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Day 1 Sun: Arrive Launceston
Your Tour Director will meet you at Launceston
Airport and transfer you to the hotel. This
afternoon enjoy an orientation tour of Launceston
and see the quaint Swiss Village of Grindelwald.
Cross the Batman Bridge to visit the Bay of
Fires Winery in the Tamar Valley, home to cool
climate varietal wines. Experience a wine tutorial
with tasting and tasting plates.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston.
Day 2 Mon: Freycinet
This morning we visit the Bridestowe Lavender
Farm (early December to early February) and
admire the beautiful blooms. Enjoy the lush
rainforest scenery and views of Weldborough
Pass enroute to St Helens. This afternoon we
discover the beautiful East Coast and experience
picturesque Freycinet National Park on a Ranger
guided walk along the boardwalk.
Accommodation: Eastcoaster Resort, Orford. (B)
Day 3 Tue: Richmond
This morning we visit the Bonorong Wildlife
Park to see native animals including the Tasmanian
Devil. Continue on to the charming historic
village of Richmond, which boasts Australia's
oldest bridge, built in 1823. We overnight in
historic Port Arthur.
Accommodation: Fox and Hounds Inn, Port Arthur,
2 nights. (B)
Day 4 Wed: Port Arthur
Explore the grounds and ruins of the Port Arthur
Historic Site, Australia's most infamous prison
during the convict era, on a guided walking
tour followed by a cruise around the eerie Isle
of the Dead. This afternoon visit the spectacular
natural coastal formations of Tasman's Arch,
Devil's Kitchen and The Blowhole. Tonight why
not take an optional lantern lit Ghost Tour
of Port Arthur? (B)
Day 5 Thu: Hobart
We cross the narrow Eaglehawk Neck on our way
to Hobart. Enjoy a guided tour of the Cadbury
Chocolate Factory and taste the delicious produce.
(Factory tours are not always available - a
visit to the Sorell Fruit Farm is offered on
these occasions). On arrival in Hobart your
afternoon is at leisure.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.
(B)
Day 6 Fri: Depart Hobart
You will be transferred to Hobart Airport for
your onward flight. (B)
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