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63 l l 1 l l Smithton 1 l l START END Number of night stays Sightseeing stops Cradle Mountain ‘The Nut’, Stanley The Tarkine l l Burnie Bridestowe Devonport l l Cradle l 1 Mountain Tullah l Rosebery l 1 Strahan l Gordon River Cruise l 2 l Sheffield St. Helens l Launceston Bicheno Ross l Queenstown 1 l Freycinet l National Park The Nut, Stanley l BEST BUYS Russell Falls 1 l 2 l HOBART l l Port Arthur Eaglehawk Neck From $ 4225 DEPARTURES & PRICES All dates are Definite Departures $4225 $4225 $955 $1025 Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option 2019 may spot Bennetts wallabies, echidnas and pademelons along the way. Travel on through rolling green hills to Table Cape for spectacular views of Bass Strait. Picturesque Stanley is in your sights as you head west. Enjoy views of the sheer-sided Stanley bluff known as ‘The Nut’ and take some time to explore. Your destination is Smithton. Hotel: Tall Timbers, Smithton. B D Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site, then follow the picturesque east coast to Bicheno. This evening you might like to take an optional experience tour to see either Bicheno’s wild penguins as they emerge from the ocean, or the iconic Tasmanian Devil. Hotel: Best Western Beachfront at Bicheno. B D Start End Jan 02 Jan 11 Jan 09 Jan 18 Jan 16 Jan 25 Jan 19 Jan 28 Jan 30 Feb 08 Feb 06 Feb 15 Feb 09 Feb 18 Feb 20 Mar 01 Feb 27 Mar 08 Mar 02 Mar 11 Mar 06 Mar 15 Mar 13 Mar 22 Mar 20 Mar 29 Apr 03 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 22 May 11 May 20 Day 5   Smithton – Launceston Day 8   Bicheno – Hobart Today, experience the grandeur of Freycinet National Park, taking a guided walk to the lookout at Cape Tourville that affords astonishing views across brilliant blue water, verdant forest and golden beaches. Then travel through Swansea and Orford on your way to Hobart. Hotel: Wrest Point, Hobart, 2 nights. B $4225 Today, enjoy a tour with a local guide of the magnificent Tarkine Wilderness region. One of Australia’s largest temperate rainforests, it boasts vast stands of myrtle, leatherwood and pine trees. En route to Launceston you’ll visit the award- winning Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm to learn about its dairy production methods and taste some samples. Hotel: Best Western Plus Launceston, 2 nights. B Day 6   Launceston This morning travel through the rolling hills of the Tamar Valley to the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre. Your local expert will bring to life the mine’s extraordinary past, including the dramatic events of the 2006 rock fall and mine rescue. After taking time to discover Cataract Gorge, this afternoon is at leisure for your own exploration of Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’, Launceston. B Day 7   Launceston – Bicheno Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-quality lavender since 1922, is your first stop today. Later, visit the unique Day 9   Port Arthur Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, taking a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a fascinating walk with a local expert through the remains of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison. On the drive back to Hobart, see the amazing natural rock formations of the Tasman Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. This evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart’s popular restaurants. B FD per person twin share land only Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option 2020 Start End Jan 08 Jan 17 Jan 15 Jan 24 Jan 18 Jan 27 Jan 29 Feb 07 Feb 05 Feb 14 Feb 08 Feb 17 Feb 19 Feb 28 Feb 26 Mar 06 Mar 04 Mar 13 Mar 18 Mar 27 Mar 25 Apr 03 Per Person Twin Share $1025 Single Supplement Option Oct 02 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 21 Oct 26 Nov 04 Oct 30 Nov 08 Nov 06 Nov 15 Nov 20 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 09 Dec 04 Dec 13 Dec 11 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 30 Dec 28 Jan 06 Visit aatkings.com/fhlh for additional departure dates. Departures 01/01/19 to 31/05/19 operate as per the 2018/19 brochure. Itinerary, departure dates and prices may change from 01/09/19. Day 10    Farewell from Hobart Say farewell to your fellow travelers when your vacation comes to an end this morning after breakfast. B SMART WAYS TO SAVE Early bird savings Save up to $425pp See page 18 for more great savings < Kings Club Young traveler discount Triple share DINING 9 Full buffet breakfasts B 1 Lunch L Unlock VIP benefits Save up to $425pp Save up to $210pp 5 Dinners D 1 Farewell Dinner FD FLIGHT INFORMATION Port Arthur Historic Site Day 1 – flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart Airport  Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price