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Day 1 Fri: Hobart/Huon Valley
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.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.
Day 2 Sat: Russell Falls
Start your day with the sights, sounds, flavours,
action and colour of Tasmania's famous Salamanca
Market. Our 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 3 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 4 Mon: Cradle Mountain
Pass through the mining town of Rosebery and
into Cradle Mountain National Park where we
view idyllic Dove Lake 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 5 Tue: Depart Wynyard
Today we wind through the rainforest surrounding
Hellyer Gorge State Reserve to Wynyard. You
will be transferred to Wynyard Airport for your
onward flight. (B)
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