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6 Day Low Cost - Western Escape

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Western Escape - Gordon River Cruise
Spectacular sightseeing experiences
– Derwent Valley and Mt Field National Park
– View spectacular Russell Falls
– Visit Lake St. Clair in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park
– Cruise the Gordon River
– Cradle Mountain National Park
– Discover Dove Lake and Waldheim Chalet
– Walk to the massive promontory known as The Nut
– Wander through delightful Allendale Gardens
– Visit the Ashgrove Farm cheese factory
– Enjoy time at Entally House
– Stay in the riverside city of Launceston
Premium holiday inclusions
Transportation
– Luxury air-conditioned coach, reclining seats with seatbelts, restroom and panoramic windows
Professionally Escorted
– Experienced services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Dining Inclusions
– Welcome Drink
– Full Buffet Breakfasts (5)
– Htel Dinners (4) YOUR CHOICE
Accommodation
– Rooms with private facilities in quality hotels, on a twin share basis
Plus
– All purpose travel bag, wallet and touring map
– Airport transfers included
Day prior to tour - flights to arrive anytime; Day 6 - flights to depart anytime

– Porterage at tour hotels
Itinerary
Day 1 Tue: Depart Hobart
We depart Hobart at 8.00am for views of Hobart and the Derwent River from Mt Nelson. Head west through New Norfolk to Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls. To Lake St Clair and on to Queenstown.
Hotel: Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown, 2 nights.


Day 2 Wed: Gordon River
Travel to the fishing village of Strahan where we’ll cruise the Gordon River. Be amazed by the 1,000 year old Huon Pine at Heritage Landing. Use some free time to relax or explore - enjoy an optional train ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway or maybe visit the Huon Pine Museum.
Day 3 Thu: Cradle Mountain
We travel through Tullah to Cradle Mountain National Park and up to Waldheim and Dove Lake for views of Cradle Mountain. Next we travel to Sheffield, for a wander through this town of murals, en route to Burnie.
Hotel: Beachfront Voyager, Burnie, 2 nights.


Day 4 Fri: The Nut
We make our way to Table Cape for views of Bass Strait, the lighthouse and coastline. On to Wynyard then Stanley for views of ‘The Nut’, an unusual huge promontory. The hills roll on from Irishtown to our next guided tour - Allendale Gardens.
Day 5 Sat: Cataract Gorge
We travel east stopping at Ulverstone then we’re off to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for a presentation on cheese making and some delicious product testing. To historic Entally House, via Deloraine, for a guided tour. Back to Launceston, where we’ll visit Cataract Gorge. Just two minutes out of town and you’re surrounded by rivers, a gorge and exotic flora and fauna.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Launceston.


Day 6 Sun: Depart
Launceston This morning we'll transfer you to Launceston Airport for your onward flight.
Lake St Claire - Russell Falls - Cradle Mountain
6 Days from $1345
Departures
Hobart to Launceston
FHL
2008
2009
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$1345 $1345
Sep 23 Sep 28 Mar 04 Mar 09
Oct 07 Oct 12 Mar 11 Mar 16
Oct 14 Oct 19 Mar 13 # Mar 18
Oct 21 Oct 26 Mar 18 Mar 23
Nov 04 Nov 09 Mar 25 Mar 30
Nov 11 Nov 16 Mar 31 Apr 06
Nov 18 Nov 23 Apr 15 Apr 20
Nov 25 Nov 30 Apr 29 May 04
Dec 02 Dec 07 May 13 May 18
Dec 16 Dec 21 $1410
Dec 30 Jan 04 Sep 22 Sep 27
2009
Oct 06 Oct 11
$1345 Oct 13 Oct 18
Jan 13 Jan 18 Oct 20 Oct 25
Jan 27 Feb 01 Nov 03 Nov 08
Feb 03 Feb 08 Nov 10 Nov 15
Feb 05 # Feb 10 Nov 17 Nov 22
Feb 10 Feb 15 Nov 24 Nov 29
Feb 17 Feb 22 Dec 01 Dec 06
Feb 19 # Feb 24 Dec 15 Dec 20
Feb 24 Mar 01 Dec 29 Jan 03
 
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Prices AUD Land Content Only
Single Supplement   $325
Child 15 years and under Save $270
King Club Save $65
Triple Share Save $65
Friendly Fours Save $65
Concession Card Holders Save $25
 
Note: Itinerary & departure dates may change from 01/09/09. Price is guaranteed upon payment of deposit.

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