Itinerary
Day 1 Fri: Launceston/Grindelwald
On arrival at Launceston Airport you will be met by your Tour Director
(flights to arrive prior to 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 travelling
companions.
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 enjoy a Ranger led walk along the boardwalk.
Accommodation: Beachfront at Bicheno. (B)
Day 3 Sun: Port Arthur/ Hobart
This morning we continue down the coast for spectacular views of Maria
Island 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, Devil's Kitchen and the Blowhole.
Accommodation: Hadley's 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: Silver Hills Motel, Queenstown, 2 nights. (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.
Time to take an optional ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway from
Strahan to Queenstown. (B)
Day 7 Thu: Cradle Mountain National Park/Burnie
This morning we journey to Cradle Mountain National Park to view Dove Lake
and the jagged peaks of Cradle Mountain. Call into the Australian National
Wilderness and Landscape Gallery, before continuing on to 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 relaxing 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 Gorgebefore 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)
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