6 Day Guided Vacation
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Bridestowe Lavender Estate
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Freycinet National Park
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Wineglass Bay
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Hobart
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Museum of Old and New Art (MONA)
Tasmania’s East Coast, with its secluded bays, pink granite mountains and pristine sandy beaches, offers a unique Australian coastal experience. See beautiful Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park, taste lavender ice cream at Bridestowe Lavender Estate, and be challenged by cutting-edge art at Hobart’s Museum of Old & New Art.
Itinerary
1 September 2017 - 10 May 2018 ?
Welcome to Launceston
This evening meet your Travel Director at a Welcome Reception before embarking on your journey along Tasmania’s glorious east.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
Launceston – Freycinet
Bridestowe Lavender Estate, producer of high-quality lavender since 1922, is your first stop today. Learn about the history of the estate and treat yourself to some of its famous lavender ice-cream. Later visit the unique Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees site. Then follow the picturesque east coast south to Freycinet Lodge, your accommodation for the next two nights.
Hotel: Freycinet Lodge, Freycinet National Park, 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast and dinner with wine
Freycinet National Park & Wineglass Bay
Experience the exquisite beauty of Wineglass Bay today on a four-hour cruise of the Freycinet Peninsula. The cruise will take you from the shores of Coles Bay along the Freycinet coast beneath towering pink granite cliffs to one of the world’s best beaches. Anchored at Wineglass Bay, absorb the beauty of the National Park while enjoying a gourmet ploughman’s lunch.
Hotel: Freycinet Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with wine
Freycinet – Hobart
Journey this morning to historic Ross, considered the finest nineteenth-century village in Australia. 
As you travel on through rich pastoral land towards Hobart, spend time at Shene Estate, whose custodian Anne Kernke will treat you to a walking tour of the property’s stunning colonial-era buildings, and a Be My Guest morning tea selection of home-baked goodies in her private home. Continue to Hobart to visit Australia’s largest privately-funded museum, the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). The eclectic mix of ancient, modern and contemporary art will astound you.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart , 2 nights
Included Meals: Breakfast and Be My Guest morning tea
Port Arthur
Today, explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, taking a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a fascinating guided walk of the remains of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison. There will also be time for you to wander the site at your leisure. On the drive back to Hobart, see the amazing natural rock formations of the craggy Tasman Arch, the Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole. This evening, mingle with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner in one of Hobart’s ne restaurants.
Hotel: Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
Included Meals: Breakfast and farewell dinner
6 Day Guided Vacation
Tour departs from Launceston and returns to Hobart
Highlights
- Enjoy a lunch cruise on spectacular Wineglass Bay
- Explore the beautiful Freycinet National Park
- Discover MONA’s intriguing art collection
- Step back in time at historic Port Arthur
- Visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate
- Be My Guest morning tea at Shene Estate
Inclusions
- Quality accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Experienced Travel Director & Driver Guide
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
Dining
- 5 Full buffet breakfasts
- 1 Be My Guest morning tea
- 1 Lunch
- 2 Dinners with wine
- 1 Farewell dinner
Flight Information
| Day 1 | Flights to arrive prior to 4:30pm into Launceston Airport | |
| Day 6 | Flights to depart anytime from Hobart Airport |
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Jacket in cooler months
Ways to Save
Departures before 31 March 2018
| Triple share | Save up to $115 | |
| Kings Club | Save up to $115 |
Departures from 1 April 2018
Early Payment Discount – 10% saving
| Pay by 31 Jan 2018 | 10% saving | |
| Pay by 27 Apr 2018 | 7.5% saving | |
| Pay by 29 Jun 2018 | 5% saving | |
| Kings Club | 5% saving | |
| 2nd vacation discount | 2.5% saving | |
| Groups (5 people or more) | 5% saving | |
| Triple share | 5% saving | |
Find your applicable discounts as many discounts are combinable. More Information
Quality accommodation
Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort.
The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes:
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston
29 Cameron Street, Launceston, TAS 7250Situated in the historic district, just steps from the Central Business District and Brisbane Street Mall, Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston surpass the expectations of discerning business and leisure travellers.
Guests seeking a personal touch will appreciate the thoughtful comforts of Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston. Its deluxe accommodation features captivating views of the downtown Launceston skyline along with the full range of modern travel luxuries.
- Features
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub and shower
- Hairdryer
- Air-conditioning
- Satellite TV
- In-room Movies (fee applies)
- Broadband Internet access
- Work Desk
- Refrigerator
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Clock Radio
- Iron / Ironing Board
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Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay TAS 7215Freycinet National Park, 2 nights
Freycinet Lodge creates a perfect union of luxury accommodation and superb natural setting. The Lodge’s timber eco cabins are sensitively located within Freycinet National Park’s natural environment. Surrounded by native vegetation, the cabins are linked to the Lodge by a series of raised timber boardwalks that weave through the bush, and sit lightly in the landscape.
- Features
- Private cabins with en suites
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Private balcony
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Refrigerator
- Air-conditioning
- Hairdryer
- CD player
- Clock Radio
- Iron / Ironing Board
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Freycinet Lodge
Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay TAS 7215Freycinet Lodge creates a perfect union of luxury accommodation and superb natural setting. The Lodge’s timber eco cabins are sensitively located within Freycinet National Park’s natural environment. Surrounded by native vegetation, the cabins are linked to the Lodge by a series of raised timber boardwalks that weave through the bush, and sit lightly in the landscape.
- Features
- Private cabins with en suites
- Shower and toilet facilities
- Private balcony
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Refrigerator
- Air-conditioning
- Hairdryer
- CD player
- Clock Radio
- Iron / Ironing Board
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
1 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS 70002 nights
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart features some of the best views in the city. Overlooking the Hobart Harbour and Constitution Dock, this Tasmanian hotel is just steps from popular attractions like, Salamanca, Battery Point and the Central Business District, but intimate enough to ensure a perfectly relaxing experience.
Experience exceptional comfort and personalised service only steps from the Hobart water front, the CBD and downtown attractions. Each accommodation rooms at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is designed for pleasure and wired for business, with every amenity required for a perfectly relaxing stay.
- Features
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry/Valet service
- In-house movies
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Broadband and wireless internet access available (at additional cost)
- Business Facilities
- Work Desk
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Hairdryer
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Phone
- Clock Radio
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Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart
1 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS 7000Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart features some of the best views in the city. Overlooking the Hobart Harbour and Constitution Dock, this Tasmanian hotel is just steps from popular attractions like, Salamanca, Battery Point and the Central Business District, but intimate enough to ensure a perfectly relaxing experience.
Experience exceptional comfort and personalised service only steps from the Hobart water front, the CBD and downtown attractions. Each accommodation rooms at Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart is designed for pleasure and wired for business, with every amenity required for a perfectly relaxing stay.
- Features
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry/Valet service
- In-house movies
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Broadband and wireless internet access available (at additional cost)
- Business Facilities
- Work Desk
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Hairdryer
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Phone
- Clock Radio
Experience more on your holiday
To ensure your holiday is filled with memorable experiences, we have included a range of quality Optional Excursions for you to choose from and partake in, if you wish, during your holiday. We understand that everyone is an individual, and have therefore allowed some free time for you to experience different types of touring. These have not been included in the tour fare as we realise they may not appeal to all people. Our selection of optional excursions include scenic flights, helicopter rides, cruises, dinners, ballooning, fishing trips, four wheel drive tours, cultural experiences, and even camel riding.
Experiences available between 1 September 2017 - 10 May 2018
Par Avion A Day in the Wilderness Tour and Flight (Hobart)
Adult Price: AUD 495.00 (Departs October through to April, weather permitting)
Take an unforgettable full day tour, exploring the incredibly remote waterways and wilderness of Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey. You’ll will fly you into this remote area via the south coast. Flying over Hobart to Tasmanian’s most southern point, South East Cape. At this point we leave civilisation behind and enter the vast south west wilderness by following the South Coast Track all the way to Melaleuca. Afterwards, you’ll board a boat for a trip down Melaleuca Inlet and into Bathurst Harbour, an untouched waterway twice the size of Sydney Harbour.
*Post tour bookings only – This is a full day tour. In order to partake you will need to have post tour accommodation booked.
Bruny Island Traveller (Hobart)
Adult Price: AUD 155.00
Savour a delicious al fresco morning tea and a cellar door lunch of specialty local produce including Bruny Island Cheese, oysters, salmon, wine, bread and berries - all grown, made or harvested on Bruny. At The Neck, see the narrow isthmus stretch away south in graceful curves. Enjoy short walks in the South Bruny National Park and see white wallabies, native wildlife and birds in their natural habitat. Hear the stories of the people who have shaped Bruny Island, from the whalers who used to camp at Adventure Bay, to the lighthouse keepers and their families who braved difficult conditions to keep the light burning at Cape Bruny.
*Post tour bookings only. This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.
Bruny Island Cruise (Hobart)
Adult Price: AUD 225.00
Cruise alongside some of Australia's highest sea cliffs, beneath towering crags and drift up close to listen to the awesome ‘Breathing Rock'. Enter deep sea caves, pass through the narrow gap between the coast and ‘The Monument' and feel the power of nature at the point where the Tasman Sea meets the might of the Southern Ocean. Join in the search for the abundant coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, migrating whales and sea birds. A magnificent experience.
* Post tour bookings only. This tour returns to Hobart at approximately 5:30pm. In order to partake on the last day of your tour, you will need to have post tour accommodation booked or an outbound flight that departs after 8pm approx.
Bookings
The excursions can be booked through your Travel Director. You will be asked during the early part of your tour to name those that you may wish to join, as advance reservations are often necessary. Please note that occasionally weather or seasonal conditions may not permit their operation. Some also depend on a minimum number of participants and suitable time being available.
Prices
Prices indicated are Australian or New Zealand dollars
Prices are valid from 1 September 2017. Optional experience pricing is indicated in Australian dollars or New Zealand dollars depending on the country of operation and may be subject to change. Please note that reduced rates for pensioners or children may apply on some tours. Prices are inclusive of GST.
