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Hobart to Launceston: 7 days / 6 nights |
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Fully Escorted Quality Touring - Truly Ref.1418 |
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Departures: Note dates and prices shown may be subject to change |
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| 2013: 05 Jan**, 12 Jan**, 19 Jan, 26 Jan 02 Feb**, 09 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb** 02 Mar, 09 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 30 Feb** 06 Apr**, 13 Apr 04 May** 08 June |
2014: Departure dates on request |
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ITINERARY: Hobart to Launceston ('Western Tasmania Adventure') |
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Truly Ref. 1418 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: Arrive Hobart Transfer from Hobart Airport to your hotel for check-in, and then you’ll take an afternoon tour of Hobart. Your orientation tour takes in Battery Point, Salamanca Place, the Botanic Gardens and Constitution Dock. The last stop is Mt. Nelson for views overlooking Hobart. Tonight you will meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers at the hotel for a Welcome Reception at the Onyx Bar, with its fabulous views over the Derwent River, followed by dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Wrest Point, Hobart (D) |
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Day 2: Russell Falls - Strahan This morning you will head west to New Norfolk and the magnificent Mt. Field National Park, Tasmania’s oldest, and location of the spectacular three-tiered Russell Falls. Later, take the winding journey up to Lake St. Clair – amazing vistas await you. This afternoon visit the Wall in the Wilderness, a fascinating sculpture where artist Greg Duncan has hand-carved a series of scenes into a collection of panels commemorating those who have shaped the area’s past and present. Back down to Queenstown, along the rainforest bordered road of World Heritage protected Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, to coastal Strahan. Accommodation: Hotel: Strahan Village, Strahan, 2 Nights (BD) |
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3: Gordon River Cruise Start the day with the Gordon River Cruise, where the wilderness comes to the water’s edge. You’ll be awestruck by the beauty of the dark waters, stained amber by button grass tannins, reflecting the untouched wilderness. Stop at Sarah Island and discover the ruins of the brutal penal colony. See Hell’s Gate and Heritage Landing, site of the 2,000 year old Huon Pine. This afternoon simply relax, explore the fishing village of Strahan or maybe visit the Huon Pine Museum. Return to Strahan for a second night at Strahan Village (BL) |
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Day 5: Sheffield - Launceston Departing Cradle Mountain this morning you’ll head to Sheffield, where history and art merge to create an entire town of murals. You’ll then head to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for a presentation on cheese making and some delicious product tasting. Later, continue to Tasmania’s ‘northern capital’, Launceston. Accommodation: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Launceston, 2 Nights (BD) |
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Day 5: Sheffield - Launceston Explore Cataract Gorge (above), wilderness in the city. Just two minutes out of Launceston and you’re surrounded by rivers, a gorge and exotic flora and fauna. Enjoy a walk across the suspension bridge or take the chairlift for an aerial view of this fascinating urban wilderness. Later discover the Tamar Valley and the Swiss village of Grindelwald. You are invited to lunch at Josef Chromy Wines. On arrival the open log fire welcomes you and the views from the surrounding vineyards and lakes provide an idyllic location to enjoy tasting some of the estate-grown wines followed by Tasmania’s fresh local produce for lunch. This afternoon visit the Tasmania Zoo to view the Tasmanian Devil and other native animals. (BL) |
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Day 7: Depart Launceston You will be transferred to Launceston Airport for your onward flight. (B) |
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INCLUDED IN YOUR Western Tasmania Adventure COACH TOUR - Hobart to Launceston |
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Air fares are NOT included |
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WEATHER Tasmania weather is unpredictable. Though summer temperatures average a comfortable 20º Celsius it can unexpectedly snow in December. In winter and autumn 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. |
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