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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, an old whaling town
first settled in 1830. This afternoon we discover
the beautiful East Coast and experience picturesque
Freycinet National Park on a Ranger guided walk
along the boardwalk. Stay tonight in the small
seaside resort of Orford.
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 also take in
the scenery of the Tasman Peninsula and 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
Departing Port Arthur this morning 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.
Perhaps take a scenic flight over the southwest
wilderness forests and valleys or along the
East Coast over Freycinet Peninsula. Or enjoy
a 90 minute harbour cruise including afternoon
tea, on the Derwent River. (Both optional -
ask your Tour Director for details).
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart,
2 nights. (B)
Day 6 Fri: 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. (B)
Day 7 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 8 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 9 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 perhaps
explore the adjacent Australian National Wilderness
and Landscape Gallery.
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Chateau, Cradle
Mountain. (B)
Day 10 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)
SPIRIT OF TASMANIA
Clients may choose to add a journey on Spirit
of Tasmania to the beginning of this tour. Please
enquire for details.
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