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What to expect: Coral Expeditions’ Tasmania cruise is a sophisticated adventure with a focus on the natural and historic attributes of the destination. The itinerary contains easy to moderate walks in wilderness areas so, to enjoy the full programme, a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is helpful. The ship: Coral Discoverer is a small but very comfortable cruise ship that accommodates a maximum of 72 passengers. Getting there: Air New Zealand flies daily to Sydney. From there catch a connecting flight to Hobart with Qantas, Virgin or Jetstar. When to go: Cruise season in Tasmania is between January and April. There are three departures in January, four departures in February and March, and one departure in April. What to bring: Tasmania’s climate, like New Zealand’s, is changeable and can range from hot to cool, wet and windy – all in the same day. Bring functional outdoor clothing including sturdy walking boots and comfortable, smart- casual clothing for your time on board. More information: coralexpeditions.com. au