South West Adventure

Highlights -Tour Code AT- THL

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCE

• EXCLUSIVE! Jahadi Aboriginal Experience, Deloraine
• Travel through the beautiful Huon Valley
• Walk amongst the treetops on theTahune Forest AirWalk
• View spectacular Russell Fallsin Mt. Field National Park
• Explore Lake St. Clair National Park
• Cruise on the reflective waters of the Gordon River
• See the ruins of a brutal penal colonyon Sarah Island
• Journey to Waldheim Chalet and Lake Dove in Cradle Mountain National Park
• Walk to the massive promontory known as The Nut
• Stroll through the enchanting Allendale Gardens
• Visit the Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory

FIRST CLASS HOLIDAY INCLUSIONS

Transportation

• Tour by luxury air-conditioned coach with restroom, reclining seats, seat belts and large panoramic windows

Professionally Escorted

• Tour with an experienced, professional Tour Director and Tour Driver

Dining Inclusions

• Full Buffet Breakfasts (7) (B)
• Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)
• Hotel Dinners (5) YOUR CHOICE

Accommodation

• Twin share rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels

Plus

• Welcome drink
• All purpose travel bag and map
• Special discount airfares  
• Airport transfers (Day 1 from Hobart Airport - flights to prior to 5.00pm; Day 8 to Launceston Airport – flights to depart after 1.00pm)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

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 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. We also enjoy 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. (B)

Day 3 Sat: Russell Falls

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 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 ABT 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 Gates 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 Doherty's Cradle Mountain Hotel, the region's newest hotel, and explore the adjacent Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery.

Accommodation: Doherty's Cradle Mountain Hotel. (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.

In Deloraine meet your Aboriginal host for the Jahadi Aboriginal Experience. You will be welcomed with a traditional smoking ceremony, followed by a dance performance and the chance to sample damper, bush tucker and billy tea. 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)

Aboriginal Cultural Experience

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Spirit of Tasmania Cruise

Clients may choose to add a journey on the Spirit of Tasmania to the end of this tour. Please enquire for prices.

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