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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.
Day 1:
Launceston, Freedom of Choice
Touring
Arrive in
Launceston before 12.50 p.m. You
will be warmly welcomed on arrival
and transferred to your hotel. Visit
Cataract Gorge. Later, choose
between seeing the unique platypus
at Platypus House, watching
delightful seahorses at Seahorse
World or visiting Grubb Shaft Gold
and Heritage Museum at Beaconsfield.
Tonight meet your fellow travellers
at a Welcome Drinks and Dinner.
Stay: Launceston, Hotel Grand
Chancellor.
Day 2:
East Coast Natureworld, Freycinet
National Park
During lavender season (Dec.-Jan.)
visit Bridestowe Lavender Farm and
enjoy the revitalising aroma of the
fields. Travel south along the
pristine coast through St Helens and
then on to the town of Bicheno. Here
visit East Coast Natureworld where
you’ll see a Tasmanian Devil and
other fascinating native animals.
From Bicheno, we journey into
spectacular Freycinet National Park,
with its sandy white beaches, rugged
mountains, secluded coves and the
dramatic peaks of The Hazards. Enjoy
a ranger guided walking tour of
beautiful Cape Tourville.
Stay: Freycinet Lodge.
Day 3:
Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur
Historic Site, Crayfeast
Follow the coastal road to Eaglehawk
Neck, visiting the natural features
of the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman
Arch and Devils Kitchen. Your
journey continues to the fascinating
Port Arthur Historic Site.
Established as a prison settlement
for male convicts in 1830, Port
Arthur became known as ‘hell on
earth’. Today, you can explore the
ruins and perhaps wander through the
40 hectares of colourful gardens.
Learn about the area’s history on a
guided tour and enjoy an informative
cruise on Mason Cove. Later,
experience a Tasmanian specialty, a
delicious crayfish feast (fresh
seafood is served outside cray
season).
Stay: Port Arthur, Comfort Inn.
Day 4:
Richmond, Hobart, Freedom of Choice
Touring
Explore the
delightful Georgian village of
Richmond, classified by the National
Trust. Enjoy free time to stroll
along the quaint streets lined with
sandstone buildings, antique shops
and see the delightful Richmond
Bridge. Continue into Hobart,
Tasmania’s capital city and choose
from our Freedom of Choice options -
visit Cadbury’s Chocolate Factory,
Cascade Brewery (seasonal closures
occur) or take an historical walking
tour around Hobart including
Salamanca Square and Constitution
Dock - either way, it’s all included
in your tour price. Your tour
concludes at 5.00 p.m. |
