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Separated from mainland Encircled by the Southern Ocean, Tasman Sea and National Parks It is the perfect destination for your clients to do a self-drive or take a guided tour. The knowledge you will gain by doing this online program will help you provide your clients with the perfect itinerary. Travel destinations According to experienced travelers who've criss-crossed the globe in search of excellence, The combined readership of all seven international editions of Travel + Leisure magazine has named Tasmania the number one island in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, in its 2009 World’s Best Awards. The prestigious accolade from the world’s highest
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Nature Tasmania is a unique island state with stunning landscapes, dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes and the clearest air in the world – National Parks and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area cover over one third of the state (1.38 million hectares). Encourage your clients to explore our World Heritage Wilderness (National Park fees do apply), walk through luscious rainforests or just laze around on our pristine, world-renowned beaches. Rich in Australian heritage – dating back to the first
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STATE CAPITAL &
POPULATION Capital: Area: Covers an area of 41 000 square Km (26 000 square miles). The distance from East to West is 315 Km, and from North to South 286 Km. Population: 500, 000 CLIMATE More than anywhere else in Temperatures (shows averages - max. and min.) * Summer (Dec-Feb) 17°C 21°C * Autumn (Mar - May) 9°C 15°C * Winter (Jun - Aug) 5°C 11°C * Spring (Sep - Nov) 12°C 17°C |
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GETTING THERE Although Arriving by Air Tasmanian gateways: Hobart, Launceston, Burnie & Devonport Flying Times from * 1 hour to * 2 hours to * 2 ½ hours to * 2½ hours to Airlines: Qantas & Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways & REX (Regional Express). Arriving by Sea –
The Spirit of The Bass Strait is the sea-road to These ships offer an overnight service in both directions, seven days a week, year round, departing at 9pm and arriving at 7am the following morning, with additional services in peak periods. The boats feature deluxe, porthole and inside cabins, twin cabins, and 4-berth cabins, and airline style cruise seats. You can choose a meal from the self-service eatery or dine in the contemporary style restaurant. Alternatively, snacks, pastry lines and desserts are available at the various bars on board. You can also enjoy a relaxing drink in the lounge, or main bar, and during summer daytime crossings, you can even take in the view from one of the sunny outdoor bars. |
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GETTING AROUND Self Drive Bring your own car – or hire and drive. Choose 2-door, 4-door, wagon or people mover. Stretch out in a limo. Allow time for sightseeing along the way – detours down country lanes, wide views from mountain roads. Coach Travel Early visitors traveled dusty tracks by horse-drawn coach. These days, your hosts can provide many more creature comforts – climate-control, air suspension, ample legroom, and reclining cabin seats. Jump aboard, there are plenty of day tours to experience – you can discover chocolate bars, prison bars, and wine bars! Ferry Services and
Boat Cruises Hobart is one of Australia's most popular and attractive cruise ship ports, with a wide choice of onshore tours available - Mt Wellington, Richmond, the Derwent River and Coal River Valley wine regions and Port Arthur are all accessible as half or full day excursions. On Two Wheels On an island with ever-changing scenery, cycle touring is
a great way to explore Cruise by country hedgerows planted a century ago. Swoop downhill on the awesome Mt Wellington descent. Cycle east to beaches or west to wilderness. Tasmanians take their biking seriously – see the action at
Evandale's annual penny-farthing championships or
meet Some bikers prefer horsepower to pedal power– at Strahan and Internal &
Scenic Flights There's so much to see and do – land on the Gordon and touch a 2000 year-old tree, drop in for a Southwest picnic at remote Melaleuca, observe rare orange-bellied parrots, cruise a drowned valley and trek to the edge of a continent. By Train Traveling Distances
By Road to Key Destinations Launceston - Launceston - Launceston - Launceston - Strahan 332 km - 4hrs 45mins Launceston - Cradle Mt 181 km - 2hrs 15mins Hobart - Strahan 300 km - 5hrs Hobart - Port Arthur 98 km - 1hr 30mins Devonport - Devonport - Launceston 99 km - 1hr 20mins Devonport - Strahan 212 km - 4hrs Devonport - Devonport - Cradle Mt 85 km - 1hr 20mins |
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WHAT'S ON How about Or a concert performance by our Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, one of the world's finest small orchestras? Each month of the year, there's fun and festivity. The Tamar Valley Festival of the Senses incorporating Launceston's Festivale is the north's cultural focus in February. Targa For the most up to date list of events in |
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PRACTICAL
INFORMATION Time Difference Daylight saving starts on the first Sunday in October each year – a month ahead of the rest of Australia – and ends on the last Sunday in March. Electricity Electricity is supplied at 230/240 volts (50 hertz). Police &
Customs Regulations Contact police, fire and ambulance by dialling 000. The Australian GST (goods & services tax) of 10 per cent applies to most purchases. Airport Shuttle Bus Launceston The Airport Shuttle to There are also shuttle buses from Devonport and Public Holidays 2 January New Years Day 26 January
13 February
Royal 22 February Launceston Cup 14 April Good Friday 17 April Easter Monday 18 April Easter Tuesday 25 April Anzac Day 12 June 25 December Christmas Day 26 December Boxing Day |
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The Spirit of TassieLink coaches meet every
overnight sailing of Spirit of Tasmania I & II from Driving in Petrol is available 24 hours in major centres. Petrol prices vary between $1.20AUD and $1.40AUD per litre. The speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless otherwise indicated. The maximum speed possible on roads outside cities and towns is usually 100 km/h, although there is a limit of 110 km/h on a small number of high quality roads. On all open roads, however, lower speed limits are frequently indicated and these limits must be adhered to. Speed cameras and random breath testing units operate
throughout Seat belts must be worn in motor vehicles - motorcyclists and bicyclists must wear helmets. Banking &
Shopping Hours Retail opening hours are unrestricted in ATMs and EFTPOS facilities are widely available. Most banks are open 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. |
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Walks ·
Over one third of · A diverse and ancient landscape offering accessible wilderness. · The compact island is home to unique plant and wildlife. There are multi-day walks for the independent walker who loves to set out self-reliant with everything on their backs, or those who want to challenge themselves but prefer the comfort of a warm cabin, a shower and prepared meals at the end of day can experience any of the following walks: ·
· Tas-Ex · Freycinet Experience Walk ·
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Adrenalin Rush There's whitewater in our rivers, kelp forests in our oceans, and freedom in the challenge. Sail with dolphins, cycle down a mountain, dive with a sea dragon, float down a river, climb a rock face - and then at the end of the day - have a massage and a great meal. Golf More than 80 courses - crowd free, and some with real cliff-hangers. On an uncrowded It started with Ratho, at Come and experience one of the world's last great wild fisheries, from world-class fly fishing to the excitement of game fishing in the Southern Ocean. What’s special about fishing in · You have a range of easily accessible fishing experiences across a compact island. · You can fish from a remote beach, on a highland lake, or cast a line for bluefin tuna. · Experienced guides will teach you the art of fly fishing on internationally acclaimed lakes. Types of fishing available: Find out about the different fishing opportunities
available in Trout Fishing Our estuaries and coastal lagoons are home to feisty bream ready to lunge at your line. Close encounters
with wildlife Walk quietly and observe carefully – the swirl of a swimming platypus, quoll tracks along the tide line, wombats and wallabies rustling in the bush. Our oceans and coasts teem with life – seals and penguins, shearwaters and sea eagles, dolphins and whales. On land or sea, specialist wildlife tours take you where you're most likely to see rare and unusual fauna. In many national parks, animals are often easier to observe close-up, especially at dusk. Bring your flashlight, camera and binoculars! There are also specialist operators who can take you animal spotting if you want to have an expert along, and our wildlife parks guarantee a sighting and good information too. |
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Wander along Launceston's Arts, Culture and
Theatre In the Tasmania State Orchestra's new Federation Concert Hall you can hear one of the world's finest small symphony orchestras; a short stroll away past Hobart's docks you'll sip world-beating local ales and tap your feet to an Irish jig or high-voltage pub rock. Skirt around nimble jugglers working Launceston's Festivale; hear the harps, banjos and tribal drums of |
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Food & Wine A patchwork of fertile fields and vineyards, the world's freshest air, pure rainwater and cold, clean seas – the natural ingredients that weave their magic to produce Tasmania's superb foods and wonderful wines. It's easy to explore our gourmet larder – travel a wine
route through the Tamar, Grab your picnic supplies fresh from the market, pick your own summer berries, chat to a country cheese maker. Can we tempt you to local oysters and a crisp, delicate Riesling? Accessible
Wilderness About 40 per cent of You can explore the dramatic landscapes of the world’s
last great temperate wilderness – in the rugged mountain ranges, dense
rainforests, wild rivers and glaciated peaks of the west coast and Whether you prefer to walk, paddle, cycle, cruise, fly or explore by 4WD, experienced outdoor operators have a natural discovery tour to suit you. |
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Soft Adventure From mountain biking to river cruises and fishing, Explore our high country on a nature based walk at your
pace. You can go by any label - 'soft' or hard core, but our great outdoors
are unmatched in Better yet, most are less than an hour from the comfort of your lodgings. |
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HOBART & SURROUNDS - Within 90 minutes’ drive of With the River Derwent at its
heart and Once bustling with whalers and entrepreneurs, 19th-century sandstone warehouses now serve as dockside cafes, artist’s studios and restaurants, where you can enjoy excellent cuisine and fine wines. Discover Take a harbour cruise past
square-rigged yachts, or drive to the summit of The area surrounding To Here, the jail serves as a prelude to the Port Arthur
Historic Site on the Nearby South of Hobart, you can cruise off Farther afield through New Norfolk is the pretty town of |
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Twenty-five kilometres and 100
years from the busy city is the historic town of Close by are the neat vineyards and wineries of the The town was once a strategic military base and convict
station, but in 1872 a new highway, which bypassed The northern wing of Richmond Gaol
was built in 1825, five years before the settlement at The The Visit the Tahune Air Walk, Take a ride on the Huon River Jet Boats or Huon River Cruises. End the day with the satisfaction of sitting down to a barbecued Atlantic salmon you had caught yourself on the end of a line at the Snowy Range Trout Fishery. |
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A beautiful island surrounded by sweeping white beaches and rugged cliffs on the ocean shores-and peaceful farmlands and sheltered bays on the channel side. See the penguin and mutton bird rookeries and climb the
steps of the viewing platform for a glorious view over Explore the southern parks, including the convict built Cape Bruny Lighthouse, waves directly from the Southern Ocean pounding onto the sheer cliffs, as well as a walk through the rainforest. The The lifeblood of the region is the Derwent River, which flows from its source high in the mountains near Lake St Clair and wends its way down through the Derwent Valley via waterfalls and a network of streams and marshes, gradually becoming a grand river, passing historic New Norfolk and spilling into the ocean past Hobart. The vast range of activities available along the Derwent will give you a sense of the grandeur of Walk among towering trees, hook a trout from Mt Field – 1 hr 15 mins One of It is only a short walk through the ferns and rainforest
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Experiences Highlights include a video on the brewery's history and - of course - the free samples handed out at the tour's conclusion. The gardens around the brewery are also gorgeous. Cadbury Chocolate Visitor Centre – Taste chocolate samples when you visit our famous chocolate factory visitor centre and receive a sample chocolate on every visit. Situated 20 minutes from It's also a medley of flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables, books, buskers and music. Open Saturdays 8am – 3pm. Mt Wellington
Descent – hop on a mountain bike and career down Experience one of Cruise along the extraordinary coastline of Curringa Farm - Curringa Farm is an established attraction that gives visitors a taste of life on a working sheep farm. Ratho Golf Bothwell
- Ratho Golf links is recognized as the oldest golf
course in Nant Distilllery
- Situated on the historic national trust listed Nant
estate at Bothwell. Guest are
most welcome to tour the whisky distillery and catch a rare glimpse of
colonial Something Wild - Something Wild is a wildlife rehabilitation
sanctuary at National Park, southwest The Agrarian
Kitchen - The Agrarian Kitchen is a farm-based cooking school situated in
19th century school house at Lachlan, 45 mins drive
from Where to Stay · Curringa Farm ·
Innkeepers ·
Lenna of · Moorilla Pavillions · The Federal Hotel Group ·
The · The Hotel Grand Chancellor · The Islington Hotel · The Mercure Hobart · The Old Woolstore · The Priory Country Lodge ·
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Located on the In 1833 it became a prison settlement for male convicts and quickly established a reputation as being 'hell on earth'. Today the Port Arthur Historic Site sits tranquil amid 40 hectares of English Oaks and magnificent gardens featuring numerous stabilized ruins and restored buildings from the convict era. Make a day of it by heading over on the Port Arthur Cruises. Visit the two most impressive buildings on site, the Penitentiary and the Separate Prison and see where convict discipline changed from physical to psychological terror. Stand as the convicts did in the cubicles of the Chapel or in the total silence and darkness of the punishment cell and imagine their sufferings. Bring a jacket and a steady nerve for a ghost tour of Port Arthur Historic Site by night. Your guide will lead the way with a lantern and tell the chilling stories of apparitions and strange occurrences that have happened in this prison in a park, where 12,500 convicts languished between 1830 and 1877. But your guide will not be able to explain everything. |
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LAUNCESTON &
THE Launceston and its river valley blend history, scenery, creativity, adventure, entertainment and the superb flavours of fine food and wine. Launceston is a city of contrasts - a short walk from the It's an adventurous city - try rock climbing and abseiling in Cataract Gorge. For quieter experiences, there's the acclaimed Wood Design
Collection, while the Queen Launceston is renowned for its superb fine food and great pinot’s - join the action at the Country Club Casino, catch an open-air concert at the Basin, and sip a Tamar Valley wine or a James Boag's Premium, in one of the city's award-winning bistros and restaurants. Sample award-winning cool climate vintages and cheeses at
the Daniel Alps at Strathlynn Wine Centre, before
continuing on to St Matthias, Rosevears Estate and It has fine Victorian buildings from the 1870s and 1880s and elegant contemporary architecture. The unique attraction of Cataract Gorge is a natural wonder only a 15-minute walk from the city centre, and not far from the J Boag and Son brewery. Cool climate wines and fine dining are the essence of the new Launceston experience and the city is a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding region. The tidal River Tamar flows north from Launceston to Excellent restaurants, superb boutique wineries and simple roadside stalls ensure every appetite is indulged and this idyllic setting will satisfy other interests too, from history enthusiasts to nature lovers. You can explore by road or cruise the long curve of the North east of Launceston is Scottsdale with its Forestry EcoCentre, en route to the popular port and seaside town of Bridport, famous for fishing; the purple haze of lavender fields at Nabowla; and the links golf course, Barnbougle Dunes. Beneath the Great Western Tiers, to Launceston's west, is the pretty town of Deloraine, that every year hosts Australia's biggest working craft fair, while to the south down the Midlands Highway, are authentic examples of Tasmania's ‘living history’. In Evandale, Longford,
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EXPERIENCES Boag's Brewery – J Boag
and Son has been brewing on the banks of the Since then, the technology and equipment has changed – gleaming stainless steel dominates now – but the pride and craftsmanship has remained the same as it was 100 years ago. Tasmanian Wood
Design Centre – Admire the superb collection of furniture and small products produced by Tasmanian designers and makers. Sea Horse World The Queen Victoria
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WINEGLASS BAY/BAY
OF FIRES – The East Coast Dominated by jagged pink granite peaks with dramatic cliffs that drop sheerly into the sea, Freycinet National Park boasts one of the 10 best beaches in the world - Wineglass Bay, a perfect half-moon of gleaming white sand. Kayak, swim or fish in the crystal-clear ocean, or take the 20-minute walk to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, about halfway to the beach itself. There are many short and multi-day bush walks in the parks that are popular with independent walkers. On the east coast, turquoise waves break on sun-spangled
beaches, quolls and wallabies shelter in the bush
fringing the dunes, sea eagles ride the wind and the pink granite crags of the
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EXPERIENCES East Coast Nature World – Set in 160 acres of natural flat parkland and lagoon, Nature World is a magic place to relax. There is guaranteed viewing of Tasmanian Devils, Tiger Snakes, Koalas, Wombats, and much other native wildlife. Not to be missed are the feeding times of 10am and 4pm. Bicheno Penguin Tours – See the dainty fairy penguins swim ashore and make their way across the silver sand to their burrows at the end of the day.
Kate's Freycinet Experience – Extended bush walking
tours around the beautiful Explore an island national park that is a Noah’s The walk features pristine secluded beaches, elegant tall forests, stunning vistas and many rare and endangered birds. Freycinet Adventures – Freycinet
Adventures offers award-winning sea kayak tours of the Freycinet Adventures has a
highly experienced and devoted team of outdoor experts who can show you all
you need to know about sea kayaking and getting the most out of your
adventure experience in Sea kayaking and rock climbing in the beautiful Crystal clear waters, spectacular coastline, beautiful beaches and native wildlife are just a few of the attractions that will make this an unforgettable experience. Explore the absolute serenity of the |
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The walk takes you along the pure white sands of this unique region. You spend a night in a standing camp hidden in the sand dunes and the next day continue south passing Aboriginal middens, shell-covered beaches and Eddystone Lighthouse before arriving at the Bay of Fires Lodge. You are led by knowledgeable Tasmanian guides, trained in geology, botany or environmental science. Wine Glass to Wine Glass - An intimate, fully interpreted guided full day signature experience for a maximum of eight people where you will discover the landscapes, wildlife, local produce of the magnificent Freycinet peninsula. Where to Stay · The Federal Hotel Group (Freycinet Lodge) ·
Innkeepers · Meredith House ·
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The 161,000 ha. Park is a United Nations-recognized World Heritage Area, also enveloping Lake St. Clair, a 200m (600 ft) deep glacial lake, the deepest in the southern hemisphere. A good beginner walk circles For the more experienced, the Overland Track (commencing at Cradle Mountain) to Lake St. Clair is one of Australia's best-known bush walks, and covers 85 km (53 miles) and takes around 6 days to complete. This is where you travel to see some of the most
significant World Heritage Areas on earth and the iconic sight of It’s a place of ancient Gondwana landscapes, dense forests, wild rivers that tumble through steep gorges and wide deep lakes. |
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The Honey Farm - The Honey Farm provides an exciting way to see honeybees up close. Have fun as you explore a real live beehive. Behind the safety of glass you can see how thousands of bees produce honey, build a honeycomb, and clean their hive. If you are lucky you may even see a baby bee hatch! The Honey Farm tells the Tasmanian honey story in a fresh and fun way. Tasting at the farm is a specialty! Devils at Cradle
- is a world class wildlife conservation facility located at Here you have a chance to get up close and personal with a Tasmanian devil & Quolls via a glass viewing platform Tasafari - Offer active camping tours for
small groups to remote areas of These tours are designed for fit and active people, where you will head off the beaten track to discover ancient and remote Tasmanian landscapes. The world-famous track is located in Tasmanian
Expeditions - Tasmanian Expeditions operate the largest range of active
and adventure holidays in Activities include trekking, bushwalking, cycling, white-water fafting, sea-kayaking and rock climbing. Where to Stay ·
· The Federal Hotel Group ·
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STANLEY & THE
TARKINE – As you drive westwards along the north coast and approach
the historic town of It's 152 metres high, with a path and a chairlift to the top. Up there you can take a bracing walk around the edge and enjoy the wind in your face, the sun on your back and wonderful views up and down the coast. No exertion is necessary however, when the chairlift takes you to the top for a seagull's view of the historic town and to the east and west along the coast. Also of interest in this area is It has a rugged coastline with small sheltered beaches and
is backed by hills that give sweeping views over Experiences Ashgrove Cheese – Traditional English country
cheeses, such as Cheddar and Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café – Tasmanians in the know will make considerable detours to visit Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm, where they don't spare the berries when making ice cream, baking cakes or muffins, or preparing scrumptious raspberry desserts for the cafe.
House of Cafe and shop open daily. Lactos Tasmanian Cheese – At the Lactos Cheese Tasting and Sales Centre you can sample all the cheeses you have ever wondered about, plus revisit old favourites such as Tasmanian Heritage Brie or St Clare Swiss made by master cheese makers. You take a guided walk through the distillery to learn more about the history of whisky making or visit the visitor interpretation centre and sample a whisky or vodka. Australian fur seals are the fourth rarest seals in the world residing at Bull Rock. Tall Timbers Tarkine Experiences - A full day tour that explores the remoteness of “the edge of the world” region and the Tarkine cool climate rainforest. Penguin Tours are offered daily, between Sep and March, where the expert guides will introduce to the little penguins. Where to stay ·
Innkeepers · Quality Gateway Inn · Stanley Seaview Inn · Tall Timbers Hotel |
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THE In the West Coast's mountains and Wilderness World Heritage Area, you'll see millions of years captured in ancient rocks. The harbour side Strahan is a working port - fishermen unload their catch at the wharf and the scent of Huon pine wafts from the sawmill and woodworking studios. Strahan – 5 hours west of Hobart/2 hours south
of Cruises on the You travel through one of the last pristine examples of temperate rainforest in the world. Make sure your cruise stops off at Take the steam railway journey of a lifetime from Queenstown to Strahan. The journey takes you through dense rainforest, beside rushing rivers to experience life as the early miners did. However, today, your journey includes fine Tasmanian wine and food. Select elegant artefacts of Huon pine – an aromatic timber prized for boatbuilding. Or you can even take a seaplane to search out 1,000-year-old tree specimens. If you’re still thirsting for adventure, kayak the
waterways, jetboat the Tarraleah – 1 hour west of Home to one of Tarraleah was once home to hundreds of hydro electric workers. Its 1920s and 1930s wooden homes have been restored as a wilderness resort. Learn to fly fish or play a round of golf on a high altitude course tended by local wallabies. Enjoy a host of wilderness walks where you can get up close to native flora and fauna or be guided through the wild surrounds by an adventure guide. Keep an eye out for more than 80 species of bird life or journey through the wilderness on a mountain bike or kayak. Lake St Clair – 2.5
hours west of Located just five kilometres
(three miles) from After walking 74 kilometres (46
miles), many who complete the Overland Track, choose to take a ferry across The scenic cruise departs from A trip on the ferry is also an excellent way to take in the spectacular southern peaks of the National Park and you can combine it with many of the half-day walks available in the area. |
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Experiences Visit the Strahan Visitor Centre and learn about the areas unique human history and natural heritage see the play "The Ship That Never Was". West Coast
Wilderness Railway – Set to become The railway climbs over 200 metres up the 1:16 rack gradient on a 35km journey from Queenstown to Strahan passing historic settlements and abandoned camps from olden times. World Heritage
Cruises – The Wanderer III is a new catamaran designed for low impact on
the fragile The Piners and Miners – Take a guided tour aboard a Land Rover Defender Hi-Rail (a four wheel drive converted into a rail car). Look up through the glassed roof as you enjoy a buffet breakfast and travel deeper into the western wilderness. The Where to stay ·
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ITINERARIES East Coast Explorer
5 Nights / 6 Days Day 1 - Arrive Day 2 - Tour the OR ... explore the Day 3 - Tour to Take a 20-minute ferryride from Triabunna to Day 4 - Discover Walk to the Visit Cape Tourville Lighthouse, photograph the pink granite rocks of The Hazards or explore the coast in a sea kayak. At nearby Bicheno see little penguins on an evening penguin tour. Overnight Freycinet Day 5 - Tour north to Bicheno and Travel through rainforests and see St Columba Falls. Visit
the Forest EcoCentre at Day 6 - Launceston Stroll along the riverbank boardwalk to Cataract Gorge Reserve, walk in the Cliff Grounds gardens and ride the Basin chairlift. Cruise the |
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Taste of Two Cities
3 Nights / 4 Days Day 1 - Hobart and the Huon Valley– Hobart to Geeveston 180km (112 miles) 3 hours return) Tour the vineyards of the Day 2 - Tour the vineyards of the Day 3 - Don’t miss Saturday’s Salamanca Market in Drive north along The Heritage Highway towards Launceston,
pausing at the historic villages along the way – visit Oatlands;
see the carvings on the convict-built Enjoy the evening relaxing in the Old Launceston Seaport precinct with its variety of restaurants and bistros. Overnight Launceston. Day 4 - Around Launceston – (100 km [62 miles] 2 hrs return) Spend a relaxing day exploring the Enjoy lunch at a vineyard restaurant such as Rosevears Estate or Daniel Alps at Strathlynn. See fields striped with color at Lavender House at Rowella or the Bridestowe
Estate lavender farm at Nabowla, before departing
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Day 1 - Spend the day in Stroll around historic Battery Point – on Saturdays don’t miss Salamanca Market. Admire superb views over the harbour
from Mt Wellington and visit the famous Cascade Brewery. Overnight Day 2 - Start early to tour through the Visit the historic mining town of Day 3 - Strahan to Take a morning cruise across Day 4 - Head to Icy streams cascading from rugged mountains, calm lake
waters and a wealth of wildlife make this one of Spend the day discovering it at your leisure. Day 5 - Visit Day 6 - Launceston Explore Launceston before your return flight. |
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