Tasmania Tours, Hobart, Richmond, Launceson, Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur,
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24 Discover a splendid natural oasis among the evergreen ferns of Russell Falls Day 1. Arrive Launceston, Freedom of Choice. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Explore the city on a guided tour, then enjoy your selected activity. Perhaps explore the wonders of Seahorse World, or see the elusive inhabitants of Platypus House. Alternatively, tour the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, visit the historic James Boag's Brewery or indulge in high tea at your hotel. Later, delight in a Welcome Dinner & Drink. Stay: Launceston, Hotel Grand Chancellor. FD Day 2. Bridestowe Lavender Estate, East Coast Natureworld, Freycinet National Park. Travel through the scenic wine-producing area of northern Tasmania. At Bridestowe Lavender Estate, take a tour of the distillery and sample unique lavender-infused fare. Traverse Weldborough Pass and stop at East Coast Natureworld to meet a rare Tasmanian devil. Then continue on to Freycinet National Park, and enjoy a guided walk along Cape Tourville, admiring the stunning coastal scenery. Tonight, savour an exclusive Gourmet BBQ overlooking Coles Bay (weather permitting). APT HIGHLIGHT! Stay: Freycinet National Park, Freycinet Lodge. B, FD Day 3. Freycinet National Park, Richmond, Tasman National Park, Port Arthur. This morning, explore nature's garden in Freycinet National Park and perhaps enjoy a walk to Wineglass Bay lookout. Continue to Richmond, and spend time exploring this charming heritage town. Afterwards, take in dramatic coastal scenes from the narrow peninsula of Eaglehawk Neck as you travel into Tasman National Park. Here you'll see how nature and time have combined to create spectacular rock formations including the Tessellated Pavement, Devils Kitchen and Tasman Arch. This evening, enjoy dinner in the historic town of Port Arthur before staying overnight stay in the shadows of the former penal colony. Stay: Port Arthur Motor Inn, overlooking the historic site. BD Day 4. Port Arthur Historic Site, Hobart, Freedom of Choice. Explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, once Australia's most notorious convict prison, on a guided tour. See the famous sandstone Penitentiary, visit the Convict Church, and hear your footsteps echo as you walk through the eerie Separate Prison. Then cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts that were buried there. Later, arrive in Hobart and visit the city's charming Botanical Gardens. Tonight, choose to dine at one of four restaurants: Mures Upper Deck, Drunken Admiral Restaurant, The Henry Jones Art Hotel or Restaurant Tasman. Two Night Stay: Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor, harbour view room. B, FD 40 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L E R G R O U P S Royal Tasman 12 Day Luxury Escorted Land Journey Launceston | Freycinet National Park | Port Arthur | Hobart | Gordon River | Cradle Mountain SCENIC FLIGHT OVER FREYCINET If you're looking for the ultimate way to see the wonders of Freycinet National Park, this breathtaking scenic flight is for you. From the comfort of your Cessna 172 aircraft, you'll feel at one with nature as you soar high over the dazzling coastline and azure waters of Wineglass Bay. See page 33 for further details. www.aptouring.com.au