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APT Touring - Tasmania Complete

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Tour includes 11 nights’ accommodation with stays in Hobart, Cradle Mountain, Launceston and Bicheno. Experience the tranquil beauty of Tasmania's pristine Wild Rivers wilderness area on a Gordon River cruise, enjoy a guided walk through the Tarkine rainforest and visit Bridestowe Lavender Estate.

  • Experiences in 18 destinations
  • Finest dining - a total of 23 meals
  • 11 nights' hand-picked accommodation
  • Services of an APT Tour Director and Driver
  • Experience the tranquillity of the Gordon River during a Spirit of the Wild cruise
  • Explore Dove Lake with a local guide, admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
  • Enjoy lunch and sample some of the winery’s finest drops at Josef Chromy
  • Visit the Bridestowe Lavender Estate and sample unique lavender-infused fare
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  • Bridestowe Lavender Estate
  • Dove Lake guided tour
  • Spirit of the Wild Cruise
  • Visit Josef Chromy Wines
  • Meals included: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 9 dinners
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Guided Coach Tour

This suggested tour costs from AUD$7,195 per person (twin share, low season)

Starts in Hobart, finishes in Hobart

12 days/11 nights

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Hobart
Prepare for a journey of discovery, delving into cultural history and awe-inspiring natural wonders. Arrive in the romantic harbour town of Hobart, and be transferred to your hotel. Afterwards, enjoy your selected Freedom of Choice activity. Tonight, delight in a welcome dinner and drink.

Staying Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Russell Falls
Discover the magic of Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park today, then continue to the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Visit The Wall in the Wilderness, before travelling via the mining town of Queenstown to Strahan. Tonight, savour dinner at View 42° Restaurant & Bar.

Staying Strahan Village

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Cradle Mountain National Park
From the comfort of the Captain’s Premier Upper Deck, glide across Macquarie Harbour and enter the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park. Stop at Heritage Landing, for a guided rainforest walk. Back on board, you’ll be treated to a delicious lunch of fresh Tasmanian produce before arriving at Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Sarah Island. Here you’ll get a chilling insight into the cruelties of convict life as you explore the ruins of what was once a convict settlement. Cruise past Hells Gates then return to Strahan. From here, set off by coach for the secluded Pepper’s Cradle Mountain Lodge, set right on the edge of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

Staying Two Nights, Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

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Cradle Mountain National Park
After admiring the beauty of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, visit Waldheim Chalet, then enjoy your Freedom of Choice Sightseeing inclusion.

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Stanley
This morning, depart Cradle Mountain and travel to Stanley, set in the shadow of The Nut. Journey through the Tarkine region and stop at Sumac Lookout for views of the Arthur River. Continue to the Julius River Forest Reserve for a rainforest walk and afternoon tea, including Tasmanian wine and cake made with locally produced honey. Later, head to Smithton for an exclusive dinner, for your special Signature Experience tonight.

Staying Smithton, Tall Timbers

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Launceston
This morning you will travel to Franklin House, an enchanting historic homestead surrounded by splendid gardens. Built in 1838 for former convict Britton Jones, by then a successful Launceston brewer and publican, the house became one of the Colony's leading private schools between 1842 and 1866. Wander through the elegant 19th-century rooms inside the beautifully restored Georgian style house before exploring the superb gardens. Afterwards, travel to Cataract Gorge, a unique natural rock formation on the outskirts of the city. Follow the path along the river to explore the geological wonders and soak up the fresh Tasmanian air.

Staying Two Nights, Launceston, Peppers Silo Hotel

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Lauceston
Enjoy your selected sightseeing activity this morning before indulging in a delightful Signature Experience in a beautiful setting at Josef Chromy Wines. The remainder of the afternoon will be enjoyed at your leisure.

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Bicheno Blowhole
After visiting Bridestowe Lavender Estate, traverse Weldborough Pass and admire the views of forested hills and farmland en route to Bicheno, a beautiful seaside town set between the Douglas-Apsley and Freycinet national parks on Tasmania's stunning east coast.

Staying Two Nights, Bicheno, Diamond Beach Resort

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Wineglass Bay

After breakfast, travel south to Coles Bay where you will board the spacious Schouten Passage II eco-catamaran to cruise the pristine waters of Wineglass Bay and the dramatic coastline of Freycinet National Park. Learn about the geology, ecosystems and heritage of the region throughout the cruise and savour a delicious ploughman’s style lunch of fresh local produce.

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Richmond Bridge
Visit the historic towns of Ross and Richmond on your way to Hobart. After arriving in the Tasmanian capital, embark on a guided discovery of the city, which takes you through the Royal Tasmanian city’s Botanical Gardens and the heritage district of Battery Point.

Staying Two Nights, Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Port Arthur Historic Site
Today, explore the Port Arthur Historic Site, Australia’s most intact, evocative and notorious convict prison, on a guided tour. See the famous sandstone Penitentiary then visit the Convict Church and Separate Prison. You'll then step aboard a cruise around the Isle of the Dead and hear haunting stories about the convicts who were transported here from across the world and eventually buried at Port Arthur. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at Mures Upper Deck.

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Hobart Waterfront
This morning, walk the Salamanca Market and peruse the treasures of Tasmania at more than 300 stalls. Wander through the array of goods from hand-crafted jewellery and carved wooden trinkets to tantalising Tasmanian gin. Afterwards, bid a fond farewell to the Apple Isle. We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your flight.

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