Jo Bainbridge, for the Australian Financial Review, embarks on a lavish and adventurous journey both on land and at sea, indulging in a coast-to-coast expedition with Saffire Freycinet and On Board.
Discovering the remote wilderness of Southwest Tasmania and the rugged coastline of Freycinet, this incredible six-night expedition package includes three nights aboard Odalisque III and three nights at the luxury coastal sanctuary of Saffire Freycinet.
“The 12-berth Odalisque III exudes ambience of a boutique hotel, with soft linen furnishings, handcrafted Huon pine dining table, and mesmerising artworks by Mourning Peninsula artists Jennifer Riddle. Odalisque III’s master is Matt Shepherd, who has been exploring this coast since 2014. His goal is for guests to leave with the impression of having witnessed “something truly unique.””
“A brief seaplane journey…and we arrive at Saffire Freycinet hotel on Tasmania’s east coast. The drawcard of this all-inclusive hotel is its “signature experiences”, which focus on connecting guests with the environment. One morning, I’m in waders, savouring freshly shucked oysters at Freycinet Marine Farm, a glass Tasmania’s finest sparkling in hand: the next I have a front row seat at the Tasmania Devil Experience for a close up encounter with the iconic creatures.”
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