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Day 1 Thu: Arrive Hobart
On arrival at Hobart Airport you will be transferred
to your hotel. Enjoy time at leisure in the
harbour capital. Your hotel is located within
walking distance to historic Salamanca Place.
Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour
Director.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart,
2 nights.
Day 2 Fri: Huon Valley - Tahune Forest
AirWalk - Geeveston
We begin our day with views of the Huon Valley's
rolling green hills; visit the Tahune Forest
AirWalk, a spectacular treetops walkway and
observe a wood turner at work at the Forest
and Heritage Centre in Geeveston. This afternoon
enjoy an orientation tour of Hobart and visit
the Botanic Gardens, Battery Point, Salamanca
Place and Constitution Dock, before travelling
to the summit of Mt. Nelson for magnificent
views over the city and the Derwent River. (B)
Day 3 Sat: Russell Falls
Start your day with the sights, sounds, flavours,
action and colour of Tasmania's famous Salamanca
Market. Other highlights today include the scenery
of the Derwent Valley and New Norfolk; spectacular
Russell Falls and the Mt. Field National Park
Visitor Centre; beautiful Lake St. Clair; the
wild mountain landscapes of the Cradle Mountain
- Lake St. Clair National Park and views of
the Franklin River. We overnight in the charming
village of Strahan on the Macquarie Harbour.
Accommodation: The Strahan Village, Strahan,
2 nights. (B)
Day 4 Sun: Gordon River Cruise
This morning is at leisure to relax, explore
or enjoy an optional activity. Perhaps take
a ride from Queenstown to Strahan on the West
Coast Wilderness Railway. Board your cruise
this afternoon and cross Macquarie Harbour into
the reflective waters of the Gordon River. Discover
the ruins of the brutal penal colony on Sarah
Island, see Hell's Gate and enjoy a delicious
buffet dinner. (B) (HD)
Day 5 Mon: Cradle Mountain
Pass through the mining town of Rosebery and
into Cradle Mountain National Park where we
view idyllic Lake Dove and the jagged peaks
of Cradle Mountain. Overnight at Cradle Mountain
Chateau, the region's newest hotel, and explore
the adjacent Australian National Wilderness
and Landscape Gallery.
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle
Mountain. (B)
Day 6 Tue: The Nut - Stanley
Today we wind through the rainforest surrounding
Hellyer Gorge State Reserve and visit the picturesque
fishing village of Stanley and the massive promontory
known as The Nut. We also take a leisurely stroll
through the pretty Allendale Gardens.
Accommodation: Tall Timbers Hotel, Smithton.
(B)
Day 7 Wed: Sheffield - Launceston
The northwest coast provides a scenic background
to our touring this morning. We pass through
the seaside towns of Penguin and Ulverstone
and visit Sheffield, often called the 'town
of murals' due to the colourful wall paintings
that adorn the town's buildings. Later, we stop
at the Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory to sample
the delicious products and learn about the production
process. Finally today enjoy time at Entally
House. Built in 1819, the 37 hectare estate
includes a green house, chapel, coach house
& stables. We overnight in the riverside
city of Launceston.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston.
(B)
Day 8 Thu: Depart Launceston
After breakfast today we visit Cataract Gorge
with its beautiful parks and gardens. Afterwards
you will be transferred to Launceston Airport
to meet your onward flight. (B)
SPIRIT OF TASMANIA
Clients may choose to add a journey on Spirit
of Tasmania to the end of this tour. Please
enquire for prices.
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