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CHOOSE THIS TRIP IF YOU’D LOVE TO:
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Stay the night of Day 3 overlooking the iconic wilderness Indulge in artisan produce at Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm
Encounter an amazing 2000-year-old Huon Pine Try famous Tasmanian Salmon on the Gordon River Cruise
Welcome to Hobart
Your Tasmanian vacation begins with an
You’ll see historic
afternoon tour of Hobart.
Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the Botanic
Gardens, Constitution Dock, the destination of
yachts participating in the Sydney to Hobart
race each year, 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. D
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Hobart – Strahan
This morning, you’ll head west to New Norfolk
and magnificent Mt. Field National Park.
Here, you'll 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
Harbor, Strahan is the gateway to the World
Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers
National Park. Hotel: Strahan Village. B D
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Strahan – Cradle Mountain
Today's highlight experience is a 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,
the Macquarie Harbor Penal Settlement. See
Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the
harbor, and Heritage Landing, site of a 2,000-
year-old Huon Pine. Travel through the mining
towns of Rosebery and Tullah on your way to
your hotel. Hotel: Cradle Mountain. B L D
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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 may spot Bennetts wallabies,
echidnas and pademelons along the way. Travel
on through rolling green hills to Table Cape for
Picturesque
spectacular views of Bass Strait.
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. B D
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Smithton – Launceston
Travel through the picturesque coastal
townships of Burnie, Penguin and Ulverstone
before heading inland to Sheffield, home to
over 60 murals depicting the area’s rich history.
You’ll learn about dairy production methods and
indulge in a cheese tasting at the award-winning
Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm on your way to
Launceston, Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’.
Hotel: Best Western Plus, 2 nights. B
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Launceston
This morning, visit the unique natural formation
of the Cataract Gorge, home to the longest
single-span chairlift in the world, followed by an
The afternoon
orientation tour of the city.
is yours to spend at leisure, exploring all that
Launceston has to offer. Consider an optional
experience on a Cataract Gorge River Cruise. B
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Launceston – Bicheno
Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-
quality lavender since 1922, is your first stop.
Later, visit the Legerwood Carved Memorial
Trees site, then follow the picturesque east
This evening you might like
coast to Bicheno.
to take an optional experience tour to see either
Bicheno’s wild penguins as they emerge from
the ocean (seasonal), or the iconic Tasmanian
Devil. Hotel: Beachfront Bicheno. B D
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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. On your
way to Hobart, you’ll travel through Swansea
and Orford and make a lunch stop in historic
Richmond. The village is famous for its elegant
Georgian architecture, with beautiful heritage
buildings dating to the 1820s now housing
galleries, tea shops, craft boutiques and
museums. Hotel: Wrest Point, 2 nights. B
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Port Arthur
Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site today,
taking a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and
a fascinating guided walk of the remains of Port
Arthur’s infamous convict prison. There will be
time for you to wander the site at your leisure.
On the drive back to Hobart, see the amazing
natural rock formations of the craggy Tasman
Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole.
This evening, mingle with your Travel Director
and fellow travelers at a Farewell Dinner in
one of Hobart’s popular restaurants. B FD
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Farewell from Hobart
Say farewell to your fellow travelers
when your vacation comes to an end
this morning after breakfast. B
From $ 3155
per person twin
share land only
DEPARTURES AND PRICES
2019
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Jan 15
Jan 18
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Mar 04
Mar 14
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Apr 15
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May 13
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Jan 24
Jan 27
Feb 07
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Mar 06
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Mar 23
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Apr 03
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Apr 24
May 01
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3275
3275
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3275
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Nov 27
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3155
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3155
3155
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2021
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Jan 13
Jan 16
Jan 27
Feb 03
Feb 06
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Feb 17
Feb 24
Mar 03
Mar 13
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Mar 20
Mar 24
Apr 03
Apr 14
Apr 24
May 05
May 15
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Sep 29 Jan 15
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Jan 25
Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 15
Feb 22
Feb 26
Mar 05
Mar 12
Mar 22
Mar 26
Mar 29
Apr 02
Apr 12
Apr 23
May 03
May 14
May 24
Sep 17
Oct 08
Twin Share
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
3155
Single Supplement (add to price above): $795pp
Exceptions 09/09/20 to 29/09/21: $3155pp
Departures between 02/10/19 to 25/03/20 operate as per
the 2019/20 brochure itinerary.
Itinerary, departures dates and prices may change from 01/04/21.
SMART WAYS TO SAVE
See page 5 for great savings <
Kings Club
Young traveler discount
Triple share
DINING
9 Full buffet breakfasts B
1 Lunch L
Benefits for past guests
Save up to $330pp
Save up to $165pp
5 Dinners D
1 Farewell Dinner FD
FLIGHT INFORMATION
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