Western Tassie Plus Tour

DEPARTURES

Departs: Every alternate Wednesday, Launceston 8:30am

Concludes: Friday, Hobart 5:30pm or Launceston 8pm

Dates:Sept 2007 - April 2008

(No operation June-August)

Sept 2008 - April 2009

PRICE

Motel/Cottage accommodation (Ensuite)-

Adult: twin/double share $645 per person, single accommodation $765, Child 7-14 years: $580

Hostel (4-6 persons share dormitary type)- $425

Family/Friends Discount: Discount of $120 for 4,$150 $160 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 family 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

Twin or double 3-3.5 star motel/cottage accommodation

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

Entry fees to National Parks

Entry fees to wildlife parks/sanctuaries and most attractions

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

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

Drop off to Hobart CBD accommodation or airport at the conclusion of the tour OR complimentary transfer to Launceston CBD accommodation or airport on the day tour ends

ITINERARY

Day One – Wednesday – Launceston, Mole Creek, Cradle Mountain – L

First, a short drive through Launceston city on the way to Cataract Gorge, the jewel of Launceston. Leave Launceston and stop by Chudleigh Honey Farm for honey tasting and a honey ice-cream (own expense). Next, visit Maracoopa Cave near Mole Creek for a guided tour of limestone cave that is millions of years old. Travel to the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park for a 20 minute walk. Overnight Cradle Mountain

Day Two – Thursday – Cradle Mountain, Rosebery, Strahan – 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 to Strahan, see beautiful Lake Rosebery, enjoy Henty Sand Dunes and view the Southern Ocean (see as far as you can imagine – perhaps Argentina?). Arrive in Strahan, considered one of the prettiest villages in Tasmania. Take a 40 minute walk through rainforest to see samples of Tasmania’s trees and Hogarth Falls. Visit an award winning woodworks centre with beautifully designed woodcraft on display. Sunset from Strahan looks fantastic! Overnight Strahan

Day Three – Friday – Strahan, Queenstown, Hobart – B/L

Queenstown is an old mining town reflecting of past glory and surrounded by mine-coloured mountains. After a visit to Queenstown, head towards Hobart. En route, enjoy a 20 minute walk to beautiful Nelson Falls and turn at Derwent Bridge to see Lake St Clair – Australia’s deepest lake. Next stop is Mt Field National Park to view famous Russell Falls (regularly seen on Tasmanian calendars) and the Tall Trees before the tour concludes in Hobart with drop off at Hobart CBD accommodation or the airport. Complimentary transfer to Launceston is available if required.