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Day 1: Huon Valley (D)
Your tour commences by meeting your Tasmanian Coach Captain in the foyer
of the Wrest Point Hotel at 8:30am. After introductions are made, board the
coach and Travel south from Hobart as today's journey takes you through the
rich and fertile Huon Valley. Visit a local Apple Museum to discover the
history of apple growing in the region. From here continue via the
D'Entrecasteaux Highway to visit the Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin. Wooden
Boat building is a large industry in the region, discover the intricacies
involved in this fine art before making your way back to Hobart for a visit
to the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Australia's second oldest
Botanical Gardens and home to the largest display of mature conifers in the
Southern Hemisphere.
After dinner tonight there is the option to join the Penitentiary Chapel
Ghost Tour.
Day 2: West Coast (B D)
Before leaving Hobart take some free time to visit the CBD and Salamanca
area to either shop or just sit and relax at one of the many cafes. Make
your way to Strahan on Tasmania's rugged west coast, visiting the work in
progress of the 'Wall in the Wilderness' and the spectacular Nelson Falls.
Before dinner tonight venture down to the esplanade to take in Tasmania's
longest running play, 'The Ship that Never Was'. A light heated and
entertaining depiction of the failed escape from Sarah Island, but be
prepared as audience participation is required!! Dinner tonight will be a
seafood buffet fresh from the days catch (other meals available for non
seafood eaters).
Hotel: Strahan Village, Strahan 2 Nights.
Day 3: Strahan (B D)
This morning you have free time to explore the village of Strahan. Take this
opportunity to visit the Huon Pine Museum to view the many works that have
been handcrafted at the sawmill onsite or you can take the option of joining
the West Coast Wilderness Railway. After lunch meet for your Gordon River
Cruise on a state of the art catamaran that cruises across Macquarie Harbour
to the famous Gordon River. Making stops at Sarah Island and Heritage
Landing and including a buffet dinner this is a great way to spend your
afternoon and evening.
Day 4: Cradle Mountain (B L D)
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 to Devonport via Sheffield the mural capital
of Australia.
Hotel: Quality Inn Gateway, Devonport 2 Nights.
Day 5: North West Day Tour (B D)
Travel to Burnie for a guided tour of the Paper Makers' Workshop. Try
your hand at paper making and visit the contemporary museum and arts centre.
From here travel onto the seaside township of Stanley made famous by the
granite monolith towering over the village below. You can opt to take a
chairlift ride to the summit for spectacular views down the coastline and
out to Bass Strait or sped time exploring the village. Travel back down the
coast to Devonport stopping at some scenic spots along the way including the
Table Cape scenic drive.
Day 6: Devonport - Launceston (B)
Last day in Tassie! As you make your way back to Launceston today your stops
will include Anvers House of Chocolate to discover the fine art of chocolate
making, a Cherry Shed where you can purchase some fresh Tasmanian Cherries,
Ashgrove Cheese Farm where you can taste and purchase some of the finest
cheese in the world and a Silk Artwork display in Deloraine. From here our
coach captain will deliver anybody that is flying out today to Launceston
airport by 3:00pm whilst those that are staying on can be delivered to any
city hotel. |