6 Day East Coast Escape
Traverse Tasmania on this East Coast Escape 6 day tour with AAT Kings. Explore Hobart and Launceston, visit Freycinet National Park and tour the historic Port Arthur site.
- Hobart & Launceston
- Visit Cataract Gorge
- Beautiful Tamar Valley
- Swiss Village of Grindelwald
- Lush myrtle rainforest
- Visit Freycinet National Park
- Stroll through Richmond
- Tasman's Arch, Devil's Kitchen
- Tour Port Arthur Historic Site
- Isle of the Dead cruise
- Pirates Bay Lookout
- See a Tasmanian Devil
- 'You are invited' experience
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DATES & PRICES |
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| Tour Dates | |
| Departs on | Returns on |
| 2011 | |
| $2235 | |
| 08 Dec | 13 Dec |
| 2012 | |
| $2235 | |
| 19 Jan | 24 Jan |
| 09 Feb | 14 Feb |
| 01 Mar | 06 Mar |
| 22 Mar | 27 Mar |
| 12 Apr | 17 Apr |
| 19 Apr | 24 Apr |
| 10 May | 15 May |
| $2185 | |
| 14 Jun | 19 Jun |
| $2275 | |
| 13 Sep | 18 Sep |
| 04 Oct | 09 Oct |
| 25 Oct | 30 Oct |
| 15 Nov | 20 Nov |
| 29 Nov | 04 Dec |
| $2325 | |
| 06 Dec | 11 Dec |
| 27 Dec | 01 Jan |
| Red shaded dates are Guaranteed Departures | |
| Prices AUD | Land Content Only | |
| Single Supplement | $500 | |
| Child 15 years and under | Save | $445 |
| Triple Share | Save | $110 |
| Concession Card Holders | Save | $25 |
| Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/01/13. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit. | ||
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive Launceston
On arrival at Launceston Airport you will be transferred to your hotel.This evening meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome drink and dinner.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston, 2 nights.D
Day 2: Launceston
Explore Cataract Gorge. Just two minutes out of Launceston and you’re surrounded by rivers, a gorge and exotic flora and fauna. Enjoy a walk across the suspension bridge or take the chairlift for an aerial view of this fascinating urban wilderness. Later discover the Tamar Valley and the Swiss village of Grindelwald.You are invited to Josef Chromy Wines. On arrival the open log fire welcomes you and the views from the surrounding vineyards and lakes provide an idyllic location to enjoy tasting some of the estate-grown wines followed by Tasmania’s fresh local produce for lunch. B L
Day 3: St. Helens
A guided tour at Bridestowe Lavender Farm (December to early March) gets things rolling. We’ll see Legerwood’s WWI memorial carvings, the old tin mining town of Derby and drive through the lush myrtle rainforest at Weldborough Pass before arriving in the picturesque seaside town of St. Helens.
Hotel: Tidal Waters Resort, St. Helens. B D
Day 4: Freycinet National Park
Breathtaking Freycinet National Park is first up. A guided walk with a National Park Ranger unveils astonishing views. Cape Tourville Lookout will amaze. Then onward to historic Richmond, site of Australia’s oldest operational road bridge. This afternoon things get spectacular as we cross the 100 year old Denison Canal and make our way along the impressive cliff-lined coast. En route to Port Arthur we cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula and feast our eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Test your nerve on the optional lantern- lit Ghost Tour of Port Arthur.
Hotel: Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur. B D
Day 5: Port Arthur
Today, a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur’s infamous convicts prison and Historic Site, and a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. View the ruggedly spectacular sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout. On our way back to Hobart we stop at the Bonorong Wildlife Centre for an encounter with a Tassie Devil as well as other native animals.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart. B
Day 6: Depart Hobart
You will be transferred to Hobart Airport for your onward flight. B
