Click here to send us an email
Eastern Tasmania Experience

Launceston to Hobart: 5 days / 4 nights

Fully Escorted Quality Touring - Truly Ref. 1417
Scroll down to Price Panel ...
HIGHLIGHTS:
 
* Bridestowe Lavender Farm (Dec - March)
* Lush Myrtle Rainforest
* Picturesque St. Helens
* Visit Freycinet National Bay
* Cruise on the Winegrass Bay
* Visit Historic Ross
* High Tea at Shene Estate
* Museum of Old and New Art
* Tour Port Arthur Historic Site
* Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen
* Isle of the Dead Cruise		 Looking toward Wineglass Bay, Freycinet Peninsula

Departures:

22013:
 04 Jan, 11 Jan**, 18 Jan**, 25 Jan
01 Feb, 08 Feb**, 15 Feb
01 Mar**, 08 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar
05 Apr**, 12 Apr**, 19 Apr,
10 May**
14 June 		 2014:
 

Departure dates on request


 
                                                                   ** = Guaranteed Departure 
 

ITINERARY: Launceston - Hobart ('Eastern Tasmania Experience')
Truly Ref. 1416
This escorted holiday has been meticulously planned and incorporates superior accommodation, unique sightseeing experiences, many meals and the services of a professional Tour Director and Tour Driver.   It offers unrivalled value for money plus optional sightseeing opportunities at extra cost to allow you to tailor your own holiday experience.

 Day 1: Launceston – Bicheno
This morning you will depart Launceston. Your first stop is the Bridestowe Lavender Farm (December to March). Continue on to see the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees in honour of fallen WWI soldiers, the old mining town of Derby then drive through the lush myrtle rainforest at Weldborough Pass. You will visit St. Helens at lunchtime before arriving in Bicheno. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Accommodation: Beachfront at Bicheno, 2 Nights (D) 

Day 2: Freycinet National Park
 View from Cape Tourville LookoutExperience the exquisite beauty of Wineglass Bay on a four hour cruise of the Freycinet Peninsula. The fully guided cruise will take you from the gentle shores of Coles Bay along the Freycinet coast to one of the world’s best beaches. Later, experience breathtaking Freycinet National Park as a guided walk with a National Park Ranger unveils astonishing views. Cape Tourville Lookout will amaze.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston. (BD) 

Day 3: Hobart
Journey to historic Ross, considered to be the finest nineteenth century village in Australia. Visit the exquisite Ross Bridge with its 186 carvings depicting Celtic symbols, flora, fauna and notable personalities of the day. As you travel south towards Hobart you will stop at Shene Estate for a walking tour followed by High Tea at this iconic property. Then it’s on to the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). MONA is Australia’s largest privately funded museum with its mix of ancient, modern and contemporary art.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, 2 Nights  (BD) 

Some of the ruins at Port ArthurDay 4: Port Arthur
Cross the 100 year old Denison Canal and make your way along the impressive tree- lined coast. En route to Port Arthur cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula to feast your eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. Enjoy a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur Historic Site and infamous convict prison and a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. View the ruggedly spectacular sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout on your return to Hobart. This evening celebrate a wonderful trip with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner. (BD) 

Day 5: Depart Hobart
This morning you will be transferred to Hobart Airport for your onward flight. (B)

ITINERARY MAY BE MODIFIED WITHOUT NOTICE 
 

INCLUDED IN YOUR Eastern Tasmania Experience COACH TOUR - Launceston to Hobart
Transportation. Tour by luxury coach, air-conditioned,2-door access, restroom equipped, reclining seats with seatbelts and large panoramic tinted windows
Professionally Escorted. Discover Tasmania with your experienced professional Tour Director and Tour Driver
Accommodation. Rooms with private facilities in centrally located hotels, on a Twin Share basis
Dining Inclusions - as shown in itinerary
• Full Buffet Breakfasts  • Lunch   • Dinner
Plus
• Welcome Drink
• Travel wallet and map
• Airport transfers included (subject to flight timings)
• Hotel porterage included

Air fares are NOT included
 
WEATHER
Tasmania weather is unpredictable. Though summer temperatures average a comfortable 20º Celsius it can unexpectedly snow in December. In winter and autumn the average temperature is 12º Celsius. Spring is warm but bring extra clothing for the evenings. Tasmania's summer days are wonderfully long - at midsummer, daylight lasts more than 15 hours.
 
PRICES: Eastern Tasmania Experience coach tour
Per person per tour

 01 Sept 2012 - 30 June 2014

 From 01 July 2014

Truly
Ref
Share Twin Single Share Twin Single
5 days/4 nights Launceston - Hobart A$1745 A$2086 Request Request

1416
Triple share prices are available on request
** A same gender room share can be requested to save paying the single room supplement (all room shares will be in non-smoking rooms)
Reductions for children 15 years and under and sharing a room with 2 adults are available on request
For Pre and Post tour accommodation see City Hotels and Stopovers...
Click here for details of How to Book
Please use the Truly Reference Number when making booking enquiries
To check approximate prices in other key currencies, see the Currency Converter
NOTE: Other than for '** Guaranteed Departures', our local Australian coach operator partner reserves the right to cancel a tour up to 42 days before departure and offer an alternative tour or your money back.  Please bear this in mind if you are organising complex touring arrangements within Australia.   The itinerary shown may also be modified without notice.
  
Return to - Top    Coach Tours Index Summary    or hit 'Back' Button to return to previous page
 HOME