TASMANIA

Tour	Days	Operator	Code	Full Itinerary
Trek Tasmania	8	Contiki	TMHHA

Trek Tasmania - 8 Days
Hobart to Hobart

Tour Code: TMHHA

What's included?

*The Cadbury Chocolate Factory closes over the Chrismas & New Year Period and an alternative activity will be offered.

Departure Dates

2001: Apr 20 / May 18 / Aug 10 / Sep 7 / Oct 5 / Nov 2, 30 / Dec 31 (with 2002 pricing)

2002: Jan 11, 15 / Feb 22 / Mar 22

Legend: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Your Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1. Hobart.
This morning we’ll satisfy even the most ardent ‘chocoholic’ with a visit to the Cadbury Chocolate Factory followed by a chance to tour the Cascade Brewery. We’ll then take in spectacular panoramic views of Hobart and the Derwent River from the top of Mount Wellington. This evening why not chance your luck at Australia’s first casino - Wrest Point, before hitting Hobart’s nightspots. Hotel

Day 2. Hobart.
This morning we visit Hobart’s Salamanca Markets to experience the creativity of local artists and craftsmen. We’ll then recapture Hobart’s convict past on a guided walking tour. Then A chance for a bicycle ride down Mount Nelson via Sandy Bay and Battery Point. Free time tonight to sample local cuisine. Hotel

Day 3. Hobart to Strahan.
This morning we visit Mt. Field National Park and Russell Falls before continuing west through the King William Ranges, stopping at Lake St. Clair National Park. Experience the eerie hills around the lunar-like landscape of the mining town of Queenstown before continuing onto the pretty town of Strahan, the only port on the west coast of Tasmania. Tonight look across the flickering lights and fishing boats of Macquarie Harbour. Hotel (B,D)

Day 4. Strahan to Cradle Mountain National Park.
This morning why not cruise across Macquarie Harbour via Hell’s Gate and Sarah Island? Or, you may choose to take a scenic flight by seaplane over this World Heritage wilderness. We’ll head to the historic mining town of Zeehan and then across the highlands to reach our accommodation near Cradle Mountain National Park. Lodge (B,D)

Day 5. Cradle Mountain to Launceston.
This morning we explore this magnificent national treasure. Visit the Rangers Information Centre where you can obtain geological and historical information about the park before making our way to Dove Lake for a walk. We’ll then make our way toward the major city of Launceston. A stop at Brady’s Lookout for spectacular views of the Tamar Valley, before our opportunity to sample the local wines at St. Matthias Vineyard. Hotel (B)

Day 6. Launceston to East Coast.
There is time this morning to try hang gliding and hiking in the Cataract Gorge before leaving Launceston for the tiny village of Bicheno. Arriving at Freycinet National Park, we’ll climb to the lookout over spectacular Wine Glass Bay. Plenty of time to then have a game of tennis or squash & a swim in the pool at our resort. Tonight have a drink or two with the locals in the Seafront Tavern. Hotel (B,D)

Day 7. East Coast to Port Arthur.
After breakfast we take a trip across to Maria Island, one of Tasmania’s early penal colonies, now a historic National Park. Here we’ll have the chance to see pademelons, wallabies and Cape Barren Geese. Onward to the Tasman Peninsular with Tasman Arch, Eaglehawk Neck, once home to marauding mastiffs and interestingly named Doo Town. After dinner why not experience a lamplit ghost tour of Port Arthur. Hotel (B,D)

Day 8. Port Arthur to Hobart.
Start the day with a fascinating guided tour of the original convict settlement at Port Arthur. We then head to historic Richmond with Australia’s oldest bridge and the oldest Catholic church. This afternoon we visit a local wildlife park before returning to Hobart where our tour will end (B)

Prices Per Person

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