North West Discovery Tour

DEPARTURES

Departs: Every alternate Wednesday, Launceston 8:30am

Concludes: Friday, Launceston 6:00pm

Dates:

Sept 2007 - April 2008

(No operation June-August)

Sept 2008 - April 2009

PRICE

Motel/Cottage (Ensuite)-

Adult: twin/double share $575 per person, single accommodation $680, Child 7-14 years: $520

Hostel (4-6 persons share dormitary type)- $395

Family/Friends Discount: Discount of $120 for 4, $150 for 5 and $180 for 6 persons in total tour cost where a family or a group of friends share a 2 or 3 bedroom family unit or a cottage.

INCLUDED

Launceston CBD accommodation or airport pick up on the day the tour begins

Travel in a comfortable and safe 4WD (max 7 pax) / 2WD (max 10 pax) passenger vans with reclining seats

Services of a tour guide

Motel/Cottage Accommodation-Twin or double 3-3.5 star motel/cabin accommodation

(Package with Hostel accommodation is also available,see price list)

Entry fees to National Parks

Entry fees to wildlife parks/sanctuaries and most attractions

Meals: Daily Breakfast,Lunch ( as per the itinerary )

Complimentary Tasmanian spring water, tea/coffee, snack or fruits

Drop off at the Launceston airport or CBD accommodation at the conclusion of the tour

ITINERARY

Day One – Wednesday – Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, Stanley – L

First, a short drive through Launceston city on the way to Cataract Gorge, the jewel of Launceston. Then drive to North West via Devonport and Burnie to Wynyard-Table Cape to see great coastal view from the lighthouse (Tulip Farm-seasonal), Boat Harbour Beach (one of the best beaches in Tassie), then arrive in Stanley, a historic town and spectacular “The Nut”, Highfield Historic Site. O/n Stanley

Day Two – Thursday – Stanley, Burnie, Cradle Mt – B/L

Dip Falls and Big Tree, Rocky Cape to view unusual formation of rocks and the coastline), Guide Falls. Continue towards the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park and have a short walk. O/n Cradle Mountain

Day Three – Friday – Cradle Mt, Mole Creek, Launceston – B/L

Still in the Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park, see famous Dove Lake with Cradle Mountain in the background. Time allows for a walk around the lake. On the way back to Launceston visit Maracoopa Cave near Mole Creek for a guided tour of limestone cave that is millions of years old then stop by Chudleigh Honey Farm for honey tasting and a honey ice-cream (own expense). Tour concludes in Launceston with drop off at the Launceston airport or CBD accommodation.