Tasmania in Circle - 6 Days/5 Nights
(This Tour Includes Both Hobart and Launcheston)
Depart Sundays from 31 August 08 to end of April 09
Your Itinerary
Day 1, Sunday: Launceston, Hobart, Port Arthur (Included: L)
After leaving Launceston, drive the Heritage Highway through the historic Midland towns of Ross (famous for its carved stone bridge) and Oatlands (with many fine colonial sandstone buildings). Arrive in Hobart and drive to the top of Mt Wellington (1270m) for spectacular views in all directions. After a short drive in the city, head to the Tasman Peninsula to visit Port Arthur Historical Site for a guided walking tour. Enjoy sea breezes on a short harbour cruise more spectacular scenery and views of Eaglehawk Neck from the lookout. Overnight Nubeena/Port Arthur
Day 2, Monday: Port Arthur, East Coast, Bicheno (Included: B, L)
See nature’s wonders – the Blow Hole, Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen before leaving the Tasman Peninsula for the East Coast. Next is Swansea – a beautiful East Coast town. Stop for wine tasting before arriving at Freycinet National Park for a one hour return walk to view famous Wineglass Bay from the Wineglass Bay Lookout. The tour makes a brief stop at Freycinet Marine Farm to replace lost calories (optional!) with a taste of freshly picked oysters and steamed mussels (own expense). Arrive in Bicheno to see the amazing Blow Hole. An evening penguin tour is also available (optional). Overnight Bicheno
Day 3, Tuesday: Bicheno, St Helens, Launceston (Included: B, L)
Visit a multi-award winning East Coast wildlife park before heading to St Helens to see Peron Sand Dunes with their Sahara-like feel and great coastal views. See the granite-rock coastline of the Bay of Fires and one of Tasmania’s best beaches at Binalong Bay. Drive toward Launceston via Scottsdale. On the way, see magnificent St Columba Falls (90m), carved trees at Legerwood. The tour concludes in Launceston CBD.
Day 4, Wednesday: Launceston-Mole Creek-Cradle Mt (Included: B, L)
First, a short drive through Launceston city on the way to Cataract Gorge, the jewel of Launceston. Leave Launceston and stop by Chudleigh Honey Farm for honey tasting and a honey ice-cream (own expense). Next, visit Maracoopa Cave near Mole Creek for a guided tour of limestone cave that is millions of years old. Travel to the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park Overnight Cradle Mountain.
Day 5, Thursday: Cradle Mountain, Rosebery, Strahan (Included: B, L)
Still in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, see famous Dove Lake with Cradle Mountain in the background. Time allows for a walk around the lake. On the way to Strahan, see beautiful Lake Rosebery, enjoy Henty Sand Dunes and view the Southern Ocean (see as far as you can imagine – perhaps Argentina?). Arrive in Strahan, considered one of the prettiest villages in Tasmania. Take a 40 minute walk through rainforest to see samples of Tasmania’s trees and Hogarth Falls. Visit an award winning woodworks centre with beautifully designed woodcraft on display. Sunset from Strahan looks fantastic! Overnight Strahan
Day 6, Friday: Strahan–Queenstown–Hobart (Included: B, L)
Queenstown is an old mining town reflecting of past glory and surrounded by mine-coloured mountains. After a visit to Queenstown, head towards Hobart. En route, enjoy a 20 minute walk to beautiful Nelson Falls and turn at Derwent Bridge to see Lake St Clair – Australia’s deepest lake. Next stop is Mt Field National Park to view famous Russell Falls (regularly seen on Tasmanian calendars) and the Tall Trees before the tour concludes in Hobart with drop off at Hobart.
Next day suggested activity: Browse at the Salamanca Market (open 09:00 – 15:00)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost includes guided tour, 3 1/2 star accommodation, breakfast, lunch, entry fees to national parks and attractions daily spring water
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Australia and Oceania
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Wildlife Viewing
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