Tasmanian Spectacular

Highlights -Tour Code AT-TLLL

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• EXCLUSIVE! Kunnara Kunna, St. Helens
• EXCLUSIVE! Jahadi Aboriginal Experience, Deloraine
• Visit The Grove, a National Trust Home
• Visit Freycinet National Park for a Ranger guided walk
• Enjoy a tour of Port Arthur Historic Site
• Cruise around the Isle of the Dead
• See a Tasmanian Devil at Bonorong Wildlife Park
• Join a guided tour of the Cadbury Chocolate Factory or Sorell Fruit Farm
• View spectacular Russell Falls
• Walk amongst the treetops on the Tahune Forest AirWalk
• Cruise on the reflective waters of the Gordon River
• Explore Cradle Mountain National Park
• 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 (11) (B)
• Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)
• Hotel Dinners (9) 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 Launceston Airport - flights to prior to 1.00pm; Day 12 to Launceston Airport – flights to depart after 1.00pm)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 Sun: Arrive Launceston

Your Tour Director will meet you at Launceston Airport and transfer you to the hotel. This afternoon enjoy a tour of Launceston and visit to the quaint Swiss Village of Grindelwald. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.

Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston.

Day 2 Mon: Kunnara Kunna

This morning travel across the Batman Bridge to George Town; explore The Grove, a National Trust building and one of the earliest homes in Tasmania, and enjoy lush rainforest scenery and views of Weldborough Pass.

Visit St. Helens, once known as Kunnara Kunna, and hear the history of the region. You will also discover how the Aboriginal people hunted and how tribes were organised. Later, we visit the Bridestowe Lavender Farm and admire the beautiful blooms (early December to early February).

Accommodation: Chancellor Inn, Scamander Beach. (B)

Day 3 Tue: Freycinet

We discover the beautiful East Coast today and experience picturesque Freycinet National Park on a Ranger guided walk. We also take in the scenery of the Tasman Peninsula and overnight in historic Port Arthur.

Accommodation: Chancellor Inn, Port Arthur, 2 nights. (B)

Day 4 Wed: Port Arthur

Explore the grounds and ruins of 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 we 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 this morning and visit the charming historic village of Richmond, which boasts Australia's oldest bridge, built in 1823. Continue to Bonorong Wildlife Park to see native animals including the Tasmanian Devil. Later, 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). Time at leisure in Hobart.

Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 2 nights. (B)

Day 6 Fri: Huon Valley

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 7 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.

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 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 9 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 perhaps explore the adjacent Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery.

Accommodation: Doherty's Cradle Mountain Hotel. (B)

Day 10 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 11 Wed: Sheffield

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 Launceston.•Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston. (B)

Day 12 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 Experiences

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