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Tasmania Australia vacations
How long should you stay on a self drive tour of Tasmania? 7 days is
comfortable, here are driving time between suggested overnight stops. Hobart to
Port Arthur (1 hour), Port Arthur to Coles Bay (2 hrs 15 mins), Coles Bay to
Launceston (2 hours), Launceston to Cradle Mountain (1 hr 45 mins), Cradle
Mountain to Strahan (1 hr 45 mins), Strahan to Hobart (3 hrs 30 mins), and this
allows a day either side for Hobart or another day en route.
Tasmania Travel deal
Tours from Hobart &
Launceston
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Exciting East Coast |
4 Days |
Classic Coach / Motor Coach Touring |
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Explore the beauty of the 'Apple Isle' on this fantastic 4 day tour.
Highlights include the stunning Freycinet National Park, Port Arthur Historic
Site, Richmond and Hobart. |
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Day 1 Tue. Launceston, Freedom of Choice Touring, Welcome Dinner On arrival
into Launceston be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Then join your
selected Freedom of Choice Touring activity choose to visit either
Platypus House, Seahorse World or the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre.
This evening, get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome
Drinks and Dinner. Stay: Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor
Day 2 Wed. Bicheno, Freycinet National Park Visit the Bridestowe Lavender Farm
in flowering season (Dec.-Jan.) and see fields of aromatic purple flowers.
Continue through the town of Scottsdale, which services the rich agricultural
and forestry region of the north-east. Following the Tasman Highway, enter the
temperate rainforests of the Weldborough Pass. Treasured giant myrtles, over
300 years old, stand as sentinels along the journey. Continuing south to
Bicheno, visit East Coast Natureworld. See ours very own Tasmanian Devil,
Delilah, then journey to Freycinet National Park and walk along Cape Tourville.
Arrive at the renowned Freycinet Lodge where tonight you will enjoy a gourmet
barbeque on the deck overlooking magnificent Coles Bay. Stay: our HIGHLIGHT!
Freycinet Lodge, situated within picturesque Freycinet National Park Bx1 Dx1
Day 3 Thur. Freycinet National Park, Freedom of Choice Touring, Port Arthur,
Crayfeast This morning, you have some time at leisure to explore picturesque
Freycinet National Park. If youre feeling adventurous you may like to
take a walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout. If relaxing is more your style, you
may prefer to take a swim in the turquoise blue waters of one of the many
stunning beaches that are located in Freycinet National Park. Or simply relax
and take in the surrounds of this amazing region. After spending some time at
leisure, rejoin your coach and travel through Swansea to the town of Richmond
to see the historic convict-built bridge, then continue to iconic Port Arthur.
This evening, in the shadows of the former penal settlement, savour the
flavours of a Tasmanian speciality a delicious crayfish dinner,
exclusive to our. Stay: Port Arthur, Comfort Inn, the only hotel in the
historic site overlooking the ruins. Stay: Port Arthur, Comfort Inn, the only
hotel in the historic site overlooking the ruins Bx1 Dx1
Day 4 Fri. Port Arthur Historic Site, Hobart This morning, explore the Port
Arthur Historic Site, which features over thirty buildings, ruins and restored
period furnished homes set in 40 hectares of landscaped grounds. The Port
Arthur penal settlement began as a small timber station in 1830. During your
time here, witness the penal colony ruins, explore the chilling prison
facilities and cruise on Mason Cove around the Isle of the Dead. After a
morning of discovery, travel through Tasman National Park, and visit the
Tessellated Pavement, Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch. Before arriving back in
Hobart, stop and visit the historic convict built bridge in Richmond. On
arrival in the state capital, your tour concludes with an included airport
transfer. Bx1
What's Included Included
Signature Experiences Explore Freycinet National Park Tour Port Arthur Historic
Site our Guaranteed Inclusions Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in Launceston,
choose to visit Platypus House, Seahorse World or Beaconsfield Mine and
Heritage Centre in Launceston Visit East Coast Natureworld Visit the
Tessellated Pavement, Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch Outstanding Places to Stay
our HIGHLIGHT! Stay at award-winning Freycinet Lodge in Freycinet National Park
Overnight at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston Overnight at the Comfort
Inn Port Arthur, the only hotel in the historic site Finest Dining 3 Breakfasts
(B), and 3 Dinners including Meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Drinks
and Dinner in Launceston our EXCLUSIVE! Feast on a crayfish dinner when staying
in Port Arthur Tour Notes Fully inclusive of all sightseeing, national park and
entrance fees, cruises, meals as specified and accommodation Land Only Content
At the time of making your booking, let our experts secure you the best
airfares available Contact Us for further details
| Start Date |
End Date |
Availability |
Twin |
Single |
Triple |
| 21 Sep 2010 |
24 Sep 2010 |
Guaranteed Dept. |
$1,365.00 |
$1,720.00 |
$1,297.00 |
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Royal Tasman |
12 Days |
Classic Coach / Motor Coach Touring |
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Discover the untamed beauty of Tasmanias pristine World Heritage
wilderness such as Cradle Mountain National Park while savouring the delights
of delicious gourmet food and fine wines. Learn of Australias rich, and
often brutal, early convict history and heritage at Port Arthur and Sarah
Island. Absorb the awe-inspiring scenery, relax with the tranquil sounds and be
revitalised by the crisp forest scents. |
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