LAST MINUTE DEAL! 6 Day Explore Tassie's Wilderness (Hobart to Launceston)
See deep freshwater lakes, majestic harbours and towering rainforest, and feast on the artisan produce that is the bounty of verdant pastureland and burgeoning vineyards.
Choose This Trip If You'd Love To:
- Explore the old mining townships of the wild West Coast
- Take the time to explore Tassie's awe-inspiring North West
- Take in the magnificent three-tiered Russell Falls
- Discover the wilderness on the iconic Gordon River Cruise
What's Included?:
- Quality accommodation
- 5 full buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
Highlights:
- FLEXIBLE HOLIDAYS - For spectacular views of the Cataract Gorge in Launceston, take the gentle, safe and breathtaking journey on the Scenic Chairlift.
- ICONIC SITES - Tour historic Hobart, stay on the edge of Cradle Mountain National Park, walk by Dove Lake and view ‘the Nut’ in Stanley.
- TIME FOR YOU - Spend your lunchtime in Sheffield, where there’s time to explore its many murals depicting the town’s history.
- SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL - Your holiday contributes to National Parks and Wildlife, protecting Tasmania’s wilderness including the Franklin-Gordon Rivers.
Day 1: Welcome to Hobart
Your Tasmanian holiday begins with an afternoon tour of Hobart. You’ll see historic 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 travellers this evening at a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Hotel: Wrest Point
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Hobart – Strahan
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 the gateway to the World Heritage listed Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
Hotel: Strahan Village
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Strahan – Cradle Mountain
Today's highlight 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 Harbour Penal Settlement. See Hells Gates, the treacherous entrance to the harbour, 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 Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Cradle Mountain – Smithton
This morning, marvel at the inspiring beauty of Cradle Mountain National Park. Join your Travel Director for a walk by Dove Lake, where you may spot Bennetts wallabies, echidnas and pademelons grazing 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 today is Smithton.
Hotel: Tall Timbers
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: 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 Launceston
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Farewell from 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 orientation tour of the city. Say farewell to your new-found friends as your exploration of Tasmania's wilderness comes to an end at midday.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Please note that prices are subject to availability at time of booking and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Book on the following departure and you'll save $225 per person:
11-16 Dec 2019
- Twin share - was $2250 per person - NOW from $2025 PER PERSON
- Solo Traveller - was $2720 per person - NOW from $2495 PER PERSON
Want to avoid the single supplement? If you'd rather not pay the single supplement, we can happily pair you with another solo guest of the same gender. Subject to other wiling to share passengers. Call our local travel team today on 1300 414 198 for more information.
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
- Wrest Point, Hobart
- Strahan Village
- Cradle Mountain Hotel
- Tall Timbers, Smithton
- Best Western Plus Launceston
What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Jacket in cooler months
Fitness Requirements:
- Low level of fitness required
Flight Information:
- Day 1 – Flights to arrive prior to 12.30pm into Hobart Airport
- Day 6 – Flights to depart after 2.00pm from Launceston Airport
Travel at 60 booking conditions apply.
Last Minute Deal -Terms and Conditions
Prices are per person in AUD twin share, land only and include savings. Only valid for travel on advertised departures until sold out or departed. Offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Offer can be combined with Kings Club Frequent Traveller Discount or Concession Discount (Pensioner or Seniors Card) only and not valid in conjunction with any other special offer or discount . For new bookings only.
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