Australia — Come say G'day

Travel from Launceston to Hobart on our escorted tour, experiencing Freedom of Choice touring in Port Arthur and Hobart. Join a guided walk in Freycinet National Park and see native flora and fauna. Enjoy a crayfish dinner in Swansea (seasonal). Visit the National Trust classified village of Richmond and 'The Grove' a grand historic home.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Tue. Launceston, The Grove — Join morning flight to Launceston, arriving before 1.00 p.m. Welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, journey alongside the West Tamar River to Seahorse World. Encounter the unique leafy sea dragon and other fascinating marine creatures before heading to The Grove, a grand historic home. En route, cross Batman Bridge. Tonight enjoy our Welcome Drinks and Dinner. Accommodation: Launceston International Hotel. (D)

Day 2 Wed. Bicheno, Freycinet National Park — During lavender season (Dec. to Jan.), visit Bridestowe Lavender Farm. Later this morning, travel south along the coast to Bicheno and visit EastCoast Natureworld. Enjoy the opportunity to see a Tasmanian Devil and other fascinating native animals before proceeding to beautiful Freycinet National Park. On arrival we are joined by a naturalist guide for a walking tour along the shores of Cape Tourville. Admire the dramatic coastal scenery. Continue to Swansea to enjoy a Tasmanian speciality, a delicious crayfish dinner (fresh seafood outside cray season). Accommodation: NEW! Swansea, Waterloo Inn. (BD)

Day 3 Thur. Port Arthur, FREEDOM OF CHOICE TOURING, DINE AROUND DINNER — Follow the coastal road to Eaglehawk Neck, visiting the natural features of the Tessellated Pavement, Tasman's Arch and Devil's Kitchen. Continue on to Port Arthur Historic Site and enjoy a relaxing cruise on Mason Cove. Enjoy our Freedom of Choice Touring activities - choose to cruise to the Isle of the Dead for a guided walking tour, or join a guide for a walk along Point Puer. Or, you may wish to explore the Port Arthur ruins further. Wander through the gardens or play 'The Lottery of Life' game. This evening, experience our Dine Around Dinner within the Port Arthur Historic Site. Choose to dine at either the Comfort Inn or Felons Restaurant. Accommodation: Port Arthur, Comfort Inn, the only hotel in the Historic Site overlooking the ruins. (BD)

Day 4 Fri. Hobart, FREEDOM OF CHOICE — Visit the delightful Georgian village of Richmond, classified by the National Trust. Enjoy free time to stroll the quaint streets lined with sandstone buildings. Continue into Hobart and choose to visit Cadbury's Chocolate Factory, Cascade Brewery (seasonal closures occur), Moorilla Estate's vineyard and Museum of Antiquities, or the Female Factory Historic Site - it's all included in your tour price. Tour concludes 5.00 p.m. (B)

4 Days (departs Launceston on Tuesdays) Per person
share twin $1,195.00 / Single: $1,470.00 — Valid thru March 31, 2009
Tour Code: RT04

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