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6 Day Premium Touring - East Coast Escape

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East Coast Escape - Grindelwald
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
– Stroll through Richmond
– Tasman’s Arch & Blowhole
– Port Arthur Historic Site
– Tour the Cadbury Chocolate
Factory or Sorrell Fruit Farm

– Hobart, the Harbour Capital
– Bonorong Wildlife Park
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 (5) B
– 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 6 to Hobart
Airport – flights to depart anytime)

– Hotel porterage included
Itinerary
Day 1 Sun: Arrive Launceston
Transfer from Launceston Airport to your hotel for check-in, then an afternoon tour of Tamar Valley and the Bay of Fires Winery for a wine tasting, tutorial and tasting plate. We’ll 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.
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Day 2 Mon: St Helens
A guided tour of Bridestowe Lavender Farm (December to February) gets things rolling today. En route to St Helens we’ll see Legerwood’s WW1 memorial carvings, Derby and drive through the lush Myrtle Rainforest at Weldborough Pass. 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.
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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. You’ll love Bonorong Wildlife Park, the best place to see Tasmanian Devils up close and personal, as well as other native animals. Onward to the historic sandstone village of Richmond, site of Australia’s oldest operational road bridge at lunchtime. This afternoon things get spectacular as we make our way along the impressive cliff-lined coast 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.
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Day 4 Wed: Port Arthur
Today, a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison and Historic Site, and a cruise around
the Isle of the Dead. We cross the 100 year old Denison Canal. View the ruggedly spectacular sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout. 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. Dinner is at our hotel.
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Day 5 Thu: Hobart
Today we set a course for Hobart, travelling along the Sorrell Causeway and across Pittwater via Claremont, for a tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory (seasonal). Hobart is all yours for the afternoon, explore it your way - take a Derwent River Cruise or walk through historic, quaint Battery Point exploring its galleries, cafés and convict-built houses.
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Day 6 Fri: Depart Hobart
Explore Hobart at your leisure. Perhaps stroll to Salamanca Place and the Botanic Gardens before we transfer you to Hobart Airport for your onward flight.
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Tasmanian Devil - Bridestowe Lavender Farm - Freycinet National Park

6 days, Priced from A$1845
Premium Escorted, Departs from Launceston, finishes at Hobart
Tour code TLH

Tour Dates
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Prices AUD Land Content Only
Single Supplement $390
Child 15 years and under Save $380
King Club Save $95
Triple Share Save $95
Friendly Fours Save $95
Concession Card Holders Save $25
 
Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/09/10. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit.
 
YOUR CHOICE
YCD - Without Hotel Dinners - Save $125.


Hotel Dinners –YOUR CHOICE.
ItsYOUR 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

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