer. After a
picnic lunch we travel to Evercreech Forest
Reserve and visit the world’s tallest white
gum trees and walk amongst ancient tree
ferns before culminating with a gourmet
campfire and somewhat bush tucker dinner
and wildlife spotting on private acreage. Sit
by the campfire and enjoy a glass of cool
climate wine and experience one of natures
best after dark wildlife shows on offer.
(Evercreech visit is seasonal - subject to daylight)
Day 2 - Platypus Viewing and Tamar
Valley Vineyards
Overnight: Beulah B&B in Scottsdale
Dinner: On tour
After a Beulah Heritage country style
breakfast we travel a short distance to the
outskirts of Scottsdale to view the unique
and fascinating platypus.
Leaving the platypus, we continue to the
Tamar Valley where we visit a variety of
vineyards. Jansz Tasmania boasts the best
bubbles in Tasmania and experience the
rustic charm of Delamere Vineyard. Crossing
the picturesque Tamar River we chase the
reds and visit Holm Oak and feed Pinot Pig
an apple. Moving down the Tamar River we
visit Tamar Ridge at Rosevears Estate before
lunch at the Velo Vineyard Barrel Room.
End of tour Services at Launceston 5.00pm
Accommodation & dinner own arrangements
Post tour Beulah B&B available at extra $
Duration: Private Touring 2 days / 2 nights (2 adult minimum)
Departure time: 10.00 am from pre tour B&B at Beulah in Scottsdale
Inclusions: 2 nights Accommodation at Beulah in Scottsdale; pre tour transfer from
Launceston; pre tour B&B & dinner at Beulah; all meals and tour activities
May 2016
Bushies Wine & Dine
Nature Tour
Sparkling Pipers, Tamar Valley, Campfire Dining
The Experience - 3 days & 2 nights
Day 1 - Tassie Devils at Trowunna & Tamar Valley vineyards
Day 2 - Platypus, Ben Lomond National Park & Quoll Patrol
Day 3 - Sparkling Pipers wine region and Joseph Chromy Vineyard
Day 1 - Tassie Devils & Tamar Valley
Day 1 - Ben Lomond & Quoll Patrol
Reviewed as one of Australia’s best nature
experiences - start the day with some
platypus spotting and then a visit to Ben
Lomond, a spectacular mountain of dolerite
columns and scree slopes and a magnificent
array of alpine vegetation. After a picnic
lunch we travel via the forests of Roses Tier
to the Tyne Valley for a campfire dinner and
a nocturnal wildlife tour. Enjoy a glass of
wine and see the wombats, wallabies,
possums, pademelons and eastern quolls
congregate near the campfire.
Overnight: Beulah B&B in Scottsdale
Dinner: On tour
Departing Launceston we travel to the
Meander Valley region to visit the
Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary for a private
tour. You will have the opportunity to
interact with the eastern grey kangaroos,
cuddle a wombat and see the Tasmanian
devils being fed. Leaving Trowunna we
travel to the beautiful Tamar Valley region,
visiting Tamar Ridge Cellar door and Velo
Vineyard for wine tasting and lunch in the
Barrel Room Restaurant.
Overnight: Beulah Heritage at Scottsdale
Dinner: In-house
Day 3 - Sparkling Pipers & Josef Chromy
Enjoy a morning in the Sparkling Pipers wine
region where many or Tasmania’s premium
sparkling wines originate. Visit Jansz
Tasmania, Delamere and the Bay of Fires
Vineyards before travelling to the Josef
Chromy Vineyard Restaurant for lunch in a
stunning location to experience superb
Tasmanian wines and fine cuisine made with
fresh local produce.
End of Services at Launceston 5.00pm
Accommodation & dinner own arrangements
Duration: Private Touring 3 days / 2 night
Departure time: 9.00 am
Departing: Launceston - 2 adult tariff minimum
3 days touring with 2 nights accommodation at Beulah Heritage in Scottsdale
May 2016
Bay of Fires to the Tarkine
with Cradle Mountain
Northern Tasmanian Premium Nature Experiences
The Experience - 6 days & 6 nights
This tour features a collection of Northern Tasmanian’s premium nature
experiences taking in Tasmania’s wildlife and remote wilderness areas. You will
visit the Bay of Fires region in the east and the Tarkine in the west. There is also
unforgettable special wildlife experiences on offer in between.
Day 1 - Quoll Patrol
A multi-sensual nature and wildlife experience: see, feel and smell, taste and hear
Tasmania on this afternoon / evening gourmet wilderness and wildlife tour which
delivers a campfire dinner experience to remember and focuses on the antics of the
eastern quoll along with wombats, pademelons, possums & Bennett's wallabies
Overnight: Beulah Heritage B&B Scottsdale - dinner on tour
Day 2 - Mt. William National Park & Bay of Fires
Today we will explore the Mt. William National Park and Bay of Fires
region to enjoy the stunning coastline and pristine white beaches.
Encounters with the Forester kangaroo – the only true kangaroo found in
Tasmania – are part of the rich diversity of flora and fauna.
Overnight: Beulah Heritage B&B - dinner in house
Day 3 -Trowunna Wildlife to Corinna Wilderness Retreat
Leaving Scottsdale we travel to Trowunna Wildlife Park for a private tour to
meet the inhabitants. You will have the opportunity to interact with the forester
kangaroos, cuddle a wombat and see the Tasmanian devils being fed. From
Trowunna we then travel to Corinna on the edge of the Tarkine
Overnight: Corinna Wilderness Retreat - Dinner inclusive
Day 4 - Corinna Wilderness Retreat
Be immersed by nature in the Arthur/Pieman Conservation Area at Corinna for
an unforgettable experience that unlocks the secrets of the Tarkine rainforest
and the Wild West coast. Take a boat cruise and experience some of the walks.
Overnight: Corinna Wilderness Retreat - dinner inclusive
Day 5 - Corinna to Cradle Mountain
Departing Corinna our journey today takes us to Cradle Mountain. Visit Dove
Lake, Waldheim Lodge with a variety of walks on offer
Overnight: Cradle Mountain - dinner inclusive
Day 6 - Corinna to Launceston
Departing Cradle Mountain we travel to Narawntapu National Park. The park boasts a
rich array of animals including Forester kangaroos, Bennett’s wallabies, pademelons,
wombats and many bird species. From Narawntapu we travel to the Tamar Wetlands
before ending our day in Launceston
Overnight: Peppers Seaport Hotel - dinner own arrangements
Duration: Private Touring 6 days / 6 nights
May 2016
Departing: Launceston
All inclusive of 6 nights accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, dinners and touring
Tasmania’s weather can change quickly so be prepared for all. Comfortable shoes recommended