4 Day Guided Vacation
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Departs from Launceston
Returns to Hobart
Priced from $1050
Twin share$1280 Single traveller
$945 Young traveller
Departures
From 1 September 2016
$1050 adult twin $1280 single $945 child
Departs
Returns
From 1 September 2017
$1275 adult twin $1610 single $1145 child
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Richmond Bridge
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Richmond Bridge
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Freycinet National Park
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Port Arthur
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Port Arthur
Experience the sweetest holiday around Tassie’s east coast. Visit Pyengana Dairy Company to taste their delicious cheeses. Discover Bridestowe Lavender Estate’s famous lavender ice cream. Embark on a spectacular guided walk in Freycinet National Park and step back in time at Port Arthur Historic Site, cruising to the Isle of the Dead.
Itinerary
1 September 2016 - 31 August 2017 ?
Launceston – Bicheno
As this Guided Holiday departs early morning, accommodation should be pre-booked for the previous night.
Day 1: Launceston – Bicheno
Welcome to Tasmania! Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers before you set off. Bridestowe Lavender Estate is your first stop today. Bridestowe has been growing lavender since 1922 when a London perfumer planted lavender seeds from the French Alps on his family estate which he named after his wife’s birthplace in England. Try some of Bridestowe’s lavender products and treat yourself to their famous lavender ice-cream! Later make a stop at the Legerwood Carved Memorial Trees, planted in honour of fallen WWI soldiers, then visit Pyengana Dairy Company. Learn about the history of the farm and cheese making in the Pyengana area before you taste a number of cheeses of different ages and flavours. Yum! After your lunch time stop at St. Helens, follow the picturesque East Coast south to Bicheno. This evening you may like to take an optional tour to see Bicheno’s wild penguin colony as they emerge from the ocean for the night, or even take a tour to see Tassie Devils.
Hotel: Best Western Beachfront at Bicheno
Bicheno – Hobart & Port Arthur
Day 2: Bicheno – Hobart
Get your camera ready for the spectacular and breathtaking – Freycinet National Park. You’ll take a walk that will unveil astonishing views across brilliant blue water, forest and golden beach. Cape Tourville Lookout is magic! Travel through Swansea and Orford, then chart a course for Hobart.
Day 3: Port Arthur
Explore Port Arthur Historic Site today. Cross Eaglehawk Neck to the Tasman Peninsula and enjoy a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and a fascinating guided walk of Port Arthur’s infamous convict prison. You’ll have time to wander the site at your leisure before you leave. See rugged sea cliffs from Pirate’s Bay Lookout, and feast your eyes on the amazing vistas of Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole on the drive back to Hobart. This evening celebrate your holiday with your fellow travellers at a farewell dinner at one of Hobart’s favourite restaurants.
Hotel: Wrest Point, Hobart, 2 nights
Included Meals: Day 2: Breakfast. Day 3: Breakfast and Farewell dinner
4 Day Guided Vacation
Tour departs from Launceston and returns to Hobart
Highlights
- Take a guided walk in Freycinet National Park
- Discover Bridestowe Lavender Estate and their delicious lavender ice cream
- Indulge in local cheeses at Pyengana Dairy Company
- Discover the picturesque East Coast south to Bicheno
- Spectacular views from Cape Tourville Lookout
- Step back in time at Port Arthur Historic Site
- Cruise the Isle of the Dead
- View Tasman’s Arch, Devil’s Kitchen and the Blowhole
- Explore Hobart
Inclusions
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Comfortable accommodation
- Travel by luxury coach
- Airport transfers (see flight information below)
Dining
- Full buffet breakfasts (3)
- Dinners (1)
Flight Information
| Day prior | Flights to arrive anytime into Launceston the day prior |
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| Day 4 | Flights to depart anytime from Hobart |
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Jacket in cooler months
Ways to Save
Departures between 1 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2017
| Triple share | Save up to $55 | |
| Kings Club | Save up to $55 |
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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Best Western Beachfront at Bicheno
232 Tasman Hwy, Bicheno, TAS 7215Stay at this centrally located Bicheno resort, situated directly opposite the beach and minutes from scuba diving, fishing spots and penguin tours. The BEST WESTERN Beachfront at Bicheno is the most ideally located accommodation in Bicheno. Located opposite the beach, Beachfront at Bicheno affords breathtaking views of Waubs Bay and is the perfect base to explore Tasmania’s stunningly beautiful east coast.
- Features
- Air-conditioning
- High-speed internet access
- Austar
- Mini-bar (surcharge)
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- LCD TV
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Wrest Point
410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay, TAS 7005Hobart, 2 nights
Experience an absolute Hobart waterfront destination at Wrest Point; with spectacular river and mountain views and great service.
- Features
- Air-conditioning
- Business Facilities
- Foxtel
- Wi-Fi
- Guest Laundry
- Mini Bar
- Austar
- Shower Over Bath
- Tea & Coffee Facilities
- TV
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 2016 - 31 August 2017
Cadbury Half Day Tour (Hobart)
$40 adult $20 child
Visit Cadbury Chocolate Factory Visitor Centre and gain an insight into chocolate... there's free samples and time to purchase discount chocolates - a chocoholics dream! Price includes Coach tour & Entry to Cadburys Visitor Centre.
Huon Valley Full Day Tour (Hobart)
Adult Price $160
Experience cool temperate rainforests with unique Tasmanian timbers and wild rivers. Walk the tree tops of pristine forest at TahuneAirwalk after travelling the Huon River Valley, a region of tended fields, superb forest clad rivers and fishing villages set by picturesque inlets. (Post tour bookings only)
Bruny Island Traveller (Hobart)
Price $135
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)
Bruny Island Cruise (Hobart)
Price $195
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. The highly trained interpretive guides love what they do - they work hard to ensure that the experience is fun, enjoyable, entertaining and informative. Includes morning tea and lunch. (Post tour bookings only)
Bicheno Penguin Tour (Bicheno)
Adult Price $35
A penguin tour is the best way to see penguins up close and safely without disturbing them, or hurting yourself! The penguins are accustomed to our tour and lights, but loud noises and camera flashes will scare them away.
Tasmanian Devils & Richmond Wildlife (Hobart)
Adult Price $87
The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary offers close up experiences of Australian native animals including Tassie’s famous Tasmanian Devil. Richmond, a Georgian style village, will take you back in time to the convict days. (Post tour bookings only)
Peppermint Bay Lunch Cruise (Hobart)
Price $118
Enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating and rewarding day onboard the luxurious 23 metre catamaran, Peppermint Bay II, and experience the real Tasmania. Cruise down the Derwent to Peppermint Bay, enjoy a delicious lunch of fresh local produce and spend a little time exploring the village of Woodbridge before cruising back to Hobart. (Post tour bookings only)
Bookings
The excursions can be booked through your Tour 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 2016. 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.
