Arrive Launceston, Seahorse World, Beaconsfield, Welcome Dinner and Drinks. Overnight in Launceston. (D).

East Coast Natureworld, Freycinet National Park. Overnight in Swansea. (B, D).

Richmond, Tasman Peninsula, Eaglehawk Neck. Overnight in Port Arthur. (B, D).

Port Arthurt Historic Site, Harbour Cruise, Mount Nelson. Overnight in Hobart. (B, D).

Hobart Sightseeing Tour. Overnight in Hobart. (B).

Mount Field National Park, Lake St. Clair. Overnight in Strahan. (B, D).

Strahan, Gordon River Cruise, Sarah Island Tour. Overnight in Cradle Mountain National Park. (B, L, D).

Dove Lake, Sheffield, Stanley and The Nut. Overnight in Smithton. (B, D).

Ashgrove Cheese Factory, Great Lakes Plateau, Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Launceston. (B, D).

Cataract Gorge, Tamar River Cruise, Woolmers Estate. Depart Launceston. (B).

• From
• To
• Adult
• Tour Type
• Duration

• 01 Feb 2010
• 31 Mar 2010
• 1245
• TXT10
• 10 Days

• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 1535
• TXT10
• 10 Days

• 01 Feb 2010
• 31 Mar 2010
• 780
• TX6AA
• 6 Days

• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 963
• TX6AA
• 6 Days

• 01 Feb 2010
• 31 Mar 2010
• 690
• TX5AA
• 5 Days

• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 963
• TX5AA
• 5 Days

Departure Dates: Please call for details, remember to ask for the guaranteed departure dates.

Day 2: Crayfish Dinner supplement £25 per person.

Meal Inclusions:
TXT10: Breakfast x 9; Lunch x 1; Dinner x 8
TX6AA: Breakfast x 5; Dinner x 4
TX5AA: Breakfast x 4; Lunch x 1; Dinner x 4

On arrival in Launceston you will be met and head out on your tour straight away, travel to Beauty Point before visiting Seahorse World to learn about these fascinating animals. Then visit Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre, with its interactive displays. On the trip back to the hotel, you'll learn about the city sights of Launceston through informative on-board commentary. This evening, enjoy complimentary Welcome Dinner and Drinks featuring fresh Tasmanian produce.

This morning, continue through the winegrowing area of northern Tasmania. During flowering season, visit the Bridgestowe Lavender Farm (Dec-Jan). Stop at East Coast Natureworld and meet Delilah, APT's sponsored Tasmanian Devil. Travel along beautiful Tasmanian coastline and into Freycinet National Park where you will join a guided walk along Richardsons Beach at Coles Bay. Tonight enjoy a crayfish dinner in Swansea (at own expense).

Journey inland to Campbell Town and Ross before travelling south to the charming Georgian village of Richmond and see the famous Richmond Bridge. Proceed to Eaglehawk Neck and enjoy views of the rugged coastline from Pirates Bay lookout. Continue on to Port Arthur.

Port Arthur is Australia's most notorious convict prison, having been called 'hell on earth' by its 12,500 convict prisoners. At the Port Arthur Historic Site, call into the Visitor Centre and play the 'Lottery of Life' game. Tour through the chapel and penitentiary ruins and join the Marana for a cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Then travel to Hobart on the shores of the Derwent River and journey to the top of Mount Nelson for panoramic views. After dinner enjoy a performance about Lady Jane Franklin, a famous figure of the colony during her husband's governing between 1837 and 1843.

After breakfast join your guide for an orientation tour of Hobart, wander through the Royal Botanical Gardens and admire the historic buildings of Salamanca Place. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore, you may wish to join a tour to pristine Bruny Island or take a tour of the Cascade Brewery to learn about the art of brewing beer (both at own expense).

After breakfast, 6 Day guests depart the tour and 5 Day guests will join.

Leave Hobart and enter Mount Field National Park for the short walk to beautiful Russell Falls, then enter World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park and enjoy a stop on the shores of Lake St. Clair. Continue travelling through Tasmania's World Heritage-listed wilderness to the township of Strahan, on Macquarie Harbour. Tonight you have the opportunity to see a pantomime on the area's convict history (own expense).

Board the Lady Jane Franklin II for a cruise across Macquarie Harbour and Gordon River to Sarah Island and the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park for a stop at Heritage Landing. Pass by Hell's Gate, the entrance to the Great Southern Ocean and enjoy a delicious lunch on-board before returning to dry land. Then re-board the coach and depart Strahan for Cradle Mountain.

Tour beautiful Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park, home to a vast array of native alpine flora and fauna. Travel out to Waldheim Chalet and stop on the tranquil shores of Dove Lake for a magnificent perspective on the region. Later, travel via Sheffield, the town of murals, to the fishing village of Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut - a striking rocky outcrop rising over 150 yards from the sea.

Visit Ashgrove Cheese Factory for a tour and tasting. Continue to the Great Lakes Plateau and travel along the shores of the Great Lake, a popular freshwater fishing. Head to Launceston for tonight's farewell dinner.

Visit Cataract Gorge and take a morning cruise along the Tamar River. Head out to Woolmers Estate and wander through beautiful rose gardens before rejoining the coach for a transfer back to the airport.

Trip Includes
Service of a Tour Director and Driver – Spacious luxury coaches with modern amenities - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meal plan as per the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner).
Trip Excludes
All flights (unless stated otherwise) - Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - Visas - Optional activities/extras – Holiday Insurance
Check In & Check Out Times
Normal check in time is 14:00, normal check out time is 12:00; this may vary in high season.
Trip Terms & Conditions
The price shown is per person based on two sharing per tour.
Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff between quote date and full and final payment date are payable by the client.
We will always try our best to book hotels as per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and during local festivals, as well for late bookings, it may be necessary to offer substitutes.
Prices are subject to availability and as such are for guidance only.
Freedom of Choice Touring
Freedom of Choice Touring, Freedom of Choice Dining and Dine Around Dinners are booked by your Tour Director whilst on tour. They are subject to availability, seasonal and operational factors and public holidays or festivals and the like.
Seat Allocation on Coach Tours
To ensure all passengers enjoy window seating, there is a daily seat rotation system during the tour.
Luggage Limits
For Premier Plus, Premier, Affordable and Regional Mini Stay tours, each passenger is entitled to take one piece of luggage. On all coach tours (rather than independent modules) of 3 or more days, a travel bag is issued upon boarding the coach. Maximum weight of all baggage is 20kg (44lbs). For Small Group Experiences and Safaris, touring is in 4-wheel drive or small vehicles with limited luggage capacity and flying (where applicable) is in light aircraft with very strict weight restrictions. Each passenger is requested to limit their luggage to one small/medium soft bag or suitcase weighing no more than 16 kilos (35lbs) if travelling by land and no more than 10kg (22lbs) if travelling by air.
Documentation
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. We regret that we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. If failure to have all necessary travel and other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
Visa
British Passport holders require a Visa to enter Australia. For further info please contact the Australian High Commission or go to:
http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/Visas_and_Migration.html
Vaccination
Please check with your doctor or health professional on the type of vaccinations you may require to travel to Australia and ensure that you give enough time before departure to undergo any course of vaccination / medication required.