Travel Impressions

2015 TI Australia and South Pacific

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VAcAtioN eNhANciNg tours Small island, big attractions. Pre-book your tours to immerse yourself in a destination filled with wonder on a grand scale. Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Full-Day Tour make your way to your coach bus to travel south to Kettering for the ferry crossing to bruny island. an included morning tea refreshes as you travel along the neck beside isthmus bay and its wildlife. from here, you'll board your cruise for a three-hour expedition that features nature's cathedral, towering cliffs, the blow hole at breathing rock, sea caves, and rock formations. on your way to lunch on bruny island, sea eagles, muttonbirds, fur seals, and dolphins make welcome company, parting ways when you travel back to hobart. Grand Port Arthur Full-Day Tour spend a whole day exploring the heritage of the early australian settlement of historic Port arthur, a tranquil site with english oaks and gardens juxtaposed against the wilderness of the tasman Peninsula. your tour starts in hobart, continues across the tasman bridge, and through eaglehawk neck to arrive at your main destination. there, you'll see the tasman arch, gape at the magnitude of devil's Kitchen, and see the jagged coastline from a superb perspective. a guided walking tour to over 30 ruins and restored buildings, with commentary about the island's convict era, accompanies. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Transfers: A complete selection of private transfers is available. Tasmania 25 HoBART THE HEnRY jonES ART HoTEL oooo ½ the henry Jones is Australia's first dedicated art hotel. located on hunter street, directly opposite Victoria dock, it is a quick stroll away from the city center and the internationally renowned salamanca Market. designed by award-winning architects, this former jam factory has been transformed, showcasing the work of tasmania's finest visual and performing artists. Most suites have close harbor views. 3 HADLEYS HoBART HoTEL ooo ½ this non-smoking hotel is ideally located right in hobart's city center, making it a perfect base for optimal sightseeing. salamanca Market, constitution dock, and hobart's shopping center are all within easy walking distance. A recent complete restoration and refurbishment will delight the senses. spacious heritage rooms reveal Victorian-style mahogany furniture and graceful soft furnishings. 4 FREYCInET LoDgE ooo ½ freycinet lodge is uniquely located within the freycinet National Park, providing a unique wilderness area with a variety of ecosystems. thoughtfully designed to work in harmony with the natural beauty of its surroundings. the lodge is within walking distance of wineglass bay. A variety of tastefully appointed one- and two-room cabins are yours to choose from. 1 PEPPERS CRADLE MounTAIn LoDgE ooo ½ Peppers cradle Mountain lodge is set on the northern edge of the world heritage-listed cradle Mountain/lake st. clair National Park in northwestern tasmania. this non-smoking lodge is a warm, rustic retreat nestled in the wilderness, and provides a superb escape with cozy cabins, fine cuisine, and activities. Private timber cabins set discreetly among tree- lined ranges offer breathtaking natural views. 2 CoLES BAY CRADLE MounTAIn

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