Best of Tasmania

Highlights -Tour Code AT-FLLL

Sightseeing Highlights

• Discover Launceston on an orientation tour
• Visit Freycinet National Park Interpretation Centre and enjoy a Ranger led walk
• Explore the grounds and ruins at historic Port Arthur
• Cruise around the Isle ofthe Dead at Port Arthur
• Enjoy 2 nights in Hobart, the harbour capital
• Stroll through Richmond, home to Australia's oldest bridge
• Tour the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or Sorell Fruit Farm
• Discover Mt Field National Park
• View spectacular Russell Falls
• Explore Cradle Mountain National Park
• Cruise on the reflective waters of the Gordon River
• See a Tasmanian Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Park
• Walk to the massive promontory known as The Nut
• Wander through delightful Allendale Gardens
• Visit the Ashgrove Farmcheese factory
• Enjoy time at Entally House

Quality Touring

• Rooms with private facilitiesin quality hotels, on a Twin Share basis
• Tour by luxury coach, air-conditioned, restroom equipped, reclining seats with seatbelts and panoramic windows
• All purpose travel bag, wallet and touring map
• Porterage at your tour hotels
• Airport transfers included

Professional Team

Experienced services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Included Meals

• Welcome Drink
• Full Buffet Breakfasts (9) (B)
• Hotel Dinners (7) YOUR CHOICE

Itinerary

Day 1 Fri: Launceston/Grindelwald

On arrival at Launceston Airport you will be met by your Tour Director (flights to arrive priorto 1.00pm). This afternoon enjoy an orientation tour of Launceston, then visit the Swiss Village of Grindelwald. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Accommodation: Sandor's On The Park, Launceston.

Day 2 Sat: East Coast/Freycinet National Park

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 enjoya Ranger led walk along the boardwalk. This afternoon continue south along the coast for spectacular views of Maria Island.

Accommodation: Eastcoaster Resort, Orford. (B)

Day 3 Sun: Port Arthur/ Hobart

Travel via Swansea, Copping 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, Devils Kitchen and the Blowhole.

Accommodation: Hadleys Hotel,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: Chancellor Inn or Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown. (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.

Accommodation: Tullah Lakeside Chalet, Tullah. (B)

Day 7 Thu: Cradle Mountain National Park/Burnie

This morning there is an opportunity to walk in the rainforest or just relax in theidyllic surrounds. Journey toCradle Mountain National Parkto view Lake Dove and thejagged peaks of Cradle Mountain. Call into the Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery, before continuing to the coastal town of 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 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 Cruise

Clients may choose to add a journey aboard the Spirit of Tasmania to the beginning or end of this tour. Please enquire for price.

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