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  7 Day Twin Cities
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Day 1: Arrive Launceston (D)
Your tour commences by meeting your Tasmanian Coach Captain in the reception of the Balmoral on York at 12:00pm. After introductions are made, board the coach and travel to the Tamar Valley region to visit the Swiss style Village of Grindelwald and browse through the many novelty shops there. From Brady's Lookout you can see all the way down the valley so have the cameras ready as this is your next stop before making your way to the Gold & Heritage Museum at Beaconsfield , the site of 'The Great Escape'. Crossing over the Batman Bridge, one of the world's first cable-stayed truss bridges,  you make your way back to Launceston via the eastern side of the Tamar River. Tonight join your fellow travellers along with your coach captain as you enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.
Hotel: Balmoral on York, Launceston 3 Nights.

Day 2: Historic Estates (B L)
A guided tour of Woolmer's Estate is first up this morning as you catch a glimpse at the history of the northern midlands. Then it's time to visit the sleepy historic village of Evandale where you can enjoy the tastes of the Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company before making your way out to Clarendon House, the grandest colonial house in the colony with extensive gardens and parklands. After a tour of the house and grounds enjoy a light lunch in the cafe. Making your way back to Launceston your final stop is at the award winning Josef Chromy Vineyard for a wine tasting. Dinner is own arrangements tonight so take advantage of the many magnificent restaurants around Launceston. 

Day 3: Cradle Mountain (B L)

Today travel to one of Tasmania's best known icons, Cradle Mountain National Park. Enjoy a tour to Dove Lake where on a clear day the craggy peak of Cradle Mountain can be seen. Whilst at Cradle Mountain enjoy lunch and visit a local wilderness gallery. You will also have a chance to get up close and personal with a Tasmanian Devil as you visit Devils @ Cradle a Tasmanian Devil Sanctuary. Make your way back to Launceston via Sheffield the mural capital of Australia.

Day 4: Launceston to Hobart (B)
Before leaving Launceston this morning take a stroll through the city park and spend some free time in the city before meeting back at the hotel where you will board the coach and travel to Launceston's iconic Cataract Gorge Reserve on the door step of the city where you can explore its scenery and beauty via the many walking tracks. Making your way to Hobart you will stop at the most beautiful historic town in Tasmania, Ross which has been preserved as one of Australia's finest 19th century villages. You will have time for lunch here before your last stop of the day on the outskirts of Hobart the recently opened MONA. MONA is a contemporary museum of modern and fine arts. It is also the location of one of Tasmania's premier Vineyards, Morilla Estate. After spending time exploring the museum you will then get a chance to taste some of the Estate's award winning wines before it will be time to travel back into Hobart to your accommodation for the next 3 nights.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel, Hobart 3 nights. 

Day 5: Port Arthur (B)
This morning make your way down to the Tasman Peninsula to visit the Port Arthur Historic Site where you will learn of the atrocities that took place here over 200 years ago. Richly embedded into Australia's history the Port Arthur Historic Site is guaranteed to have an affect on all whom visit. Visit the coastal features that surround Port Arthur that have been formed by thousands of years of pounding by the waves of the Southern Ocean. Make your way to Hobart via Richmond which will have you feeling like you are in a time capsule as you explore the streets of this quaint historic village.

Day 6: Peppermint Bay (B L D)
Stroll through the gathering of people and marvel at the local arts and crafts at Tasmania's largest weekly market, the Salamanca Markets. Maybe find that special souvenir to take home to remember your trip by. Maybe the highlight of your tour is today as you board Peppermint Bay II for a relaxing, rejuvenating and rewarding day discovering the real Tasmania on board the luxurious 23 metre catamaran. Leaving from the tourist hub of Sullivan's Cove, the Peppermint Bay Cruise takes in the harbour, the River Derwent, and the magnificent waters of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, on its way to Peppermint Bay. Enjoy the freshest local cuisine for lunch as you cruise the coastline of Northern Bruny Island. Today is a real treat and something that you will remember Tasmania by for a long time to come.

Day 7: Hobart Environs (B)
Your last day of the tour will start with a birds eye view of Hobart from the summit of Mt Wellington before some time to explore the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Australia's second oldest Botanical Gardens and home to the largest display of mature conifers in the Southern Hemisphere. Then return to the city for some free time before bidding your compatriots a fond farewell.