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YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 Fri: Launceston
On arrival at Launceston Airport you will be
met by your Tour Director (flights to arrive
prior to 1.00pm). This afternoon enjoy an orientation
tour of Launceston then travel to the Bay of
Fires Winery in the Tamar Valley where you will
enjoy a wine tutorial and tasting.
Accommodation: Sandor's On The Park, Launceston.
Day 2 Sat: East Coast/Freycinet National
Park
See the Swiss Village of Grindelwald then journey
to the East Coast through lush rainforest and
magnificent scenery around the Weldborough Pass.
Continue to Freycinet National Park to visit
the Interpretation Centre and enjoy a Ranger
led walk along the boardwalk.
Accommodation: Beachfront at Bicheno. (B)
Day 3 Sun: Port Arthur/Hobart
This morning we continue down the coast for
spectacular views of Maria Island and along
the Tasman Peninsula to the Port Arthur Historic
Site, Australia's most infamous convict prison.
At the Interpretation Gallery play the 'Lottery
of Life' and follow the journey of a convict
to see what fate lies ahead. Join a guided walking
tour of the grounds and ruins, followed by a
cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Visit the
spectacular natural coastal formations of Tasman's
Arch, Devil's Kitchen and the Blowhole.
Accommodation: Wrest Point, Hobart, 2 nights.
(B)
Day 4 Mon: Cadbury Chocolate Factory/Bonorong/Richmond
This morning visit the Cadbury Chocolate Factory
for a guided tour and tastings. (During factory
shut downs the Sorell Fruit Farm is visited).
At Bonorong Wildlife Park see a Tasmanian Devil
and other native animals. Travel to the lovely
old village of Richmond which boasts Australia's
oldest bridge. Continue on to Hobart, the harbour
capital. Enjoy an orientation tour visiting
the Botanic Gardens, Battery Point, Salamanca
Place, Constitution Dock and
Mt Nelson. (B)
Day 5 Tue: Mt Field Visitor Centre/Russell
Falls
Follow the Derwent Valley this morning to the
beautiful New Norfolk hop growing district.
Continue to Mt Field National Park, where there
is time to inspect the Visitor Centre, before
walking through the rainforest to Russell Falls.
Travel to Lake St Clair in the Cradle Mountain
Lake St Clair National Park, before crossing
the Franklin River. Continue to Queenstown.
Accommodation: Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown,
2 nights. (B)
Day 6 Wed: Gordon River Cruise
This morning enjoy a cruise along the Gordon
River. Cross the Macquarie Harbour and pass
through Hell's Gates, the entrance to the harbour.
See 2000 year old Huon Pines at Heritage Landing,
before cruising back to Strahan. Time to take
an optional ride on the West Coast Wilderness
Railway from Strahan to Queenstown. (B)
Day 7 Thu: Cradle Mountain National
Park/Burnie
This morning we journey to Cradle Mountain
National Park to view Dove Lake and the jagged
peaks of Cradle Mountain. Visit Waldheim Chalet
and the Visitor Centre before continuing on
to Burnie.
Accommodation: Beachfront Voyager, Burnie. (B)
Day 8 Fri: The Nut/Stanley
Travel along the spectacular coast to Table
Cape. Visit the massive promontory known as
The Nut, which dominates the quaint fishing
village of Stanley. This afternoon enjoy a relaxing
stroll through the enchanting Allendale Gardens.
Accommodation: Tall Timbers Hotel, Smithton.
(B)
Day 9 Sat: Sheffield
This morning visit Sheffield, then visit the
Ashgrove Farm cheese factory and Entally House.
This afternoon visit Cataract Gorge before arriving
at your hotel.
Accommodation: Sandor's On The Park, Launceston.
(B)
Day 10 Sun: Depart Launceston
Your tour concludes after breakfast this morning.
You will be transferred to Launceston Airport
to connect with your onward flight (flights
to depart prior to 1.00pm). (B)
SPIRIT OF TASMANIA
Clients may choose to add a journey on Spirit
of Tasmania to the beginning or end of this
tour. Please enquire for prices.
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