The Royal Tasman (12 days) Escorted Luxury Vacation
Launceston • Freycinet National Park • Port Arthur • Hobart • Russell Falls • Gordon River ¦12 Days Premier Escorted Tour ¦Freedom of Choice Touring in Launceston, Hobart and Cradle Mountain.
Day 1 Arrive Launceston, Freedom of Choice.
Transfer to your hotel, then embark on a guided city tour. Afterwards, select from one of five Freedom of Choice Sightseeing activities, including a tour of the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. Later, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and Drink at your hotel.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Day 2 Bicheno, Freycinet National Park
Visit Bridestowe Lavender Farm and sample the unique lavender-enhanced fare. Continue to East Coast Natureworld to meet a rare Tasmanian Devil. In Freycinet National Park, walk along Cape Tourville admiring the scenery. Later, enjoy a gourmet BBQ overlooking Coles Bay (weather permitting).
Freycinet Lodge Coles Bay
Day 3
Freycinet National Park, Tasman National Park, Port Arthur
Explore Freycinet National Park. Travel to Tasman National Park and see the Tessellated Pavement, Devil's Kitchen and Tasman Arch.
Port Arthur Motor Inn
Day 4
Port Arthur Historic Site, Richmond, Hobart, Freedom of Choice
Explore the penal colony at Port Arthur and cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Afterwards, travel to colonial Richmond and see its convict-built bridge. In Hobart tonight, experience the city's culinary highlights, dining at one of four restaurants.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Day 5
Hobart, Salamanca Market, Freedom of Choice
Explore the stalls of Salamanca Market. Later, select your Freedom of Choice Sightseeing activity.
Day 6
Russell Falls, Lake St Clair, Strahan
Travel to Mt Field National Park and admire Russell Falls, then continue to Lake St Clair. Afterwards, visit The Wall in the Wilderness before continuing to Queenstown, then Strahan.
Strahan Village
Day 7
Gordon River Cruise, Freedom of Choice
Board the luxury Lady Jane Franklin II ship and cruise the secluded Gordon River. Enjoy a gourmet lunch before cruising to Sarah Island, once Tasmania's oldest convict settlement. After you may wish to take a scenic seaplane flight - enquire for details.
Day
8
Cradle Mountain, Dove Lake, Freedom of Choice
This morning, journey to Cradle Mountain for a guided tour of Dove Lake. Afterwards, enjoy your
Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge
Day
9
Stanley, The Nut, The Tarkine, Smithton
Travel to Stanley, then see the unusual rock formation, The Nut. Next, journey through the Tarkine rainforest and take in sublime views. Later, head to Smithton for an exclusive Tasmanian fare feature dinner.
Tall Timbers Hotel
Day
10
House of Anvers, Sheffield, Woolmers Estate, National Rose Garden
Travel to Devonport, then head to the House of Anvers for a chocolate tour and tasting. Journey to Sheffield, before continuing to historic Woolmers Estate and the National Rose Garden.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Day
11
Ross, Launceston
Travel around the Great Lake, then cross the Great Western Tiers to the town of Ross. Later, return to Launceston and enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Meal Plan Breakfast and Highlight Dinner
Day
12
Cataract Gorge, Depart Launceston
Today, explore Cataract Gorge then conclude with a transfer to the airport.
INCLUDES: 11 nights accommodation, arrival and departure airport transfers in Australia (directly before and after your tour), luxurious coach travel, dedicated Coach Driver and Tour Director, local expert guides in select locations, sightseeing, excursions and entrance fees as outlined in itinerary Australia
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