12 days, 9 destinations, 21 attractions, 19 meals
Discover the beauty and history of Tasmania in style and relaxed comfort.
The destinations include Hobart, Port Arthur, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Launceston and the Whitesands Resort.
Day 1 : Homeport to Hobart via Melbourne Wednesday 12th March
After a home pickup, we join our early afternoon flight to Hobart travelling via Melbourne. Enjoy a meal on your flight.
Included meals: Airline Dinner
Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel
Day 2 : Hobart Thursday 13th March
This morning, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hobart, including a visit to the botanical gardens. We will stop in the city for you to enjoy lunch at your leisure. After lunch, you are free to explore Hobart or visit the Mona Gallery (optional), and return to the Hotel in time for our evening meal.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel
Activities and attractions
• Sightseeing tour
Day 3: Hobart and Port Arthur Friday 14th March
This morning we are off to historic Port Arthur travelling through Dunalley, a prosperous fishing village, to Eaglehawk Neck. In convict days a line of ferocious tethered dogs guarded this narrow isthmus, which separates the Tasman from the Forestier Peninsula. On our trip from Hobart we visit the Blowhole, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen.
On reaching Port Arthur settlement, we enjoy a short harbour cruise past the Isle of the Dead, and then return to stroll around the many ruins of the settlement.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel
Activities and attractions
• Port Arthur harbour cruise
• Blowhole, Tasman Arch, and Devil’s Kitchen
View of the Penitentiary at Port Arthur, Tasmania. Image credit: Martybugs.
Day 4: Strahan via Queenstown Saturday 15th March
Early start this morning, departing Port Arthur and travelling to New Norfolk. Then onto Mount Field National Park, where we enjoy the short walk to Russell Falls before continuing on to Tarraleah and Derwent Bridge. We will visit The Wall in the Wilderness to see the stunning work of artist Greg Duncan this afternoon. The Wall is one man’s incredible talent on display as he carved three-metre-high wooden panels, telling the history of the Central Highlands of Tasmania. We continue onto Queenstown, before reaching our accommodation at Strahan, a picturesque fishing village on the west coast of Tasmania.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Strahan Village Inn
Activities and attractions
• Russell Falls Walk
• Wall in the Wilderness
Russel Falls. Image credit: dany13.
Day 5: Strahan and Surrounds, Gordon River Cruise Sunday 16th April
This morning we enjoy a harbour cruise through the magnificent Macquarie Harbour and famous Gordon River. We visit Hells Gate, the entrance to the great Southern Ocean before entering the majestic Gordon River with its mirror like reflections – Huon Pine trees and wilderness boardwalk at Sarah Island. This afternoon we will have some free time to explore the beautiful village of Strahan.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Strahan Village Inn
Activities and attractions
• Macquarie Harbour cruise
• Hells Gate
• Strahan village
Day 6: Cradle Mountain via Zeehan Monday 17th March
Today we travel via Zeehan to Cradle Mountain. After lunch we join the local buses for the trip to Cradle Mountain. If you wish, and the weather behaves, you will have the option of walking around Dove Lake. This evening we will enjoy a wonderful dinner at the Chateau.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Cradle Mountain Hotel
Activities and attractions
• Cradle Mountain
• Dove Lake
Cradle Mountain.
Day 7: Stanley Tuesday 18th March
Today we coach through the beautiful countryside of the North West of Tasmania, before reaching the quaint little seaside village of Stanley. You have the option to take a ride on the chairlift at The Nut, an ancient volcanic formation overlooking the village and Bass Strait, before heading to our accommodation for this evening.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Tall Timbers Hotel
Day 8: Launceston Wednesday 19th March
Our return journey takes us back through Burnie before heading to the beautiful town of Sheffield for our lunch stop which is renowned for its murals. We then travel on to Anvers Chocolate Factory. You can sample and purchase some of the handmade chocolate truffles and fudge or buy a coffee or ice-cream. We will visit the stunning Cataract Gorge on arrival to the beautiful city of Launceston and then on to our accommodation for the next two nights.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Grand Chancellor Launceston
Activities and attractions
• Anvers Chocolate factory
• Cataract Gorge
Kings Bridge, Launceston
Day 9: Launceston free day Thursday 20th March
Following breakfast at your leisure, you have the rest of the day to enjoy Launceston and take some time to look around the city. Tonight, you can dine at one of the many options around the centrally located accommodation.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Chancellor Launceston
Day 10: Bicheno via Ross Friday 21st March
This morning we depart Launceston and head to the historic township of Ross. You will have the opportunity to get some lunch at Ross before we head across to visit Freycinet National Park where we enjoy a walk to the Cape Tourville Lighthouse. We continue onto our overnight accommodation at Swansea.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Swansea Motor Inn
Day 11: Bicheno to Hobart Saturday 22nd March
Plenty of time to explore the quant seaside town before we travel to Hobart for our final night and farewell dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Wrest Point Hotel
Day 12: Hobart to home Sunday 23rd March
This morning we head off from the hotel and fly back to New Zealand via Melbourne. You will be transferred home on arrival.
Included meals: Airplane meal
Inclusions:
Eleven nights’ Accommodation on a twin share basis.
Meals as indicated on Itinerary.
12 days quality coach travel.
Return air flight from Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington.
Home pickup and return by Shuttle Van.
Gordon River Cruise.
National Park Entry Pass.
Cradle Mountain Explorer Bus.
Admission to Port Arthur.
Admission to The Wall.
Price Per Person Twin Share $6,495.00
Single Room Supplement: $1,350
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