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 West Coast 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 Cradle Mountain Chateau, the region's newest hotel,
and explore the adjacent Australian National Wilderness and Landscape
Gallery.
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Chateau. (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)
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