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62 BEST SELLER Freycinet National Park Tasmanian Wonders   10 DAYS  HOBART HOBART   FHLH Hobart Strahan Gordon River Cruise Cradle Mountain Smithton The Tarkine Launceston Freycinet National Park Bicheno Hobart Port Arthur If Tasmania is on your must-do list, this journey offers the ideal introduction to the island state. Combining spectacular landscapes with exposure to rich convict history and gourmet artisan produce, it takes you to unforgettable locations and ensures memorable encounters. Step back in time at Port Arthur, and visit the wild Gordon River, Cradle Mountain and the pristine Tarkine Wilderness. HIGHLIGHTS • Explore Hobart’s iconic sights • Visit spectacular Russell Falls • Cruise on the Gordon River including a delicious lunch • Discover Cradle Mountain National Park on a guided tour • See ‘The Nut’ at Stanley The Tarkine Day 1   Welcome to Hobart • Discover Bridestowe Lavender Estate and the delicious lavender ice cream Your Tasmanian journey begins with an afternoon tour of Hobart. You’ll see historic Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the Botanic Gardens, Constitution Dock, and Mt. Nelson, which affords panoramic views over Australia’s southernmost city. Enjoy the company of your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner. Hotel: Wrest Point, Hobart. D • Spectacular views from Cape Tourville Lookout Day 2   Hobart – Strahan • Enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent Tarkine Wilderness region • Indulge in local cheese at Ashgrove Farm • Explore Launceston • Visit Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre • Step back in time at historic Port Arthur This morning you’ll head west to New Norfolk and magnificent Mt. Field National Park and take a walk through lush rainforest to the many-tiered cascade of picturesque Russell Falls. Then enjoy the scenic drive to iconic Lake St. Clair, the deepest freshwater lake in Australia, and continue through the rainforest to the coastal town of Strahan. Nestled on the shores of massive Macquarie Harbour, Strahan is Cradle Mountain Hotel the gateway to the World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Hotel: Strahan Village. B D Day 3   Strahan – Cradle Mountain A highlight today is your lunch cruise on the Gordon River. You’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the dark waters. Stained amber by buttongrass tannins, they reflect the untouched wilderness that surrounds them. Stop at Sarah Island for an insight into a relic of Tasmania’s lesser-known convict history. See Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the harbor, and Heritage Landing, site of a 2,000-year-old Huon Pine. Travel through the old towns of Rosebery and Tullah on your way to your hotel. Hotel: Cradle Mountain Hotel. B L D Day 4   Cradle Mountain – Smithton This morning, marvel at the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park. Join your Travel Director for a guided walk by Dove Lake, where you