Arrive Launceston, Freedom of Choice Touring, Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Launceston. (D).

Bicheno, Freycinet National Park. Overnight in Freycinet. (B, D).

Freycinet National Park, Freedom of Choice Touirng. Overnight in Port Arthur. (B, D).

Port Arthur Historic Site, Hobart, Dine Around Dinner. Overnight in Hobart. (B, D).

Salamanca Market, Freedom of Choice Touring. Overnight in Hobart. (B).

Russell Falls, Lake St Clair, Wilderness Railway. Overnight in Strahan. (B, D).

Gordon River Cruise, Dine Around Dinner. Overnight in Strahan. (B, L, D).

Dove Lake, Freedom of Choice Touring. Overnight in Cradle Mountain. (B, D).

The Nut, Woolnorth, Cape Grim. Overnight in Smithton. (B, D).

Ashgrove Cheese Factory, Woolmers Estate. Overnight in Launceston. (B).

Ross, Farewell Dinner and Drinks. Overnight in Launceston. (B, D).

Depart Launceston. (B).

• From
• To
• Adult
• Tour Type
• Duration

• 01 Feb 2010
• 31 Mar 2010
• 1590
• Premier - RT09
• 9 Days

• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 1920
• Premier - RT09
• 9 Days

• 01 Feb 2010
• 31 Mar 2010
• 2140
• Premier - RT12
• 12 Days

• 01 Apr 2010
• 31 Mar 2011
• 2580
• Premier - RT12
• 12 Days

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

Itinerary is subject to change from 01 September 2010

Meal Inclusions:
RT09: Breakfast x 8; Lunch x 1; Dinner x 6
RT12: Breakfast x 11; Lunch x 1; Dinner x 9

On arrival in Launceston you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After settling in choose from one of APT's Freedom of Choice Touring options. Perhaps visit a Platypus House, Seahorse World or Beaconsfield Gold and Heritage Museum. Tonight meet your fellow travellers at the welcome dinner and drinks.

In lavender flowering season (Dec-Jan) visit Bridestowe Lavender Farm before travelling onto Bicheno and East Coast Nature World to learn of Australia's native animals, and to see Delilah APT's sponsored Tasmanian Devil. In Freycinet National Park, walk along Cape Tourville then arrive at Freycinet Lodge where tonight you will enjoy a gourmet barbeque on the deck overlooking magnificent Coles Bay.

This morning you have the choice of several touring activities; perhaps cruise to Wineglass Bay and sample some of Tasmania's finest cheeses and sparkling wine served at anchor. Alternatively you might like to take a walk through native bushland to a stunning viewpoint overlooking Wineglass Bay; join a Bluestone Bay 4WD tour; or experience the beauty of Freycinet from a sea kayak. Later travel through Swansea, Richmond and past the Tasman Peninsula's natural wonders to Port Arthur. This evening enjoy a Tasmanian crayfish dinner, exclusive to APT.

Today enjoy a full day at Port Arthur Historic site. Witness the penal colony ruins, explore the prison facilities and cruise on Mason Cove around the Isle of the Dead. Perhaps play the 'Lottery of Life' game or stroll around the gardens. Continue to Hobart and tonight is a Dine Around Dinner.

Spend the morning at the famous Salamanca Market, then for the rest of the day you can pick from the Freedom of Choice Touring options, including a guided walking tour of Hobart; a walk among the tree tops on the Tahune AirWalk; or a traditional afternoon high tea at Historic Hadley's Hotel.

Bruny Island Adventure Cruise Option - Additional £70 per person.
Join a full day tour including a cruise to the rugged coastline of southern Tasmania. For further details please enquire at time of booking. This replaces all other touring on day 5 and must be pre-booked.

Follow the Derwent Valley to Mt Field National Park and Russell Falls, enter the lush forests of the Tasmanian Wilderness Heritage Area to Lake St Clair. Then join the restored West Coast Wilderness Railway and take an unforgettable ride through the forest. Tonight, enjoy views over Strahan's harbour while savouring a delicious meal.

Board the Lady Jane Franklin II for a Gordon River Cruise with guaranteed window seating and a delicious buffet lunch on board. In the afternoon explore Strahan then dine at either View 42º, Hamers Hotel or The Fish Cafe. Later, perhaps take in a local pantomime on the area's convict history (at own expense).

Journey to Cradle Mountain, exploring Dove Lake on arrival. From here, view Cradle Mountain and then visit Waldheim Chalet, a forest home built in 1912. Later, perhaps sample Tasmania's finest wines and cheeses; take a guided Enchanted Walk; join a Night Wildlife Spotlight Tour (limited availability) or pamper yourself at the Waldheim Alpine Spa.

Visit the far north-west reaches of Tasmania, see the natural formation of The Nut at Stanley and tour the Woolnorth wind farm. At nearby Cape Grim breathe in the cleanest air in the world before arriving at Smithton.

Head to Devonport and Sheffield; tour Ashgrove Cheese Factory and Woolmers Estate where you'll stroll through the beautiful National Rose Gardens. This evening is at leisure in Launceston.

Travel around the Great Lake and over the Great Western Tiers to Ross; view the famous bridge and explore the township. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner including a chef's presentation on the secrets used in preparing the meal.

This morning explore Cataract Gorge before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

Note: Itinerary is subject to change from 01 September 2010

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.