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TASMANIA
Tasmanian Spectacular
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Tour Summary
Tour name: Tasmanian Spectacular
Tour code: ETA  
Days: 10  
Overview:

  
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Launceston – Woolmers Estate – Cataract Gorge (D)
You will be met on arrival at Launceston airport and transferred* to your hotel (please book flights to arrive before 1.00pm). Your journey starts this afternoon with a visit to historic Woolmers Estate, regarded as Australia’s most significant colonial property with a collection of buildings, photographs, art and furniture. Join the local guide for a tour of the main house and spend time exploring the National Rose Garden which covers 1.5 hectares and is planted with over 3,000 roses. Return to Launceston and visit the famous Cataract Gorge Reserve and explore its wonderful scenery through the network of walking trails. Tonight enjoy a welcome as you get to know your fellow travellers.
Overnight Stay: Launceston
Day 2Scottsdale - Bicheno (B,D)
Discover the city of Launceston as you embark on a sightseeing tour.  Experience a guided tour of Bridestowe Lavender Farm, the largest and oldest lavender plantation in the southern hemisphere. Continue on to Scottsdale to the Forest Eco Centre, an interactive forest interpretation centre. We’ll see Legerwood’s WW1 memorial tree carvings, and drive through the lush Myrtle rainforest at Weldsborough Pass to St Helens.  Tonight you may choose a special crayfish dinner at a small additional cost (seasonal).  After dinner, we join a private guided tour of a fairy penguin colony.
Overnight Stay: Bicheno
Day 3Freycinet National Park - Ross – Bonorong Wildlife Park - Richmond - Port Arthur (B,D)
Prepare yourself for the breathtaking beauty of Freycinet National Park. The dramatic peaks of the Hazards welcome you as you enter the park. Spectacular scenery, azure bays and white sand beaches. Visit Bonorong Wildlife Park and get up close and personal with a Tasmanian devil and other native animals. Spend time exploring the charming Georgian Village of Richmond with free time to stroll along the town’s quaint streets and admire its delightful sandstone buildings. Then travel south to the Tasman Peninsula and visit Tasman Arch and Devil’s Kitchen.
Overnight Stay: Port Arthur
Day 4Port Arthur – Botanic Gardens – Hobart (B)
Spend time exploring the Port Arthur Historic Site, once the home of up to 12,500 convicts. Visit the Interpretation Gallery and play the Lottery of Life before wandering amongst its buildings and ruins during your guided tour and cruise around the Isle of the Dead. Continue on to Hobart and join a naturalist expert for a guided tour of the Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, Australia’s second oldest botanic garden. Established in 1818, this 13.5 hectare property offers panoramic views of the River Derwent and is dominated by the largest public collection of mature conifers in the southern hemisphere. Enjoy the stunning views from Mt Wellington (weather permitting), then an orientation tour of the city visiting Battery point, Constitution Dock, Salamanca Place and more.
Two Night Stay: Hobart
Day 5Salamanca Market (B)
This morning stroll through Salamanca Place and mix with the locals as you explore the colourful stalls of bustling Salamanca Market, one of the Nation’s most popular markets. Some of the State’s finest arts, crafts and produce can be found here. The rest of the day is free for you to explore other areas of Hobart at your leisure or you may choose to take one of the extra sightseeing activites. This evening is at leisure for you to discover the amazing array of local fare as you explore Hobart’s many restaurants.
Day 6Mt Field National Park – Lake St Clair – Wilderness Railway opportunity - Strahan (B,D)
Follow the scenic Derwent Valley to historic New Norfolk where you will see St Matthews, Tasmania’s oldest church. Continue on to Mt Field National Park, one of Tasmania’s oldest and most popular National Parks and explore this area as you take a short stroll through lush rainforest to stunning Russell Falls. Travel to Lake St Clair, Australia’s deepest natural freshwater lake and admire the stunning wilderness scenery. View “The Wall in the Wilderness”, an artwork in progress. 100 hand carved Huon pine panels depicting the history of Tasmanian life. Descend in to the lunar landscape of the old copper mining centre of Queenstown and discover its history. This afternoon you have the opportunity to join the famous West Coast Wilderness Railway for a journey through dense wilderness to Strahan.
Two Night Stay: Strahan
Day 7Gordon River Cruise (B,D)
Board your luxury cruise vessel and enjoy the view as you cruise breathtaking Macquarie Harbour to Hells Gate, where the harbour meets the ocean. Travel along the serene Gordon River and visit Heritage Landing for a guided walk through the rainforest amongst trees thousands of years old. Rejoin your cruise vessel for a sumptuous buffet lunch. Your journey continues with a visit to Sarah Island, where your expert guide will regale you with stories of the convicts’ lives on the island as you walk through the settlement ruins. On return to Strahan enjoy some time at leisure to explore this quaint town.
Day 8Cradle Mountain National Park (B,D)
Discover the engineer within as we travel through the mining and hydro electric towns of Rosebery and Tullah, toward the sensational Cradle Mountain National Park. After lunch, join your local guide for a visit to Waldheim Chalet and gorgeous Dove Lake to see spectacular Cradle Mountain. The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore the Australian National Wilderness and Landscape Gallery or to just marvel at the view and breathe in the fresh air.
Overnight Stay: Cradle Mountain
Day 9Sheffield – Chocolate Factory - Cheese Factory - Grindelwald (B,D)
Travel to the town of Sheffield, renowned for its street murals which depict its pioneering history, geography, wildlife and the people of this region. Then on to the House of Anvers, for a guided tour of the chocolate factory. Watch the confectionery staff mould and enrobe fine chocolates, truffles, pralines, fudges and more. Afterwards enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and some fresh truffles. We then head to Ashgrove Farm Cheese Factory for a presentation and to learn about the art of cheese making and some delicious product tasting. Follow the Tamar River Valley to Grindelwald, a Swiss Village famous for its Swiss chocolates and bakery, crafts, souvenirs and much more. This evening enjoy your farewell dinner and recall fond memories of your Tasmanian holiday with your fellow travelers.
Overnight Stay: Grindelwald
Day 10Beaconsfield Mine - Tamar Valley – Depart Launceston (B)
Explore the beautiful Tamar Valley, firstly with a visit to Beaconsfield,a town full of history and interesting old buildings. Hereyou visit Grubb Shaft Gold & Heritage Museum. Amuseum showing the history and heritage of the area,and learn about the miraculous survival on miners Webb & Russell during April 2006. We then travel to Beauty point where you will have time to discover this towns unique attractions of Seahorse World and Platypus World. Returning to Launceston we cross the Batman Bridge, one of the world’s first cable-stayed truss bridges and return to Launceston airport where your Evergreen Tours holiday ends. (Please book flights to depart after 6pm).

*Check transfer entitlements with your Travel Agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
Tour itinerary is valid from 01/06/2009 to 31/05/2010 and is subject to change. Enquire for itinerary details that fall outside of these dates. If you have booked on a tour please refer to the itinerary provided in your tour documentation or on Tour Personaliser for any changes that have been made.


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