West Coast Wilderness

Highlights -Tour Code AT-THW

SPECTACULAR SIGHTSEEING EXPERIENCES

• Enjoy an orientation tour of Hobart,the harbour capital
• View the city from the summit of Mt. Nelson
• Travel through the beautiful Huon Valley
• Walk amongst the treetops on theTahune Forest AirWalk
• See a wood turner at work at theForest and Heritage Centre
• Visit Lake St. Clair in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair National Park
• View spectacular Russell Falls in Mt. Field National Park
• Cruise on the reflective waters of the Gordon River
• See ruins of the brutal penal colonyon Sarah Island
• Time at leisure in Strahan for the many exciting optional activities
• Journey to Waldheim Chalet and Lake Dove in Cradle Mountain National Park
• Stay at the newest hotel in the Cradle Mountain - Lake St. Clair region

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 (4) (B)
• Exciting Highlight Dinner (1) (HD)
• Hotel Dinners (2) 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 prior from Hobart Airport - flights to arrive anytime; Day 5 to Wynyard Airport – flights to depart after 11.00am)
• Hotel porterage included

Itinerary

Day 1 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.

Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart.

Day 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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)

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