Christmas in July - Tassie Treats xo
9-Day Winter Itinerary | Mercure Launceston Base
Saturday 5 July – Sunday 13 July 2025
Maximum 10 women per group xo
What's Included:
Ski Days: Sunday 6 July – Saturday 12 July
Wine Tasting: Wednesday 9 July
Christmas in July: Saturday 12 July
All meals included | 1 wine per evening
Daily morning river walk (weather permitting)
Additional Extras:
Flight to Launceston Airport
Any Additional Drinks not listed
Ski Hire
Ski Clothes
Ski Lessons
Day 1 – Saturday, 5 July: Arrival + Welcome
3:00 PM – Arrive in Launceston, transfer to Mercure Launceston
4:00 PM – Check-in & relax; unpack, enjoy City Park next door
6:30 PM – Welcome dinner at Titanium Bar & Bistro (glass of local wine)
8:00 PM – Optional short stroll under winter lights or rest early
Day 2 – Sunday, 6 July: River Walk + First Ski Day
7:00 AM – Morning walk along North Esk River (Royal Park trail, 30 min)
8:00 AM – Breakfast at Mercure
8:45 AM – Shuttle departs for Ben Lomond
10:15 AM – 3:30 PM – Ski! Try beginner/intermediate runs (gear pick-up today)
4:45 PM – Return to Mercure
6:30 PM – Dinner + wine
Day 3 – Monday, 7 July: Ski + Scenic Bliss
7:00 AM – Riverside walk to Seaport Boardwalk (gentle 35 min loop)
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – Shuttle to Ben Lomond
10:15 AM – 3:30 PM – Ski (build confidence on longer runs)
4:45 PM – Return to hotel
6:30 PM – Dinner + local Pinot or Sparkling
Day 4 – Tuesday, 8 July: Ski + Spa Wind-down
7:00 AM – River walk via Cataract Gorge Basin side trail (optional short version)
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM – Skiing
4:30 PM – Optional massage/spa appointment in Launceston
6:30 PM – Dinner + wine, unwind with lamb or veggie risotto
Day 5 – Wednesday, 9 July: Wine Tasting Day 🍷
7:00 AM – Light river walk (Royal Park)
7:30 AM – Light breakfast
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – Tamar Valley Wine Tour
Stops: Pipers Brook, Clover Hill, Apogee
Tastings + grazing lunch platter
5:00 PM – Return to Mercure
6:30 PM – Optional light dinner + included wine at hotel
Day 6 – Thursday, 10 July: Snow & Views
7:00 AM – River walk (Seaport walk + coffee stop if you like)
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM – Ski all day, visit Jacobs Ladder lookout
4:45 PM – Return to hotel
6:30 PM – Dinner + wine by the fire
Day 7 – Friday, 11 July: Final Ski Push
7:00 AM – Walk + reflection by the river
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM – Last big day on the slopes
4:30 PM – Hot shower, relax
6:30 PM – Celebration dinner + Sparkling wine toast
Day 8 – Saturday, 12 July: 🎄Christmas in July Festivities
7:00 AM – Quick riverside stroll
8:00 AM – Festive breakfast
9:30 AM – Transfer to Ben Lomond
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – ❄️🎅 “Christmas in July” at Ben Lomond:
Live music, snow games, festive drinks, local food
Tobogganing + snow selfies!
4:30 PM – There is an option to Return to hotel for guests who would like to shower & change for our Christmas in July at Ben Lomond
6:30 PM – Eat, drink & be merry at the festival village
Includes glass of mulled wine or bubbly either way
Day 9 – Sunday, 13 July: Farewell Day
7:30 AM – Final riverside walk (optional)
8:30 AM – Breakfast + coffee
10:00 AM – Check-out & transfer to Launceston Airport
Depart glowing from a week of snow, food, wine & wonder!
Price per person
9-Day Winter Itinerary | Mercure Launceston Base
Saturday 5 July – Sunday 13 July 2025
Maximum 10 women per group xo
What's Included:
Ski Days: Sunday 6 July – Saturday 12 July
Wine Tasting: Wednesday 9 July
Christmas in July: Saturday 12 July
All meals included | 1 wine per evening
Daily morning river walk (weather permitting)
Additional Extras:
Flight to Launceston Airport
Any Additional Drinks not listed
Ski Hire
Ski Clothes
Ski Lessons
Day 1 – Saturday, 5 July: Arrival + Welcome
3:00 PM – Arrive in Launceston, transfer to Mercure Launceston
4:00 PM – Check-in & relax; unpack, enjoy City Park next door
6:30 PM – Welcome dinner at Titanium Bar & Bistro (glass of local wine)
8:00 PM – Optional short stroll under winter lights or rest early
Day 2 – Sunday, 6 July: River Walk + First Ski Day
7:00 AM – Morning walk along North Esk River (Royal Park trail, 30 min)
8:00 AM – Breakfast at Mercure
8:45 AM – Shuttle departs for Ben Lomond
10:15 AM – 3:30 PM – Ski! Try beginner/intermediate runs (gear pick-up today)
4:45 PM – Return to Mercure
6:30 PM – Dinner + wine
Day 3 – Monday, 7 July: Ski + Scenic Bliss
7:00 AM – Riverside walk to Seaport Boardwalk (gentle 35 min loop)
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – Shuttle to Ben Lomond
10:15 AM – 3:30 PM – Ski (build confidence on longer runs)
4:45 PM – Return to hotel
6:30 PM – Dinner + local Pinot or Sparkling
Day 4 – Tuesday, 8 July: Ski + Spa Wind-down
7:00 AM – River walk via Cataract Gorge Basin side trail (optional short version)
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM – Skiing
4:30 PM – Optional massage/spa appointment in Launceston
6:30 PM – Dinner + wine, unwind with lamb or veggie risotto
Day 5 – Wednesday, 9 July: Wine Tasting Day 🍷
7:00 AM – Light river walk (Royal Park)
7:30 AM – Light breakfast
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM – Tamar Valley Wine Tour
Stops: Pipers Brook, Clover Hill, Apogee
Tastings + grazing lunch platter
5:00 PM – Return to Mercure
6:30 PM – Optional light dinner + included wine at hotel
Day 6 – Thursday, 10 July: Snow & Views
7:00 AM – River walk (Seaport walk + coffee stop if you like)
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM – Ski all day, visit Jacobs Ladder lookout
4:45 PM – Return to hotel
6:30 PM – Dinner + wine by the fire
Day 7 – Friday, 11 July: Final Ski Push
7:00 AM – Walk + reflection by the river
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM – Last big day on the slopes
4:30 PM – Hot shower, relax
6:30 PM – Celebration dinner + Sparkling wine toast
Day 8 – Saturday, 12 July: 🎄Christmas in July Festivities
7:00 AM – Quick riverside stroll
8:00 AM – Festive breakfast
9:30 AM – Transfer to Ben Lomond
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – ❄️🎅 “Christmas in July” at Ben Lomond:
Live music, snow games, festive drinks, local food
Tobogganing + snow selfies!
4:30 PM – There is an option to Return to hotel for guests who would like to shower & change for our Christmas in July at Ben Lomond
6:30 PM – Eat, drink & be merry at the festival village
Includes glass of mulled wine or bubbly either way
Day 9 – Sunday, 13 July: Farewell Day
7:30 AM – Final riverside walk (optional)
8:30 AM – Breakfast + coffee
10:00 AM – Check-out & transfer to Launceston Airport
Depart glowing from a week of snow, food, wine & wonder!
Price per person