10 Day Premium Touring - Tasmanian Discovery
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| Spectacular sightseeing experiences | ||
| – Bay of Fires Winery – Swiss Village of Grindelwald – Bridestowe Lavender Farm – Visit Freycinet National Park – Bonorong Wildlife Park – See a Tasmanian Devil – Tasman’s Arch & Blowhole – Tour Port Arthur Historic Site – Cruise around Isle of the Dead – Tahune Forest AirWalk |
– Tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or Sorrell Fruit Farm – Shop at Salamanca Market – Mt Field National Park – View spectacular Russell Falls – Lake St Clair – Cruise on the Gordon River – Journey to Waldheim Chalet – Cradle Mountain National Park – Peaceful Dove Lake |
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| Premium holiday inclusions | ||
| Transportation – Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with 2-door access, restroom, seatbelts, reclining seats, panoramic windows Professionally Escorted – Tour with an experienced, professional – Tour Director and Tour Driver Dining Inclusions – Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) B – Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) HD – Hotel Dinners YOUR CHOICE (5) YCD |
Accommodation – Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels Plus – All purpose travel wallet and map – Airport transfers (Day 1 from Launceston Airport - flights to arrive prior to 1.00pm; Day 10 to Launceston Airport – flights to depart after 1.00pm) – Hotel porterage included |
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| Itinerary | ||
| Day 1 Sun: Arrive Launceston On your arrival at Launceston Airport we transfer you to your hotel for check-in, before an afternoon tour of the Tamar Valley. We’ll visit the Bay of Fires Winery for a wine tasting, tutorial and tasting plate, and see the Swiss style Village of Grindelwald, before returning to the hotel for a Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director and fellow passengers. Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston. YCD Day 2 Mon: St Helens A guided tour of Bridestowe Lavender Farm (early Dec to early Feb) gets things rolling today. We’ll see Legerwood’s WW1 memorial carvings, Derby and drive through the lush Myrtle Rainforest at Weldborough Pass to St Helens. This afternoon we take the short coastal drive to Binnalong Bay Lookout for specactular views over the Bay of Fires. Return to the picturesque seaside town of St Helens for dinner. Hotel: Tidal Waters Resort, St Helens. B - YCD Day 3 Tue: Freycinet National Park Prepare yourself for the breathtaking beauty of Freycinet National Park. A guided walk with a National Park Ranger will unveil astonishing views across brilliant blue water, forest and golden beach. Cape Tourville Lookout will astound. We’ll get up close and personal with Tasmanian Devils and other native animals at Bonorong Wildlife Park. Lunchtime is at the historic sandstone village of Richmond, site of Australia’s oldest operational road bridge. In the afternoon, get your camera ready for the impressive cliff-lined coast on the way to Port Arthur. Test your nerve on the optional lantern lit Ghost Tour of Port Arthur. Hotel: Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur, 2 nights. B - YCD Day 4 Wed: Port Arthur We begin with a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison and Historic Site, then a cruise |
around the Isle of the Dead. We’ll
cross the 100 year old Denison Canal. View the ruggedly spectacular sea
cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout. Cross Eaglehawk Neck - once the
guarded check-point between the mainland and convicts - on to the Tasman
Peninsula to feast our eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch,
Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. We return to our hotel for dinner. B - YCD Day 5 Thu: Hobart Today we set a course for Hobart via Claremont, for a tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory (seasonal). Hobart is all yours for the afternoon, explore it as you wish - maybe take an optional Derwent River Cruise or walk through historic, quaint Battery Point exploring its galleries, cafés and houses that convicts built. Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 2 nights. B - YCD Day 6 Fri: Huon Valley The Huon Valley’s apple growing hills undulate before us as we make our way to the Tahune Forest AirWalk. A guided walk amongst the towering treetops, out over the Huon and Picton Rivers, unveils spectacular views from the cantilevered, suspended walkway. At lunchtime, we head to Geeveston’s Forest and Heritage Centre to gain an insight into the history of wood in Tasmania. We’ll see a spectacular view of Hobart and the Derwent River from Mt Nelson. Our Hobart orientation tour takes in Battery Point, Salamanca Place and the Botanic Gardens. Then you’re free to dine wherever you like. B Day 7 Sat: Russell Falls Take a wander through the Salamanca Market then head west to New Norfolk and the magnificent Mt Field National Park - Tasmania’s oldest - site of the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls. Morning tea, then we’ll wind our way up to Lake St Clair at lunchtime and amazing vistas. Back down to Queenstown, we travel along the rainforest-bordered road of World |
Heritage protected Franklin-
Gordon Wild Rivers National Park to coastal Strahan – a journey of exploration. Hotel: The Strahan Village, Strahan, 2 nights. B - YCD Day 8 Sun: Gordon River Cruise Start the day your way - simply relax or explore the fishing village of Strahan - enjoy an optional, highly recommended, train ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway or maybe visit the Huon Pine Museum. This afternoon the Gordon River - where the wilderness comes to the water’s edge - awaits! The Gordon River Cruise takes us up this pristine, heritage-listed river. You’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the crystal clear water reflecting the untouched wilderness. We’ll stop at Sarah Island, Heritage Landing - site of the 1,000 year old Huon Pine - and have dinner onboard our cruiser. B - HD Day 9 Mon: Cradle Mountain Discover the engineer within as we travel through the mining and hydro electric towns of Rosebery and Tullah, toward the sensational Cradle Mountain National Park. After lunch, then we’ll take you up to Waldheim and gorgeous Dove Lake to see spectacular Cradle Mountain. The afternoon is yours. Explore the Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery, just marvel at the view or just breathe in the fresh air. Hotel: Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle Mountain. B Day 10 Tue: Depart Launceston This morning you will be transferred to Launceston Airport for your onward flight. B |
| SPIRIT OF TASMANIA Travel in first class comfort on the Spirit of Tasmania between Devonport and Melbourne at the end of this tour. Sit back and relax or take advantage of the facilities on board as you cruise across Bass Strait. Please enquire for prices. |
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10 days, Priced from A$3095 |
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| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | ||||||
| Single Supplement | $720 | ||||||
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $640 | |||||
| King Club | Save | $160 | |||||
| Triple Share | Save | $160 | |||||
| Friendly Fours | Save | $160 | |||||
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $45 | |||||
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/09/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | |||||||
| YOUR CHOICE YCD - Without Hotel Dinners - Save $175. |
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Hotel Dinners –YOUR CHOICE.
Its YOUR CHOICE whether you have hotel dinners included in your holiday or, if you prefer arranging your own evening meals, then just deduct the saving amount shown in the price box of your holiday itinerary.
Included meals are indicated on each itinerary.
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Breakfast Dinner Highlight Dinner Hotel Dinners your choice |