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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